Crime overemphasis unnecessary
The Auburn Journal devotes so much space to the various crimes that occur in our community. From a group of antisocial adolescents who thoughtlessly threw dangerous objects off a bridge…
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Slow down on country roads
People shouldn’t speed just because they live in the country. On some days we will pull out of Bald Hill Road onto Mount Vernon and “bam” — someone will speed…
Are coaches ill-equipped?
As an avid fan and former player of Fastpitch softball I watch your paper for stories covering this sport. I have recently seen great coverage of the 10U…
Flight attendant did right thing
I think that flight attendant was doing the right thing by taking the baby away from the mother, (Journal, Aug. 19). That woman had no right to slap…
Thank heavens for single-payer
I was recently admitted to Barton Memorial Hospital in Lake Tahoe on an emergency call. I had to call 911. Having Medicare (single payer) and supplemental insurance (which…
In the sand, hit behind the ball
Having a blast Gene “The Squire” Sarazan is the man credited for creating the original sand wedge back in the 1930’s. His tinkering with a club…
Del Oro crushes Div. I Bullard
There is no place like home for Golden Eagles’ football. After suffering a loss in Las Vegas last week, the team returned to Loomis on Saturday…
Falcons in the hunt for more
Erica Heikila doesn’t mind that her Colfax High volleyball team isn’t getting much hype early this season, even if the Falcons are quietly off to an excellent start. …
Venegas Hot at Fast Friday’s
Charlie Venegas was on a tear Friday night picking up his third consecutive Div. I scratch main event win. Venegas also won the Challenge Elimination Series Championship, which whittled five…
Placer holds on for second victory
VALLEJO -Had its defense not repeatedly put out fires Saturday night, the Placer High football team could easily have gotten burned. The Hillmen hung on to…
Stirring the pot: Prop. 19 marijuana legalization debate heats up in Auburn
Is the Proposition 19 pot initiative going to harm or help California? Proponents like Dale Sky Jones, executive chancellor of Oakland’s Oaksterdam University, contend passage of…
More chances for Ravine comment
Residents will be able to voice their concerns and comments in a set of upcoming hearings on the Baltimore Ravine project. At 6 p.m. Sept. 21 and Nov….
Bridge-raising project still under fire
Caltrans officials said Horseshoe Bar Road may be closed for as little as 10 days during bridge raising, which Loomis Fire says is still too long. Bridge…
49 Fire: Emotional loss, financial burden
Not all Auburn residents were protected by insurance when they lost everything in last year’s 49 Fire. Brenda Hurley lived in a rented house on Cedar…
Gold Country Fair tips hat to Eisley brothers
Two brothers, whose nursery business has been solidly rooted in the community for nearly eight decades, are this year’s Gold Country Fair Boosters Parade grand marshals. Earle and…
Dealing with the sound and the fury of the 21st century
My book group welcomed a new member last week. Being the official communicator and the keeper of the list, I had her write down her name and address, including her…
Straight Talk: College kids give tips on stretching a dollar
Dear Straight Talk: I’m leaving for college this week and am nervous about finances. I have taken out loans, a grant helps with my dorm and tuition, but…
