Placer County adds express commuter bus to Sacramento route
The new express bus serves the I 80 corridor into Sacramento with funding from a federal air quality grant and local partners Colfax Auburn Rocklin Loomis and the county. It complements Capitol Corridor rail and could offer mutual passes with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority as soon as September. Tickets are available for single rides in blocks.
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New express bus service expands regional transit options
The new route offers one way fares from multiple towns set at 3.50 to 5.00 with passes available. Morning departures originate at Colfax Depot Clipper Gap Auburn Penryn Loomis Rocklin Roseville and expire routes. Transit official Garner notes September tickets valid through August. locals discuss integration with Capitol Corridor rail service and joint rail bus ticket ideas.
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Loomis
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Roseville
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Robert Conheim
Sacramento
Conheim
Outage Avoids Treatment Plant Problems and Quick Reopenings
During the outage the Wastewater Treatment Facility avoided issues as the generator was moved there. Starbucks closed at noon and reopened by 4 p.m. with staff following policy to resume within 15 minutes of power restoration. City Manager Perrault praised PG&E communication and noted only minor impacts across the community.
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Rebekah Murphy
Murphy
Bob Perrault
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Perrault
Fire destroys home as family plans recovery route
A fire damaged a home and is now contained with daily monitoring. The family, residents for 22 years, awaits aid. They face $800 to restore power plus a well for water. Galen, diagnosed with congestive heart failure, is reportedly coping. Julie Goding has created a local trust fund to support rebuilding.
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Galen
Julie Goding
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Fundraiser for fire victims at Trackside Bar Colfax
The Trackside Bar and Grill and SFK Band member Harry Baumgardner host a benefit on Saturday from noon to 11 30 pm at 247 Railroad Ave Colfax to aid fire victims. Raffle tickets cash donations and an 8 30 pm musical set by SFK will raise funds. Proceeds go to the fire victims. Contact Baumgardner or the Trackside for details.
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SFK
Railroad Avenue
Colfax
Baumgardner
West Nile Virus warns in birds and humans danger
The West Nile Virus affects crows, scrub jays, magpies, ravens and Stellar's jays as early indicators. Birds infected become docile and deadly, amplifying the virus for mosquitoes and human transmission. Only two Placer County deaths confirmed. many cases unconfirmed. Call 1877-WNV-BIRD to report dead birds or get information.
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Placer County
Department of Health Services
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