Family escapes blaze in Colfax duplex fire
Natalie Bangert and her four children escaped uninjured from a duplex fire on Oak Street late Sunday. Downstairs resident Wono Don Johnson had minor smoke inhalation and was treated on scene. Firefighters from Colfax and mutual aid crews fought the blaze, which damaged the upper portion while the exterior was saved. The cause is under investigation.
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Colfax
Natalie Bangert
Wono
Don Johnson
Colfax City
Oak Street
Johnson
Bangert
Peardale
Nevada County
Placer Hills Consolidated, Fire District
CDF Station 30
CDF Higgins
A. Thomas Homer
Appeal to Colfax council over Cedar Ridge apartments
Canyon Creek homeowner David Hornbek and several residents plan an appeal of the Colfax Planning Commission decision approving Site Plan No 02 12 for Cedar Ridge Apartments. The group disputes water treatment capacity, school overcrowding, site zoning, and the environmental impact report.
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Canyon Creek
David Hornbek
Colfax Planning Commission
Cedar Ridge
Colfax
Hornbek
Terrorist ties suspected in Colfax area stop investigation
An Auburn police statement describes a fall traffic stop of a Colfax fast food employee that led to an international terrorism inquiry. A driver with a Middle Eastern name vanished after a car search found cash. his wife later flew to the Philippines and disappeared. Authorities say the case remains highly suspicious with no charges filed.
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Colfax Area
Auburn
Nick Willick
Roseville
Colfax
Willick
Sacramento Metropolitan International Airport
Philippines
California
Winter storms grip Colfax and Sierra in year start
A series of winter storms bring snow and heavy rain to Colfax and the Sierra, causing traffic delays and spin outs. CHP reports no major injuries while CalTrans controls eastbound traffic and whiteout conditions near Giovanne’s Restaurant. Forecasters warn more snow through the New Year weekend.
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Colfax
Sierra
California Highway Patrol
Greg Cassina
I- 80
CalTrans
CHP
Rollins Lake Road
Highway 174
Giovanne’s
Elative
Mike Crum
Applegate
State budget threatens Placer County courts
Placer County Superior Court Judge James Garbolino warned that across the board state budget cuts may force the closure of either Colfax or Lincoln courts, with Colfax likely to stay open. He noted the state now funds judges while employees and the court system shifted from county control. Plans include replacing World War II era DeWitt barracks courts and constructing a new Roseville court complex to serve growth. Financial strain delayed holiday operations and questions remain on funding for projected demand, as the county has 13 judges versus a state-recommended 20 for current population.
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Placer County Superior Court
James Garbolino
Placer County
Almanac Almanac Records and Weather Averages
Almanac notes record high and record low temperatures alongside average highs and average lows. The data highlights extreme temps and typical seasonal ranges, presenting a concise snapshot of historic climate patterns.
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A. Thomas Homer Calfax
Colfax Or
Lincoln
Garbolino
Hursday
Thomas Homer
Bryant
Pale
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