Colfax Fire Department Upgrade Justifies $17,600 Contract
Our View lauds Colfax City Council for renewing a fire services contract with Placer County at 17,600 dollars, arguing it reflects efficient use of tax dollars. The piece highlights improvements since partnering with CDF, including safety training, equipment, EMT training for volunteers, and expanded mutual aid beyond city limits.
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Colfax
Washington D.C
Placer County
Placer County Fire Department
California Department of Forestry
CDF
Jeff Brand
Brand
Colfax Fire Department
Colfa
Colfax Fourth Gets New Carnival and July 4 Feast
Colfax celebrates Independence Day with a Friday July 4 fireworks show replacing the previous July 3 display. The Colfax Recreation Association returns with burgers beer live music at Main Street end, while the Lions parade and a new carnival add to town charm.
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Colfax
Colfax Lions
Colfax Chamber of Commerce
Gazebo
Union Pacific
Sierra Vista Center
Colfax council tightens beer rules as fireworks plans debated
A Colfax council limits beer sales and imposes strict guidelines for the Colfax Chamber of Commerce and Colfax Recreation Association. Community leader Sharon Gieras, a 20 year resident, is appointed to the City Council. Roxane Thompson resigns as chamber executive director. Reports include past council actions, Independence Day plans, a retirement of Lt. Mintline, and a 1928 airport bid near Grass Valley Highway.
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Colfax Chamber of Commerce
Colfax Recreation Association
Colfax
Sharon Gieras
Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce
Roxane Thompson
Chamber
Greg Westphalen
Michele Ralphy
William Enoch
William J. “Bill
Gold Run
Colfax Area
Marson’s of
Lochner
United States
Rock Creek District
Grass Valley Highway
Auburn
Elected representatives contact details for Oller and Keene
State Senator Rico Oller represents the first district with a Sacramento Capitol office and Granite Bay district office contact details. State Assemblyman Rick Keene serves the third district with Sacramento and Chico offices and phone numbers. Placer.
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Rico Oller
State Capitol
Sacramento
Douglas Blvd
Granite Bay
Oller
Rick Keene
Memorial Way
Suite
Chico
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Colfax Record
Colfax Sentinel
Colfax Enterprise
California Newspapers Publishers Association
National Newspaper Association
Craig Dennis
Homer Joan Meyers
Linda Shuman
Sharon
Carter Townshend
Auburn Journal, Inc
High St
Church St
California
Placer County Superior Court
Aebun
Auburn Journal
A. Thomas Homer
Colfax Record Editor
Central Colfax
Main Street
Grass Valley
Union Pacific Yard
Colfax Chronicles
Budweiser Clydesdales
Church
Pine Heights
James Bell
Myr Bell
Joan Meyers
County Board of Supervisors
Rex Bloomfield
Fulweiler Ave
Sherrie Blackmun
Sandra Kellams
Bryan West
P.O. Box
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