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Morning Auburn! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did someone leave 29 jars of weed by Placer High?
- How investigators finally tracked down a suspect in the Ophir wildfires
Also on today's calendar: Drop-in Critique – Special Day Due to Holidays and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 50 and low of 45 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 53, low: 44.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 55 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 29 jars of weed left near Auburn high school discarded, police say (abc10.com) — Auburn police say they collected and disposed of 29 Mason jars of marijuana left with a “free weed” sign on a sidewalk near Placer High School. Officers shared a lighthearted but firm warning on social media, reminding residents that holiday stress doesn’t justify leaving drugs where teens walk every day.
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• Investigators arrest Roseville man as arson suspect in Placer County wildfires (sacbee.com) — Investigators have arrested a 21-year-old Roseville man on five arson counts tied to August wildfires that burned in the Ophir area, just west of Auburn. Cal Fire and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office say their months-long joint investigation continues and are asking anyone with additional information to call in anonymous tips.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn
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★ Featured events ★
- Alcohol Recovery Group – Auburn
Chapa-De Indian Health, 11670 Atwood Rd, Auburn
9:30 am
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Preschool Storytime
Rocklin Library Meeting Room , 4890 Granite Drive , Rocklin
9:30 am - Drop-in Critique – Special Day Due to Holidays
Auburn City Hall , 1225 Lincoln Way , Auburn
10:00 am - Baby Lapsit
Granite Bay Library Meeting Room , 6475 Douglas Boulevard , Granite Bay
10:30 am - LMS @ Meadow Vista
Placer County Library , 1109 Meadow Vista Road , Meadow Vista
10:00 am - Toddler Time
Granite Bay Library Meeting Room , 6475 Douglas Boulevard , Granite Bay
10:30 am - Baby Lapsit
Rocklin Library Meeting Room , 4890 Granite Drive , Rocklin
10:30 am - Preschool Storytime
Foresthill Library , 24580 Main Street , Foresthill
10:30 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool Storytime
Kings Beach Library , 301 Secline Street , Kings Beach
10:30 am - Group Exercise (Tuesdays in Auburn)
Chapa-De Indian Health , 11670 Atwood Rd , Auburn
3:00 pm - Type 2 Diabetes Support Group for American Indians
Chapa-De Indian Health , 11670 Atwood Rd , Auburn
3:00 pm - Older Adult Walking Group
Auburn State Recreation Area Ranger Station , 501 El Dorado St , Auburn
9:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found this dog roaming the placer land trust/sylvan vista area.
He has a collar and a shock collar, but no form of ID or contact information. Please message me if you recognize this dog. He’s very friendly and… (Nextdoor Sylvan Vista) - I have a water leak under my kitchen floor.
I can't find the source, so I'm getting a refrigerator repair person since the discoloration is near there. But if it turns out not to be the… (Nextdoor Southridge)
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Auburn. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 51-Years-Family-Owned 1953 MG TD (bringatrailer.com)
Rocklin
- Final NorCal Football Top 20 Rankings (on3.com)
Lincoln
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