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Inside the Fish Bowl: 49 Fire rips at the heart of community

The 49 Fire that destroyed 63 homes and businesses not only challenged emergency personnel, but it hit at the core of our staff at the Auburn Journal as well. Many of those affected are personal … more

By Deric Rothe, Auburn Journal Editor | 9/6/09 12:10:AM | 1493 views | 5 comments

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Hillmen, economy top Journal stories

Following are the top 10 stories of 2008, gleaned from the pages of the Auburn Journal. I pick the stories based on local interest, historic value and reader response. No. 10: The Billy … more

Deric Rothe: Inside the Fishbowl | 1/14/09 09:13:AM | 1703 views

Secret Santa responds to letters insert

Today we published our Letters to Santa edition inside the Journal. In the insert, a little boy named Jose who attends the Boys & Girls Club of Auburn wrote that his family was poor, but he wished … more

Deric Rothe: Inside the Fishbowl | 12/24/08 02:31:PM | 2050 views | 2 comments

Sarah Palin writes editor a letter

I received a letter in the mail recently from the governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. I have to admit it was a little exciting to see it. She spelled my name correctly, included a personal invitation … more

Deric Rothe: Inside the Fishbowl | 12/16/08 12:17:PM | 802 views | 2 comments

Placer High Hillmen did the community proud

My wife, Carmen and I took eight teenagers in one of our rafting vans to the Placer vs. Whitney section championship football game Friday night in Folsom. The Placer side of the grandstands was … more

Deric Rothe: Inside the Fishbowl | 12/15/08 05:14:PM | 921 views