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“Hangtown home to classic Gold Rush grub”

Here it is. Classic California Gold Rush grub. But you can’t get it in Auburn. You have to travel the winding road to Placerville to enjoy. Or make it yourself. It’s called a Hangtown … more

Gus Thomson: Media Life: Etc. | 10/24/08 10:52:AM | 3374 views

“Teardown of historic Hawver House means potential removal of artifacts ”

An emergency dig over the weekend on the grounds of the 128-year-old Hawver House site in Auburn revealed several finds, including Gold Rush artifacts and fossils that Dr. J.C. Hawver had found in … more

Gus Thomson: Media Life: Etc. | 10/6/08 09:35:AM | 1018 views | 1 comment

“Say goodbye to Auburn’s history-laden Hawver House”

In one of those sad coincidences, the building that once served as home to one of Auburn’s iconic figures from the past is to be demolished Saturday – just as the building Dr. J.C. Hawver once … more

Gus Thomson: Media Life: Etc. | 10/3/08 05:52:PM | 1165 views | 4 comments

"Newly revealed works by Auburn artist go on display in New York this coming week”

Many of the drawings and collages from the recently revealed cache of the last works of Auburn artist Martin Ramirez will be unveiled in the next few days at two important New York locales. … more

Gus Thomson: Media Life: Etc. | 9/29/08 10:33:AM | 1082 views

Media Life: Etc. "Placer County has contestant to root for on TV's 'Survivor'"

Keep an eye on “Survivor Gabon: Earth’s Last Eden” contestant Jill Larson. She’s the “adventurous granny” in an initial group of 17 “Survivor” contestants competing for the $1 million … more

Gus Thomson: Media Life: Etc. | 9/24/08 09:25:AM | 1904 views | 1 comment