Drugs

Undercover officers talk big busts, drug trends in Placer County

One thing I love about the Auburn Police Department’s Citizens Awareness Academy is that it’s raw and uncut. Take Thursday, for example, when two undercover detectives ...

Reader Input: Welcome to my nightmare

I get my news from the Auburn Journal and listening to my favorite radio station in Auburn. What I read and hear can be overwhelming. It is terrible how the politicians spend mon ...

Police say Loomis man had ‘tennis-ball’ size meth stash

A Loomis man faces felony charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase on his motorcycle from Auburn to Meadow Vista during which he tried to get rid of a “te ...

‘Not Even Once’ benefit warns of drug dangers, pays tribute to Sean Needham

Sean Needham and his family went through hell the past year, and while their struggles ended tragically with the death of Needham at age 26, his mother is pulling the community tog ...

Placer schools’ prevention programs march on despite tough economy

Despite funding cuts in recent years, drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention and mental health programs are still going strong in Placer County school districts. And that's good ...

Disposal day to boost awareness

The state Legislature has proclaimed Oct. 4-11 as “No Drugs Down the Drain Week” and Auburn will participate in the awareness drive. Area residents wishing to safely dispose o ...