Local Politics · Lincoln, CA
The Lincoln Police Department released surveillance footage late Tuesday night, Oct. 27, showing an October 20 encounter between City Councilmember Holly Andreatta and local businessman Steven Pagano at the Sun City Ballroom following Lincoln's State of the City address. Pagano reported the incident to police, alleging unwanted physical contact during a disagreement over a proposed candidates forum; Andreatta has denied any inappropriate conduct. The video shows brief wrist, arm, and shoulder contact between the two before they shake hands and part ways. Police Chief Zach Eaton said investigators are reviewing all evidence before submitting the case to the Placer County District Attorney's Office for a charging decision.
Crime · Roseville, CA
A 15-year-old pleaded not guilty in Placer County juvenile court to first-degree murder with a special circumstance of lying in wait in the killing of Cherie Dodge, a Roseville grandmother. Dodge was killed about two weeks ago while sleeping on a bench off Atlantic Street in Roseville; Roseville police have said there is no known connection between the teen and Dodge. The prosecutor told the court the teen left home at night with a knife and ski mask and traveled six miles before attacking Dodge. Dodge's family asked the court to keep the teen in secure custody and requested that the teen's parents' role be investigated. Police say the case remains under investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact Roseville police.
Local Business · Roseville, CA
Shyft Global is proposing an expansion at the former HP campus in Roseville that could add up to 200 engineering jobs. The project is pending City Council approval of a power increase.
Community brief · Nevada City, CA
Susan Copeland, who opened Flour Garden Bakery in Nevada City in 1981, sold the three-location business to Caroline Jensen on June 4 of this year. The bakery operates flagship and satellite locations on Sutton Way in Nevada City, Neal Street in Grass Valley, and Elm Avenue in Auburn. Jensen, a former tech professional and lifelong baker, said she plans minimal menu changes while adding seasonal items. Copeland cited her age of 75 as the reason…
Community brief · Grass Valley, CA
BriarPatch Food Co-op is renaming and expanding its six-year-old "Apples for Gardens" initiative, now called "Apples for Good," at its Grass Valley and Auburn stores. Since 2020, the program donated 10 cents per pound of apples sold to local garden projects, totaling more than $100,000. The expanded scope now includes funding for food pantries, school snack programs, and regional hunger-relief efforts in addition to traditional community…
