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Colfax, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Colfax! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing 83-year-old Colfax neighbor?
  • Why will Colfax stay at Placer County’s lowest sales tax rate?

Also on today's calendar: Free Outdoor Concert: Love Mischief + Las Ninas Muertas on Historic Main Street and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 94, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Silver Alert in Placer County: 83-year-old missing for days from Colfax apartment (sacbee.com) — An 83-year-old man is missing from his Colfax apartment, prompting a Silver Alert and an urgent search by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. His car and phone were left at home, and he’s known to walk and hike locally. Residents who may have seen him are urged to call the sheriff’s office immediately.
   

• Rocklin voters may decide on half-cent sales tax. How does it stack up across Placer County? (sacbee.com) — Rocklin voters will decide in November whether to add a half-cent sales tax, which would leave Colfax among the few Placer County communities still at the state’s minimum 7.25% rate. The article compares how Rocklin’s proposal stacks up against Roseville, Loomis, and other nearby cities, highlighting where Colfax currently stands on local sales taxes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SCOTCH BROOM (Cytisus scoparius) is an invasive species, exhibiting extremely aggressive growth and spread.
    • It creates impenetrable thickets, displacing native plant species. • Dense growths of Scotch Broom, with its highly flammable oil content, increase… (Nextdoor Colfax)
  • Does anyone have recommendations for a reliable cleaning lady and a gardener?
    I would really appreciate any suggestions. They can reach me at 415 987 3204. (Nextdoor Rollins Lake)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Colfax. Apply here.
  • Panda Express posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1360762-0) in Grass Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colfax here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grass Valley

  • Thursday Night Markets in downtown Grass Valley start this week (theunion.com)
  • A Love Letter to the Daily Newspaper (boomermagazine.com)
  • Dangerous dogs mean you could have to pick up your own mail: Grass Valley Post Office gets serious about dog bites (theunion.com)

Nevada City

  • Nevada County Launching Summer River Shuttle Pilot to Improve Safety and Reduce Traffic at South Yuba River (yubanet.com)

Ok Colfax! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Colfax

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