Ryan Hawes News Today

Barstow Police Department officials recently announced the death of retired Police Chief Dallas Hawes.

Councilors approved the ordinance rezoning some 60 acres off Gracelawn Road, updated septic design standards and an increase in minimum lot size for developments in the watershed.

Three of the seven seats will change hands at the start of the 2024 term.

Hawes is seeking a second consecutive term.

Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque and other local officials said the president's visit shows that people are taking notice of the region's growth.

Auburn City Council voted 4-3 to approve a tax increment financing agreement for the Stable Ridge development at 555 Court St.

Three new members will join the Planning Board this year as the board digs into several contentious issues in Auburn.

After an encampment at a local church was cleared due to code violations, the city of Auburn is facing questions over its larger role in addressing the homelessness crisis.

The city will use the time to schedule more informational sessions on how the new zoning type will impact neighborhoods surrounding the Court Street area.

A previous audit found high levels of carbon dioxide in several city buildings, including Norway Savings Bank Arena and Auburn Public Library, but officials say they want a second opinion.