Auburn, named in honor of the village in Oliver Goldsmith’s poem, “The Deserted Village.” It is the county seat of Placer County, in the Sierra Nevada Gold Country. Gold was discovered there in 1848 in what was later called the Auburn Ravine, and it was called North Fork Dry Diggings and then Woods Dry Diggings before being renamed Auburn.
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Auburn Area Recreation & Parks District
Describes the area’s parks and recreational facilities. Also find listings of activities in the area, a downloaded activity guide and links to park forms.
http://auburnrec.com/
Find information on visiting, living and doing business in Auburn, CA. Includes chamber information, membership details, member directory, chamber events and related online resources.
http://www.auburnchamber.net/
Read news coverage on the city’s social life and policies. Includes state news, national news, obituaries, a calendar of local events and classifieds.
http://auburnjournal.com/
Promotes an organization that offers classical music performances. There is also a schedule of performances, a list of the orchestra’s musicians and details on the organization’s venues.
http://www.auburnsymphony.com/
Official school district of Auburn provides district and local school information. Includes board of trustees, lunch menus, employment, bus routes, and school calendars.
http://www.auburn.k12.ca.us/
Provides information about the city and it's government services. Includes employment opportunities, municipal codes, permits and licenses, and local maps.
http://www.auburn.ca.gov/
Presents an arts facility that hosts theatrical facilities. Patrons can purchase tickets online, find directions and access posters for current plays.
http://www.placercommunitytheater.org/
Learn about the library’s newly acquired books for adults and children. Other sections of the site provide library policies, story times and library hours.
http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/library.aspx
