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Western News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Grass Valley, CA, Commissioners OK Delayed Expansion for Tripp’s Body Shop
Tripp’s Auto Body Shop had just purchased a new location on Freeman Lane in Grass Valley, CA, with plans to expand when disaster struck in the form of a giant sinkhole in January 2017.
Fix Auto USA Announces Additional Expansion in California
Fix Auto USA announces continued expansion in Northern California with the addition of its newest franchise location, Fix Auto San Francisco—Eddy Street (San Francisco, CA), making this the 29th location in the region.
Fix Auto USA Annual Conference Celebrates Focus on Family Value(s)
More than 20 years ago, Erick and Shelly Bickett set out to create a national network of high-performing independent body shops.
Tesla’s Recent Job Openings Hint at Production Activities at Lathrop, CA, Site
Recent images of Tesla’s upcoming Lathrop, CA, site show that the interior of the 870,000-square-foot facility is now undergoing electrical work.
Man Shot Outside Hesperia, CA, Body Shop Airlifted to a Trauma Center
Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times outside a body shop in Hesperia, CA, on Sunday, June 2.
Mike's Body Shop in Concord, CA, Wins Award From Nationwide Insurance
Mike's Auto Body in Concord, CA, received the 2018 On Your Side Showmanship of Excellence Award by Nationwide Insurance for its outstanding customer service and over-the-top community involvement.
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Large Narcotics Seizure at an Apple Valley, CA, Body Shop
More than 500 pounds of methamphetamine, multiple assault rifles and “bulk U.S. currency” were among the items seized amid a multi-agency drug investigation that led Southern California and federal authorities to an auto body shop in Apple Valley, California.
Mike’s Body Shop in Alameda, CA, Gives Back
Mike’s Auto Body Shop in Alameda, California, helped celebrate the 99th anniversary of the Coast Guard Chiefs.
Sierra College in Rocklin, CA, Puts Its Automotive Tech Program on Pause
The automotive technology program at Sierra College is “a mess.”
Construction of School Automotive Shop in John Day, OR, Will Boost Program
A new automotive shop slated for construction at Grant Union Junior-Senior High School is expected to help expand the program at the school next fall.