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Economy & Jobs Families & Children

03/14/2023
Visit Placer has launched a free Explorer Pass to encourage visits to dozens of locations throughout the county.

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Families & Children Health

Loomis Lions to Present Town Hall on Fentanyl Abuse

03/07/2023
The Loomis Lions Club will present a town hall meeting on March 21 at 6pm at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis. Three speakers, including state Assemblyman Joe Patterson, will be present.

From Roseville Today...

Families & Children

Roseville Welcomes the Return of Funbox

02/14/2023
Funbox, which bills itself as the “World’s Biggest Bounce Park,” is returning to the Westfield Galleria parking lot in Roseville on Feb. 17.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Environment Families & Children Sustainability

Environmental Center Creates Educational App

02/11/2023
Tahoe Tessie isn’t real but climate change is. That’s the tagline for “Find Tahoe Tessie,” an augmented reality game app developed by UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

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Education Families & Children

Babes in the Woods

01/10/2023
Where better to learn about kindergarten subjects than outdoors in Olympic Valley? Creekside Charter School’s youngest students are doing just that.

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Families & Children Elections & Politics Health

Border Scramble

12/28/2022
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The Supreme Court is keeping in place, for now, Title 42 — the pandemic policy that OK’d migrant expulsions. California has yet to figure out how to meet the needs of an influx of migrants when it does go away.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Families & Children Health

After Changes to State’s Prenatal Testing Program, Women Report Delays

12/11/2022
In online pregnancy discussion groups, dozens of California women have detailed their long waits for results and the anxiety it has caused.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Families & Children Crime & Justice Government State of California

Supreme Court Upholds California Ban on Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

12/11/2022
SCOTUS rejected a last-minute plea from the tobacco industry and cleared the way for enforcement of a statewide ban that includes menthol cigarettes.

From Sierra Sun...

Art & Culture Families & Children

Locals to Create Children’s Book Recognizing Ski Patrol Dogs

12/07/2022
“Ski Patrol Pups’ follows the story of the author’s puppy, Walter, as he and his friends learn what it takes to become ski patrol dogs.

From Auburn Journal...

Families & Children City of Auburn

Cops and Shops: Local Youths Win Holiday Gift Cards

12/01/2022
Fourteen Auburn students were chosen for this year’s “Shop With a Cop” program, which awards $250 each to spend at Target to purchase gifts for the season. Local businesses contribute, and local peace officers donate their time.

From Monterey Herald...

Education Families & Children COVID-19

CDC Paves Way to Require School COVID Vaccines—But Lawmakers Have Given Up for Now

10/27/2022
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control decided to list COVID-19 among the vaccines it recommends for children, but each state decides whether to adopt those guidelines. It's unclear what California will do.

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Families & Children Parks & Recreation

Cheaper Thrills

08/05/2022
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Top-notch tourist attractions that won’t break the bank.

From Auburn Journal...

Education Families & Children State of California

Lack of Bus Service, Changes in School Start Times Affect Parents

08/04/2022
Auburn families are facing challenges as school starts, due to a pushback of starting times at the high schools and the cancellation of bus transportation.

From YubaNet...

Families & Children Public Safety State of California

Amber Alert Turns 20

07/27/2022
The California Highway Patrol is marking the two-decade anniversary of the Amber Alert system. Hundreds of abducted children have been found and returned safely to their families following its implementation in 2002.

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Families & Children Land Use & Development

Roseville Planning Accessible Playground

06/22/2022
The city of Roseville is in the early planning stages for a “universally accessible playground,” and is seeking help from residents. At a workshop on July 7, parents can give input on what they hope to see at a playground designed for children with physical disabilities, sensory challenges and other nontraditional play needs.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Agriculture & Gardening Art & Culture Families & Children

California State Fair Will Return This Summer

03/10/2022
For the first time in three years, the California State Fair will return. This Sacramento tradition of food and carnival rides is now four months away.

From Auburn Journal...

Economy & Jobs Families & Children

Leatherby’s Coming to Placer County

03/02/2022
Leatherby’s is something of legend in the Sacramento region, and now the popular ice cream shop is coming to Lincoln this spring. The family-owned restaurant already has locations in Citrus Heights, Arden, and Elk Grove.

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Tahoe Gives Back in TTCF’s Biggest Fundraiser Yet

02/02/2022
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2021 saw the biggest single day of fundraising in the history of Give Back Tahoe, launched by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation in 2014.

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Families & Children History

Happy New Year, Explained

12/30/2021
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New Year's celebrations have been around as long as civilization itself.

From Auburn Journal...

Sports Families & Children

Shortage of Sports Officials Hitting High School Sports

10/19/2021
The 2021 high school sports season has faced many challenges and roadblocks for teams across the Sac-Joaquin Section. One problem this fall is a shortage of officials. In particular, the shortage has impacted football.

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