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Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Celebrates Career Education Expansion

Dec 20, 2024 03:39PM ● By Office of Heather Hadwick

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) today joined state officials, community leaders, educators and workforce advocates to celebrate the unveiling of a transformative career education initiative, the Master Plan for Career Education.

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Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Nov 05, 2024 01:14PM ● By By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration

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New Resources Help Promote Teacher Prep Programs

Oct 29, 2024 06:34PM ● By California Commission on Teacher Credentialing News Release

The State Collaborative for California’s Educator Workforce has released a new suite of tools to make high quality teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable to prospective teachers across the state.

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California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports with 25x25 Coaches Challenge

Oct 29, 2024 08:55AM ● By Collaborative Communications News Release

The California Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge.

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Sacramento Superior Court and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento Implement Guardianship Assistance Program

Oct 16, 2024 11:41AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has partnered with Lincoln Law School of Sacramento to provide in-person courtroom assistance to individuals representing themselves in guardianship cases.

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CHP Swears in Largest Class of New Officers in Over Two Years

Sep 18, 2024 12:34PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The Swearing-In Of 119 Officers Marks the Biggest Graduating Class Since the Launch of The June 2022 Recruitment Campaign

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Placer County Schools Receive Backpack Donation to Kick off School Year

Aug 30, 2024 04:13PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,925 Filled Backpacks to 12 County Offices of Education Throughout California

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Free Accessibility Seminar Offered to Placer County Small Businesses

Aug 23, 2024 10:03AM ● By County of Placer News Release

Small businesses in Placer County are invited to attend a free seminar designed to help our local companies understand current California and federal accessibility requirements.

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Summer Reading Program Eclipses Record-Breaking Reading Goals

Aug 22, 2024 04:35PM ● By County of Placer News Release

It was a summer of adventure for the Placer County Library and our community of knights, mermaids, faeries, wizards and pirates have completed their mission of shattering a Summer Reading Challenge record.

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Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

Aug 19, 2024 05:05PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins

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Placer County’s Auburn, Rocklin Libraries Expand Hours to Enhance Community Access

Aug 16, 2024 03:45PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is thrilled to announce the expansion of operating hours at two of its major library locations, Rocklin and Auburn

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California Live ’24 Basketball Tournament Taking Place in Roseville

Jun 26, 2024 11:54AM ● By Blue Oaks Media News Release

Many of the Best Boys’ High School Basketball Teams in California, with a Few from Arizona and Nevada, and Some of the Most Highly Recruited Players in the Nation will Compete in the Boys California Live ‘24 Tournament Friday (June 28) through Sunday (June 30) at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville

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SAFE Credit Union Announces Scholarship Award Recipients

Jun 04, 2024 10:53AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

$4,000 Scholarships Go to Graduating High School Seniors and Community College Students

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California Accounted for 71% of All States’ Preschool Funding Increases in 2022-2023

May 01, 2024 10:46AM ● By National Institute for Early Education Research News Release

National Institute for Early Education Research Releases Annual State of Preschool Report

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Becerra, Bera Discuss Healthcare Worker Shortage at Rio Americano

Apr 23, 2024 03:12PM ● By Adam Abolfazli, photos by Rami Al Mufti

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Ami Bera Hear Concerns and Promote Medical Education

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Placer County Schools Job Fair To Showcase Nearly 20 Local Districts, Candidates Seeking Jobs in Placer County Education

Mar 01, 2024 10:59AM ● By PCOE News Release

The Placer County Office of Education will host its annual Placer County Schools Job Fair on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the PCOE Seavey Center

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PCOE Honors Three Community Partners in New Recognition Program

Feb 26, 2024 11:21AM ● By PCOE News Release

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) is pleased to honor Sutter Health, Lakeshore Learning and Tony Carmack of Placer County Libraries

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Rocklin High School Secures Fourth Consecutive Academic Decathlon Championship

Feb 13, 2024 04:02PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

The team will continue to the California Academic Decathlon competition next month

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STEM Students to Apply for College Scholarships

Feb 02, 2024 04:36PM ● By PG&E News Release

PG&E Encourages Northern and Central California STEM Students to Apply for College Scholarships

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Streaming Soon: “CADETS” The Making of A CHP Officer

Jan 23, 2024 02:50PM ● By CHP News Release

Gripping New Docuseries Gives Viewers Exclusive Access Inside the CHP Academy

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Book Bingo Challenges Placer Readers to Expand Horizons

Jan 05, 2024 01:55PM ● By County of Placer Press Release

The Placer County Library invites you to “get cozy” this winter and expand your reading horizons through the Winter Book Bingo 2024 challenge for adults.

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New Year, New Law Against Human Traffickers in Placer County

Jan 05, 2024 01:47PM ● By Placer County District Attorney Press Release

Placer County District Attorney’s Office reports new law that cracks down on human traffickers which went into effect at the start of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, January 1, 2024

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Placer County to Recognize Human Trafficking Victims

Jan 04, 2024 02:55PM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer's ‘Red Sand Project’ is an event to raise awareness of human trafficking and impact on children.

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Sacramento Tall Club Memorial Scholarship Available

Dec 27, 2023 11:29AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Outstanding High School Seniors Being Sought in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer and El Dorado Counties

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ThermoGenesis Opens Labs

Nov 21, 2023 10:27AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Startup Companies Get Access to Rancho Cordova's Facility

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Placer County Library Launches Redesigned Website to Enhance Access

Oct 20, 2023 01:40PM ● By Placer County

Newly designed website boasts a modern look with greater visibility

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Local DAR Essay Winner Moves on to State Competition

Jan 31, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Thomas J. Sullivan

Daughters of the American Revolution awards scholastic essay participant

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Say YES! to Youth Employment in Citrus Heights

Jan 26, 2023 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Program designed to assist ages 16-24 to succeed and live independently

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Placer County Office of Education Employee Named Classified Administrator of the Year

Jan 26, 2023 12:00AM ● By PCOE News Release

 

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Girl Scouts Heart of Central California 2022 Stem Expo

Dec 28, 2022 12:00AM ● By Girl Scouts HCC News Release

Future for women in STEM is far brighter with Expos

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UC Davis Health nurse honored for 'rocking' nursing world

Oct 26, 2022 12:00AM ● By UCD News Release

King entered the master's-degree leadership program in 2019

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Placer County District Attorney's Office launches a Strangulation Awareness Resource Portal

Oct 11, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County DA News Release

 

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Placer County Library expands access to digital content

Oct 11, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

 

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Placer County officials encourage mosquito bite prevention in wake of West Nile cases

Oct 11, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

 

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Placer County to issue library cards to every Tahoe Truckee Unified School District student

Oct 11, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

 

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