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Placer County Spelling Bee Champions Announced

Mar 19, 2025 12:21PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Two Students Advance to California State Spelling Bee

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Rocklin High School Dominates Placer County Academic Decathlon for Fifth Straight Year

Feb 13, 2025 03:44PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Rocklin High School (Rocklin Unified School District) has once again demonstrated academic excellence, winning the 2025 Placer County Academic Decathlon for the fifth year in a row with an impressive final score of 33,423.2.

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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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UC Davis Children's Hospital Named Among Best For 2024-2025

Nov 05, 2024 10:35AM ● By UC Davis News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

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Public Health recognizes Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Oct 21, 2024 12:58PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health is joining partners across the state in recognizing Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from Oct. 20-26.

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Public Health recognizes Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Oct 21, 2024 12:58PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health is joining partners across the state in recognizing Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from Oct. 20-26.

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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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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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Free Fishing Day: Get Hooked on New Adventure

Jul 24, 2024 01:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

During the second of California’s two free fishing days in 2024, which will be on Aug. 31, the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license.

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California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

Jul 09, 2024 01:48PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

Jul 09, 2024 01:30PM ● By Carol Feineman

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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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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Help Prevent Fentanyl Fatalities by Being Aware

May 28, 2024 11:52AM ● By Carol Feineman

The Third Annual “Fighting Fentanyl” Fentanyl Awareness Event Will Be on June 1

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CalAnimals and More to Host First-Ever California Adopt-A-Pet Day On June 1

May 08, 2024 04:09PM ● By Will Reisman, Progress Public Affairs News Release

ASPCA Providing Funds to Cover Adoption Fees for Participating Shelters

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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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Claim Part of $1 billion in Refunds for Tax Year 2020

Apr 01, 2024 04:08PM ● By IRS News Release

IRS Announces Unclaimed Refunds for Almost 940,000 People

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High School Artists Invited to Create Winning Sticker Designs

Mar 18, 2024 04:10PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union to Award Prizes of up to $500 to Northern California High School Artists

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California Continues to Expand Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Rail Fleet

Feb 28, 2024 01:25PM ● By  Caltrans News Release

Latest Caltrans Order Pushes Number of Zero-Emission Intercity Trainsets to 10

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Local Girl Scouts Reach Outer Space!

Feb 28, 2024 12:22PM ● By Annie Kerr

Girl Scout Troops Communicate with NASA Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli

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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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Storm Season Safety: Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order

Feb 07, 2024 09:02AM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Reminds Californians About Being Prepared

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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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Sacramento Kings Named NBA Team of the Year

Jan 16, 2024 10:57AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

Sacramento Team also Receives NBA Innovation Award

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Rio Linda Resident Named Director of Impact at Local United Way

Jan 16, 2024 10:21AM ● By United Way News Release

Rio Linda's Sia Magadan Named United Way California Capital Region Executive

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Robert Craig Films Announces Study Guide to Reduce Homelessness

Jan 09, 2024 03:40PM ● By AthertonPR News Release

Organization Brings Awareness and Solutions to Homelessness

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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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'Masters of Illusion' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Presenting at Harris Center

Dec 27, 2023 11:19AM ● By Harris Center for the Arts News Release

Folsom Venue Hosts Popular Shows

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Giants & KNBR FanFest Tour to Make Stop in Sacramento

Dec 27, 2023 10:51AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

San Francisco Giants Announce Four-Stop Northern California Series

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Giants & KNBR FanFest Tour to Make Stop in Sacramento

Dec 20, 2023 03:00PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Meet Giants Players, Coaches, and More

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Tinder Killer Sentenced To 71 Years To Life In Prison

Dec 20, 2023 01:22PM

Tinder Killer Sentenced To 71 Years To Life In Prison For Murder, Torture And Mayhem

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