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2026 Placer County Classified School Employees of the Year Announced

Jun 02, 2026 02:18PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Honors Nine Classified Staff

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Metal Supermarkets Expands Trade School Scholarship Program

Jun 01, 2026 12:16PM ● By MPG Staff

Awards $20,000 to Eight Students

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2026 Placer County School Counselor of the Year Announced

May 28, 2026 04:44PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Jennifer Hall from the Roseville City School District Honored by Placer County Superintendent of Schools

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2026 Placer County Teachers of the Year Announced

May 28, 2026 09:18AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Honors Three Exemplary Teachers

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Jeremiah Smith Appointed to Sierra College Foundation Board of Directors

May 26, 2026 06:10PM ● By First Northern Bank News Release

First Northern Bank is proud to announce that President and Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah Smith has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sierra College Foundation.

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Placer County Student Claims Back-to-Back State Spelling Bee Titles

Apr 28, 2026 04:44PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

A Placer County student is once again earning statewide recognition for academic excellence, demonstrating remarkable dedication and a passion for learning.

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Threats to Schools Are Taken Seriously - And We Will Respond

Apr 22, 2026 04:40PM ● By Placer County Office of Education and Placer County Sheriff News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica and Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo issued the following joint statement regarding recent threats to Placer County schools.

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2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

Apr 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating

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The SNC and PCWA Host Forests to Fuels Field Tour for Policymakers

Apr 17, 2026 03:39PM ● By Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

On April 9, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) held a Forests to Fuels Field Tour with the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) to the agency’s pump station in Auburn and the Deer Creek Fuels Reduction project outside Nevada City.

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CalKIDS Partners with CSAC, Connecting 100,000 Students to CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 31, 2026 11:00AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As California students finalize financial aid applications and college plans this spring, more than 100,000 students have claimed over $50 million in CalKIDS Scholarships in the past six months.

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Placer County Spelling Bee Champions Announced

Mar 31, 2026 10:18AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Placer County students took center stage at the 2026 Spelling Bee, delivering an inspiring display of academic excellence and determination.

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Community College Students Can Claim CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 09, 2026 01:41PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

In a significant step toward strengthening college access and affordability, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, announces that CalKIDS, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), and the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) have launched a coordinated initiative to help eligible community college students access their CalKIDS Scholarships.

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PCOE Awarded Grant to Co-Lead Statewide Literacy Work

Mar 03, 2026 04:24PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

New grant supports early reading and language development across California

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Sacramento Educators Among Statewide Education Grant Recipients

Feb 09, 2026 04:01PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Education Foundation for California Schools News Release

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, awarded 95 grants to teachers in California to support programs that inspire students

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An Evening of Storytelling and Early California Adventure

Feb 04, 2026 04:36PM ● By American River Conservancy News Release

Author Alan Ehrgott Brings the Past to Life in Support of ARC’s Education Center

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Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Claims 2026 Academic Decathlon Title

Feb 04, 2026 04:10PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

A new champion emerges as students from across Placer County shine in annual competition

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Oakmont High School Wins Mock Trial Competition

Feb 04, 2026 03:59PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Each year, students work with a newly developed hypothetical criminal case that explores timely issues facing America’s youth while deepening their understanding of the rule of law and the judicial system.

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Storytellers Theater: Pinocchio Performs for Families in Auburn

Feb 04, 2026 03:51PM ● By Placer Repertory Theatre News Release

Designed to appeal to family audiences, Placer Repertory Theater offers a fun and interactive afternoon with their latest Storytellers Theater offering, Pinocchio.

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Connections Academy at Gateway Opens Enrollment

Feb 04, 2026 09:45AM ● By Connections Academy at Gateway News Release

Tuition free online charter school provides flexible, high quality learning for K–12 students

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PCOE Leader Recognized by the Association of California School Administrators

Jan 27, 2026 03:44PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Shanna Parker, Principal of Pathways Charter iCARE for the Placer County Office of Education, has been recognized by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Placer County Charter as the 2026 Continuation/Educational Options Administrator of the Year.

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DWR Finalizes Best Practices to Address Subsidence

Jan 26, 2026 04:29PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Local groundwater agencies are getting a new resource to add to their water management toolkit – the Best Management Practices for Land Subsidence document newly released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Students in California Struggling Most with Math

Jan 05, 2026 05:48PM ● By Find a Super Tutor News Release

Education recruitment agency Find a Super Tutor investigated the subjects that students in the US are struggling with the most.

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PCOE Honors Assistance League of Greater Placer As Gold in Education Partner

Dec 15, 2025 04:23PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions of community and business partners through its Gold in Education Partner Recognition Program.

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County Takes Next Steps on Regional Forensic Laboratory

Dec 09, 2025 04:04PM ● By Placer County District Attorney News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors moved the Placer County District Attorney’s Office forensic crime laboratory forward by entering into a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Trustees of the California State University

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Erica Larkin Martin Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Nov 13, 2025 11:28AM ● By MPG Staff

Erica Larkin Martin of Roseville, California, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Boise State University.

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PCSBA Announces 2025 Trustee of the Year

Nov 06, 2025 10:51AM ● By Placer County School Boards Association News Release

The Placer County School Boards Association (PCSBA) is pleased to recognize the 2025 Trustee of the Year: Rob Baquera, President, Roseville City School District Board of Education.

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Sacramento State’s Enrollment Continues to Climb

Oct 21, 2025 10:03AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels.

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Placer County 2024 Crop Value Surges Nearly 24 Percent

Oct 09, 2025 10:34AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s total gross value of agricultural crops and livestock soared to a record-breaking $111 million in 2024, representing a 23.8 percent increase from the previous year’s total.

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Auburn State Theatre to Celebrate Día de los Muertos Featuring "Coco" Screening

Oct 03, 2025 04:43PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

AUBURN, CA (MPG) - Auburn State Theatre, in collaboration with New Auburn Cemetery and a host of talented creatives, presents a celebratory, family-oriented event focusing on the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

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State Theatre Acting Company to Present Spooky “Golden Age Radio"

Oct 02, 2025 11:42AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Relive or experience for the first time the most beloved and iconic radio shows from the 1940s and 50s. State Theatre Acting Company’s Golden Age Radio Theatre features talented actors, dynamic soundscapes from a live Foley (sound effects) artist and engaging narratives that will transport you to a bygone era.

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How to Safely Dispose of Expired Medication

Oct 01, 2025 04:49PM ● By Placer County News Release

As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on Oct. 25, local agencies continue to encourage residents to take advantage of permanent drop boxes and mail-in options that offer a safe, free way to dispose of medication year-round.

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Apply Now for CalKIDS Scholarships

Sep 30, 2025 11:41AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training.

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Documentary Film "Maestra" Showing at Hotel Vista Sierra

Sep 25, 2025 11:56AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

This documentary features five incredible women from around the world who gathered in Paris for ‘La Maestra,’ the only competition in the world for female conductors, boldly breaking glass ceilings in the male-dominated world of orchestral conducting

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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