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Free History All Summer!

Jun 02, 2025 03:12PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Museums Announces Heritage Trail Tour Dates

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Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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Placer County Student Wins California State Spelling Bee

May 13, 2025 04:15PM ● By San Joaquin County of Education

Ryan Sekera, a student from Eureka Union School District in Placer County, was named champion at the California State Spelling Bee on Saturday, April 26.

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Sierra Nevada Journeys is getting ready for Girls in STEM Camp.
Young Women from the Sacramento Region will Attend Girls in STEM Camp with Sierra Nevada Journeys

May 01, 2025 04:52PM ● By Sierra Nevada Journeys News Release

Sierra Nevada Journeys is getting ready for Girls in STEM Camp. It is a transformative two-day outdoor experience designed to engage and inspire girls ages 10 to 14 in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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PG&E Open House in Colfax on Undergrounding, Strengthening Power Lines

Apr 15, 2025 10:44AM ● By PG&E News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing to underground and install strengthened poles and covered power lines in Placer County and will host an open house on April 24.

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California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State's Gray Wolf Population Expands

Apr 07, 2025 12:51PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) News Release

As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside.

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Placer County Office Of Education to Secure Conservation Of Clover Valley

Mar 19, 2025 12:27PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) has taken a leadership role in the successful effort to conserve 402 acres of Clover Valley by approving a final $2.37 million investment on March 13, securing the full funding needed for its permanent protection through a conservation easement.

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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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SAFE Accepting Applications for $16,000 in Scholarships

Mar 18, 2025 02:55PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship awards for $4,000 each to support graduating high school seniors and students currently attending community college.

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State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

Mar 18, 2025 10:46AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers.

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UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

Mar 03, 2025 06:08PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

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Loomis Soroptimist Gives Out $17K in Education Awards

Feb 28, 2025 11:34AM ● By Soroptimist International Loomis Basin News Release

Soroptimist International (SI) Loomis Basin invested in dreams by giving out more than $17,000 in education awards on Feb. 19 at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis.

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Placer County Launches State’s First Fentanyl Probation Educational Program and Impact Panel

Feb 28, 2025 11:19AM ● By Placer County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Program originated from local Assemblyman Joe Patterson and Placer District Attorney-sponsored AB 890

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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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Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Nov 19, 2024 11:49AM ● By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

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

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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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Grants to Protect Water Quality Available

Oct 01, 2024 12:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect or improve local creeks and rivers within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Sep 30, 2024 04:49PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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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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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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