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Wildfire evacuations ordered in El Dorado County Tuesday
Residents in areas of El Dorado County have been given evacuation orders due to a growing wildfire Tuesday afternoon. The Moccasin Fire near the community of Pleasant Valley and the southern border of Placerville has prompted evacuations for nearby residents, according to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District. CAL...
Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Sac County
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - A juvenile striped skunk showing neurologic signs (e.g., staggering) was found on June 19 near the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) facilities on Nimbus Road in Rancho Cordova, adjacent to the American River Parkway. California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff humanely euthanized...
Legendary 'Big Boy' Locomotive Visits Roseville July 12-13
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION (MPG) - Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive built to conquer mountains, will make 19 whistle-stops in five states during its Westward Bound Tour from Wyoming to California. In addition, this mighty steam locomotive will be on public display...
Folsom celebrates July 4th with neighborhood parades
Folsom Ranch, Briggs Ranch sport plenty of red,white and blue on holiday. Folsom celebrates the Fourth of July in many ways, and it’s not always with rodeo stars or fireworks, it’s also amongst neighbors on the streets of their communities in their very own foot parades that bring neighbors together in patriotic spirit.
❄️Folsom Cooling Center hours through Sunday, July 7th
Blistering Heatwave descends upon Northern California. Folsom, Calif.- The City of Folsom will open a cooling center from Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 7 in response to high-risk heat forecasts. The Folsom Police Department lobby at 46 Natoma Street will be open from 12 to 7 p.m. Pets are...
Auburn budget adoption projects smaller structural deficit
The Auburn City Council unanimously adopted its 2024-2025 fiscal-year budget last week, revealing the structural deficit has dropped slightly. Since discovering the structural deficit earlier this year, council and staff have taken action to tighten budgets, freeze vacant positions and declare a fiscal emergency which cancels projected salary increases. Finance...
The Dark Underbelly of Your American School District, part 3: Funding
There are several key issues that are leading to children with learning disabilities not getting the education they need. Today, we’ll talk about funding. The federal government mandated special education services for kids in K-12 in 1975, with the Education For All Handicapped Children Act. At the same time, legislators promised the federal government would help states with funding special education. The promise was to provide 40 percent of the cost for each child. A special education student was found to cost the state about 150 percent of a non-special education student. Therefore, with federal help, the states would only have to come up with an additional 10 percent to meet the additional needs of a special education student. Unfortunately, the federal government has never come close to meeting that promise. Thus, states have a huge burden of new costs, which neither state nor federal funding has managed to meet.
Cooling centers opens in Auburn, Colfax , and Foresthill
Auburn, Calif. – In response to the National Weather Service’s excessive heat warning, Placer County libraries are extending their hours at the Auburn, Colfax and Foresthill locations to provide residents with a cool and comfortable space to escape the heat. “Placer County libraries are committed to serving the...
South Placer County Residents to Decide on Measure B for Transportation Upgrades in November Vote
Residents in the cities of Lincoln, Rocklin, and Roseville will face a pivotal decision come November as they head to the polls. Not just for electing officials but also for voting on Measure B, a proposed half-cent sales tax dedicated to addressing traffic congestion and funding transportation projects throughout south Placer County. Set to last for 30 years, this measure aims to generate approximately $1.58 billion for extensive road and highway enhancements if voters give it the green light.
Council Approves Subdivision for Hotel Development at Sunrise Mall
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - At the June 27 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered a Sunrise Tomorrow Hotel Parcel Map and Development Agreement, marking an important step toward Sunrise Mall’s redevelopment. The Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan (STSP), adopted by the City Council in 2021, is intended to...
Stars and Stripes Celebration Huge Success
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Citrus Heights community members at the June 29 Stars and Stripes event celebrated the country’s independence, liberty, peace and freedom, according to City Manager Ash Feeney. “This year was once again a terrific community event filled with great people, music, food, fireworks and fun,”...
Rocklin State of the City highlights success stories
The community gathered at Sierra College on June 28 to attend the Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of the City event. Instead of just hearing from the city’s mayor this year, Rocklin's mayor and city council, fire chief and police chief all gathered to share the city’s five strategic pillars – resilient, vibrant, livable, sustainable and safe.
Greater Auburn Fire Safe Council here to help serve community
The Greater Auburn Fire Safe Council (GAAFSC) is here to serve you. The council consists of eight community members and covers the area from Bowman to Penryn and including Auburn, Newcastle and Penryn. Our mission is to advocate for our community and provide resources for residents. For example, GAAFSC instructs volunteers in the community when to raise the Red Flags in extreme fire danger conditions. We communicate with the Auburn, Newcastle and Penryn fire departments and Placer County Fire. We provide educational materials to assist homeowners in making their properties more fire safe.
Brewer Fire contained burns west of Roseville in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A fire was sparked Wednesday morning at an abandoned property west of Roseville in Placer County, CAL FIRE NEU said. A half-acre of grass, a building and a car were burned. Fire crews were dispatched around 10:31 a.m. to South Brewer and Baseline roads. The...
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