Lake Tahoe Ski Reports

Local Writer Jeffrey Weidel keeps us updated on the ski conditions in the Sierra.

Lake Tahoe Ski Report: Storm will dump 2-5 feet of snow by Sunday in Tahoe

http://www.examiner.com/article/lake-tahoe-ski-report-storm-will-dump-2-5-feet-of-snow-by-sunday-tahoe

Lake Tahoe Ski Report: Snow continues as Sierra gets 14 inches, Kirkwood gets 13

http://www.examiner.com/article/lake-tahoe-ski-report-snow-continues-as-sierra-gets-14-inches-kirkwood-gets-13

New look for Shaun White, who cuts hair for charity; at Northstar on Saturday

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-look-for-shaun-white-who-cuts-hair-for-charity-at-northstar-on-saturday

Lake Tahoe Olympic skier Julia Mancuso offers tips on skin protection

http://www.examiner.com/article/lake-tahoe-olympic-skier-julia-mancuso-offers-tips-on-skin-protection

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South Placer Rotary Club Helps 18 Rocklin Families This Holiday Season

Fire Chief Jim Summers and Kim Francis carry in gifts

The South Placer Rotary Club is delivering a better holiday this year for 18 Rocklin families and 40 children.

In partnership with the Rocklin Fire Department, Rocklin Public Safety Volunteers and the Rocklin Unified School District, the club will provide a total of more than $6,000 in gifts and clothing to the families this holiday season.

“We are honored to be able to help these families in need and make this holiday a better one, particularly for the 40 children impacted by the donations,” said Mark Siemens, who headed up the Rotary’s effort this year. “All of this is made possible through the generosity of community members and our South Placer Rotary Club’s major fundraising events in 2012.”

The spirit of helping (left to right) Claire Francis, Sophie Rau,
Allison McClain, Emily Rau, Katie Francis

The South Placer Rotary Club is providing coats, hats and other clothing items, as well as a toy for each child and a Christmas stocking. Each family will also receive several gift cards, including a $100 grocery gift card.

Siemens thanked those who contributed, including McDonald’s, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, many individuals and the Rocklin Fire Department, which received donations of coats and toys at three fire stations.

“This is a great community effort with people coming together to give,” Siemens said.

Rotary Elves helping to make Christmas bright for others

The South Placer Rotary Club has worked with the Fire Department since 2005 to help Rocklin families in need.

For more information on the South Placer Rotary Club or to get involved in our events or activities, please visit www.SouthPlacerRotary.org.

Roseville Parent Honored at International Conference

Roseville resident Leticia Martinez, center, was honored at the
Parents as Teachers International Conference

Every year at the Parents as Teachers International Conference three parent educators are honored for their outstanding work in their community. This year Leticia Martinez, who has worked at KidsFirst for the past 15 years, was one of the three honorees, along with two other parent educators from Connecticut and Switzerland. “We are so proud that Leticia was singled-out for her outstanding work. Not only do we receive positive comments from the families she works with, but we also see the results as the children of the families she serves enter pre-school better prepared and ready to learn, “ said Lisa Velarde, CEO of KidsFirst.

Every month Leticia Martinez visits on average 30 families in their homes in her assigned area of Roseville, Lincoln, Sheridan and Loomis where she works with them one-on-one to provide the support, encouragement and tools they need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years. “As an immigrant myself I know how difficult some home situations can be and how little information young parents have about the role they themselves play in developing their children’s minds and bodies. I love talking with them and opening up their world bringing the resources they need to succeed as their child’s best advocate. But the real heroes, in my opinion, are the parents who actually use the tools to empower their children,” said Leticia Martinez.

Since 2007, KidsFirst has been using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) service model to deliver support and resources to over 1,000 parents and children in Placer County. Open to all families, the PAT Program not only teaches parents much-needed parenting skills, but also conducts regular assessments to detect as early as possible any developmental delays, so the child can begin treatment and therapy immediately to improve school readiness. The program serves families throughout pregnancy until their child turns three-years old.

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is just one of the many services KidsFirst offers the community. KidsFirst also offers parent education, family counseling as well as children's health insurance and CalFresh enrollment programs to provide families solutions to real-life shallenges that achieve lasting results. To learn more about KidsFirst to to www.kidsfirstnow.org.
  

About Parents as Teachers

Headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., Parents as Teachers champions the critical role of parental involvement and early intervention in a child’s development. Parents As Teachers supports a network of professionals and organizations who serve more than 300,000 families across the country and around the world through a proven parent education model. For more information, visit www.ParentsAsTeachers.org.

R.R.U.F.F. Reindeer Pooch Run on Dec. 8

Bring your furry friends and celebrate the holidays with fellow dog owners. Rocklin Residents Unite for Fido's 2nd Annual Reindeer Pooch Run and 1 Year Rocklin Dog Park Anniversary celebration is Saturday, December 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin.

The celebration includes a party to celebrate the fenced dog park's 1 year anniversary and will introduce two new park amenities. Pictures of your pooch with Santa are available for $5.00. At 3:30 participants will make their way from the dog park to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Front Street, and Santa Claus will direct the way from his sleigh. 

Volunteers Needed for the Tommy Apostolos Fund shopping trip this Saturday!

 It's time for the annual Tommy Apostolos Fund shopping trip to help some local kids have a great Christmas! We will be taking the most kids we’ve ever taken…350 Roseville children shopping this Saturday morning to Kohl’s! Information is listed below. 

So…if you can help—we would appreciate it. We could use
the help of over 600 volunteers!
Volunteers need to show up at Kohl's by 5:15 to get signed in.

 Tommy Apostolos Fund

Annual Holiday Shopping Spree !!

Saturday, December 1, 2012, 5:30 am at Kohl’s in Roseville

The purpose of the Tommy Apostolos Fund is to help some of Roseville’s less fortunate kids by purchasing new clothing, school supplies, shoes and other fundamental needs by joining with local businesses and community leaders to take these children shopping at Christmas time to Kohl’s in Roseville.

This non-profit organization has been serving the Rosevillecommunity children since 1988 and is celebrating nearly 25 years of taking kids shopping. In 1988, the Tommy Apostolos Fund took 10 children shopping and today the fund provides for clothing needs of over 350 Roseville school-aged children annually.

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Rocklin Tree Lighting Ceremony is Dec. 8

Bring your family, join your neighbors for Rocklin's 3rd Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday December 8, 2012 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Front Street & Rocklin Road.

Support Rocklin Fire Department's Holiday Basket Program by bringing a new unwrapped toy, jacket or coat.

North Tahoe Business Association Upcoming Events

Holiday Tree Lighting & Cookie Swap, Dec. 7

Please join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the Holiday Tree Lighting & Cookie Swap on December 7, 2012, 5-7 pm at the North Tahoe Event Center located at 8318 North Lake Blvd., in Kings Beach. The annual community event includes photos with Santa, a cookie swap, kids’ craft stations, hot cocoa, candy canes, homemade soup and more. The event is produced by the North Tahoe Public Utility District and Event Center, the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, and the North Tahoe Business Association. For more information call 530.546.9000.

NTBA Holiday Mixer at CalNeva Resort, Dec. 11

Get into the spirit and celebrate the season at the annual Holiday Mixer on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm at the CalNeva Resort, Spa & Casino, Indian Room. Enjoy light food and beverages, business-to-business networking, a raffle and a Holiday Sweater contest! Wear your favorite (or most hideous) holiday sweater to the event. The mixer is hosted by the North Tahoe Business Association and CalNeva.  For more information call 530.546.9000.

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Toys for Tots

Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Fundraiser

Roseville Home Start is holding a fundraiser sure to please the kid in all of us! Their Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Fundraiser will take place December 2, 2012 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Flower Farm in Loomis. Every child 12 and under will receive a plush teddy bear and will enjoy an afternoon filled with holiday fun. Story time and photos with Santa, special Nutcracker performances from "Come Dance With Me" of Auburn, holiday raffle, and tea with all the trimmings. The event will be hosted by KFBK's Amy Lewis. Tickets are $45 for adults, and $30 for kids 12 and under. For more information contact Roseville Home Start.

State Street Foundation Joins 50-Plus Powerhouse Science Center Founding Partners

The PowerhouseScience Centerin Sacramento today announced that the State Street Foundation, the philanthropic arm of financial services provider State Street Corporation, has joined the campaign to build the premier science learning center serving Northern California.

As one of the 50-plus founding partners, the State Street Foundation joins other regional leaders and organizations in a cooperative effort to support the development of this vital new community asset, and will lend their environmental and resource expertise to the project.

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More Than 524,000 Meals Packed At Sacramento Area Feed My Starving Children MobilePack™ Event

More than 524,000 meals for malnourished children were packed by some 2,500 volunteers during a three-day Feed My Starving Children MobilePack™ event that concluded Saturday at William Jessup Universityin Rocklin.

The event, the third year in Placer County, was made possible by financial support from a number of organizations. Wells Fargo was the lead corporate sponsor, covering the cost of nearly 50,000 meals, while Randy Peters Catering and Event Planning helped cover the cost of nearly 25,000 meals.

While the event is concluded, organizers say they are continuing to seek donations to cover the cost of the meals that were packed. A $22 donation covers the cost of 100 meals. To donate, please visit www.sacfmscmobilepack.org.

Other sponsors were:

5,600 meal sponsors: 

• Allied Waste Service of Sacramento, 
• AT&T, 
• Citrus Heights Rotary, 
• Mercy San Juan Medical Center of Sacramento 
• Reeve-Knight Construction

3,600 meal sponsor: 

• Southwest Airlines
• H-P

2,800 meal sponsors: 

• Atlas Disposal, 
• Cimino Care, 
• Propp Christensen and Caniglia LLP, 
• Sacramento Kings 
• Umpqua Bank

“We were excited to grow this event with Wells Fargo, a key sponsor of the event, and engage with more community partners,” said Kris Glass, Event Coordinator.  “The volunteer response to pack meals was tremendous.”

Volunteer meal packers included groups of employees from Wells Fargo, Umqua Bank, Reeve-Knight Construction and Propp Christensen and Caniglia LLP. Many area churches supported the event financially and with volunteers, including Valley Springs Presbyterian Church in Roseville, Adventure Christian Church, St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Rocklin, ProvidenceBible Church, Bridgeway Christian Church, Metro Calvary Churchin Roseville and Vespers in the City in Sacramento.

Feed My Starving Childrencoordinates MobilePack™ events around the country where volunteers combine and package ingredients scientifically formulated to address the needs of children suffering from malnourishment into meals that FMSC calls MannaPack™ Rice. Each meal costs 22 cents to be produced and packed for shipping around the world.

While the event is concluded, organizers say they are continuing to seek donations to cover the cost of the meals packed. To donate, please visit www.sacfmscmobilepack.org.

Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit organization that distributes culturally-neutral, nutritious meals to nearly 70 countries through more than 90 missions and humanitarian agencies. In most cases, the free food is used to operate orphanages, schools, clinics, and community feeding programs that contribute to long-term community development. Ninety-two cents on every dollar donated to FMSC goes directly to the food program.

SNO-PARK Passes Available at Placer County Visitors Center

With the early snow fall this season stop by the Placer County Visitor Bureau/California Welcome Center to purchase your SNO-PARK Pass and FREE map providing directions to where all 19 SNO-PARK sites are located. It's a fun economical way to enjoy the great outdoors this winter. The Center is located at 1103 High Street in Auburn. The phone number is 530-887-2111.

California Department of Parks and Recreation operates 19 SNO-PARK sites that provide snow-cleared parking lots with sanitation facilities and access to snow play areas, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. Because of weather conditions and snow plowing priorities snow-cleared parking lots cannot be guaranteed on a daily basis. The SNO-PARK Program is administered by the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR). Please call SNO- PARK’S hot line at (916)-324 1222 for more information.

A SNO-PARK permit is required for each vehicle parked at a SNO-PARK site from November 1 through May 30. Day Permits are sold for $5.00 and are valid for a single day. Season permits are sold for $25.00 and are valid for the entire SNO-PARK season from November 1 through May 30.

Word to the wise, Your SNO-PARK permit must be displayed on the left side of the vehicle dashboard where it can be seen clearly from outside the vehicle. All permits sold are non-refundable; day permits are non-transferable. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis at all SNO-PARK sites. No refunds are issued if your favorite SNO-PARK is full. Be sure to park and drive carefully within the SNO-PARK sites. Watch for pedestrians. Overnight parking, including in-vehicle camping, is allowed except where noted or signed at SNO-PARK sites.

2012 Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack Underway at William Jessup University

2,500 Volunteers will come through William Jessup University
to help make 500,000 meals for malnourished children

More than 2,500 community members from throughout the Sacramentoarea are kicking off the holiday season in the spirit of giving and coming together to help malnourished children around the world. 

Wells Fargo employees making "Manna Packs" 

Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit organization that coordinates MobilePack events to rally volunteers to combine and pack ingredients scientifically formulated to address the needs of malnourished children. They organization distributes nutritious meals called “Manna Packs” in nearly 60 countries through more than 90 missions and humanitarian agencies.

Wells Fargo volunteers perfecting the sealing of the "Manna Packs"

The goal of this MobilePack event is to fund and pack 500,000 meals for malnourished children around the world. The event this year took place at William Jessup University.

Orientation time!

Sponsors for this year's event include 

• Wells Fargo Bank, 
• Randy Peters Catering & Event Planning,
• AT&T, 
• Reeve Knight Construction, 
• Allied Waste Services Sacramento, 
• Mercey San Juan Medical Center and 
• Citrus Heights Rotary

Placer County Events This Weekend

Festival of Trees Preview Event 
Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Westfield Galleria, Roseville

Local charities will compete in a creative tree decorating contest. These trees will be unveiled and the community will vote on their favorite, the charity with the most votes will receive a $1,500 cash prize! The new Santa decor set will be unveiled with holiday entertainment, a DJ and Santa photos gift with purchase!









Mountain Mandarin Festival
Nov. 16, 17 & 18, 2012
Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn

The 19th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival kicks off the Mandarin season. Hosting 25 food vendors, 17 local growers, 175 crafts and commercial vendors, 5 stages of entertainment, recipe contest and guest chefs teaching cooking classes using Mandarins. There's a new Mini Mandarin Grove feature for kids which will include new kiddie rides, magic acts, Mandarin contest and entertainment. Website






51st Annual Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade
Saturday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m.
Downtown Roseville

Kick-off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. with the annual Holiday Parade. Bring your family and friends out early to stake out your favorite viewing area along the parade route which begins at the Vernon/Riverside/Douglas intersection, proceeds east along Vernon Street, turns right at Folsom Road and ends behind Roseville Square Shopping Center.Sponsored by the Roseville Chamber of Commerce. Flyer

Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Roseville, Civic Center

Downtown Roseville following the holiday parade, let's "deck the halls" at the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. Mayor Pauline Roccucci and friends will flip the switch to light the tree at 6:30 p.m. Shortly after the tree is lit, we are expecting a visit from Santa Claus. The evening's festivities also include crafts, cookie decorating and musical entertainment. Be sure to bring your camera!


Roseville's official Christmas Tree is located directly across from the Civic Center at 311 Vernon St. Portions of Vernon Street will be closed for the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and the preceding parade. Many businesses on Vernon Street will be open so come to shop, dine and have fun!  Website


Fountains Tree Lighting Ceremony 
Sunday, Nov. 18 at 5:00 p.m.
The Fountains Shopping Center, Roseville

Join us for our Tree Lighting. We'll have caroling, Stand Out Talent musical performances, an appearance by Cinderella and Prince Charming and more surprises. Also, you may ride a vintage wagonette (weather permitting) from 2:30-5:00 for $3 a person. Tickets at guest services.








Kids Sing: Free Concert at Maidu Library 
Monday, Nov. 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Maidu Library, Roseville
Kids ages 5 and under

Join Tim the Piano Man for a fun concert just for kids! Parent participation required. This free concert if part of the Family Literacy program, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Website
Monday, November 19
1 p.m. at the Maidu Library
Ages 5 and under


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Drexel University Sacramento To Launch First Undergraduate Program in Sacramento

Drexel University Sacramento today announced it will begin offering its first undergraduate program in Sacramento in the fall of 2013.

The university will launch a full-time undergraduate program in business for students who have finished at least the first two years of their undergraduate education.

The bachelor’s in business administration degree program will be offered at Drexel University Sacramento’s location at One Capitol Mall in downtown Sacramento and will include a co-op experience where each student will receive six months of paid professional experience.

For Drexel, a 121-year-old not-for-profit university based in Philadelphia, the program expansion marks a new chapter in the university’s growth and development in downtown Sacramento.

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How Placer County Has Voted (So Far!)

Votes have been cast, and most of the ballots have been counted. We know the results of most of the races, but do you ever wonder how your neighbors voted? Here’s a peek into the results of the races and how the votes went in Placer County as of the day after the election.

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Free Early Childhood Education Conference

19th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival

19th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival

November 16, 17th and 18th, 2012

Gold Country Fairgrounds

1273 High Street, Auburn, CA

Hours:  Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm,

Admission:  FRIDAY SPECIAL: ADMISSION JUST $3 or Free with 2 non-perishable food items for the Auburn Food Closet.

Saturday/Sunday Admission: $7; Seniors $5; Age 12 & Under Free

Gold Country Fairgrounds Parking $5, some street parking available

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Giving in this Season of Giving

By Karl Thompson

As the holidays approach, many of us will be busy shopping the perfect gift for loved ones as carolers sing season favorites at area malls, and colorful lighting decorates the streets of our neighborhoods.

In all the festivities, it is easy to think there are few people in need around us; yet, that is not the case, especially during these difficult economic times.

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Whitney High School Cooking Classes Open to the Public!

Whitney High School Cooking Classes Taught by Carissa McCrory, WHS Culinary Instructor, and assisted by the student chefs. 

These classes will help to raise funds for us to participate in the 2013 ProStart Culinary Competition.

COST - $25.00 per class. Those who sign up for all 6 classes will receive a free Recipe CD. And a $10.00 discount!

WHO can attend? Anyone over the age of 12 who is interest

ed in becoming a better cook!

WHERE - Whitney High School 701 Wildcat Blvd. Rocklin, CA. 95765 Room F-9 *Take Ranch View Dr. off of Wildcat and park in the back parking lot. Look for signs.

RESERVATIONS - cmccrory@rocklin.k12.ca.us or call (916) 632-6500 ex: 6671 ***Payment must be made ahead of time to reserve a guaranteed spot in the class. 

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COMMUNITY EFFORT GEARS UP TO HELP CHILDREN IN NEED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A local church is spearheading a community effort to provide families in need with support this holiday season.

St. Clare Catholic Church’s Social Concerns Committee has identified 250 families and 1,000 children to receive holiday food baskets, toys, coats, mittens, gloves, shoes, and other items this year.

“We are hoping to be able to provide food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as gifts for children for the holidays,” said Karl Thompson, Chair of the Social Concerns Committee. “We began this program last year and were blessed with great support from the community.”

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World Polio Day: South Placer Rotary Club fights to end polio worldwide

In honor of World Polio Day, which is widely recognized on October 24, the South Placer Rotary Club is continuing its efforts as part of Rotary’s 27-year mission to eradicate the crippling childhood disease polio.

On World Polio Day (Oct. 24), Rotary International will also launch the “World’s Biggest Commercial”, an innovative, interactive campaign at endpolionow.org, that gives everyone a chance to join Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bill Gates, Jackie Chan, Amanda Peet and other world figures and celebrities already participating in Rotary’s “This Close” campaign (as in, “this close” to ending polio) in raising awareness and support for polio eradication.

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12th Annual Rocklin Toast of the Town To Benefit REEF

Looking for a fun evening out to support a great cause? Rocklin's 12th Annual Toast of the Town is coming up November 3rd, 2012 at the City of Rocklin Event Center and promises to be a great time. With more than 30 wineries handing out tastings; 25 local celebrity chefs made up of city council members, school board members and other community leaders, preparing great dishes; and a fabulous Art Show, Silent Auction and Raffle it's no wonder that this popular event tends to sell out early.

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NAFE Affiliate network KICK OFF Dinner MEETING

Roseville and Surrounding Areas

NAFE Affiliate network

KICK OFF Dinner MEETING 

November 7^th  5:30 pm

Speaker Topic

"It’s all About SHOWING UP

and the

POWER is In the ASKING "

Join Connie Mosher , Director of the new Roseville NAFE Affiliate network at its kick off Dinner/Networking  meeting Wednesday November 7^th  hear our dynamic speaker Robbie Motter, who is also the NAFE Western & Mid Atlantic Regional Coordinator.

Our topic will be: It's All About SHOWING UP
and the POWER is in the ASKING 

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Kick up Your Heels for a Great Cause It’s Time to Sip & Shop to Support!

Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce

  To Host Inaugural Wine Women and Shoes Event In Placer County

ROCKLIN –Slip on your stilettos and bring hope to a child with cancer.

Join the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce for an afternoon of wine tasting, culinary delicacies, exclusive shoes, and accessory shopping at Westfield Galleria at Roseville’s Center Court and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Keaton Raphael Memorial.

The festive event will take place at Westfield Galleria at Roseville on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A fashion marketplace and sensational wines will help take away those daily cares and teach you about wine, as well as shoes!

Watch Wine Women & Shoes on KCRA TV!   http://www.kcra.com/ews/Roseville-hosts-wine-women-and-shoes/-/11797728/16976894/-/70xtxoz/-/index.html

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Greg Janda endorsed by Rocklin Police Officers' Association

The Rocklin Police Officers’ Association has endorsed small business owner and community volunteer Greg Janda for Rocklin City Council.

“After careful consideration of your background, the RPOA welcomes the knowledge and experience you could bring to the Rocklin City Council,” the organization said in its endorsement. “We believe your community involvement combined with your business background, make you a unique candidate with a clear vision for the City of Rocklin.”

“I am honored to have the support of Rocklin law enforcement,” Greg said. “Rocklin is known as a safe city and we owe that to the hard work of law enforcement. As I have said throughout my campaign, public safety is a core responsibility of local government and one that I will work to properly fund as a Councilmember.”
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Wells Fargo supports regional effort to provide meals for malnourished children

Volunteers assemble MobilePacks for the benefit of 

malnourished children around the world. (Courtesy Photo). 

Wells Fargo has donated $10,000 to support a unique community effort to provide a half-million meals for malnourished children around the world.

The contribution to the 2012 Sacramento Region Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event will cover the cost of more than 45,000 meals toward the goal of packing 500,000 meals, organizers said. It is the largest sponsorship for the 2012 MobilePack and the third year that Wells Fargo has provided a leadership sponsorship for the event. During the first two years, the MobilePack event packed a total of more than 786,000 meals for malnourished children in 2011 and 2012.   

This year’s MobilePack event is being held at William Jessup University in Rocklin, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 and ending at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17.
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Hearing continues for controversial housing development in Loomis

The Placer County Board of Supervisors heard testimony from more than 20 people Thursday before deciding to complete its public hearing on the Orchard at Penryn project during a regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 6.

The public hearing will resume at 1 p.m. on Nov. 6. The meeting will take place in the Board of Supervisors 

The board held a three-hour special meeting Thursday to conduct a public hearing on two appeals that seek to overturn Planning Commission approval of the Orchard at Penryn, a proposed 150-unit multi-family residential project. It would be built on 15 acres at the west side of Penryn Road just north of Interstate 80.
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Bandits raid illegal pot farm; owner calls 911

File this one under Duh! 

A Loomis man, who was illegally cultivating pot plants, called the Placer County Sheriff’s Office early Wednesday morning after several masked bandits attempted to raid the marijuana crop. The men failed to steal the dope, but managed to fire two shots at the house as they fled. No one was injured. 

A Placer County Sheriff spokesperson said the pot grower told dispatchers that two or three suspects entered his backyard in the 9100 block of King Road. The man ran into his home to tell his roommate what was happening and the would-be thieves ran back to their vehicle. 

The case is still under investigation. 

As for the Loomis man, he lost all 100 plants--averaging 5 feet in size -- which were uprooted and removed from the property by sheriff deputies. And he could face criminal charges.