Trace Adkins brings a little bit of country to Thunder Valley

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As expected, the cowboy boots and hats were aplenty Friday when Grammy winner and country performer Trace Adkins took the Thunder Valley Outdoor Amphitheater stage.

The showman didn't disappoint, although it took an hour to really get the bluesy show going. Adkins, who makes women swoon with an Elvis-esque tilt of his hips, apologized for that and even thanked the audience for sticking around through the first half of the set as they probably didn't know the songs. But he said he spent a lot of money recording them so someone needed to hear them.
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Lake Tahoe boaters reminded to 'clean, drain and dry' after a day on the water

The 4th of July Holiday and fireworks celebrations always bring an influx of boaters to the Lake Tahoe Basin. With sunny skies and warm temperatures predicted for the 4th of July holiday week, boaters are urged to Clean, Drain and Dry their boats before arriving at one of five roadside inspection stations in the Tahoe to avoid delays and decontamination fees.

Boat inspectors are required to inspect every boat for the presence of aquatic invasive species prior to launching the in Lake Tahoe Basin.  Since May, inspectors have intercepted and decontaminated 4 infested boats bound for Lake Tahoe waters.  Three boats contained invasive quagga mussels, with 1 boat potentially carrying New Zealand mudsnails from Oregon.  Without natural predators, these invasive species pose serious threats to the ecology, recreation and local economies of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
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CHP reminds drivers to 'Click It'

The CHP reports that last year  34 people were killed in traffic collisions in California during the Independence Day holiday.  This was a significant increase from the 23 people who died in 2010, the last full year for which statistics are available.  Sadly, many of those deaths may have been prevented with the simple click of a seat belt.

“It is alarming to know that more than 80 percent of the people who were killed in vehicle collisions over the Independence Day holiday last year may have survived had they taken the time to buckle up,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow.

Driving under the influence is also a major concern for the CHP.  Last year, over the Independence Day weekend, CHP officers made 1,562 arrests for driving under the influence. 

The CHP reminds motorists to designate a non-drinking driver before they celebrate to ensure everyone’s safety while on the road.

Hey superstars: Thunder Valley to host American Idol auditions

Think you've got what it takes to become the next American Idol? Read this news from Thunder Valley Casino:          

The “Northern California Idol” pre auditions will be held at Thunder Valley’s Outdoor Amphitheater on Monday, July 2.

An anticipated crowd of over 1,200 participants compete to win a front-of-the-line pass to the “American Idol” regional auditions in Chicago.

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They make great pets: Cats and Dogs half off in Placer County

Celebrate the summer with half-off pet adoptions starting Monday, July 2 and running until August 31.


Placer County Animal Services is offering half off the cost of adoptions for all animals at both the Placer County animal shelters in Auburn and in Tahoe Vista.  


"We've seen a bountiful increase in the number of dogs and cats that have come into our shelters this year," says Mike Winters, Animal Services Manager. 
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Placer County Foundation to grant $20K for youth development

Placer Community Foundation (PCF) is currently accepting grant applications for its Youth Development Program. Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations serving the western slope of Placer County and whose projects address the needs of underserved youth ages 14-21.
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Roseville Parents: You're in luck, it's just a buck to see second-run kid flicks

Kids out of school for summer and already driving you crazy wanting to do something?

Hop on the Regal Summer Movie Express where you and your kids can catch second-run movies on the big screen. Admission is a mere $1 per person.
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Beth Gaines' Cruelty to Animals bill up for Senate vote today

Legislation authored by Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Roseville, was ordered to the Senate consent calendar today, which means it will be one of many bills lumped together for one aggregated vote today.


The bill allows the Department of Justice to perform a federal-level criminal offender record information check on a humane officer applicant, among other provisions. 

According to Gaines, in an Assembly analysis of the bill released earlier this year:

"AB 2194 includes the specific and correct language for the FBI and Attorney General's office so that the criminal background information on humane officer applicants can be obtained and the backlog cleared.

"Humane officers play a key role in the health and safety of animals. These well trained individuals have been in limbo due to a technicality leading to backlog."

McClintock says no way to San Francisco's 'subway to nowhere'

Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Rocklin, had something to say about the "subway to nowhere," a 1.7 mile train line in San Francisco that is estimated to cost $1.6 billion. 


You read that correctly: $1.6 BILLION dollars for less than two miles of rail. 


From the floor of the Congressional chambers yesterday, McClintock said: 

"It was supposed to link local light rail and bus lines with CalTrain and Bay Area Rapid Transit, but it's so badly designed that it bypasses 25 of the 30 light rail and bus lines that it crosses. To add insult to insanity, it dismantles the seamless light-rail to BART connection currently available to passengers."

Assemblyman Pan bill aimed at stopping registration fraud

The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments last week passed legislation authored by Dr. Richard Pan, who represents Granite Bay, to prohibit the kinds of cash bounties Momentum Political Services paid to its staff that resulted in Sacramento County residents being registered as Republicans without their consent.

Specifically, the bill would stop incentivizing fraudulent registrations by prohibiting anyone from paying individuals for each registration card they deliver.
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Logue considers ballot measure to overturn Obama Care implementation in CA

Assemblyman Dan Logue responded to today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of the federal Affordable Care Act (aka "Obamacare") by announcing that he is considering authoring a ballot measure to stop its implementation in California.  

Assemblyman Logue authored Proposition 23 in 2010 to suspend the implementation of the California Air Resources Board’s dangerous AB 32 program.
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One man's junk is another man's art at Rocklin show

Come to the Rocklin Library to see Art From Trash created by Rocklin High School Advanced Art Students.

The exhibit runs from June 26 through July 21.

Through a grant from CalRecycle, the City of Rocklin funded non-profit eco-art center, reCREATE, to provide environmental art education to Rocklin High School Advanced Art Students.
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Veteran couple honored for patriotic service

Patriots Alfred and Marguerite Buhler were honored as Veterans of the Year by State Sen. Doug LaMalfa, who represents Rocklin and Lincoln. 


Mr. Buhler served in the United States Army from 1963-65 and Ms. Buhler served in the Women’s Army Corps from 1959-66.  The two met in 1965 on the back of an M-60 tank and were soon married three months later.  Each achieved the rank of First Lieutenant before receiving an honorable discharge.
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Placer Co Supervisors will meet in the mountains to discuss Tahoe Basin General Plan

From the Placer County Communications Department: 

Placer County continues its effort to update the Community/General Plan in the Tahoe Basin with a Town Hall meeting in July at the Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge in Tahoe City. At the meeting, the county will provide a report on the status of the Community Plan Update effort.
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Roseville Fun Run to benefit Crimestoppers

Think you beat Roseville Police Chief Daniel Hahn at a 5K??

Well he's putting out a challenge and inviting you to come try your best at the upcoming "Run Crime out of Roseville 5K" family fun run!

He thinks he can beat you running backwards!

• When: Wednesday, July  at 7:45 am
• Where: Royer Park 190 Park Dr., Roseville
• Cost: Adults $25, Children $20 and Family of 4 $80 before June 20th! (After June 20, Adults $30, Children $25, Family of 4 $100)

Learn more here. 

Orchard at Penryn development moving forward

The Placer County Planning Commission will vote today to accept the final Environmental Impact Report on the housing development known as Orchard at Penryn. 

The project, located north of I-80 in Penryn, will include up to 150 homes and a 3900-square-foot recreation center on 15 acres. 

Implementation of the project would require remediation of contaminated soil onsite and construction of frontage improvements along Penryn Road. The site is located within the Horseshoe Bar/Penryn Community Plan area and part of the Penryn Parkway. 

The Planning Commission will also consider adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Sugar Bowl Academy relocation project. 

The commission meets today at 10 a.m. at the Dewitt Center in Auburn. Here is the entire agenda. 

Senator Gaines says 'Nada' to CA state budget

Sen. Ted Gaines, R-Rocklin, released the following statements regarding the spending plan passed this week and signed by Gov. Jerry Brown tonight. 

“Once again, this irresponsible budget is not balanced, not honest and not what the people of California deserve from their government. It is a phony, gimmicky document that does nothing to address the chronic, structural overspending that plagues our state and I absolutely could not support it.
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Lakeside Trail completed in Tahoe

Tahoe City celebrated the completion of the Lakeside Trail recently. Watch this video:

This Friday: Trace Adkins at Thunder Valley Casino

Country music artist and Grammy winner Trace Adkins brings his show to Thunder Valley Resort and Casino on Friday. 

The show begins at 7:30. Buy tickets here. 

You can follow Mr. Adkins on Twitter. And check out this classic Adkins video: "Ladies Love Country Boys."

CA tax board member George Runner says voters will have last word on budget

Board of Equalization member George Runner issued the following statement today in response the Legislature’s completion of the budget process:

“If the Governor had the courage, he would send this budget back and demand the Legislature send him a fully vetted plan that is truly balanced, contains real reform and spurs job creation in our state.
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Two men arrested for ramming Placer County Sheriff patrol cars

Placer County sheriff’s deputies arrested two Castro Valley men after the stolen car the pair were riding in rammed two patrol cars around 1 p.m. Tuesday.


Deputies were following a Honda on Galena Drive in north Auburn after they ran the plate and found out the car was stolen from Penryn. The car turned onto Town Court, near Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, when the driver, Joseph L. Engel, 21, swerved into the opposing lane and struck a patrol car head-on. Engel then backed up and rammed another patrol car. Two detective’s vehicles were also damaged by Engel. No one was injured in the incident.

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Gnarly downhill biking at Northstar

Northstar Mountain Biking announces it is open for business. Here's what the outdoor company has to say:

"Academy's Bike 101 package is the perfect introduction to downhill mountain biking. For the more advanced riders, make sure to check out our signature trail, LiveWire, the first fully-irrigated mountain bike trail.  

"If you're visiting the Lake Tahoe area and want to explore the trails beyond the Northstar mountain, here are a few other mountain bike trails suggested by our mountain bike crew for riders of all abilities. Northstar also offers scenic lift rides for miles and miles of hiking."

Attention biz owners: New recycling law takes effect July 1

The City of Roseville reports:

As of July 1, 2012, state law (Mandatory Commercial Recycling law, Chapter 476, Statutes of 2011 (Chesbro AB 341) requires all businesses (public and private entities) that generate four or more cubic yards of waste weekly and multi-family housing of five or more units to recycle. 


Under this new law, the affected businesses are obligated to show a good faith effort towards complying with the law’s provision.


Learn more here.

Free meals for underprivileged kids available this summer in Placer County

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced disadvantaged families may access an interactive 2012 Summer Meal Service Sites - Food Programs Web page to find out where to take their children for free, nutritious meals during the summer recess. (Check out Placer County sites here). 

"When school is closed for the summer, many low-income children don’t have access to the nutritious and free or inexpensive meals usually offered during the school year," Torlakson said in a press release. 
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Lights! Action! Volunteer!

From the Auburn Chamber of Commerce: 


Lights, Action. Camera! It takes a village -- and Auburn is truly a wonderful and unique village of people who care and give to their community. Auburn Movie Night is a gift, and it happens because of citizen volunteers who man the popcorn machine, run the laptop projector, and someone to control the sound of some of Hollywood's greatest movies.
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McClintock's bid to slash airline subsidies crashes

A House vote on Tuesday killed a bid by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Rocklin, to slash the Essential Air Service program, which subsidizes flights to 120 communities in 35 states in the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico and 43 towns in Alaska.


McClintock failed to garner support from a handful of Republicans -- many who represent rural communities that rely on small carrier air service. 


Here's Rep. McClintock's floor argument: 

Burn permits suspended in Placer County

Cal Fire has suspended issuing burn permits in Placer County. 


Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief Brad Harris in a news release:

"Experience has shown that suspending debris burning is an effective way of preventing wildfires, especially as Northern California enters a period of hot and dry weather."

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/crime/archives/2012/06/burn-permits-to-be-suspended-for-placer-sierra-nevada-yuba-counties.html#mi_rss=Roseville/Placer%20County%20News#storylink=cpy

Read the story here. 

Muster at the Roseville Fire Museum

Bring your fire-fighting skills on July 7 to an old-time fire competition in Roseville Historic old town. Also enjoy a pancake breakfast, parade, kid zone and antique fire engines. 


The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Click here for a map. 

Two director positions open on San Juan Water Board

Two director positions are open on the San Juan Water District Board in the upcoming November election. Candidates are required to file nomination papers in Sacramento and Placer counties. 


The filing period for nomination papers opens July 16 and closes August 10. 

Click here to learn how to submit and pay candidate fee. 

Placer County Water awards $5 million storage tank replacement bid to SF Company

The Placer County Water Agency released the following press release earlier this week regarding the upgrade of a 5-million-gallon storage tank. 

The century-old in-ground reservoirs off Electric Street in Auburn will be 
replaced with a new 5-million-gallon storage tank, under a contract awarded  by the Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors.

The board awarded the $5.48 million contract to Ranger Pipelines, Inc. of San Francisco, low bidder among three contractors who bid on the job. Work is expected to begin this summer and be complete by next May.
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McClintock challenger holding town hall tonight

Congressional candidate Jack Uppal is holding a Town Hall Meeting tonight at the Timbers Lodge, 7050 Del Webb Blvd, in Roseville from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Uppal is the Democrat candidate in the 4th Congressional district and faces incumbent Tom McClintock (R-Rocklin). 

For more information, please call Pam Jacobson at 916-412-4801.

Learn more about Mr. Uppal here. 

Tree Dedication ceremony to remember literacy volunteer

The Literacy Support Council of Placer County and PALS will hold a Tree Dedication Ceremony at 1 p.m. on June 26 at the Auburn Library to honor our the late Dick Cushman, an ardent adult literacy supporter.

Mr. Cushman was a member of LSC since the late 1980s, when his love of reading led him to become an adult literacy tutor with the PALS program. He also used his business skills to help LSC achieve non-profit status, acquire grants, and set up a budget. 

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Placer County's Final Election Summary released

Placer County’s Final Election Summary for the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election held in the State of California can be found on the Placer County Office of Elections website.

Please note that the votes detailed in this report are for Placer County only.  Vote totals for the ballots cast in other counties will not be reflected in this summary.  For those vote totals, please contact the counties in question.
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'Robin Hood' ballot initiative enters circulation

Secretary of State Debra Bowen reports that the proponent of a 
new initiative, that essentially takes money from oil and natural gas companies and redistributes to the masses, may begin collecting petition signatures for the measure.   

Known as the "Robin Hood" initiative, here is the Title and Summary:
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Roseville elementary school repeatedly vandalized and burglarized

The Roseville Police Department reports Warren T. Eich Middle School was the target of extensive vandalisms and a burglary during a four-day period last week.  The vandalism, including broken windows and extensive graffiti, will cost the school district and City of Roseville in excess of $18,000 dollars to repair.  

Police have responded to the middle school six times in the month of June investigating these crimes as well as some trespassing complaints.  


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Tahoe Planning Agency seeks public input on the environmental study

The initial comment period on the environmental study of the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update will close next week at a special two-day meeting of the Governing Board June 27 and 28.  However, TRPA is encouraging public input on the draft policy updates now and throughout the summer and fall as the update heads for a final decision by the TRPA Governing Board this December, according to the Agency.
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Gourmet Garage opening in Placer County wine country

I just read this in a Casque Wine newsletter:


Gourmet Garage Opens their Doors Friday and Saturday.  It is still a soft opening for the Gourmet Garage about 25 yards from our entrance.  If you know Cafe Zorro, then you will love their latest adventure. They'll be serving affordable gourmet food from their building next door to bring back to the winery.


View the restaurant's menu here. 

Sacramento French Film Festival to show movie short shot in Placer Co

Placer County has gone Hollywood according to the following story released by a county spokesperson today.

“Bee,” an award-winning short film shot entirely in Placer County, will be shown at the Sacramento French Film Festival on Saturday.

The film will be presented during a short film program that is scheduled to be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Crest Theatre in Sacramento.

“Bee” looks at the disappearance of honeybees in the United States and how it affects one small farmer and his family. It is by Folsom-based French filmmaker Raphael Hitzke and includes original music by award-winning composer Jean Benoit Dunckel (“Lost in Translation”).

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Meadow Vista man suspect in Craigslist scam

Placer County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking more victims in a Craigslist real estate scam run by a Meadow Vista man.

This week, detectives arrested William Frank Lordier, 54, with assistance from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Office, where one of Lordier’s victims resides. The former California real estate agent was selling timeshares on Craigslist. Unknowing victims gave Lordier their bank account information, which he then used to take money from those accounts for his own personal gain.

So far, detectives have located multiple victims in Los Angeles, Nevada County, and as far away as Oregon and Washington. Anyone who may have fallen victim to Lordier’s scam is asked to contact Detective Jason Doolittle at (530) 889-7844.

Placer County Supervisors recognize Eagle Scouts

A spokesperson for Placer County today announced that six young men from Placer County were honored Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scout program. 


The six Eagle Scouts from Placer County are:

• Thomas Martin
• Jarrett McBride
• Arpan Rajan
• Nathan Woodruff
• Trevor Fischer
• Luke Summer

“I want to commend six of our local Boy Scouts who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout,” said Supervisor Jack Duran, whose First District includes Roseville, in his comments to the Scouts.


Supervisor Kirk Uhler, who earned his Eagle Scout rank 29 years ago, welcomed the Scouts to the rank of Eagle. He told them that they would always be Eagle Scouts and that their journey was just beginning.

Meeting dates and agendas for Placer County government agencies

The following is a list of government agencies within Placer County. While this list is not exhaustive of all agencies, it lists the major players. 

Board of Supervisors
Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Agenda 
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Placer County Supes approve contract with Koinonia for juvenile services

From the Placer County communications department: 


The Placer County Board of Supervisors today OK’d a contract for services for at-risk minors and their families. The $560,000 contract will ensure that Koinonia Family Services is able to provide comprehensive services to the targeted clients.


The Probation Department and Procurement Services continue to believe in the value of providing these complex services to at risk minors. The services include:

• Short term emergency shelter;
• Counseling services for minors and their families; and
• Counseling services via a crisis line.

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Racing returns to Placer County Fair line-up

The All American Speedway will host their Open Wheel Spectacular on Saturday, June 23, plus an Enduro race on Sunday, June 24, as part of the annual Placer County Fair entertainment line-up.  


The Speedway has taken a hiatus the last couple of years during the Fair, but John Javidan who is now managing both the Speedway and the Placer County Fair thinks it will be a great opportunity to introduce the Speedway's race program to a new group of potential fans.
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McClintock opposes bill that would block Tribal casino in Glendale, Ariz

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on a bill to block a proposed Tohono O’odham casino in Glendale, Ariz.

At issue is land in Glendale that the tribe acquired as compensation for a federal project that flooded Tohono O’odham farmlands. The 1986 agreement was known as the Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Act.
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CA Attorney General goes online to combat human trafficking

From the office of Attorney General Kamala Harris:

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announces her involvement in a program with Yahoo! and Polaris Project to combat human trafficking by harnessing the power of the Internet. 

It works like this:

This program with Yahoo! and Polaris Project will provide Internet users with the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline number when they search for specific words or phrases. If key search terms such as “human trafficking” are used when using Yahoo! Search, Internet users will see a banner that states: “Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 to report sex trafficking, forced labor, or to get help.”  

The Attorney General’s Office has also made available a website widget for download so that operators of any website can display a similar banner, which can be found here.
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Thunder Valley Casino Resort Hires New Vice President of Marketing

Thunder Valley Casino Resort tapped Kathy Hickman as the new Vice President of Marketing. Hickman started her position on June 10 and brings more than a quarter century of casino marketing experience to the Thunder Valley team, according to a press release issued by the Lincoln casino. 

“Kathy brings a perfect blend of innovative ideas, executive leadership experience, and strategic marketing knowledge to the Thunder Valley team,” said General Manager C.J. Graham. “Kathy’s diverse experience made her an ideal candidate to expand awareness of everything Thunder Valley Casino Resort has to offer.”
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This ain't no joke: Smash Mouth to perform at Placer Co Fair

America's favorite pop-garage band Smash Mouth will make a tour stop in Roseville on Thursday, June 21 to open the 2012 Placer County fair. 

The quirky quartet is known for late '90s hits "Walkin' on The Sun," "Hey Now, You're a Rock Star," "Can't Get Enough of You Baby," and a Monkee's remake (and Neil Diamond penned) "I'm a Believer." 
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Logue loathes Democrat spending plan

The California Legislative Democrats passed a budget yesterday and minority Republicans, whose votes don't matter since Prop 25 passed in 2010, are fuming. 


Assemblyman Dan Logue (R-Marysville) had this to say in a press release:

“Our budget process should not be carried out behind closed doors through back room deals."  

“This budget takes us in exactly the wrong direction and relies on passage of a job-killing $8.5 billion tax increase that does nothing to balance the budget. 

"Instead, the majority party has chosen, yet again, to increase government spending at the very time hard working Californians are struggling just to get by.” 

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CA Budget: George Runner: "Governor Should Veto Budget"

When the Legislature passed a spending plan on Friday, State Board of Equalization member George Runner said Gov. Jerry Brown should veto the budget and "scrap his proposed $50 billion tax hike and propose a new plan that requires government to live within its means.” 
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Up in Smoke: Cannabis Hemp Act fails to qualify for November ballot

The California Secretary of State reports the California Cannabis Hemp and Health Initiative 2012 failed to gather enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. 
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Farm Bill affects everyone

If you eat and drink -- and you probably do -- the agriculture industry affects you. That's why the 2012 Farm Bill is important to everyone. The half-trillion-dollar Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs act of 2012 is in the US Senate awaiting debate, amendments and eventually, a vote.

Among the many provisions of the bill, it would cut $4.5 billion from the $80 billion national food stamp program. It also would save $23 billion in part by ending direct payments to farmers and modifying crop insurance programs.
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Oh, Sandy!

The folks behind the Facebook account at Westfield Mall Roseville report 20 Tons of Sand comes have come to life at the hands of the stars of the Travel Channel's Sand Masters show. Pretty awesome! See the awesomeness for yourself out at The Promenade near Pluto's. 

Placer County to display animal posters created by Rock Creek students

Here's a cool project from the creative students at Rock Creek School in Placer County.

The Compassion in Action Project, which promotes kindness to animals and adoptions of homeless animals, includes 40 colorful posters, hand drawn by third grade students and special education students at Rock Creek School.  Each of the posters depicts the strong bond between children and animals.
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Austerity in action: Lincoln City Council adopts lean budget

The Lincoln City Council passed a lean and mean -- but balanced -- budget for fiscal year 2012-13 on Tuesday night. 

In a  memorandum to the council, City Manager Jim Estep wrote:

"The ongoing challenge which we face is to continue to provide a high level of service to Lincoln's citizens within the constraints of reducing funding. 

"The General Fund has been cut by 34 % and is ostensibly now functioning with a minimal level of staffing." 

The city's budget for the fiscal year is a tad more than $50 million, including more than $11 million from the General Fund, almost $9 million for capital improvements (street, water and drainage improvements) and the remainder coming from special funds (grants and bonds). 

Public safety (cops and fire) eats up 74 % of the budgeted General Fund. The budget funds a total of 168 city employees -- 137 full time, and 31 part time staffers.

Click here to read the budget document. 

Dan Logue: "Are We Cutting $8 Billion in Spending?"

This is from Republican Assemblyman Dan Logue, who represents North Auburn and Colfax:

[Today] is the constitutional deadline to adopt the 2012-13 budget. Democratic leaders have declared they will meet the deadline. As the budget moved through the process, Democrats argued that their majority vote budget is balanced with $8.6 billion in tax increases and $8 billion in cuts. 
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New Jessup professor will give business department a boost

News from Placer County's very own William Jessup U:

William Jessup University has hired Manuel Salazar as an Assistant Professor in the university’s Business Department.

Salazar comes to Jessup from Grand Canyon University’s Ken Blanchard College of Business, where he served as an adjunct business professor. He has taught graduate and undergraduate college courses in financial, managerial, cost and tax accounting, corporate and managerial finance, micro and macro economics, operations management, project management, and public budgeting-financial management.

“We are looking forward to Manuel joining our vibrant Business Department here at Jessup,” said Dr. Dennis Jameson, Vice President for Academic Affairs at William Jessup. “As Business continues to be one of WJU’s most popular majors we have opted to grow our faculty to support this need.”
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Celebrity Apprentice/rocker Bret Michaels at Thunder Valley

He can sing, dance and run a company. Celebrity Apprentice winner 2010 and former Poison frontman Bret Michaels performs Friday June 14 at Thunder Valley Resort and Casino in Lincoln. 

Nightranger and Slaughter are special guests. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets costs $29.50 to $79.50. 

Get your tickets here. 

Tahoe RCD hosting conservation events

From our friends at Tahoe Resource Conservation District:

The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) will hold conservation events that highlight environmental projects and stewardship opportunities in Tahoe Basin communities. These gatherings are part of the 2012 Community Watershed Partnership, a holistic program which provides a place for education, participation, and involvement in your local watershed. 
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Rocklin PD Announces Reverse 911 Registration

This just in from the Rocklin Police Department:

Opt-in at the Reverse 911 Registration Portal to allow Rocklin 911 to associate your home address with your cellular phone or VOIP (Internet phone) service. Registering allows the Rocklin 911 Center to reach cell your cell phone or VOIP phone when we send an emergency message to your area.

The Rocklin 911 Center uses Reverse 911 to send pre-recorded messages to home telephones in a defined area to provide instructions or information during an actual emergency or disaster.

Some residents no longer use standard telephone service, and instead use cellular or Internet based phone service as their primary home telephone.

While cellular and Internet phones are usually reliable for calling 911, they must be registered in order to be included in Reverse-911 messages.

To associate your cellular or Internet phone service with your home address for Reverse 911, please visit the Registration Portal.

Barbera Throwdown hosted by Mark S. Allen

Get ready to rumble....at the High Hand Fruit Shed in Loomis as the three winemakers of 3 Vigne "throwdown" their respective 2009 Barberas in a blind wine tasting competition. 

What makes this event so unique is that the wines were made from grapes picked on the same day from the same Loomis vineyard. Visitors will be able to taste and compare the difference the hand of the winemaker makes in the end product. Next, they will have a chance to vote for your favorite wine. 

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Candidate workshops offered in Placer County

Thinking of running for office and don't know where to begin? Look no further. The Placer County Elections office offers several free candidate workshops in June and July. 

Check out this link to learn more. 

TRPA staff will ditch the car June 15 in Tahoe

As a finale of the 2012 Tahoe Bike Challenge, 60 staff members of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and adjoining offices will  bike, walk or use alternative transportation to get to work on Friday, June 15. All staff have committed to a car-free commute to work on this day.

Meet David Boesch, Placer County's new CEO

The Placer County Board of Supervisors hired a new county CEO. His name is David Boesch and he's leaving the Bay Area, where he served as CEO for San Mateo County, to begin his new job in our beautiful county. 

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Red Truck Cafe opening at Truckee-Tahoe Airport this week

Keep on (Red) Truckin.'

This is good news for the Tahoe City-Truckee airport denizen:


Truckee Tahoe Airport District is pleased to welcome Red Truck to the cafe space of the Administration Building. The restaurant will open for business on Wednesday. The Red Truck food truck is a popular fixture -- er, rolling restaurant -- around town.  Airport management encourages locals and tourists to visit the newest tenant and enjoy great food. Click here to visit the Red Truck's website for more information.   


Summer cafe hours:  Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m 


Beginning July 4: Monday - Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 


Any questions or comments can be directed to Kevin Bumen, Director of Aviation and Business Services at (530) 587-4119 or at kevin@fly2trk.com.

Ride like the wind, feed the hungry at June 30 motorcycle event

Granite Bay resident and motorcycle enthusiast, Jake Coplen is organizing, for the third year in a row, a motorcycle ride aimed at giving back to his community. Coplen, who has secured the support of Roseville Yamaha, is hosting a Poker Run on June 30 to benefit the Placer Food Bank. The event is open to interested riders of all levels, and all makes and models of motorcycles.

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Rocklin Police conducts sweep of 42 registered sex offenders

From the Rocklin Police Department:  On Wednesday, as part of the ongoing effort to make the City  of Rocklin a safer place for its citizens and visitors, the Rocklin  Police Department in collaboration with the Placer County Regional  Auto Theft Task Force (RATTF) and Placer County Special  Investigations Unit (SIU) conducted a sweep of registered sex  offenders who are registered as Rocklin residents.  The purpose of the sweep was to verify that registered sex  offenders living in the City were in compliance with State of California  registration requirements under Section 290 of the California  Penal Code. During these compliance checks, officers verified registration  requirements of 42 registered sex offenders living in Rocklin.  Nine of the registrants were on probation or parole and officers searched their residents.   None of the registered sex registrants were arrested during  the sweep.

Tahoe yards benefit from natural landscaping

The folks at Tahoe Resource Conservation District offer this bit of advice:

"There are many benefits to replacing your water hungry lawn with Tahoe-friendly landscaping. You will use less water, reduce runoff€  and save time and money associated with maintaining a lawn. 

Read more here. 

Carnival Discounts and Event Tickets Now Available for Placer County Fair

If you love a good, exhilarating, upside-down, carnival ride, then you will want to save money and avoid standing in line at the Placer County Fair. Carnival discount coupons are now available for the annual Fair, June 21-24. For parents, the coupons, which can be used for all-you-can-ride wristbands, are a great way to go for kids with an unlimited appetite for the spectacular rides.  

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Placer County to host body building event

The Capital City Natural Bodybuilding and Figure Championships will take place June 16th at Woodcreek High School in Roseville.

This is a first time event for Placer County. Local body builder Brian Bousman is sponsoring the event.  In 2011 Bousman launched Divine Natural Muscle.

Placer Valley Tourism gave Bousman an Event Development Grant of $500.


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Placer County to receive $1.6 million in Caltrans grats

Caltrans has awarded approximately $350 million in grants to improve public transit across California, including Placer County. An estimated 80 projects will upgrade transit service, purchase eco-friendly buses, modernize transit stations and create jobs throughout the state. 

The grants are funded through Proposition 1B, the 2006 voter-approved transportation bond, which is providing $3.6 billion over a 10-year period to improve public transit in California.

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Placer County Supes to vote on budget at Tuesday's meeting

The Placer County Board of Supervisors will vote to pass the 2012-13 budget at Tuesday's meeting. The proposed budget is $690.1 million -- a $60 million drop from the current year budget. 

The county budget has been on a decline for half a decade, a reflection of the poor economy. Board members have been forced to take a variety of measures  such as placing a freeze on hiring, renegotiating public contracts and reducing the operational expenses of most county departments. 


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Help Restore Lake Tahoe

If you heart Lake Tahoe, here is your chance to show her just how much you care: Volunteer for the 1st Annual Community Aquatic Weed Removal Project!

On June 3, Tahoe Basin residents and visitors are invited to help with the removal of one of Tahoe’s most prolific aquatic invasive weeds, Eurasian watermilfoil, during the first annual Community Aquatic Weed Removal Project taking place at Baldwin Beach.

The project is a partnership of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and the U.S. Forest Service and will occur in conjunction with the Tahoe Native Species Festival. 
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Roseville police seek public's help to halt campus break-ins

The SacBee reports:

With impending summer vacation and recent burglaries at two schools, Roseville police are asking for the public's help in stopping campus break-ins. Read the story here.