Rocklin man nabbed in state attorney general sting

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced the arraignment of two men who burglarized high-end electronics retailers in five Bay Area counties and then sold the merchandise on an online auction website. Justin Mahlet, 37, of Sacramento and Jason Tate, 41, of Rocklin were arraigned today in Placer County Superior Court on 17 felony counts of burglary that resulted in losses of $400,000 in stolen goods and property damage.

Mahlet and Tate, who pled not guilty, turned themselves in on July 13 and July 19 and were released on bail set at $105,000 and $50,000, respectively.

“The defendants used the anonymity of the Internet to sell stolen goods from high-end electronic retailers,” said Attorney General Harris.

“This case is a prime example of state and local law enforcement collaboration to bring those who commit crimes online to justice.”

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Sacto 9-1-1: Placer residents can sign up for insider look at sheriff's department - sacbee.com

Placer County residents can sign up for insider look at sheriff's department http://buff.ly/PxFa3V

Logue Opposes Dangerous Illegal Immigration Bill

Assemblyman Dan Logue,who represents Colfax and North Auburn, responded to the passage of a bill that would force local law enforcement to ignore federal law and release an illegal immigrant that has been arrested under suspicion of committing a crime.

Assembly Bill 1081 passed the full Assembly with Logue and fellow Republicans opposing the bill.

"The security of our borders is at stake and this bill takes us down a dangerous road," Logue said.

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Placer County records region's first human West Nile cases of the year - The Sacramento Bee

Roseville and Loomis residents test positive for West Nile Virus. http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/29/4769905/placer-county-records-regions.html

William Jessup University Reports Record-Breaking Enrollment

  

Congrats to William Jessup University and its continued success. The UC and CSU systems could learn a thing or two from Jessup, a Rocklin-based Christian private 4-year college.

William Jessup University on Wednesday began its 2012-13 academic year with the largest enrollment in the university’s 73-year history.

William Jessup’s enrollment is up 12 percent from last fall to just over 1,000 students, including the largest incoming numbers with 270 new students attending the Greater Sacramento region’s only private four-year, residential university. In addition, this is the largest incoming first time freshmen class to date.
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Placer County Fish and Game Commission seeks grant proposals

Placer County Fish and Game Commission is soliciting grant proposals from non-profit organizations, schools, other organizations and individuals. Recipients must use the money for education, habitat improvement, or enforcement activities related to Placer County’s fish and wildlife. The maximum award amount of any single grant is $1,000.
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Lassie's Timmy Interview at Thunder Valley Casino Resort

Auburn woman allegedly steals up to $4,200 from school

Sacto 9-1-1: Auburn woman allegedly steals up to $4,200 from school http://buff.ly/MYlMzM

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Announces the Passage of Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced today that two bills that will help victims by making it more difficult for human traffickers to hide their assets have passed the legislature and have been sent to the Governor’s desk.

Assembly Bill 2466, by Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley), ensures that criminal defendants involved in human trafficking will not dispose of assets that would otherwise be provided as restitution to victims.

Senate Bill 1133, by Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), expands the list of assets that a human trafficker must forfeit and provides a formula for using those resources to help victims of human trafficking.Both bills passed unanimously with bipartisan support.
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Tahoe Fund, Champion Stand Up Paddleboarder Goes Wild for Tahoe License Plates

 “Wild” is the new theme in advertising for Lake Tahoe license plates, as U.S. National Stand Up Paddleboard Team member Jay Wild of Truckee is featured in television and print ads shot last week at Carnelian Bay.

“Over 96 percent of fees help support projects like the Lake Tahoe Water Trail and access to beaches like this,” says Wild, standing on the beach at Watermans Landing.

“I train on the lake every day. Tahoe is a treasure, and I have a Tahoe plate to show my love for this magical place.”
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Roseville district's college fair set at Woodcreek High - The Sacramento Bee

Roseville district's college fair set at Woodcreek High -- The Sacramento Bee http://buff.ly/Pn4MjS

Northstar Downhill Race Series Preview: Gypsy / Wire

Gas prices barely budge - Sacramento Business Journal

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Placer County employees will pay more toward pensions under new contract

Placer County employees will pay more toward pensions under new contract - Roseville/Placer County News - The Sacramen… http://buff.ly/PbWTO9

Trace Adkins Interview at Thunder Valley Casino Resorts

Placer County Republican Party announces endorsements from 2012 Convention

The Placer County Republican Party today announced the following endorsements for the November 2012 election made during its Convention.

Placer County Republican Party Chairman Jeff Atteberry said the endorsements were made by delegates gathered Saturday at William Jessup University.

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16K pot plants found in Colfax area

A large marijuana garden, containing 16,721 plants, was cut down by Placer County Sheriff’s detectives Wednesday northeast of Colfax.

The illegal grow was discovered by detectives during a helicopter surveillance mission. 

The plants were growing on a large plot of private property that borders BLM land at Secret Ravine. Because of possible booby traps, the Placer County Special Enforcement Team was utilized to secure the remote scene. 

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Placer County K-9 sniffs out 175 pounds of pot

A Placer County Sheriff’s K-9 sniffed out a large cache of marijuana in the truck of a Calistoga  man who was passing through Loomis Tuesday night. 

At around 10 p.m., Thomas Franklin Williams, 51, was stopped by a  deputy on Interstate 80, near Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis, for a  vehicle code violation. Williams was found to be driving on a suspended license.
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Steinberg joins Assemblyman Dan Logue’s Call for Mental Health Spending Audit

Republican North State Assemblyman and Assembly Health Committee Vice-Chair Dan Logue issued the following statement in response to a letter sent by Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, of Sacramento joining his call for an audit over how Proposition 63 mental health dollars are being spent:

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William Jessup University to Unveil $17 Million Campus Expansion That Adds Dining Facility, Gymnasium, Classrooms

Many California universities are struggling in these trying economic times, resulting in frequent tuition hikes, staff reductions, larger classroom sizes, and lack of new funding to replace aging facilities.

The story of William Jessup University in Rocklin is quite different. The university continues its growth spurt. Today, the Sacramento area’s only private, four-year residential university will showcase its second major campus expansion in the past three years.

The University will hold an interactive, grand opening event for the 54,000-square-foot expansion. The new facilities will be fully operational when an expected record number of more than 1,000 students return to campus later this month.

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Armed Robbery at El Mariachi Restaurant

The Rocklin Police Department reports: 

On Tuesday at approximately 8:40 p.m., Rocklin Police responded to the El Mariachi Restaurant at 1240 Sunset Blvd Ste# 700 on a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.

2012 Farmers' Market Schedule for Placer County

Fresh produce abounds at Placer County farmers' markets. Check out the 2012 schedule for Auburn, Rocklin, Roseville, Granite Bay, Tahoe City and Kings Beach. 

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California American Water Brings Environmental Expertise as Newest Powerhouse Science Center Founding Partner

The Powerhouse Science Center in Sacramento today announced that California American Water has joined the campaign to build the premier science learning center serving Northern California.

As a founding partner, California American Water 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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Creed rocks Thunder Valley

Creed has reuinited, and are back in full swing. They played an arena-quality show Friday night to a full venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

The group played a full set starting out with one of their classics, "Are You Ready?" They continued through the evening playing some new material, before returning with the crowd-favorite "Arms Wide Open" and ending with an encore and their classic song, "My Sacrifice."

Creed's show presented with more maturity and responsbility than this writer remembers when they were at the height of their career in the early 2000s. They appeared to treat their show and their audience in a serious manner. It was great to see them again, a little wiser, a little grayer, and much better.

DFG Statement on Tahoe Bear Shooting

The Department of Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division is actively investigating the recent shooting of a black bear on a beach at Lake Tahoe.

Because this is an open investigation, we cannot publicly release any information at this time.

We understand and share the public’s concern about this incident, and will issue an update and further details as soon as possible. If you have information that might assist in the investigation, please call our CalTIP line at 1 (888) DFG-CALTIP. The toll free telephone number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not have to give your name.

Placer County scheduled for mosquito 'fogging'

Areas of western Placer County are scheduled for treatment for significant mosquito and West Nile virus activity.  An EPA-approved mosquito adulticide will be applied in an Ultra Low Volume (ULV) fog by airplane to target adult mosquitoes.
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Thunder Valley Casino Resort to Conduct Traditional Chinese Blessing of New “Red Lantern” Asian Restaurant

Thunder Valley Casino Resort will conduct the traditional Chinese Hoi Gong ceremonial blessing of its new Red Lantern Asian restaurant today. The rebranded restaurant, formerly known as Koi Palace, serves many of the same authentic Cantonese dishes that have made it a past winner of Sacramento Magazine and KCRA A-List’s Best Chinese.

The ceremony will begin with brief remarks by C.J. Graham, General Manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort, and will continue with the traditional blessing from Buddhist priest Master Sau Hoang.  Two lions will be awakened by dotting the eyes or “dien chin” by Graham and the two lions will perform along with a dancing dragon around the restaurant’s main dining room.
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Erik Roner Talks About Nitro Circus The Movie 3D

Rick Bosetti for California State Assembly 2012, District 1 - Job Creation

Youtube Video: High Sierra Water Ski School

With two locations on Lake Tahoe's West Shore, High Sierra Water Ski School has your water sports needs covered.

Friday event: Creed at Thunder Valley Casino

Alternative rockers Creed will bring their high charged performance to Thunder Valley Casino's amphitheater this Friday. The show begins at 7:30 and tickets range from $24.50 to $69.50. 

Buy tickets here.  

If you love the band's song "With Arms Wide Open" as much as I do, check out this video: