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Mark Anderson Selected for PCOE Area 5 Provisional Appointment

Oct 07, 2026 09:15AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

During the Sept. 15 special board meeting, Lincoln resident Mark Anderson was selected to fill a provisional appointment in Area 5 on the Placer County Board of Education (County Board).

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Going Electric in the Foothills

Oct 07, 2026 09:11AM ● By Sara Jackson, photos by Sara Jackson

Placer County residents curious about electric vehicles were given the opportunity Saturday, Oct. 3 to learn about cleaner transportation at the Third Annual Placer Plug-In Day, hosted by Placer Earth Care Action.

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Education Leaders in Placer County Endorce Wendy Biel for RCSD

Sep 16, 2026 01:04PM ● By Wendy Biel for RCSD School Board News Release

School Board and Education Leaders in the Placer County Region Endorse Wendy Biel for Roseville City School District Board

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Loomis Soroptimist Accepting Education Award Applications

Sep 15, 2026 03:21PM ● By Soroptimist of Loomis Basin News Release

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin invites single mothers going back to school, girls at Del Oro High School who are community volunteers and Loomis Union School District teachers to apply for education grants.

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Placer County Air Pollution Control District Opens 2026 Air Art Calendar Contest

Aug 28, 2026 09:46AM ● By Placer County Air Pollution Control District News Release

The Placer County Air Pollution Control District is inviting K–12 students attending school in Placer County to participate in its 2026 Air Art Calendar Contest.

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Tahoe Literary Festival Returns Oct. 9 to 11

Aug 28, 2026 09:18AM ● By Tahoe Literary Festival News Release

The 3rd annual Tahoe Literary Festival will take place from Oct. 9 to 11, bringing acclaimed authors, poets, memoirists and literary professionals to Tahoe City for three days of author conversations, panels, generative workshops, craft talks, community open mic, book fair, singer-songwriters’ showcase and writers' retreat.

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PCOE Celebrates Outstanding Employees of the Year

Aug 26, 2026 10:53AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Seven Placer County Office of Education Staff Members Honored for Their Exceptional Dedication and Impact

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Placer Launches StoryCorps-Inspired Oral History Project for its 175th Anniversary

Aug 19, 2026 09:19AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County has launched a StoryCorps-inspired community oral history collection project as it continues observances for its 175th anniversary this year.

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Placer County Board of Education Seeks Applicants for Trustee Area 5

Aug 17, 2026 10:44AM ● By Placer County Office of Education

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) is seeking applications from residents interested in being appointed to a vacancy on the Placer County Board of Education (County Board), created by the resignation of Trustee Kelli Gnile.

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Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Statement Regarding Sacramento City Unified School District

Aug 03, 2026 09:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Today, Fiscal Advisor Luz Cázares appointed by the Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools to support the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) has acted to rescind the SCUSD Board’s action on July 30 to approve an agreement between SCUSD and the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA).

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Tahoe City Heritage Celebrates Local History with Heritage Celebration

Jul 29, 2026 04:23PM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

Step back in time and discover the people and stories that shaped Tahoe City during the Tahoe City Heritage Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 1.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum
California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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Wendy Biel Announces Campaign for Roseville City School District Board of Education, District 4

Jul 13, 2026 01:54PM ● By Roseville City School Board News Release

Parent, public servant and small business owner Wendy Biel recently announced her candidacy for the Roseville City School District Board of Education, District 4.

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Two Placer County Students Honored with Scholarships From SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Jul 01, 2026 09:20AM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has awarded $207,750 in college scholarships to 245 students, including two with ties to Placer County, as part of its annual Member Education Award scholarship program for 2026.scholarship program for 2026.

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2026 Placer County Classified School Employees of the Year Announced

Jun 02, 2026 02:18PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Honors Nine Classified Staff

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Metal Supermarkets Expands Trade School Scholarship Program

Jun 01, 2026 12:16PM ● By MPG Staff

Awards $20,000 to Eight Students

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2026 Placer County School Counselor of the Year Announced

May 28, 2026 04:44PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Jennifer Hall from the Roseville City School District Honored by Placer County Superintendent of Schools

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2026 Placer County Teachers of the Year Announced

May 28, 2026 09:18AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Honors Three Exemplary Teachers

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Jeremiah Smith Appointed to Sierra College Foundation Board of Directors

May 26, 2026 06:10PM ● By First Northern Bank News Release

First Northern Bank is proud to announce that President and Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah Smith has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sierra College Foundation.

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Placer County Student Claims Back-to-Back State Spelling Bee Titles

Apr 28, 2026 04:44PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

A Placer County student is once again earning statewide recognition for academic excellence, demonstrating remarkable dedication and a passion for learning.

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Threats to Schools Are Taken Seriously - And We Will Respond

Apr 22, 2026 04:40PM ● By Placer County Office of Education and Placer County Sheriff News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica and Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo issued the following joint statement regarding recent threats to Placer County schools.

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School Teacher–Leader Career Fair
2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

Apr 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating

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The SNC and PCWA Host Forests to Fuels Field Tour for Policymakers

Apr 17, 2026 03:39PM ● By Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

On April 9, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) held a Forests to Fuels Field Tour with the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) to the agency’s pump station in Auburn and the Deer Creek Fuels Reduction project outside Nevada City.

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CalKIDS Partners with CSAC, Connecting 100,000 Students to CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 31, 2026 11:00AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As California students finalize financial aid applications and college plans this spring, more than 100,000 students have claimed over $50 million in CalKIDS Scholarships in the past six months.

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Placer County Spelling Bee Champions Announced

Mar 31, 2026 10:18AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Placer County students took center stage at the 2026 Spelling Bee, delivering an inspiring display of academic excellence and determination.

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Community College Students Can Claim CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 09, 2026 01:41PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

In a significant step toward strengthening college access and affordability, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, announces that CalKIDS, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), and the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) have launched a coordinated initiative to help eligible community college students access their CalKIDS Scholarships.

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PCOE Awarded Grant to Co-Lead Statewide Literacy Work

Mar 03, 2026 04:24PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

New grant supports early reading and language development across California

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Sacramento Educators Among Statewide Education Grant Recipients

Feb 09, 2026 04:01PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Education Foundation for California Schools News Release

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a nonprofit created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, awarded 95 grants to teachers in California to support programs that inspire students

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An Evening of Storytelling and Early California Adventure

Feb 04, 2026 04:36PM ● By American River Conservancy News Release

Author Alan Ehrgott Brings the Past to Life in Support of ARC’s Education Center

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Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Claims 2026 Academic Decathlon Title

Feb 04, 2026 04:10PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

A new champion emerges as students from across Placer County shine in annual competition

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Oakmont High School Wins Mock Trial Competition

Feb 04, 2026 03:59PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Each year, students work with a newly developed hypothetical criminal case that explores timely issues facing America’s youth while deepening their understanding of the rule of law and the judicial system.

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Storytellers Theater: Pinocchio Performs for Families in Auburn

Feb 04, 2026 03:51PM ● By Placer Repertory Theatre News Release

Designed to appeal to family audiences, Placer Repertory Theater offers a fun and interactive afternoon with their latest Storytellers Theater offering, Pinocchio.

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Connections Academy at Gateway Opens Enrollment

Feb 04, 2026 09:45AM ● By Connections Academy at Gateway News Release

Tuition free online charter school provides flexible, high quality learning for K–12 students

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PCOE Leader Recognized by the Association of California School Administrators

Jan 27, 2026 03:44PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Shanna Parker, Principal of Pathways Charter iCARE for the Placer County Office of Education, has been recognized by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Placer County Charter as the 2026 Continuation/Educational Options Administrator of the Year.

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DWR Finalizes Best Practices to Address Subsidence

Jan 26, 2026 04:29PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Local groundwater agencies are getting a new resource to add to their water management toolkit – the Best Management Practices for Land Subsidence document newly released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

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