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LOOMIS BASIN EVENTS: Retro trio performs Saturday

THURSDAY The 3rd Annual Blues and BBQs, a benefit for Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, is at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 30 at the Blue Goose Event Center. Hosting the event ar ...

Talent contest finalists compete for prizes

It’s down to the wire for 16 finalists in the Loomis Basin Has Talent contest. Friday evening these singers, musicians and a comedian will perform and compete for prizes in ...

LOOKING BACK: War puts labor at premium

50 Years Ago May 24, 1963 Services were held for Ida Sandvick, 84, a native of Finland and a Rocklin resident for 60 years. Jonelle Hansen installed Noreen Aguilar as the new Loo ...

High Hand's Maple Rock Gardens opens for one-day tour

Maple Rock Gardens will haunt visitors long after they leave, as is the hope of owner Scott Paris. Paris has posted a quote at High Hand Nursery, which he owns and operates. The q ...

Volunteer chaplains give support in times of need

Some recent graduates are going out in the world to provide comfort, care and support. Their commencement speech, like so many others, focused on dedication, touched on sacrifice ...

Memorial Day Ceremony is Monday

Members of American Legion Post 775 stand at attention during last year’s Memorial Day Ceremony. The community is invited to join Del Oro students to honor the service and sa ...

LOOMIS BASIN EVENTS: Girls Night Out is Thursday

SATURDAY The 5th Annual Artful Bra Show and Auction Night of Support is 5-8 p.m., Saturday, May 25 at High Hand. The wine and appetizer event benefits the American Cancer Society. ...

The Saturday Skinny: Bring healthy options to summer barbecues

With Memorial Day almost upon us, and summer around the corner, people will be gathering for barbecues and parties. For those who struggle with weight, these activities present an ...

Life is a cabaret for Del Oro choir

Del Oro High School choir students will be hitting the stage to perform a wide variety of music this weekend. Lisa Sands, Del Oro’s chorus teacher and head of the choir depar ...

Family Garden Day shines spotlight on eating healthy

How do you get kids to eat more vegetables? Teach them how to garden. That’s the focus of Family Garden Day Saturday, June 1, at the Gold Country Fairgrounds’ Farr ...