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Holmes' election cash accumulation dwarfs Grigas District 3 campaign war chest
In terms of funding, challenger Robert Grigas is in a David-and-Goliath battle with incumbent District 3 Placer County Supervisor Jim Holmes.
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Wine Buzz: Barbera throwdown in Placer
The event's billed as something of a barbera boxing match. In one corner, there's Popie Wines; in the other, Ciotti Cellars.
Army soldier digs into story of missing WWII pilot
A Fort Campbell soldier has turned his lifelong passion for finding military artifacts into a mission to discover what happened to a young World War II pilot who had been missing since 1945.
Personal Finance: Financial mentors help foster teens with budgeting
For most teens, money is a gotta-have-it, wanna-spend-it commodity. But for foster teens, who often bounce from home to home in their young years, it's far more complicated.
Council, residents oppose drug rehab facility
The Town of Loomis is joining with residents to oppose a drug and alcohol recovery facility in a home on a private driveway off Wells Avenue.
There's an app for helping pets in an emergency
Mary Clark, left, and Karen O'Brien show Boris the new iPhone application that can help pets in an emergency.
Fort Campbell 1st Brigade Combat Team Soldier uses experience to write book
Fort Campbell, KY - "After a brief banter and an offer for a cup of steaming hot coffee, a blaring horn can be heard coming from outside.
Placer County "community center" winery plans opposed
Concern Concern over a potential proliferation of large-scale events at Placer County wineries boiled over Tuesday at a Board of Supervisors meeting.
Things to do: Ultramarathoner to run for Loomis School District
Greg Bomhoff, the Granite Bay ultramarathoner who in the past has completed the Badwater Ultra in Death Valley to raise funds for his children's school, will embark on a 24-hour run on Thursday to benefit the Loomis School District.
NorCal AIDS Ride wraps up in Sacramento
The eighth annual NorCal AIDS Ride came to an end on Sunday night with a gathering at the Capitol in Sacramento.
What Placer County teens need from parents to resist alcohol network pressure
At an underage drinking forum organized by boosters at Del Oro High School last night in Loomis, and supported by the Coalition for Placer Youth , teens shared their experiences in the network culture which hypes parties into strategic, coordinated events to get smashed.
More animal seizures at Loomis residence
Humane officers with the Humane Society of the Sierra Foothills seized three animals this week from a Loomis residence that was the subject of a similar search and much larger seizure in July.
Council seeks bids for electric vehicle path plans
Despite the objection of two councilmembers, the Town of Loomis will solicit bids for a plan for neighborhood electric vehicle transportation.
Loomis users must dial the last 5 digits instead of the last 4 to complete local telephone calls.
Loomis runner narrowly escapes being hit in crash
Firefighters clean up the site of a single car, rollover accident on Horseshoe Bar Road near Leak Lane on Monday, while California Highway Patrol officers conduct an investigation.
Hay prices surge as overseas demand rises
A cow from Sinclair Farms gobbles up some hay, fare which her owner Karin Sinclair is getting more expensive by the day.
Moms Receive Free Tastings and Enjoy New Releases at Placer County Wineries
This weekend the Placer County Wine Trail leads to complimentary tastings for moms, new releases, catered luncheons, discounts and more! In Auburn, Mt.
Great Hang Up: Stephanie Bellotti Fund
Great Hang Up: Loomis: The parents of a Del Oro High School student killed in a car accident in Loomis started a foundation in her honor to give teen drivers experience behind the wheel they think may have saved her life.
Appetizers: Bistro La Petite France opens for lunch; dinner coming Saturday
Bistro La Petite France , which gained such a loyal and enthusiastic following through the years for its French cuisine and charming personal service, has reopened in Historic Folsom after the restaurant was unable to come to terms with the lease in Granite Bay.