Once again the Foresthill community showed great support to the Lions Club and their largest fundraiser of the year, the Seafood-a-rama. The Foresthill Lions Club held their annual event this past Saturday, February 23rd, at Veterans Memorial Hall. The Lions Club wishes to thank everyone who…
The Foresthill Chamber of Commerce hosted the Biscuits 'n Gravy Cookoff on Saturday, February 18. The Peoples Choice winners are Rubb n Butts with Stubb Sanders. Marjene Streeper was Chef's Choice, and 2nd place was awarded to Jeff Dennis JD with Firehouse Gravy.
Ruby Lindstadt and Kelly Cantrell, students at Foresthill High School were selected by the California Pacific Section of the Society for Range Management (SRM) to be delegates for the High School Youth Forum (HSYF), an SRM sponsored youth activity held jointly during the 76th Annual SRM annu…
In January this year in addition to celebrating New Years, the students in Mrs. Linstadt’s TK class also had the opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Years. They learned about some of the Chinese customs and culture and with the help of Michael the owner of The Dragon Boat Chinese restaurant…
Good members of the Foresthill community, if you missed this event last year you are in luck. We are recruiting chili cooks who would like to take the bragging rights for their best chili recipe in Placer County, only $15.00 to enter and your meal is covered. For
The first 2023 Giving Hearts/Nelson Roque Food Closet Food Giveaway happened on a brisk sunny day (February 11th) at the Calvary Bible Church. We were able to utilize the big room downstairs so there was plenty of room for people to browse and shop. 179 people benefited from both perishable …
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Foresthill Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a special mixer March 8th, 6:30pm at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Our guest speaker, Jerry Jackson from the high school, has acquired a substantial grant for Virtual Reality equipment to learn the art of “How Foresthill conducts real business in …
The Auburn Area Republican Women will host their luncheon on Friday, March 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, located at 195 Pine Street, Auburn, CA.
The March business meeting for the Forest Hill Divide Historical Society will be changed to March 6, 6 PM at the museum. Members are welcome.
The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) has joined a growing list of the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC)’s Bye Bye Mattress program collection site participants. Beginning February 1, 2023, the WPWMA will accept old mattresses and box springs from the public every day, for fre…
(StatePoint) It’s time to hit the garage, basement, attic and closets for that age-old task of spring cleaning! Before hauling unwanted possessions to the curb, you may be surprised to learn they might be valuable -- especially if you have sports cards and memorabilia gathering dust.
By Bill Wilson for the Auburn Sentinel, April 3, 1992
On the evening of Feb. 20, 1928, Placer County Sheriff Elmer Gum, Deputy Frank Dependener (Big Dip), Constable A.A. Pilliard and Operative Wallace Polson were returning from a liquor raid with a suspect, Joe Poeta, when the car, driven by Gum, side-swiped a car driven by Frank Manes on the L…
(StatePoint) At a time when highway fatalities are on the rise, new research shows that the widespread adoption of the latest vehicle safety features could mean fewer crashes and safer roads. However, it could be awhile before we see the full benefits of these advancements.
Placer County was included in a winter storm disaster declaration approved by President Joe Biden. This action can bring much-needed financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, saving taxpayers up to $3.8 million.
Foresthill Divide School had standing room only in their gymnasium for a special "Christmas in February" singing extravaganza this last Friday. The Winter Program had been delayed from December 15 due a great number of the children being out of school due to illness.
Despite the challenges of an extremely dangerous fire season, including California's largest wildfire in 2022 (Mosquito Fire) impeding access and limiting operations, partners of the French Meadows Forest Restoration Project (“Project”) have wrapped up their fourth season of forest treatment…
Rocklin’s Chris and Laura Didier were the guests of U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley at this week’s State of the Union address, highlighting the growing crisis of fentanyl-related deaths across the nation. The Didiers lost their 17-year-old son Zach to fentanyl poisoning in 2020, after he took a pill h…
Placer County has been named the first county in California to receive the state’s Prohousing Designation, a distinction that provides Placer and its private development partners a competitive edge in obtaining grant funding toward affordable housing, workforce housing, sustainable community…
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On Feb. 7, 1933, James Stewart, Auburn Mining engineer, was found not guilty of a charge of disturbing the peace.
What a special day was January 11th in our beloved little town on a hill. After fires, freezes, floods and evacuations, more than a score of generous talented musicians from Auburn Symphony Orchestra came up here to share the joy and magic of music. Hundreds of students sedately walked into …
Pickleball on the Divide continues to thrive! Thanks to the cooperative efforts of many locals, their 214 person Facebook “Foresthill Pickleball Group”, generous court maintenance by Wayne and friends, Placer County Parks and Recreation, Foresthill pickleball is “hot” this winter.
(StatePoint) So, you took the leap and signed up for a weight loss program. But once you got started, it was a whole different story. While you may feel like you’re doing everything to a T, the scale is stuck and you can’t figure out why. Plateaus are a normal part of any weight loss journey…
Placer County Health and Human Services is now providing free tax assistance to eligible individuals and families, in cooperation with the IRS and United Way, through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
On January 18, Placer County and four other public entities filed a lawsuit against PG&E for damages resulting from the 2022 Mosquito Fire.
We are so excited to be hosting our upcoming Biscuits & Gravy event on February 18th. It will be held at the Memorial Hall at 8am. We will be serving breakfast which will include eggs, country potatoes, coffee, orange juice and of course there will be biscuits & gravy. It’s $15 to ea…
Would you like to know more about Firewise Communities, or how your neighborhood can get Firewise status? Come to our “Firewise Orientation” meeting on Tuesday, February 28th, at the Foresthill Fire Protection Administration Office (address below) from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
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(StatePoint) Starting in early 2020, every child in the United States became eligible for school meals at no cost, regardless of family income level -- no forms, no questions asked. That policy, along with other interventions, including increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN…
Gardens require daily care in order to produce plentiful crops and the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County are here to help you achieve the goal of a healthy, thriving garden. As part of their workshop series they are presenting five more workshops this winter and early spring that will enh…
The Superior Court of California, County of Placer is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2023-2024 Placer County Grand Jury. The Court encourages applications from all citizens to enable the Grand Jury to represent a broad cross-section of the Placer County community. The one-year term for s…
(StatePoint) More and more people are turning to heat pumps to heat and cool their homes. It is estimated that 18 million American households already use them. With new energy incentives being offered, and more homeowners choosing greener technologies, that number is expected to rise dramatically.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to amend an agreement with First Step Communities to authorize spending up to $1.088 million to provide onsite, 24/7 management of a mobile temporary shelter in Auburn through June 30, 2023. The mobile temporary shelter will be located in …
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday ratified the county’s proclamation of a local emergency due to recent and forecast major winter storms.
The Auburn Aviation Association, in coordination with local and regional partners, is responsible for providing more than $100,000 in aviation and flight training scholarships every year. Thanks to the generosity of local donors and sponsors, the Auburn Aviation Association is awarding 8 fli…
A number of dirt bike nuisance and danger complaints were brought forward to the Foresthill Forum over the past four months. In conjunction with the Foresthill Forum, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and the CHP have been educating the offenders attempting to defuse the dangerous and illeg…
This last week, the Placer County District Attorney’s Office Lifer Parole Case division successfully stopped serial child molester William Vogel from being released on parole.
Looking back at 2022 and all the challenges we had to face, we’ve come to appreciate even more those people who made a difference by offering a helping hand. From snowmegeddon to the Mosquito Fire and the resulting evacuation we had people reach out with assistance. So we say thank you to al…
The Pioneer Community Energy Board of Directors is taking action that
On Saturday, January 28, Placer County Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD) will be hosting a Prescribed Fire 101 workshop for community members at the Foresthill Memorial Hall. The Prescribed Fire 101 Workshop is part of a training series to teach private landowners how to use safe, …
Tahoe National Forest is now hiring temporary and seasonal recreation staff to fill a variety of positions. Seasonal jobs help Tahoe National Forest achieve its mission by contributing to forest health, resource protection and public recreation infrastructure. Interested applicants are invit…
Seven elected officials took the ceremonial oath of office at today’s first meeting of the new year for the Placer County Board of Supervisors. Among those to take the oath was newly elected District 2 Supervisor Shanti Landon, who was selected by voters in November to fill the seat left vac…
The Jan. 12, 1922, Lincoln News Messenger headline screamed in bold: "Chicken House" Robber is Caught.
Once again it is time for the Student Speaker Contest, sponsored by your local Foresthill Lions Club and Lions Club International. The first contest will be held at Memorial Hall located at Leroy Botts Park in Foresthill CA. on February 7, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
The Placer County District Attorney’s Office is alerting residents of the recent U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 2022 report that estimates more than 379 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl have been seized. The United States has only 332 million residents.
Placer County‘s Community Resource Development Agency is working to update its free pre-approved plans to build an accessory home to meet the 2022 California Buildings Standards Code that go into effect Jan. 1
A skunk found in a residential back yard in Placer County has tested positive for rabies, prompting Placer County Public Health to remind residents about the importance of vaccinating dogs for rabies and avoiding contact with wild animals.
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