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On today's 8.21.25 show we talked about the new curse on the show, Nasa's new discovery on Uranus, Tom Sandoval's band got some major criticism from Simon Cowell, another celebrity mad at Taylor Swift, Placer County student booked for slapping a teacher, the sandwich debate, Rob Dyrdek and his wife plan to have multiple vow renewals, Bed Bath & Beyond Home is beefing with the state of California and more!

Today, John discusses an ICE arrest story and invites District Attorney of Placer County, Morgan Gire, to the studio to talk about his Emmy win.

Jeff Pitnikoff and Kord Jacobsen join Cliff to talk about how God's been at work through the ministry of Fellowship of Christian Athletes locally. Jeff is the area director for FCA, where in the last year, hundreds of young people have come to Christ on our local campuses. We also talk about the impact that the passing of a local high school senior had on his high school campus and the local community.The FCA Fundraiser and Vision Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 5:30PM at Sunrise Community Church.  For tickets, go to www.sacfca.org/FCAbanquetFor more information on supporting Jeff Pitnikoff's ministry as Area Director for North East Sacramento & Placer County, go to www.sacfca.org/staffWatch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurchWatch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/liveSong: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music)Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk

A conversation with new state Senator Christopher Cabaldon. Also, how President Trump's gender and DEI policy changes will impact California. Finally, Placer County uses birds of prey to address pest control at local parks. New State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon

Set up a P.O. box. Learn your insurance policy. Know it's OK to mourn the material objects you lost, or to refuse donations you don't need. These are just some of the many pieces of advice survivors of past California wildfires have for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. We'll talk to people who've lost their homes to fires in Paradise, wine country and the Sierra Foothills about managing the practicalities as well as the emotions. And we'll hear from you: If you've survived a wildfire, what advice might you give? Guests: Jennifer Gray Thompson, CEO, After the Fire - A nonprofit that helps communities rebuild after wildfires. Melissa Schuster, owner, Burnt Barn Distilling Co, in Paradise - former Paradise town council member Lizz Porter, NorCal small business owner who lives in Colfax; Lost her home during the River Fire in Placer County. She wrote the recent Chronicle op-ed, "I lost everything in a California wildfire. Here's what people in L.A. need to know now"

On September 4, 1964, 28 year old Donald Shrum and his friends were bow and arrow hunting at Cisco Grove, Placer County, California. Before very long, the avid hunter would have an encounter with the unknown; an encounter that would make this the most memorable hunting trip of his life. What happened to Donald Shrum? Tune in and find outBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monster-fuzz--4349429/support.

Placer County is home to one of America's oldest Japanese communities. Many Japanese immigrants built a life here in agriculture. And despite hardships and prejudice, Placer's Japanese families and Japan towns thrived. Until World War II, when Japanese exclusion laws and internment threatened to take it all away. In this third episode of our four-part miniseries about the ways World War II changed life in Placer County, we explore the experiences of our Japanese American neighbors. It's a story of hardship and tragedy, but also of resilience, kindness and hope. Transcript: https://shorturl.at/p1k3J Visit Placer County Museums' virtual exhibit, “The Japanese Community During World War II“: https://express.adobe.com/page/9942dkYpeg4dU/?ref=https%3A%2F%2F

Carson Schewe was found guilty of second-degree murder after a fentanyl-laced pill he sold killed Kade Webb.

As veterans return to civilian life, many face new battles — all too commonly grappling with PTSD or confronting mental health and substance use challenges. This Veterans Day, we explore the transformative impact of Placer County's Veterans Court through the stories of two local veterans in recovery. Listen to raw, honest conversations that will move you and shed light on the ongoing battles veterans face — and how they overcome. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4ennYhG

Placer Board of Supervisors sent Gov. Newsom and the state's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, a letter requesting the Governor declare a state of emergency for homeowners and commercial property insurance amid worsening wildfire conditions statewide...

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One of the BEST and MOST LISTENED-TO episodes is back! Don't miss this nostalgic replay of 'Real Estate Real World: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Top Realtor in 18 Months!' featuring the incredible Amanda Todd.

CAL FIRE provides an update on wildfire conditions. Reactions to a scrapped anti-crime measure that challenged reforming Prop 47. Finally, previewing Sacramento Republic FC's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals match. CAL FIRE Updates Several wildfires continue to burn across Northern California, from the Pay Fire in El Dorado County to the Royal Fire in Placer County. CAL FIRE Deputy Chief of Communications Issac Sanchez provides an update on the fires burning across Northern California, and what people can do to stay safe. Scrapped Anti-Crime Measure Late last week, Governor Gavin Newsom pulled the plug on an anti-crime ballot measure. The measure aimed to challenge an initiative to reform Prop 47, which has already qualified for the November ballot and calls for tougher theft and drug penalties. POLITICO California Playbook co-author Dustin Gardiner and Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig join Insight to break down these latest developments. Sacramento Republic FC's Open Cup Quarterfinals Sacramento Republic FC is looking to pull off another “cupset” in this year's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup competition. The “Indomitable Club” will host Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders FC at Heart Health Park on Tuesday, July 9, for the quarterfinals. President and General Manager Todd Dunivant provides a preview of the quarterfinals match, and how the team is preparing to face a top-tier opponent once again.  

Federal judge says California must pay $112 million for failing to provide sufficient mental health staffing in prisons. Unpacking the controversial proposal to build a new city in Solano County. Finally, over 1,500 acres of river canyon are now preserved in Placer County. CA Fine for Inadequate Prison Mental Health Staffing The same day Governor Newsom spoke about “dark days in California” during his pre-taped State of the State speech, a federal judge found top prison officials in civil contempt and ordered the state to pay a $112 million fine. The judgment stems from a long-running litigation regarding mental health treatment in California's prisons. KFF Health News Reporter Don Thompson explains what the ruling means. ‘California Forever' City Proposal  Solano County supervisors voted Tuesday to delay placing a  controversial proposal to build a new city on the November ballot. The company California Forever, backed by a slate of billionaires, promises a walkable, sustainable city which could eventually bring in 400,000 new residents and 15,000 new jobs, but has also drawn criticism and skepticism over its impact and promises. KQED Housing Reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi joins Insight to talk about the planned community, the surrounding controversy, and what comes next. Placer Land Trust's 1,500-Acre Acquisition In late May, the Placer Land Trust and Trust for Public Land acquired over 1,500 acres of land in the Sierra Nevada foothills, along the North Fork American River. Jeff Darlington, Executive Director of the Placer Land Trust and Heidi Krolick, Conservation Director for the Trust for Public Land talk about why this acquisition is so important, and what opportunities it provides to visitors and the environment.

In Episode 39, the boys sit down with @fresh_hamm , the founder of @truckeebikenight and Tahoe's favorite underground mountain bike adventure rides, Giro di Stammina. Since he was tall enough to ride, Fred's life has revolved around bicycles, taking his Dad's fancy road bikes for long rides as a teenager with nothing more than some paper maps, a few quarters (for the pay phone) and a desire to get lost and find himself again. After being exposed to the devoted cycling community while attending Caly Poly in San Luis Obispo, Fred was inspired to bring similar community gatherings on bikes to Truckee, including Truckee Bike Night (first Thursday of each month) and Giro Di Stammina. The boys also discuss the confirmed first fatal bear attack on a human in California history, which happened in Downieville last fall, and a recap to the 2023-24 winter. 2:00 – The seasons have flipped, no more skiing, it's all about bikes.3:00 – Trail Whisperer has been hiking and flagging new proposed trails in the Peavine Maze area north of Verdi.6:50 – Pow Bot turns 51 and Trail Whisperer turns 47.8:30 – Introducing Fred Stamm – Founder of Truckee Bike Night.11:30 – Has mountain biking gone too far? Red Bull Hard Line – a canyon gap too far.14:10 – The first documented fatal attack by a black bear on a human in California history confirmed in Downieville. Shout out to the Mountain Messenger newspaper.24:00 – Two brothers attacked by a mountain lion in Georgetown, California while hunting for antler sheds, one of the brothers died.25:40 – Bears in Lake Tahoe are reportedly diabetic because of all the sugar they eat.29:50 – Pow Bot shout out – been loving the listener reviews. Crash Davis and Rachel Davis – big fans of the pod. We need to turn our volume up.32:50 – PUBLIC NOTICE: Jackass Ridge is closing for the entire summer on June 10. Please do not ride the trails on Jackass Ridge including Donkey Town.36:10 – Ski season is officially over. Recapping the season. Pow Bot's takeaway: He's not going to buy an Epic or Ikon Pass next year. Would you get Mount Rose or Sugar Bowl?41:30 – All about Fred Stamm and bicycles. The story of Fred and Kurt racing each other in the Santa Cruz Criterium in 2004, the first time they met each other.48:00 – Fred is the unofficial mayor of Truckee when it comes to bikes and good times.49:30 – As a kid, Fred started riding his Dad's road bikes and riding long distances.56:50 – Fred attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo for college, studying engineering.58:00 – The inspiration for Truckee Bike Night came from Bike Night in SLO, every first Thursday of each month.1:02:00 – Truckee Bike Night has as many as 300 people show up on bikes.1:06:20 – All about the Giro di Stammina – also inspired by the Giro di SLO.1:09:00 – The Giro di Stammina gravel ride out by the ghost town of Bodie, California.1:17:00 – Where does the inspiration for putting on community bike rides come from?1:22:00 – Stammina on Castle Peak, on the Toiyabe Crest Trail and in Pinecrest.1:23:20 – Fred's day job is working for Placer County as a civil engineer.1:26:50 – Riding Pinecrest and the terrifying drive over Sonora Pass Highway 108.1:32:00 – Riding dirt bikes in Kingston, Nevada in the Memorial Day ride with Battleborn Adventures.1:37:00 – Truckee Bike Night starts and finishes at RMU (Rocky Mountain Underground) on Donner Pass Road.1:43:00 – What does Mind the Track mean to you?

In this location spotlight, Jen interviews Dyana about her top ten places throughout California, featuring unique restaurants, hotels, and adventures. From the coastal town of Carpinteria to Northern California's Shasta County, and from the gold mining regions of Placer County to the Northern Sierra and back down south to the desert, Dyana highlights her favorite places to eat, sleep, and play.To download the entire list visit our website: www.bushandbanter.comWhere to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @thewhimsicalwoman

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Today's podcast comes to you from California and Ohio.  Join Emily Jernigan (Regional Administrator, Southern Region for the California Department of Child Support Services) and Brandi Gallebo (Manager with the Franklin County, Ohio Child Support Enforcement Agency) as they co-host today.  They welcome Laura Van Buskirk (Director, Placer County, California Department of Child Support Services) and Kim Newsom Bridges (Sr. Director, Child Support Solutions, Conduent; based in Ohio).  Laura and Kim talk about their journeys and their career paths.  They have a conversation about leadership, why it's important to lead, and how to develop your leadership skills.  Listen as they share their leadership philosophies and perspectives.

A 50-state investigation in data journalism suggests the answer is, not yet. The AI agent was insightful on a number of fronts; but, while not descending into hallucinations, its mind strayed from instructions as the experiment went on. Government Technology Data Reporter Nikki Davidson tasked Google's AI tool Gemini (formerly Bard) to explore AI's perspective on government technology use. Davidson's innovative approach involved treating AI as a collaborative partner to generate insights on AI's potential applications in government. Despite Gemini's occasional inaccuracies and deviations from instructions, Davidson's project yielded diverse and unexpected use cases across different areas, such as mental health, opioid use and climate change.Gemini's recommendations extended to climate challenges and infrastructure needs, reflecting a surprisingly deep understanding of regional concerns. Gemini itself suggested it would be five to 10 years before AI is fully integrated in government operations, emphasizing that it is inevitable for government. Believing turnabout is fair play, Davidson asked Gemini for feedback on her work. It gave the article a strong numerical grade on a scale of 1 to 10 but did have suggestions on how to make it better. Human reviewers, including Benjamin Palacio, a senior IT analyst with Placer County, Calif., highlighted both the promise and challenges of AI applications, particularly in sensitive areas like mental health support. Davidson views AI as a valuable tool but underscores the necessity of human oversight and awareness of its limitations. SHOW NOTES Takeaways: AI can be used as a tool to explore the best uses of technology in government. Surprising use cases of AI in government include mental health and opioid abuse awareness. Ethical concerns arise when AI suggests analyzing sensitive data like social media and medical records. Human intervention is necessary to ensure the accuracy of AI. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Setting Up the Story 00:39 Using AI to Explore Government Use Cases 04:10 The Maps and the Impact of the Story 05:12 Surprising Use Cases of AI in Government 07:18 Ethical Concerns and Gray Areas 09:05 AI's Role in Infrastructure and Climate 10:26 Realistic Timelines for AI Implementation 11:22 The Relationship With AI and Hallucinations 13:17 AI's Opinion on the Worth and Accuracy of the Work 14:19 Responses from Human Reviewers 15:30 AI as a Tool With Limitations 16:23 Conclusion and Future Possibilities Related Links to items referenced in the episode: How Does AI Predict Governments Will Use AI? It Depends Where You Live Center for Public Sector AI, a division of e.Republic, the parent company of Government Technology and Governing. Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. The main image for this story was created using DALL-E 3. Listen to this episode on the player below or subscribe for free on YouTube or the podcast app of your choice — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy and Audible.[Placeholder for audio player embed]

Sacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela concedes the race to Phil Pluckebaum. Also, events for Placer County LGBTQ+ youth, family and allies. Finally, Sacramento Piano Day concert at American River College. Sacramento City Council District 4 Race Sacramento County has less than 100 ballots left to be counted. Which means election results are largely finalized. Today we are going to focus on a change of leadership in Sacramento City Council District 4 - which includes downtown, midtown and East Sacramento. On Tuesday, Councilmember Katie Valenzuela officially conceded the race for her seat to UC Davis Health project manager Phil Pluckebaum. Valenzuela received 46.17% of the vote (8,542) versus Pluckebaum's 50.63% votes (9,366). Today, Councilmember Valenzuela joins us about how she will round out her term. We're also joined by Pluckebaum about how he plans to lead District 4 once he is sworn-in in December.   ‘Landing Spot' for LGBTQ+ Youth Loomis Basin UCC is an open and affirming congregation - which is an official designation for churches committed to welcoming the LGBTQ+ community. Pastor Casey Tinnin joins us about the candle lighting event to show solidarity for LGBTQ+ people, youth and their families. Pastor Tinnin also shares an update about The Landing Spot, a non-religious support group for LGBTQ+ youth in Placer County that has grown into its own separate nonprofit with Camp Fruit Loop this summer expanding to six days.   Sacramento Piano Day It's the 88th day of the year and a piano has 88 keys, so today must be Sacramento Piano Day! CapRadio Music's Classical Host Jennifer Reason and Pianist and Composer Philip Howard join us to talk about tonight's celebration at American River College. We will learn more about Piano Day's special performances and why music education is vital in our community.

Join us on our continuing series The Most Valuable Towns in the Backyard, where we ignite the entrepreneurial spirit right in the heart of our beloved hometown. In this episode we dive deep into what makes Placer County a prime spot for business growth, living, and the unparalleled quality of life it offers. Mark alongside co-host Ashley Haney, a distinguished real estate agent in Placer County, engages in enlightening discussions with Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon and appraisal expert Ryan Lundquist. Discover: • Why Placer County is the perfect blend of opportunity, community, and natural beauty. • Insights into the housing market and trends from appraisal expert Ryan Lundquist. • The initiatives and projects that are shaping Placer County's future, discussed by Supervisor Shanti Landon. • Personal tales and professional insights from our hosts and guests, all deeply rooted in Placer County's growth and allure. From discussing the diverse amenities and safety of Placer County to uncovering the economic and developmental insights that contribute to its attractiveness, this episode is a treasure trove for entrepreneurs, real estate enthusiasts, and anyone considering making Placer County their home. Timestamps: [00:00] - Introduction with Mark Haney [01:08] - Co-host Ashley Haney shares her connection to Placer County [02:06] - Ryan Lundquist on the appeal of Placer County's housing market  [03:01] - Shanti Landon on why Placer County is the best place to raise a family [04:27] - Discussion on Placer County's assets and community spirit  [25:32] - The growing tech and business scene in Placer County  [35:49] - Unique lifestyle and luxury housing insights  [40:36] - Final thoughts and wrap-up Join us as we explore the heart of Placer County and unveil the reasons behind its burgeoning appeal. Subscribe for more episodes that connect you with the pulse of local entrepreneurship and community growth. #PlacerCounty #Entrepreneurship #RealEstate #CommunityDevelopment #MarkHaneyShow ________________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.  - Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​...  -   Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz  -   Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​  Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​  Website: http://haneybiz.com​  Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​   Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney - This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur  #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento #SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor #Podcast

Today is the California Primary. We will have a look at statewide and local races. Also, we'll be joined by the California Voter Foundation for last minute tips. Finally, the Sacramento, Yolo and Placer County registrars join us. Statewide Elections CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon and CalMatters Capitol Reporter Alexei Koseff give a statewide look at the California Primary. You can also follow CapRadio's Voter Guide for Sacramento County. Calmatters also has a 2024 Voter Guide. Prop 1 and Last-Minute Tips CapRadio Health Care Reporter Kate Wolffe breaks down Prop 1 on the ballot. CapRadio Sacramento Education Reporter Srishti Prabha shares voices from voters in Sacramento and updates local school board races. And Kim Alexander, President and Founder of the California Voter Foundation, provides last minute tips for voters. Local County Election Kenneth Casparis with Sacramento County Elections, Yolo County Registrar Jesse Salinas and Placer County Registrar Ryan Ronco provide a look at the primary in their counties.  

LAO projects the state budget deficit has grown to $73 billion. Plus, the Placer County Registrar of Voters joins us ahead of the primary. Finally, the Matthew Shepard inspired-play “The Laramie Project.” State Budget Shortfall Grows If you go by the latest projections from the Legislative Analyst Office, California's budget deficit is getting worse. The LAO, which provides nonpartisan fiscal advice to California lawmakers, revised its forecast from a $58 billion gap to a now $73 billion gap. The numbers follow Gov. Newsom's different budget analysis from the Dept. of Finance - which last month projected a lesser shortfall of $38 billion. No matter who is right, lawmakers and the Governor are going to need to make some serious decisions ahead of the May Revise. Joining us to discuss are H.D. Palmer, Deputy Director for External Affairs with the Department of Finance, and CapRadio State Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon. Placer County Registrar of Voters With the primary election just two weeks away, voters in Placer County have more opportunities to cast their ballot, thanks to the recent adoption of the state's Voter's Choice Act. Placer County Registrar of Voters Ryan Ronco explains what some of the major changes are, and how his office is preparing to make sure elections are both well-staffed and safe. Matthew Shepard Inspired-Play ‘The Laramie Project' In 1998 the body of Matthew Shepard was found severely beaten and tied to a fence post in the Wyoming town of Laramie. The 21-year-old college student's murder became one of the most notorious anti-gay hate crimes in American history and spawned a wave of activism that continues today. Activism that also includes art. The Laramie Project is a play written by Moisés Kaufman and chronicles the reaction to Shepard's murder by the rural American community. The play draws on hundreds of interviews with Laramie residents and news reports. The latest production is directed by Scott Ebersold which will be presented by the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance from Feb. 22 to March 2. Warning: This play includes strong language and mature content that some may find upsetting.

Maybe you've driven by the "10th Mountain Division Memorial Highway" signs on your way to the mountain resorts along state Route 89. And maybe you've wondered, why here? There's no official connection to the 10th at all here, really. But in fact, the Tahoe we know and love today - and America's experience of mountain sports in general - would look a lot different if it weren't for the 10th. In this episode of "The Placer Life," the second of our four-part miniseries about the ways World War II changed life in Placer County, we share the incredible story of the 10th's heroic efforts during World War II - and how veterans of the 10th changed the way we look at the mountains forever. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains historical reenactments of combat that may be difficult for some listeners. Discretion is advised. Transcript: https://shorturl.at/grM15 To learn more about the history of the 10th Mountain Division and its influence on mountain sports, check out the Ninety-Pound Rucksack podcast: https://christianbeckwith.com/ And visit the SNOW Sports Museum popup exhibit at the Boatworks building in Tahoe City to see artifacts from the 10th Mountain Division's service during World War II: https://www.thesnowmuseum.org/snow-sports-museum-at-the-boatworks/

Gavin interviews Billy Baldwin and Jennifer Stolo, star and producer of the film No Address, to discuss the film and impact on the homeless causes of the Sacramento and Placer County areas.

A podcast investigates CA State Prison, Sacramento - formerly called New Folsom. Also, a Placer County production company makes a film on homelessness starring Billy Baldwin. Finally, the nation's first Black woman cartoonist in the mainstream press. Podcast Investigates CA State Prison in Sac The second season of KQED's investigative podcast On Our Watch debuted this week, focusing on the deaths of two correctional officers at California State Prison, Sacramento - formerly called New Folsom - who reported misconduct, corruption, and abuse by fellow officers. KQED Criminal Justice Reporters Sukey Lewis and Julie Small join Insight to talk about what their investigation uncovered within the walls of “New Folsom,” and the barriers and challenges officers faced when trying to report wrongdoing. The California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation released the following statement in response to the podcast: CDCR takes every allegation of employee misconduct very seriously and has restructured its process to ensure complaints are properly, fairly and thoroughly reviewed. In January 2022, CDCR implemented emergency regulations to improve the investigations process on staff misconduct allegations, and the department received funding in the 2022-23 state budget to support these continued efforts. A system of fixed and body-worn cameras is in place. In September 2022, CDCR announced changes to employee discipline for misconduct directed at incarcerated people, parolees, other employees, or members of the public. CDCR continues to work with outside law enforcement agencies on this case and cannot comment on many specific questions raised by reporters for this story. Placer County Movie on Homelessness There's a lot of movie buzz in Sacramento these days and one of the films that's getting attention is called No Address, starring William Baldwin. The feature movie, along with an accompanying documentary, will tell the story of the homelessness crisis and how so many Americans are one paycheck, one job loss, or one medical emergency away from ending up on the streets. Actor William “Billy” Baldwin, along with Jennifer Stolo, CEO of Placer County-based Robert Craig Films, join us to talk about the movie and why they believe the story of homelessness is an important topic to tackle, especially in light of the situation here in California. ‘STILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons' It's a special bond when a parent and child share a common passion. But one father and daughter took it to a whole other level, pioneering their own groundbreaking paths as Black cartoonists in the mainstream press. And their decades-long work is now on display, with a message that still resonates today. Cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft and curator Tara Nakashima Donahue, discuss their new installation at the UC Davis Design Museum “STILL: Racism in America, A Retrospective in Cartoons," which explores racism through cartoons by Brandon-Croft and her late father Brumsic Brandon, Jr. The exhibit runs through April 21.

Sac International Airport is working towards nonstop international travel. Also, the Sacramento and Placer county district attorneys discuss new approaches in response to retail theft. Finally, youth hold a forum for Sacramento mayoral candidates. SMF's Push for Nonstop International Travel is working on expanding its network of routes, with a major focus on international flights. Right now, the airport is looking to connect Sacramento with Europe, and Germany in particular. Stephen Clark, Deputy Director of Airport Commercial Development at SMF, joins Insight to provide a closer look at the new “Air Service Alliance'' initiative, what its benefits could be, and how it brings together the airport and local business community. Placer & Sacramento County DAs on Retail Theft Sacramento and Placer counties are responding to retail theft. State dollars aimed at dedicating more resources at organized crime appear to be working, despite an uptick in some retail crime. Placer County's program includes a warning sign in retail shops alerting would-be thieves that they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. And Sacramento County recently created an organized retail theft unit. Joining us to discuss the new resources dedicated to curbing organized theft are Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire and Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho. Youth Participate in Sac Mayoral Candidate Forum It's five weeks until the primary election, and a big local race is for Sacramento mayor. The candidates have been participating in community forums on a range of issues– like climate and homelessness. But over the weekend, the leading mayoral candidates took questions from some of the youngest residents. Monica Ruelas Mares is the Manager of Local Children's Policy and Coordinator of Sac Kids First and discusses hosting a mayoral forum at Hiram Johnson High School on Saturday. We're also joined by June Lee, who is a senior at The Met– a public charter school within Sac City Unified– about why it was important to participate. The topics ranged from youth homelessness, youth mental health, youth violence, substance use, and views on the implementation of the Sacramento Children's Fund– a multi-million dollar initiative to support children and youth.

RNC sits down with Granite Bay Rugby Club based in Placer County, California. GBR won the 2022 Boys High School Varsity National Championship and is continually ranked in the top 10 Rugby Clubs in the United States. The program is run by head coach and Director of Rugby, Chris Miller (Cal, USA Eagles). We talk to Chris and his coaches about the club, its history, and so much more.worldrugbyshop.com rugbynorcal.org

In this first episode of our new four-part miniseries on the experience of World War II in Placer County, Placer Museums Administrator Ralph Gibson explains what life looked like before and during the war, and the enduring consequences of the war we still experience here today. A transcript of this episode is available at: https://rb.gy/g0y6po

CPUC approves PG&E rate increases. California's first and only Black-led conservation group acquires land in Placer County. Sutter Street Theatre's “Holiday in the Hills.” PG&E Rate Increase PG&E customers will be paying close to $400 more per year for their service due to new rate hikes approved earlier this month by the California Public Utilities Commission. While the rate hikes were not a surprise, they come at a time where customers are dealing with massive cost of living increases. Mark Toney, Executive Director of TURN (The Utility Reform Network), joins us to discuss the impact of the increases especially on lower income, vulnerable Californians. Note:  PG&E's press release regarding the rate increases can be found here. Black-led Conservation Group Acquires Placer County Land Accessing the outdoors can provide a variety of benefits, including improving one's physical and mental well-being. But many people in highly-urban areas, especially people of color, can face barriers when trying to access these opportunities. Recently, California's first - and only - Black-led conservation group acquired hundreds of acres of land in Placer County to provide more economic, environmental, and recreational equity.  Jade Stevens, President of the 40 Acre Conservation League talks about the organization's history, and its plans for the new parcel. Sutter Street Theatre's ‘Holiday in the Hills' “Holiday in the Hills” returns to Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom. Director Mike Jimena and Artistic Director Connie Mockenhaupt discuss the research that went into this year's family-friendly rendition. The play takes place in the late 1800's and everyone you see onstage was an actual resident or visitor to Folsom at that time of year. “Holiday in the Hills” runs Dec. 2 to  Dec. 23 and is rated G.

Prescribed burns can benefit almost any piece of land, even your own backyard, learn how to do it yourself safely.The Douglas Tunnel on I-80 in Placer County, aka, the Harry Crabb Tunnel, will be closed for 2 weeks. 

At 5:30 AM, on a Saturday morning in late 1997, tonight's guest, Paul Truslow, was lying in bed when he heard his dogs going crazy in his backyard. At the time, he was living in Rockland, California, not far from Sacramento. His property backed up to a game preserve that served as a gateway to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Wondering what his dogs were so stirred up about, he got out of bed and looked out a window, in one of his back bedrooms. When he looked out the window, he noticed that a black form was lying about 40 yards behind his back fence, in the huge field behind his neighborhood. At first, he thought it was just a black bear, but black bears don't do what the creature he was looking at did next. If you'd like to check out my new Bigfoot show, called "My Bigfoot Sighting," you can listen using your favorite podcast app. Here's a link to the My Bigfoot Sighting Channel on Spotify...https://open.spotify.com/show/2gomYbQG2gM6gPFakCQYNL?si=M0dm3bDfR_ShTiJcHPWoyw&dl_branch=1If you've had a Sasquatch sighting and would like to be a guest on Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio, please go to https://www.BigfootEyewitness.com and submit a report.If you've had a Sasquatch sighting and would like to be a guest on My Bigfoot Sighting, please go to https://www.MyBigfootSighting.com and let me know.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own Bigfoot Eyewitness t-shirt or sweatshirt, please visit the Bigfoot Eyewitness Show Store, by going to https://Dogman-Encounters.MyShopify.comI produce 3 other podcasts that are available for listening on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, already, here are links to them… My Bigfoot Sighting https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-bigfoot-sighting Dogman Encounters https://www.spreaker.com/show/dogman-encounters-radio_2 My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks, as always, for listening!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5008496/advertisement

Join us as we delve into waste management with Emily Hoffman from the Western Placer Waste Management Authority. This episode provides an illuminating exploration into the pioneering work of the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) and the future of waste management. We talk trash with Emily Hoffman, the Chief Trash Talker and Public Information Assistant of WPWMA. She reveals the organization's unique 'one big bin' approach to recycling and how they are preparing for the anticipated population boom in Placer County. From AI-powered optical sorters to innovative public-private partnerships, this episode is filled with fascinating insights. It's a must-listen not only for those passionate about sustainability, but anyone intrigued by the complex world of waste management. Tune in, let's talk trash, and explore how we can all contribute to a sustainable future!

Gov. Newsom vetoed, what would have been, a first-in-the-nation law banning caste discrimination. First murder sentencing for fentanyl in California takes place in Placer County. Faith J. McKinnie Gallery in Sacramento. Newsom Vetoes Caste Discrimination Bill , Politics Reporter for CalMatters, explains why Gov. Newsom vetoed, what would have been, a first-in-the-nation law banning caste discrimination in education, housing and the workplace. The bill, passed by the State Legislature, divided South Asian communities in California. First Fentanyl Murder Sentencing in California 15 years to life is the sentence handed down yesterday by a Placer County judge in a case that made history in California. A 22-year-old man is headed to state prison on second-degree murder charges after he was found responsible for the death of a Roseville girl who died from a fentanyl overdose. On Insight, we revisit a conversation with Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire who walks us through how the evidence in the case led him and his team to file murder charges against the suspect and how this case has now set a precedent for fentanyl cases in California. Faith J. McKinnie Gallery Sacramento's arts scene took a major hit during the pandemic.  Galleries closed and those that survived struggled to stay open.  Now, there continues to be more closures than art gallery openings and that is concerning to many in the community.  Today on Insight, a ray of hope as Faith J. McKinnie, an independent curator and gallerist,  opened a new location just a few weeks ago.  We'll speak to McKinnie about what Sacramento needs to bring back its' one-vibrant arts scene and how she hopes to inspire others through her gallery.

In the 1970s, the natural foods movement took American consumers by storm. That resulted in a number of things — carob cookies and Santa Cruz Organics — but it also became a catalyst for cooperative grocery stores. Here in Nevada County, we can see that history reflected in BriarPatch, which recently opened a second location in Auburn. Over the weekend, KVMR's Julia Ggem visited the new co-op base to learn more about how it might function in Placer County.

Foster youth are less likely to graduate from high school than their peers; less likely to enroll in college; more likely to be unemployed; more likely to experience mental health and substance use challenges; and more likely to become homeless. A renewed focus on transition age youth who are aging out of foster care aims to change that story. In our new Placer Life podcast, listen to the story of Ariel, a young woman in Placer who was able to navigate young adulthood — and even save and purchase her own home — with THP-Plus or HOPE, one of the programs now in place for these young people that offering housing support and life skills training. With foster care now open to young adults through age 21, and programs like HOPE lasting even longer, there's more opportunity than ever to help our young adults get off to the right start. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3siAtck

Placer County is forced to accept a pedophile through transient release. John has a strong opinion about. Then Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln has announced for Congress. Kevin joins the show.

 “Best of Insight”: An independent journalist based in Sacramento returns from his latest reporting trip from Ukraine. Also, an 80-million-year-old plant fossil discovered in Placer County has helped fill a significant gap in the fossil record. Ukraine

A study has found nearly 1,700 state child care facilities have exceeded the allowable amount of lead in drinking water. A Placer County LGBTQ+ youth group faces threats following a controversial video. The Sacramento Zoo welcomes a critically endangered orangutan.  Toxic lead levels

House Committee on Natural Resources Federal Lands Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on H.R. 188, H.R. 932, “Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act", “Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023”, “FIRESHEDS Act”, “Direct Hire to Fight Fires", “Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023”, “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023” and “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023” | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 188 (Rep. McClintock), “Proven Forest Management Act of 2022”; H.R. 934 (Rep. McClintock), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes; H.R. 1450 (Rep. Fulcher), “Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act”; H.R. 1726 (Rep. Tokuda), “Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Moore of Utah), “FIRESHEDS Act”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Issa), “Direct Hire to Fight Fires”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Valadao), “Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Harder), “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023”; and H.R. _____ (Rep. Neguse), “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023” Legislative Hearing on H.R. 188, H.R. 932, “Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act", “Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023”, “FIRESHEDS Act”, “Direct Hire to Fight Fires", “Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023”, “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023” and “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023” | Federal Lands Subcommittee Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 2:00 PM Tags: Federal Lands On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 188 (Rep. McClintock), “Proven Forest Management Act of 2022”; H.R. 934 (Rep. McClintock), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes; H.R. 1450 (Rep. Fulcher), “Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act”; H.R. 1726 (Rep. Tokuda), “Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2023”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Moore of Utah), “FIRESHEDS Act”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Issa), “Direct Hire to Fight Fires”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Valadao), “Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023”; H.R. _____ (Rep. Harder), “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2023”; and H.R. _____ (Rep. Neguse), “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023” Witnesses and Testimony Panel I: To Be Announced Panel II [Forest Management Bills]: Mr. Troy Heithecker Associate Deputy Chief U.S. Forest Service Washington, D.C. [All bills] Mr. Robert Dugan Chairman Placer County Water Agency Auburn, CA [H.R. 188] Mr. Cody Desautel President Intertribal Timber Council Portland, OR [H.R. 1450] Mr. Jamie Johansson President California Farm Bureau Sacramento, CA [H.R. 3522] Panel III [Fire Suppression Bills]: Ms. Riva Duncan Fire Chief Umpqua National Forest U.S. Forest Service (Retired) Vice President, Grassroots Wildland Firefighters Asheville, NC [H.R. 3499] Mr. Rick Goddard Managing Director Caylym Technologies International Fresno, CA [H.R.3389] Mr. Laurence Crabtree U.S. Forest Service (Retired) Bieber, California [H.R. 934] Mr. Jonathan Godes President of Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) Glenwood Springs City Councilor, Glenwood Springs, CO [H.R. ___(Neguse), “Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023”] [Minority Witness]

In this episode, Jesse Garcia had the pleasure of chatting with Jamie Pierroz, the team leader of The Pierroz Real Estate Group with Realty One Group in Placer County, CA. Jamie's team achieved an impressive $115M in sales and closed 185 units in 2022, with $50M of that being attributed to Jamie herself.   Throughout our conversation, Jamie shared valuable insights on her journey in real estate, from starting out as a dental assistant to becoming a successful team leader. She emphasized the importance of building strong relationships with clients and team members and always striving to leave people better than you found them.   Jamie's lasting piece of advice for listeners was to prioritize leaving a positive impact on those around you, both personally and professionally. Whether it's your team members or clients, focus on making a difference in their lives and you will find success in your real estate career.   Connect with Jamie at http://www.pierrozgroup.com ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event.   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on May 4. It dropped for free subscribers on May 7. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe for free below:WhoDee Byrne, President and Chief Operating Officer of Palisades Tahoe, CaliforniaRecorded onApril 24, 2023About Palisades TahoeClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Alterra Mountain CompanyPass affiliations: Unlimited access on the Ikon Pass; unlimited access with holiday blackouts on the Ikon Base PassLocated in: Olympic Valley, CaliforniaYear founded: * Palisades/Olympic side (as Squaw Valley): 1949* Alpine Meadows: 1961Closest neighboring ski areas: Granlibakken (14 minutes from Palisades base), Homewood (18 minutes), Northstar (23 minutes), Tahoe Donner (24 minutes), Boreal (24 minutes), Soda Springs (28 minutes), Donner Ski Ranch (28 minutes), Kingvale (29 minutes), Sugar Bowl (30 minutes), Diamond Peak (39 minutes), Mt. Rose (45 minutes), Sky Tavern (50), Heavenly (1 hour) - travel times vary dramatically given weather conditions and time of dayBase elevation | summit elevation | vertical drop:* Alpine Meadows side: 6,835 feet | 8,637 feet | 1,802 feet* Olympic Valley side: 6,200 feet | 9,050 feet | 2,850 feetSkiable Acres: 6,000* Alpine Meadows side: 2,400* Olympic Valley side: 3,600Average annual snowfall: 400 inches (713 inches for the 2023-24 ski season through May 3!)Trail count: 270-plus* Alpine Meadows side: 100-plus (25% beginner, 40% intermediate, 35% advanced)* Olympic Valley side: 170-plus (25% beginner, 45% intermediate, 30% advanced)Lift count: 42 (10-passenger tram, 28-passenger funitel, 8-passenger gondola, 8 six-packs, 5 high-speed quads, 1 fixed-grip quad, 10 triples, 8 doubles, 7 carpets - view Lift Blog's inventory of Palisades Tahoe's lift fleet)* Alpine Meadows: 13 (1 six-pack,  3 high-speed quads, 2 triples, 5 doubles,  2 carpets)* Palisades/Olympic: 28 (120-passenger tram, 28-passenger funitel, 7 six-packs, 2 high-speed quads, 1 quad, 8 triples, 3 doubles, 5 carpets)* Shared lifts: 1 (8-passenger Base-to-Base Gondola)Why I interviewed herImagine this: I'm a Midwest teenager who has notched exactly three days on skis, on three separate 200-vert bumps. I know vaguely that there is skiing out West, and that it is big. But I'm thinking Colorado, maybe Wyoming. California? California is Beach Boys and palm trees. Surfboards and San Diego. I have no idea that California has mountains, let alone ski resorts. Anticipating the skis, boots, and poles that I've requested as the totality of my Christmas list, I pick up the December 1994 issue of Skiing (RIP), and read the following by Kristen Ulmer:Nothing is random. You live, die, pay taxes, move to Squaw. It's the place you see in all the ski flicks, with the groovy attitudes, toasty-warm days, wild lines, and that enormous lake. It's California! Squallywood! It's the one place where every born-to-ski skier, at some point or other, wants to move to; where people will crawl a thousand miles over broken glass for the chance to ski freezer burn. The one place to make it as a “professional” skier.My friend Kent Kreitler, a phenomenal skier who doesn't live anywhere in particular, finally announced, “I think I'm move to Squaw.”“So Kent,” I said, “let me tell you what the rest of your life will be like.” And I laid it out for him. …You're curious to find out if you're as good a skier as you think. So you find a group of locals and try to keep up. On powder days the excitement builds like a pressure cooker. Move fast, because it only takes an hour for the entire mountain to get tracked up. There's oodles of cliff jumps and psycho lines. You'd better just do it, because within seconds, 10 other yahoos will have already jumped and tracked out the landing pad.If you're a truly amazing skier (anything else inspires only polite smiles and undisguised yawns), then you land clean on jumps and shred through anything with style. If not, the hyperactivity of the place will motivate you to ski the same lines anyway. Either way is fulfilling.Occasionally a random miracle occurs, and the patrol opens the famed Palisades on Squaw Peak. On those days you don't bother with a warm-up run – just hike 15 minutes from the top of Siberia Express chair and coolly launch some hospital air off Main Chute.There are other places to express your extreme nature. When everything else gets tracked, you hike up Granite Peak for its steep chutes. If the snowpack is good, you climb 10 minutes from the top of the KT-22 chair to Eagle's Nest. And jumping the Fingers off KT-22 seems particularly heroic: Not only do you need speed to clear the sloping rocks, but it's right (ahem) under the lift.At the conclusion of that ski season, teenage Stuart Winchester, a novice skier who lived in his parents' basement, announced, “I think I'm moving to Squaw.” “No D*****s,” his mom said, “you're going to college.”Which doesn't mean I ever forgot that high-energy introduction to California extreme. I re-read that article dozens of times (you can read the full bit here). Until my brain had been coded to regard the ski resort now known as Palisades Tahoe (see why?) as one of the spiritual and cultural homelands of U.S. lift-served skiing.Ulmer's realm, hyperactive as it was, looks pokey by today's standards. An accompanying essay in that same issue of Skiing, written by Eric Hanson, describes a very different resort than the one you'll encounter today:Locals seem proud that there's so little development here. The faithful will say it's because everything that matters is up on the mountain itself: bottomless steeps, vast acreage, 33 lifts and no waiting. America's answer to the wide-open ski circuses of Europe. After all these years the mountain is still uncrowded, except on weekends when people pile in from the San Francisco Bay area in droves. Squaw is unflashy, underbuilt, and seems entirely indifferent to success. The opposite of what you would expect one of America's premier resorts to be.Apparently, “flashy” included, you know, naming trails. Check out this circa 1996 trailmap, which shows lift names, but only a handful of runs:Confusion reigned, according to Hanson:Every day, we set off armed with our trail map and the printed list of the day's groomed runs in search of intermediate terrain – long steep runs groomed for cruising, unmogulled routes down from the top of the black-diamond chairs. It wasn't easy. The grooming sheet named runs which weren't marked on the trail map. The only trail named on the map is The Mountain Run, an expressway that drops 2,000 feet from Gold Coast to the village. And most of the biggest verticals were on the chairs – KT-22, Cornice II, Headwall, Silverado, Broken Arrow – marked “experts only.” We didn't relish the idea of going up an expert chair looking for a particular groomed route down, if the groomed route wasn't to be found. I began feeling nostalgic for all those totem poles of green and blue and black trail signs that clutter the landscapes of other ski resorts, but at least keep the skier oriented.I asked a patroller where I could find some of the runs on the groomed list. He wasn't sure. He told me that the grooming crew and the ski patrol didn't have the same names for many of the runs.Just amazing. While Palisades Tahoe is now a glimmering model of a modern American ski resort, that raw-and-rowdy past is still sewn into the DNA of this fascinating place.What we talked aboutTahoe's megaseason; corn harvest; skiing into July and… maybe beyond; why Alpine will be the later operator this summer; why the base-to-base gondola ceased operation on April 30; snow exhaustion; Cali spring skiing; reminiscing on Pacific Northwest ski culture; for the love of teaching and turning; skiing as adventure; from 49 Degrees North to Vail to Aspen to Tahoe; Tahoe culture shock; Palisades' vast and varied ski school; reflections on the name change a year and a half later; going deep on the base-to-base gondola; the stark differences between the cultural vibe on the Alpine Meadows and Palisades sides of the resort and whether the gondola has compromised those distinctions; why the gondola took more than a decade to build and what finally pushed it through; White Wolf, the property that hosts an unfinished chairlift between Palisades and Alpine; how the gondola took cars off the road; why the base-to-base gondola didn't overload KT-22's terrain; the Mothership; the new Red Dog sixer; why Palisades re-oriented the lift to run lower to the ground; why the lift was only loading four passengers at a time for large parts of the season; snowmaking as fire-suppression system; how Palisades and Mammoth assisted Sierra-at-Tahoe's recovery; candidates for lift upgrades at Alpine Meadows; “fixed-grip lifts are awesome”; an Alpine masterplan refresh incoming; which lift could be next in line for upgrades on the Palisades side; the “biggest experience bust on the Palisades side of the resort”; why Silverado and Granite Chief will likely never be upgraded to detachable lifts; why the Silverado terrain is so rarely open and what it takes to make it live; whether Palisades Tahoe could ever leave the unlimited-with-blackouts tier on the Ikon Base Pass; and paid parking incoming.             Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewThis was the second time I've featured Palisades Tahoe on The Storm Skiing Podcast. The first was a conversation with then-resort president Ron Cohen in September 2020, shortly after the ski area announced that it would ditch the “Squaw Valley” name. We spent the entire 49-minute conversation discussing that name change. At the time, the podcast was mostly focused on New England and New York, and a deep exploration of a distant resort would have been a little off-brand.But The Storm has evolved, and my coverage now firmly includes the State of California. Thank goodness. What an incredible ski state. So many huge resorts, so much wide-open terrain, so much snow, so much energy. The Northeast tugs skiing from the earth through technology and willpower, pasting white streaks over brown land, actualizing the improbable in a weird algorithm that only pencils out because 56 million people camp out within driving distance. California is different. California delivers skiing because it's lined top to bottom with giant mountains that summon ungodly oceans of snow from the clouds. It just happens Brah. There aren't even that many ski areas here – just 28, or 29 if you count the uber-dysfunctional Mt. Waterman – but there seems to be one everywhere you need one – LA (Big Bear, Baldy, Mountain High), Fresno (China Peak), Modesto (Dodge Ridge), Stockton (Bear Valley), Sacramento and the Bay Area (all of Tahoe). Among these are some of the largest and most-developed ski areas in America.And none is bigger than Palisades Tahoe. Well, Heavenly was until this year, as I outlined earlier this week, but the base-to-base gondola changed all that. The ski area formerly known as Squaw Valley and the ski area still-known as Alpine Meadows are now officially one interconnected ski goliath. That's a big deal.Add a new six-pack (Red Dog), a sufficient period to reflect on the name change, a historic winter, and the ongoing impacts of the Covid-driven outdoor boom and the Ikon Pass, and it was a perfect time to check in on one of Alterra's trophy properties.Why you should ski Palisades TahoeOne of the most oft-dished compliments to emphasize the big-mountain cred of a North American ski resort is that it “feels like Europe.” But there just aren't that many ski areas around these parts worthy of that description. Big Sky, with its dramatic peaks and super-duper out-of-base bubble lifts. Snowbird-Alta, with their frenzied scale and wild terrain and big-box tram (though they get way too much snow to mistake for Europe). Whistler, with its village and polyglot vibe. And then there's Palisades Tahoe:Nowhere else in America do you stand in the base area and wonder if you should hop on the tram or the gondola or the other big-gondola-thingy-that-you're-not-quite-sure-what-it-is (the funitel) or the most iconic chairlift in the country (KT-22). Or Wa She Shu. Or Exhibition or Red Dog. And go up and up and then you never need to see the base area again. Up to Headwall or Gold Coast or so help-you-God Silverado if it's open. Or up and over to Alpine and another whole ski area that used to be a giant ski resort but is now just a small part of a giant-er ski resort.It's too much to describe or even really try to. In our conversation, Byrne called Palisades a “super-regional” resort. One that most people drive to, rather than fly to. I'm telling you this one is worth the flight. From anywhere. For anyone. Just go.Podcast NotesOn the name changeThe last time I interviewed Byrne, it was for an article I wrote on the name change in 2021:The name change, promised more than a year ago, acknowledges that many Native Americans consider the word “squaw” to be a racist and sexist slur.“Anyone who spends time at these mountains can feel the passion of our dedicated skiers and riders,” said Ron Cohen, former president and COO of Palisades Tahoe, who moved into the same position at Alterra's Mammoth Mountain in June. “It's electric, exciting, reverential, and incredibly motivating. However, no matter how deep, meaningful, and positive these feelings are and no matter how much our guests don't intend to offend anyone, it is not enough to justify continuing to operate under a name that is deeply offensive to indigenous people across North America.”The former resort name was perhaps the most prominent modern use of the word “squaw” in America, skiing's equivalent to the Cleveland Indians or Washington Redskins, two professional sports teams that are also in the process of replacing their names (Cleveland will become the Guardians, while Washington will announce its new name early next year). The update broadcasts a powerful signal to an American mainstream that still largely regards the word “squaw” as an innocuous synonym for a Native American woman.“We know the founders of our resort had no intention of causing offense in choosing this name for the resort, nor have any of our patrons who have spoken this word over the last seven decades,” said Cohen. “But as our society evolves, we must acknowledge the need for change when we are confronted with harsh realities. Having our name be associated with pain and dehumanization is contrary to our goal of making the outdoors a welcoming space for all people. I feel strongly that we have been given the rare opportunity to effect lasting, positive change; to find a new name that reflects our core values, storied past and respect for all those who have enjoyed this land.”It's a long piece, and my opinion on it stands, but I'll reiterate this bit:I realize that many of us learned something different in grade school. I am one of them. Until last year, I did not know that Native Americans considered this word to be offensive. But the resort, after extensive research and consultation with the local Washoe Tribe, made a good case that the name was an anachronism.Cohen came on my podcast to further elaborate. The arguments made sense. What I had learned in grade-school was wrong. “Squaw” was not a word that belonged on the masthead of a major ski resort.The immediate reaction that this is some PC move is flimsy and hardly worth addressing, but OK: this is not a redefining of history to cast a harmless thing as nefarious. Rather, it is an example of a long-ostracized group finding its voice and saying, “Hey, this is what this actually means – can you rethink how you're using this word?”If you want to scream into the wind about this, be my guest. The name change is final. The place will still have plenty of skiers. If you don't want to be one of them, there are plenty of other places to ski, around Tahoe and elsewhere. But what this means for the ski terrain is exactly nothing at all. The resort, flush with capital from Alterra, is only getting bigger and better. Sitting out that evolution for what is a petty protest is anyone's mistake to make.“We want to be on the right side of history on this,” said Byrne. “While this may take some getting used to, our name change was an important initiative for our company and community. At the end of the day, ‘squaw' is a hurtful word, and we are not hurtful people. We have a well-earned reputation as a progressive resort at the forefront of ski culture, and progress cannot happen without change.”Apparently there are still a handful of Angry Ski Bros who occasionally track Byrne down on social media and yell about this. Presumably in all-caps. Sometimes I think about what life would be like right now had the commercial internet failed to take off and honestly it's hard to conclude that it wouldn't be a hell of a lot better than whatever version of reality we've found ourselves in.On federal place names eliminating the use of the word “squaw”Byrne mentioned that the federal government had also moved to eliminate the word “squaw” from its place names. Per a New York Times article last March:The map dots, resembling a scattergram of America, point to snow-covered pinnacles, remote islands and places in between.Each of the 660 points, shown on maps of federal lands and waterways, includes the word “squaw” in its name, a term Native Americans regard as a racist and misogynistic slur.Now the Interior Department, led by Deb Haaland, the first Native American cabinet secretary, is taking steps to strip the word from mountains, rivers, lakes and other geographic sites and has solicited input from tribes on new names for the landmarks.A task force created by the department will submit the new names for final approval from the Board on Geographic Names, the federal body that standardizes American place names. The National Park Service was ordered to take similar steps.By September, the Biden administration had completed the project. The word persists in non-federally owned place names, however. One ski area – Big Squaw in Maine – still officially carries the name, even though the state was among the first to ban the use of the word “squaw,” back in 2000. While a potential new ownership group had vowed to change the ski area's name, they ultimately backed out of the deal. As long as the broken-down, barely functional ski area remains under the ownership of professional knucklehead and bootleg timber baron James Confalone, the ski area – and the volunteer group that keeps the one remaining chairlift spinning – is stuck with the name.On White Wolf If you've ever looked off the backside of KT-22, you've no doubt noticed the line of chairlift towers standing empty on the mountain:This is White Wolf, a long-envisioned but as-yet-incomplete private resort owned by a local gent named Troy Caldwell, who purchased the land in 1989 for $400,000. Byrne and I discuss this property briefly on the podcast. The Palisades Tahoe blog posted a terrific history of Caldwell and White Wolf last year:So, they shifted to the idea of a private ski area, named White Wolf. In 2000, Placer County issued Caldwell a permit to build his own chairlift. A local homeowners' association later sued the county for issuing him that permit, but, in 2005, the lift towers and cables went in, but construction slowed on the private chairlift as Caldwell weighed his options for a future interconnect between the resorts. To date, the chairlift has yet to operate—but that may be changing if Caldwell's long-term plan comes to fruition.In 2016, Caldwell submitted plans to Placer County for a 275-acre private-resort housing project on his land that would include the construction of dozens of fire-safe custom homes, as well employee housing units, a pool, an ice-skating rink, and two private chairlifts, including the one that's already constructed.After the Palisades Tahoe resorts came under the same ownership in 2012, the plan to physically link them has now become reality. Caldwell is the missing piece enabling the long-awaited gondola to connect the two mountains over his land. Roughly half of the Base to Base Gondola and its mid-stations are on property owned by the Caldwells.“Sure, we could have sold the land for $50 million and moved to Tahiti,” Caldwell says with a laugh. “But we made the decision that this is our life, this is what we wanted to do. We wanted to finish the dream, connect the ski areas and do what we initially set out to do.”Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the general public will ever be able to ski White Wolf.On Alpine Meadows' masterplanByrne and I discuss several proposed but unbuilt lifts at Alpine Meadows, including the Rollers lift, shown here on the 2015 masterplan:And here, just for fun, is an old proposed line for the gondola, which would not have crossed the KT-22 Express:On Sierra-at-Tahoe and the Caldor FireI discussed this one in my recent article for the Heavenly pod.Parting shotThe Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 41/100 in 2023, and number 427 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Want to send feedback? Reply to this email and I will answer (unless you sound insane, or, more likely, I just get busy). You can also email skiing@substack.com. 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On Location comes to you today from Georgia, Louisiana, Kansas, California and Alaska.  Tim Lightner (CGI) hosts Ashley Dexter (Deloitte Consulting), John Hurst (Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services), Robbie Endris (Conduent) and Laura Van Buskirk (Director, Placer County, California Department of Child Support Services).   Join them for a conversation of one of NCSEA's premier events, NCSEA U:  it's origins, it's purpose, and its significance.  Find out about the 2023 NCSEA-U at the Leadership Symposium – the dates, the curriculum and the instructors.  Learn how to apply, and when applications are due.  Listen as our guests share about their journey within the child support program and with NCSEA U, and even learn something personal about each!   Check out the NCSEA website for more information:  https://www.ncsea.org/ncsea-u/  

The Bad Luck Run Club has out done themselves this time. The inaugural Placer Trail Running Fest is finally here. We sat down with race directors Shannon and Ken Krogsrud to get you all the details on what you need to know to crush this great new local race. The inaugural Placer Trail Running Fest is an event unlike any other. Enjoy the most beautiful and runnable trails in all of northern California through the majestic trail system of Hidden Falls Regional Park in Placer County. Choose from the Jack Rabbit 25K or the Thumper 50K while the kids and dogs hit the Hopper 1K and Canicross 5k. There is something for everyone. And the best part is that the proceeds benefit the Placer Land Trust, which supports conservation, access, and preservation of hundreds of acres in the region. Let's get into the details.Bad Luck Run Club - Run. Party. Repeat.Jackrabbit 25K - PTRF | 15.5 mi Running Route on StravaThumper 50K - PTRF | 31.0 mi Running Route on StravaPlacer Land Trust – Natural Wonders Forever---The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

A winter storm is dumping feet of snow in the Sierra after a very dry February. An 80-million-year-old plant fossil discovered in Placer County has helped fill a significant gap in the fossil record. A conversation with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento about homeownership for lower-income households.  Cold winter storms in the Sierra

About our Guest: Dr. Forman is active in his community having served on the Roseville Joint Union High School District Governing Board from 2000 to 2004. He was the chair of the Placer County Republican party from 2005-06. He served as Board Member and President for CORE Academy, a charter school in Placer County from 2006 to 2009. He currently serves as Founder, and Board Chairman of John Adams Academy, a K-12 charter of 3 schools and 4500+ scholars located in the Sacramento California area. In 2012 the Freedom Foundation recognized Dr. Forman for his efforts in founding John Adams Academy with the George Washington Honor Medal in 2012.  In 2013 he was also honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the BYU Alumni Association. He mentors at the academy, is a frequent lecturer and authored many academic and timely articles on the principles of risk management, independence, finance, and freedom in America.  Education has the power to change a person, a community, and a country. His blog may be found at https://ldeanforman.blog/. His book on how to start a classical charter school may be found at Leading a Revolution in Education. www.johnadamsacademy.org “Children Should Be Educated in the Principles of Freedom” John AdamsSpecial Performance:  John Adams Academy Choir, Vertus. Performing "America The Beautiful," directed by Greg Blankenbehler, Secondary Music Teacher, Director of Choir, Arts Department Chair. Vertus was awarded in 2021-2022:   First Place, Gold Rating (90th percentile), Adjudicator's Award (95thPercentile–scored 98 out of 100), Maestro Award (outstanding soloist) at Heritage Festival (Nashville, TN)Click here to view the many Accolades for VertusShow NotesIn this episode, Adrienne interviews the founder of John Adams Academy, a public charter school in California. Dr Forman's love for a beautiful education is evident through his passion for this country and his love of the arts. He shares the history of John Adams Academy as well as some important tips for anyone interested in starting a school.  Some topics in this episode include: The humble beginnings of John Adams Academy to its great success and recognition today as an exceptional school The beautiful elements of classical education and how these lead students to truth Tips on starting a school and hiring good teachers Creating a mission statement and school culture Teacher formation Books & Resources In This EpisodeLeading a Revolution in EducationThe Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinAbigail Adams: Witness to a RevolutionSteven Covey on Seven Habits______________This podcast is produced by Beautiful Teaching, LLC.OUR MISSIONWe exist for the benefit of both parents and teachers. Teaching is an art and teachers need opportunities to cultivate their craft. Parents need to feel confident that their children are receiving the best education possible. Therefore, our goals are to help parents make well-informed decisions about the education of their children, and to help teachers experience true joy in their vocation. We desire to bridge a large gap that currently exists between most classical schools and the parents who send their students to these schools. Immersing both parents and teachers into the beauty of good teaching is paramount to our goals! Our formative sessions are designed to be LIVE so that you can experience classical education through participating and doing. This is what is expected in classical education. In order to mentor you well, we invite you to participate for a full classical experience. Our online sessions assume modeling, imitation, and meaningful conversation as the basis of experiencing good teaching. OUR SERVICESIf you like our podcast, you will love our online sessions! We offer immersion sessions so you can experience classical pedagogy. 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One morning in February, Oleysa awoke to the sound of bombing. What followed was a harrowing months-long journey that brought her to a new life in Placer County, which is home to a growing number of refugees from Ukraine. In this episode, hear how they've adjusted to and embraced The Placer Life. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3G9fn4C

John talks to Matt Rexroad about his recent article in the Sacramento Bee, "Sacramento liberals don't get it: Placer County conservatives don't care what they think".

A new specialty team joins the search for Kielyy Rodni A new specialty team joins the search for 16-year-old Kiely Rodni #KielyRodni #adventureswithpurpose PLACER COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — A group of volunteer divers who travel across the country in hopes of solving missing persons' cold cases will join the search for Kiely Rodni. “The call came through. We heard it loud and clear by thousands of requests. We are in communication with the Placer County Sheriff's Department. They're very happy and welcoming us in. We're gonna utilize our unique skill set, as well as the search tactics that we've developed that have made us successful,” Doug Bishop said. The group is called Adventures with Purpose. They've helped solve 23 cold cases since 2019. They've amassed more than 2.4 million subscribers on Youtube and more than 250 million views all by helping families find their loved ones. Reward for Kiely Rodni increases to $75,000 “We specialize particularly in sonar, underwater sonar search and recovery, particularly in finding vehicles underwater,” Bishop said. “This case, I can tell you, although we're going to come in and we're going to work really hard, I don't want to be successful. I hope and I pray and I hope, everybody else is praying, that Kiely is found and found safe.” Investigators from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, have not been able to locate Rodni, who went missing after a party at the Prosser Family Campground in Truckee. “The biggest thing in all of this is she was at a party that had 200 to 300 people, someone knows something. And that's that's a really accurate assessment to make,” Bishop said. In the last three years, Adventures with Purpose has found over 500 vehicles nationwide, and they plan to hit the Prosser Creek Reservoir Saturday morning to look for Rodni's missing car. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support