Happy Halloween everyone! Last week I talked about the history of Trick or Treating, which got me thinking about Halloween itself. Originally known as All Hallows Evening, Halloween is observed on October 31, but what some of you may not know is that the Western Christian Feast is celebrated on […]
This old gal needs a home – meet Beauty
Don’t let Beauty’s age fool you. She still has plenty of spunk and is quite playful at times. While she enjoys the company of people; she doesn’t mind the company of other dogs as well as cats, with the proper introduction of course. This girl loves lots of attention. According […]
The Humble Beginnings of Halloween
Halloween has always been a special time of year in Placer County. I remember when we were growing up that we would always paint the windows in downtown Auburn. There were always some great works of art with kids painting everything from witches and goblins to pumpkins and ghosts. Trick […]
Autumn in Placer County
One of the most beautiful times of the year in Placer County is the fall. The leaves begin to change, the weather starts to cool down, and it seems like everyone is getting excited about the impending holidays. As I mentioned in my previous blogs, Placer County has a rich […]
I’m still looking for a home…Placer SPCA
WHO I’M LOOKING FOR… Do you have a couch and a lap? Because I may just lie right there with you. Do you like to be licked by cute little white dogs? Do you have a cozy crate for me to sleep in at night, at least until we decide […]
Folsom and its Humble Beginnings
When I first started researching the old gold mining towns in Northern California, I had no idea that there were so many, especially in Placer County. Most of those towns and settlements are nothing but memories and ghost towns from the past, but thankfully, there are a few that remain. […]
Forgotten Mining Camps in Placer County
Last week I talked about Mormon Island and a bit about the area, but didn’t get a chance to share what I’ve learned about some of the other little mining camps that were in the area during the Gold Rush. Negro Bar was one of those mining camps, and one […]