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Rocklin Chronicles

5 YEARS AGO Aug. 24, 2005: Placer to pay $750K for special election. Repayment from state not guaranteed — Placer County’s elections chief is penciling in $756,000 for the cost of Gov. Arnold … more

8/25/10 12:25:PM | 116 views

Farren on board with sculpting history

Now that Gerry Farren has retired from teaching, he can finally start learning. Specifically, he’s read up on Rocklin and sculpting techniques to produce “On Time,” a railroad conductor … more

By Lien Hoang, Special to The Placer Herald | 8/25/10 12:23:PM | 443 views

Rocklin Chronicles: Aug. 19 issue

5 YEARS AGO Aug. 17, 2005: Whitney High opens its doors. Teachers prepare for first days at new school – Although students are still a few days away from their first day at the brand new … more

8/19/10 08:52:AM | 114 views

No museum at City Hall — at least for now

It’s no secret that Rocklin’s granite City Hall is very old. In fact, it is 98 years young and still in operation, serving as the offices for the city manager, clerk and attorney among … more

By Jon Brines, Placer Herald Correspondent | 8/18/10 04:22:PM | 248 views

History comes alive with Heritage Trail [Photo gallery]

As part of The Heritage Trail in Placer County, the Rocklin Historical Museum opened to visitors with tours and demonstrations. The Heritage Trail, in its third year, celebrates Placer County’s … more

Photos by Tim Lloyd/Special to The Placer Herald | 8/11/10 04:06:PM | 416 views