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Placer County will open Big Hill Preserve in North Auburn on Nov.

4, offering 531 acres and 9 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists + equestrians with a restroom and new parking lot; parking reservations are required and are on sale now.

Sacramento Republic FC will open the USL Western Conference quarterfinals Sunday, Nov.

1 at Heart Health Park against FC Tulsa, aiming to extend a 13-match unbeaten streak (kickoff 6:00 p.m.).

Placer SPCA urges pet owners ahead of Halloween tomorrow, Oct.

31, to keep pets indoors, secure candy and decorations, avoid risky costumes, keep dogs leashed if out, and confirm tags and microchip info to prevent lost pets.

The City of Roseville warns drivers to avoid distractions, slow down in neighborhoods, and turn on headlights early on Halloween night when trick-or-treating peaks between 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Parents should remind kids to visit only homes with lights on, keep devices down, cross streets carefully, and wait for adults to check treats.

A foal born three weeks premature spent 29 days in UC Davis' large-animal neonatal ICU after placental detachment and sepsis and is now thriving at home as a 6-month-old colt.

His recovery was named the hospital's Case of the Month (October 2026), and UC Davis is running a crowdfunding campaign to support its neonatal intensive care.

Local dental professionals advise choosing chocolate over chewy or hard candy during Halloween to protect children’s teeth.

They recommend eating treats after meals + rinsing with water and brushing well to limit cavity risks.

A water main break on Darling Way on Wednesday forced the city to shut off water for several homes, and repair crews are working between Clarice Lane + Keehner Avenue with no set timeline for restoration.

PRIDE Industries is partnering with Game Ready to build recovery devices that use cold and compression therapy while providing jobs for people with disabilities, and the company meets rising demand from professional sports teams (NFL, NHL, NBA, WNBA) by maintaining quality production and clear work steps.