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Horsing Around

Thursday, July 27th, 2017, 6:16pm

Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Forget gold, horses really built this country! The pioneer economy was dependent on horses for industry, travel, communication, and often for their very lives. Meet ranchers, wagon makers, blacksmiths, and horseshoers galore, and our very own Pony Express rider, Warren Upson. Come see the horses of the modern Pony Express! Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818. For more information call (916) 448-0811

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Why pandas are black and white

Submitted by UC Davis on Monday, March 6th, 3:18 pm

The scientists who uncovered why zebras have black-and-white stripes (to repel biting flies), took the coloration question to giant pandas in a study published this week in the journal Behavioral Ecology.

The study, a collaboration between the University of California, Davis, and California State University, Long Beach, determined that the giant panda’s distinct black-and-white markings have two functions: camouflage and communication.

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Submitted by Andrew Bradley, Public Relations, MrAndrewBradley Communications

Saturday, May 21st, 2016, 6:00am

Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center hosts Fourth Annual Horse Health Fair

Premier Equine Medical Center in Placer County Invites Public to Learn About Horse Health and Help Horses in Need

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Submitted by Amy Jacobson Kurokawa, Multimedia Producer

Monday, August 24th, 2015, 2:08pm

8th Annual Woofstock this Sunday, Aug 30!

2015 marks the City of Rocklin's eighth annual Woofstock. This year the event is expanding to "Woofstock Weekend" with Pups at the Pub on Friday, Aug. 28, Movie in the Park on Sat., Aug. 29 and then the grand Woofstock Festival on Sunday, August 30! The Festival includes Woofstock Grateful Dog Rescue Run, Obstacle Course, Weiner Dog Races, 60's Costume Contest, over 130 Vendors, Entertainment, 20+ Dog Rescue Groups, Meet-up Groups, Bark Art and much more returns, plus you know we have a few surprises in store for you!

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Submitted by Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Club, Inc., By Pam Tobin, Rescue Chair

Tuesday, May 5th, 2015, 12:32pm

BIG Day of Giving ~ May 5

Will you partner with us on May 5 for the BIG Day of Giving online challenge? We are hoping to raise funds and awareness for Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Rescue and other local nonprofits.

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Submitted by Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Club, Inc., By Pam Tobin, Rescue Chair

Thursday, April 30th, 2015, 2:27pm

BIG Day of Giving May 5th - Won't you please help us save lives!

BIG Day of Giving ~ May 5 Will you partner with us on May 5 for the BIG Day of Giving online challenge? We are hoping to raise funds and awareness for Sierra Pacific Great Pyrenees Rescue and other local nonprofits. #BigDoG2015.