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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. SCHOOLS Sixth grade science camp moving to Sierra location San Joaquin County Office of Education STEM Director Annie Cunial with Project Leader Neil Saunders are shown at Sky Mountain.
The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) has acquired the Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center.
It will serve as science camp for sixth graders in the Manteca and Ripon unified school districts as well as other students in the county and throughout the San Joaquin Valley starting in the 2021-2022 school year.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (Placer County) from the I-80/SR 49 interchange to Dry Creek Road: Construction began June 17, 2019 on a $42.4 million project in Auburn. The project will rehabilitate existing pavement and drainage, improve operational features and upgrade pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
December 14 – December 19
State Route 49 (Placer County) from the Interstate 80 junction to Dry Creek Road: Motorists may expect intermittent lane and shoulder closures from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday morning for drainage and electrical work, grinding and paving, and curb and sidewalk work.
State Route 49 (Nevada County) from Woodridge Drive to Linton Lane: Construction began July 27 on a $3.8 million safety improvement project on State Route 49 near Wolf Road and Combie Road. Caltrans is constructing a northbound and southbound acceleration lane and adding other safety and operational improvement elements. Work will primarily be performed along shoulders behi