🌱 How Portola’s new code enforcement contract and body cams affect you

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In today's newsletter:

• How Portola’s new code enforcement contract and body cams affect you
• Six wildfire-rescued puppies now safe at Portola’s High Sierra Rescue

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hazy sun and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunny and very hot, temps: high: 96, low: 57.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 56 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Portola contracts senior code enforcement services (plumassun.org) — Portola residents should know the City Council has renewed a senior code enforcement contract, adding support and new body camera policies for the city’s code officer. The meeting also highlighted a recent north-side evacuation drill and looming tighter federal air-quality standards that could affect how Portola is classified and regulated in coming years.
   

• California firefighters rescue 6 puppies discovered in wildfire zone (thecooldown.com) — Six puppies rescued from the 3-1 Pit Fire in Lassen County have been transferred to High Sierra Animal Rescue in Portola, where they’re receiving care and vaccinations before adoption. The multi-agency effort underscores how regional wildfire responses can bring vulnerable animals into Portola’s well-known rescue network, with strong public interest already building around future adoptions.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• 2D Art Explorers – Mixed Media Youth Maker XD Camp Experi
  Nevada City Chamber of Commerce 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9, Nevada City, CA 95959
  9:00 am
• Free Breastfeeding Support Group
  Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Bee Well Chiropractic530 Searls Ave. Suite CNevada City
  10:00 am
• Visitor’s Day Family Retreat Week 2 — Joni and Friends Central California →
  Woodleaf - A Young Life Camp, 11359 La Porte Rd, Challenge
  10:30 am
• In the Night Dimension and Those We Meet at Twilight
  Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Wonder Docent230 Broad StreetNevada City, CA
  11:00 am
• ASiF's 18th Annual Student & Teacher Show
  Nevada County Arts 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley
  11:00 am
• Chris Dacre: INTER:reactions
  Nevada County Arts 314 W Main StreetGrass Valley, CA
  1:30 pm
• Intro to Stained Glass – Level 1
  Nevada City Chamber of Commerce 13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9, Nevada City, CA 95959
  5:00 pm
• Truckee Thursdays →
  Historic Downtown Truckee & Visitor Center, 10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee
  5:00 pm
• William Blackart →
  Stardust Station, 792 Nevada St Exd, Nevada City
  7:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Art Walk — Wonder Docent →
  Wonder Docent, 230 Broad St, Nevada City
  6:00 pm
• Shades of Pink Floyd at Ponderosa Community Center, Brownsville CA Aug 7th →
  Ponderosa Park and Community Center, 17103 Ponderosa Way, Brownsville
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Tahoe City Day Walking Tours →
  Tahoe City Downtown Association Sierra Surf Club
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🗞 Nearby News

Downieville

• Supervisors Advance $400 Monthly Raise for Board Chair (themountainmessenger.org)

Quincy

• Quincy Hub Reports Surge in Pacific Crest Trail Hikers (themountainmessenger.org)
• Eileen Richmond (plumassun.org)
• Directors approve PUSD and PCOE budgets (plumassun.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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