First Day at Sunset Ranch Elementary
Tuesday was the first day back to school for all Rocklin students, and it was also the grand opening of the new Sunset Ranch Elementary School located in Whitney Ranch.
Continue Reading...Rocklin Makes CNN's Top 100 Cities List
Rocklin has topped the list again, this time landing at number 65 in the top 100 list of America’s best small cities in CNN’s Money magazine.
Quail Crossings neighborhood to open in July
Quail Crossings is nestled adjacent to Whitney High School which connects to Whitney Community Park via pathways and a wooden bridge over the natural open space.
Continue Reading...The Coyotes will be a howling in Whitney Ranch this fall!
Yes you read Coyotes correctly, these are the Sunset Ranch Elementary School Coyotes.
Continue Reading...Kids Crafts at The Ranch House
It's growing like a weed! Kids Craft Day at The Ranch house enticed resident and resident-to-be children of all ages this month.
Continue Reading...Standard Pacific Homes breaks ground on 4th annual Dream Home house
Standard Pacific Homes broke ground on the 4th annual St. Jude Dream Home® house, to be raffled for the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in the Lariat Ridge neighborhood of Whitney Ranch. The home will be valued at approximately $425,000. Employees of Standard Pacific Homes, Rocklin Mayor Scott Yuill, Rocklin Chamber of Commerce President Robin Trimble, St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Chair Judy Bennett, representatives from Whitney Ranch, and the contractors that built the house were all in attendance for the momentous occasion.
Continue Reading...Sunset Ranch Elementary Opening Announcement
On February 3, 2010, the Rocklin Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to open the nearly complete Sunset Ranch Elementary School in August 2010. The School is located at 2500 Bridlewood Drive in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood of Rocklin.
Continue Reading...Spring 2010 Early Bird News
Spring 2010 will arrive with two homebuilders opening their new home neighborhoods in Whitney Ranch.
Continue Reading...Construction Continues at Sunset Ranch Elementary
Construction on Rocklin Unified School District's newest elementary school, Sunset Ranch Elementary School, continues at 2500 Bridlewood Drive in Whitney Ranch, adjacent to Bolton Neighborhood Park. Although tentatively scheduled to open in August 2010, the actual opening is dependent on two things.
National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 4th, Rocklin Police and Firefighters arrived at the Shady Lane neighborhood in Whitney Ranch. However, no one was concerned for their neighbors safety!
Rocklin Exceeds Waste Reduction Goals
In keeping with its commitment to being an environmental leader, Rocklin continues its efforts in waste reduction. The City of Rocklin exceeded the state-mandated waste reduction goals before their deadlines in both 2007 and 2008.
Councilmember George Magnuson, the City’s representative to the Western Placer Waste Management Authority(WPWAM), stated that the results show that recycling in Rocklin works. Magnuson credited the material recycling facility, built jointly by the cities of Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, and Placer County, as one of the key factors contributing to the waste reduction rate achievement.
"The Authority’s unique diversion system providing a single Toter® for all household waste (food, cans, bottles, newspapers, etc.) and another for yard clippings has made exceeding the State’s mandated goals both convenient and inexpensive for the residents of Rocklin," said Councilmember Magnuson.
Continue Reading...State superintendent swings by Whitney High School
CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O’Connell recently visited Whitney High School for a tour of the school and to congratulate the staff and students for their recent designation as California Distinguished High School.
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Community's Neighborly Feel Wins Raves
Whitney Ranch is full of reasons making it a good place to call home, especially to the Kaufman family. The Kaufman's- parents Rachel and Ryan and their two children, ages 3 and 1, noticed this on a fall day in 2008.
As they drove through Whitney Ranch they realized that although they appreciated the benefits of the masterplanned community, the focus on raising a family in a compassionate neighborhood was even more important to them.
Saturday Night Movies at The Ranch House
A few Whitney Ranch residents arrived at The Ranch House and headed to the Ballroom on a Saturday night, in their pajamas, while others preferred jeans and tennies! Toting their favorite blankets and/or pillows, families both young and young-at-heart, prepared to enjoy watching, 'Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who", their first 2009 Family Movie Night at The Ranch House.
Continue Reading...Why Whitney Ranch?
Whitney Ranch offers many reasons why new home buyers might want to call the community their "new home". The community has schools, parks, and community programs and facilities. It also has neighbors like the Heidsick family, from left, Glenda, Caroline, Daniel, Samantha, and Matt. 
Santa Stops by The Ranch House
Whitney Ranch residents were honored on Sunday, December 14th to welcome Santa himself to The Ranch House. Resident families were happy to escape to the warmth of the Sunset Lounge, the stunning open-beamed great room at the community center. The fireplace ablaze, families sipped cocoa and cider while munching on cookies and cupcakes. The entire facility was decked out in holiday cheer, the perfect backdrop to photos with Santa.
Keeping Fit In Rocklin
Rocklin features an array of great amenities for its homeowners. The community is affluent with schools, parks, recreational activities, shopping and dining options. And when it comes to keeping fit, there is no exception. Variety is the name of the game when it comes to fitness. From gyms and personal training centers to multi-purpose arenas and community parks, Rocklin offers a convenient fitness option for every resident. It’s no wonder Whitney Ranch, Rocklin’s remarkable amenity-focused master planned community, is a great place to call home.
Continue Reading...Activities Abound at The Ranch House
The Ranch House, the resident-exclusive community center in Whitney Ranch master plan community in Rocklin, is evolving into the perfect place for residents to enjoy all sorts of activities. From yoga and bunco to playgroup and bingo, The Ranch House is a perfect setting for resident families and friends to gather, play, relax and enjoy all year long. And it’s no wonder why. The one-of-a-kind clubhouse is accommodating both inside and outside all year round.
Continue Reading...Whitney High School aces statewide test
The scores are in and Whitney High School, located within master planned Whitney Ranch in Rocklin, has received ranked 9th among 100 similar schools in the state with an API score of 824.
Other schools in the Rocklin Unified School District that service Whitney Ranch residents scored well also. Valley View Elementary scored 920, Twin Oaks Elementary scored 860 and Granite Oaks Middle School came in with an 899. All four schools increased their API score over the previous year.
Continue Reading...Rocklin is recognized as one of nation's 10 best towns for families
Rocklin – a city sometimes overshadowed by its bigger sibling, Roseville – has something to crow about these days. The August issue of Family Circle magazine names Rocklin one of the country's 10 Best Towns for Families.
"It's pretty exciting," Mayor Brett Storey said. "We were chosen, and we didn't apply. It's wonderful, and it's the kind of thing we strive for in the city."
Sunset Ranch Elementary Is Under Construction
Cool Down at the Squirt Park
First Seniors Graduate from Whitney High School
The 265 students in the inaugural graduating class from Whitney High School have a lot to be proud of. As some of the first students at the high school, they have played a vital role in establishing the school both academically and athletically since 2005. The growth of the Class of 2008 has been amazing for Manny Rodriguez, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Whitney High, to witness – and be a part of.
Continue Reading...Audubon Garden Ground Breaking
Last Tuesday was the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sierra Foothills Audubon Demonstration Garden located within Whitney Ranch, the amenity-focused master planned community in Rocklin. The Audubon Garden will feature a variety of different backyard designs and ideas aimed to connect people with nature and preserve the natural environment and habitat.
Continue Reading...Funds Raised at the Newland Communities Life is good Pumpkin Festival Distributed
HomeAid Sacramento was presented with a check for $20,000 Tues. March 18th from Newland Communities. The funds were raised at the annual Newland Communities Life is good® Pumpkin Festivals held nationwide on October 20, 2007. Locally the festival was held at Whitney Ranch in Rocklin. An estimated 1,100 people from Whitney Ranch and the surrounding South Placer region attended the festival and helped raise just short of $10, 000 for two charities, HomeAid and Construction Cares for Children.
Continue Reading...Not only was it the first day back to school for all Rocklin students Tuesday, it was also the grand opening of Sunset Ranch Elementary School, located in Whitney Ranch.
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