On Sept. 12, 1935, Superintendent of Placer County Schools Portia Moss traveled to Tahoe City to establish a temporary school for the film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. MGM was producing a film in the area entitled “Rose Marie,” which was based on a popular musical of the same name from the 1920s. The film starred Reginal Owen, Gilda Gray and James (Jimmie) Stewart.
Several child actors were used in the film and MGM contacted Portia Moss to provide a teacher for the actors and for her office to maintain school records. Amy Laing was named as the teacher for the child actors. MGM paid the teacher’s salary and purchased all the materials needed for instruction.
“Rose Marie” was released Jan. 28, 1936, and was a box office success, grossing over $3.5 million. Portia Moss served as superintendent of schools in Placer County from 1927 through 1938.
Photo: Gold Hill School (Portia Moss, teacher, is second from left), c. 1920
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 Suicide or intentional self-harm is within the top 15 leading causes of death for Placer County, and the county’s death rate due to suicide is slightly higher than the statewide rate. Suicide rates are highest among older adults, and particularly among males.
This is National Suicide Prevention Week, and all September is Suicide Prevention Month. Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide and familiarize yourself with national 988 Suicide Lifeline.
For 24/7 local crisis resources including mobile crisis teams and our Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center, call 1-888-886-5401. Learn more and watch a video here
 Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply
Current recruitments include:
 Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...
Roseville: Trash Bash, Food Truck Mania, Friday Flicks: Kung Fu Panda
Rocklin: Patriot Day, Maker Faire Rocklin
Lincoln: Market Under the Lights, 1st Annual Lincoln Safety Day
Auburn: Auburn Cruise Nite, Symphony & Art in the Park, Old Town Co-Op: Oktoberfest, Ain’t Necessarily Dead Fest
Colfax: Colfax Railroad Days, Outfielder’s Community Garden Fundraiser Party
North Lake Tahoe: Chalk Art in the Park, Makers Market at Tahoe Backyard, 2024 Tahoe City Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest Kick-Off Fest
...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events.
Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County!
Placer County Visitors' Bureau
North Tahoe Community Alliance
Tahoe City Downtown Association
The Arts Council of Placer County
Placer Valley Tourism
PlacerGROWN
Placer Wine Trail
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