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Traffic Camera Data for Review at Next Virtual Parking Management Meeting This Week

Sep 23, 2025 02:20PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is inviting residents to attend the third in a series of parking management community meetings in North Lake Tahoe this week.

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Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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Placer County to Host Community Meeting on Proposed Hope Way Apartments Project in Penryn

Sep 23, 2025 12:16PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s Community Development Resource Agency will host a community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 1 to share information and answer questions about the proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn.

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Placer County to Host Community Meeting on Proposed Hope Way Apartments Project in Penryn

Sep 23, 2025 12:16PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s Community Development Resource Agency will host a community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 1 to share information and answer questions about the proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 22, 2025 01:28PM ● By Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation News Release

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

Sep 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Sep 22, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Community Invited to Pair of Workshops to Weigh in on Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy

Sep 19, 2025 10:51AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is seeking community feedback on a potential Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy countywide. Staff will be hosting a couple of meetings to hear from residents and answer questions about the potential policy, beginning Sept. 30 in North Lake Tahoe and continuing Oct. 2 in Auburn.

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PCWA and South Placer Municipal Utility District Partner on $2.4 Million Pipeline Project in Newcastle

Sep 19, 2025 10:39AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $2.4 million construction contract for the Old State Highway Pipeline Replacement Project, a joint effort with the South Placer Municipal Utility District (SPMUD), before traveling to Truckee for its annual East Slope board meeting.

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Placer County to Expand Service to West Placer Residents With New Sheriff's Station and County Service Center

Sep 17, 2025 04:24PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is expanding its footprint in West Placer with the acquisition and development of two buildings in Rocklin, creating a new hub for public safety and essential government services.

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History Expeditions Presents Survivors and Heroes

Sep 17, 2025 10:18AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Auburn State Theatre invites you to a fascinating new History Expeditions’ presentation honoring the legendary 1844 Horseback Party of Six.

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Placer County Marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month With Third Annual Event Hosted by Kiley, Landon

Sep 17, 2025 10:04AM ● By Placer County News Release

For the third year, Placer County Animal Services is teaming up with local elected officials to raise awareness and celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with special adoption events and promotions.

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Placer County Marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month With Third Annual Event Hosted By Kiley, Landon

Sep 16, 2025 02:44PM ● By Placer County News Release

For the third year, Placer County Animal Services is teaming up with local elected officials to raise awareness and celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with special adoption events and promotions.

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Placer County Marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month With Third Annual Event Hosted by Kiley, Landon

Sep 16, 2025 02:40PM ● By Placer County News Release

For the third year, Placer County Animal Services is teaming up with local elected officials to raise awareness and celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with special adoption events and promotions.

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Placer’s Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Workforce Housing Amendments in Tahoe

Sep 12, 2025 11:36AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Planning Commission this week unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve three items related to the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing amendments to support the development of new achievable housing in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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Loomis Soroptimist Education Award Applications Due Nov. 15

Sep 11, 2025 11:45AM ● By Soroptimist Loomis News Release

High school and college students as well as elementary school teachers are invited to apply by Nov. 15 for Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin grants.

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Placer Releases New Business Resources Hub to Help Start and Grow a Business

Sep 11, 2025 11:18AM ● By Placer County News Release

For new business owners looking for help getting off the ground or established businesses trying to grow, Placer County’s new Business Resources Hub offers comprehensive resources tailored to meet their business needs.

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Strokes4Hope Returns for 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Drive Breast Cancer Support in Placer County

Sep 10, 2025 11:43AM ● By Placer County

Beloved event at Lincoln Hills Golf Club aims to raise $100,000 for local families, patient care, and groundbreaking research.

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Zoe Ordway of Foresthill admitted to University Honors Program at Nebraska

Sep 10, 2025 11:28AM ● By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Zoe Ordway of Foresthill, an agricultural economics major in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is among a record 739 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students selected to join the University Honors Program this fall.

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The Business of Art Symposium Announces Program Lineup

Sep 10, 2025 11:18AM ● By Nevada County Arts Council

Nevada County Arts Council has announced the program lineup for its Business of Art Symposium to be held on Saturday, Sept, 27. With special sessions from some of California’s top leaders,

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Lead Cleanup Project to Begin Mid-September at Former Lincoln Gun Range

Sep 10, 2025 11:09AM ● By Placer County

Lead remediation work is set to begin at the former Lincoln Gun Range and former Titan 1-A missile site, a project that is expected to take about two months to complete.

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Fall into Nature with American River Conservancy's Programs and Hikes

Sep 10, 2025 10:53AM ● By American River Conservancy

This fall season, American River Conservancy (ARC) warmly invites community members of all ages to deepen their connection with nature through a diverse lineup of outdoor adventures, cultural programs, and educational workshops.

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PCWA Marks Milestone in Rocklin Water Main Replacements

Sep 10, 2025 10:35AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

At its Sept. 4 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved the Notice of Completion for Phase 1 of the Rocklin Main Replacements project.

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Sign Up for School Pesticide Notifications

Sep 09, 2025 04:37PM ● By California Safe Schools News Release

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year.

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The Bradley family of Manteca and their 10-year-old triplets help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sutter Health's Anderson Lucchetti Women's and Children's Center
Women's and Children's Center Celebrates Decade of Care

Sep 09, 2025 04:13PM ● By Sutter Health News Release

More than 61,605 Babies Delivered There So Far

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Orangetheory Franchise Owners to Expand Portfolio with 3 Seniors Helping Seniors® Territories

Sep 05, 2025 02:31PM ● By Seniors Helping Seniors News Release

Steve and Kristin LeClair are growing in the franchise world, bringing a new sense of purpose to their work with the launch of their senior care franchise in the Greater Sacramento area

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Tahoe Literary Festival Returns

Sep 05, 2025 02:19PM ● By Tahoe Literary Festival News Release

A Weekend of Storytelling, Community and Inspiration

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Metro Chamber Foundation Opens Applications for the 2026 Leadership Sacramento Class, Marking 40+ Years of Impact

Sep 05, 2025 02:05PM ● By Metro Chamber Foundation News Release

As of Sept. 3, applications are officially open for the 2026 Leadership Sacramento class. Established in 1985, Leadership Sacramento is proud to be celebrating 40 years (and counting) of shaping leaders and strengthening communities across the Capital Region.

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Updated Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles released

Sep 05, 2025 12:45PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Placer County has released an updated version of its draft Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles document to reflect recent feedback from the Board of Supervisors.

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TCPUD General Manager Honored with Statewide General Manager of the Year Award

Sep 05, 2025 10:29AM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

The Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is proud to announce that General Manager Sean Barclay has been honored as the 2025 General Manager of the Year by the California Special Districts Association (CSDA).

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Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

Sep 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline.

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Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election
Placer County Elections Office to Hold Public Hearing on Election Plan Renewal

Aug 29, 2025 10:07AM ● By Placer County News Release

Pursuant to the requirements set forth by the Voter’s Choice Act, the Placer County Elections Office hereby gives notice that the Placer County Elections Office has posted the draft 2025 renewal Election Administration Plan (EAP) for public review and comment.

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