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Morro Bay: The Classic California Experience

Jan 23, 2025 09:16AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Some California coastal towns could be studied for their formula of economic and cultural success, and Morro Bay would be among the most influential.

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Placer Awards $1.5M In Grants to Local Nonprofits Working to Address Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking

Jan 21, 2025 05:15PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved $1.5 million in grant awards to four local nonprofits working to prevent and address the impacts of domestic violence and human trafficking.

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Share Your Vision: Placer County Announces Placer 2050 Visioning Workshop Schedule

Jan 21, 2025 04:24PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is launching a series of in-person and online Placer 2050 General Plan Update visioning workshops beginning Feb. 26 through April 30.

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California Highway Patrol Deploys Special Response Team to Southern California Wildfire Zone

Jan 17, 2025 10:28AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has deployed a Special Response Team (SRT) to support local law enforcement and protect communities impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires.

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California’s Tax Filing Season Begun

Jan 13, 2025 05:57PM ● By Franchise Tax Board News Release

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 7 by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically.

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Placer County Supervisors Approve Contract to Expand Broadband Access To More Foothill Communities

Jan 09, 2025 08:51AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved a contract agreement to expand broadband to foothill communities spanning the Interstate 80 corridor.

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Placer County Releases Draft Placer 2050 General Plan Update Background Reports for Public Review

Jan 09, 2025 08:46AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released a series of draft background reports along with an "Assets, Issues and Opportunities" booklet that will help stakeholders learn more about the Placer 2050 General Plan Update and provide input.

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First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California

Jan 07, 2025 11:21AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms

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Classical Guitarist Marc Teicholz performs Sunday, Feb. 2

Jan 06, 2025 03:17PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

On Stage from the State presents Marc Teicholz Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Mary Ann Flemmer Arts & Environment Fund at Placer Community Foundation and Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor at Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way, Auburn.

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Lawsuit Challenges Denial of Protected Habitat for Sierra Nevada Red Foxes

Jan 06, 2025 02:45PM ● By Center for Biological Diversity News Release

he Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dec. 30 for failing to provide habitat protection to endangered Sierra Nevada red foxes in California.

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Rocklin Native Prepares to Attach Equipment to an Aircraft Aboard USS Carl Vinson

Jan 03, 2025 03:33PM ● By Navy Office of Community Outreach

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sergio Pinion, of Rocklin, Calif., prepares to attach equipment to an aircraft during flight on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 26, 2024.

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Placer 'Red Sand' Event to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking and Its Impact on Children

Jan 03, 2025 09:52AM ● By Placer County News Release

Red sand in sidewalk cracks: Families and organizations throughout Placer County are invited to join the Placer County Children's System of Care, Probation, law enforcement, education and other partners to raise awareness of human trafficking through the “Red Sand Project.”

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Drive Into 2025: CHP’s Mission for a Safe New Year

Dec 30, 2024 08:41AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.

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Placer County Water Agency Approves Updated Water Connection Charges to Support Planned Growth in Western Placer County

Dec 20, 2024 04:04PM ● By Placer County Water Agency

At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved updates to the Water Connection Charges (WCC) for new customers connecting to PCWA’s drinking water system in Western Placer County.

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The Ranch Subdivision Moves Forward in West Placer

Dec 20, 2024 03:58PM ● By Placer County

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action Tuesday to approve the environmental impact report, legislative actions and entitlement package necessary for construction of The Ranch, a 221.7-acre housing development in the Dry Creek area of west Placer.

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PCF Makes Grant to Gather Faith Based Leaders ​on Need for Affordable Housing

Dec 20, 2024 03:45PM ● By Placer Community Foundation

Our community is stronger when we come together to support one another. The affordable housing crisis in our region has touched so many lives, and we’re working to unite in finding solutions.​

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Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Celebrates Career Education Expansion

Dec 20, 2024 03:39PM ● By Office of Heather Hadwick

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) today joined state officials, community leaders, educators and workforce advocates to celebrate the unveiling of a transformative career education initiative, the Master Plan for Career Education.

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Cat Intakes Down at Placer County Animal Services, with Sponsored Spay/Neuter Program to Thank Shelter Staff and Partners Urge Community: “If You Feed It, Fix It”

Dec 20, 2024 03:29PM ● By Placer County

Placer County Animal Services is celebrating a significant reduction in cat and kitten shelter intakes, at least in part thanks to a low-cost spay and neuter program that the county has sponsored via nonprofit clinic Animal Spay and Neuter for the past two years.

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Family Hits Jackpot for Local Charities

Dec 17, 2024 04:31PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Seven is a special number for Kelvin and Leslie Moss of Granite Bay. They have seven children, and their last child was nicknamed “Seven.” And, on the night they went to the Sacramento area’s charitable vending machines, there were seven members of their family present.

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California Respects the Power of Your Vote

Dec 12, 2024 01:06PM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State

Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and expanded voting rights than any other state.

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Staff Provides North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Update and Board Approves New Enforcement Technology

Dec 10, 2024 04:32PM ● By Placer County News Release

Thanks to new hand-held technology devices, Placer County staff reported strong summer parking enforcement numbers in North Lake Tahoe at last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Brown Bear Studios Opens, Expanding Housing Resources for Homeless in North Tahoe

Dec 10, 2024 12:12PM ● By Placer County News Release

A vision years in the making has become a reality with the opening of Brown Bear Studios, a 14-unit permanent supportive housing facility in Kings Beach.

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Placer County Water Agency Welcomes New Director Chris Wilson and Approves Key Contracts to Enhance Water Infrastructure

Dec 10, 2024 09:16AM ● By Placer County Water Agency

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors officially welcomed new Director Chris Wilson, representing District 3. Sworn in on December 6, Wilson was elected in November to a four-year term and fills the seat formerly held by Mike Lee for 26 years.

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Placer Hosts 70 Community Members to Discover and Discuss Projects and Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe

Dec 06, 2024 03:42PM ● By Placer County News Release

Seeking to answer resident questions and engage with the community, Placer County invited members of the public to this week’s "Discover and Discuss" event in North Lake Tahoe.

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Herbalife Family Foundation Awards $70,000 Grant to Loomis Nonprofit Koinonia Family Services

Dec 06, 2024 01:10PM ● By Herbalife Family Foundation News Release

- The Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) has awarded a $70,000 grant to Koinonia Family Services, a Loomis-based nonprofit committed to supporting foster youth and families through trauma-informed care, offering resources to parents, and promoting family reunification to create brighter futures.

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Placer County Elections Office Certifies Nov. 5, General Election Results

Dec 04, 2024 02:49PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office has announced that the canvass and certification of the Nov. 5, General Election has been completed and that results are now considered official.

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Placer County Approves Contract to Build Trail Connecting Hidden Falls Regional Park to Its New Big Hill Preserve Expansion

Dec 04, 2024 02:46PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a $724,575 contract agreement with Trailscape Inc. of Roseville to build phase two of the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project.

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Santa Kicks Off Season of Giving with Charitable Vending Machines

Dec 03, 2024 04:26PM ● By Gary Zavoral

With a twinkle in his eye, Santa Claus cut the ceremonial red ribbon at the Light the World Giving Machines on Monday and then showed the world the joy of giving by selecting a few gifts for those in need in the Greater Sacramento Area.

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Giving Machines Make Giving to the Needy a Fun Experience for Area Residents

Nov 25, 2024 12:57PM ● By Light the World Giving Machines News Release

Light the World Giving Machines in Sacramento, Modesto Area Are the Only Ones in Northern California

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First Installment of Property Taxes Due

Nov 25, 2024 12:32PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector is reminding property owners to avoid property tax penalties by paying the first installment of property taxes by Tuesday, Dec. 10th at 5 p.m. for the 2024-2025 tax year.

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CHP Swearing-In Ceremony Marks Milestone

Nov 21, 2024 11:36AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly announces a major achievement in its ongoing recruitment efforts as it officially swears in 121 new officers, bringing the Department past its goal of hiring over 1,000 officers.

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229 Legal Actions Filed in Wake of Statewide Sting Operations and Sweeps

Nov 21, 2024 10:22AM ● By Contractors State License Board News Release

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) recently completed a statewide operation of stings and sweeps to uncover unlicensed activity in the construction industry as part of a multi-agency effort organized by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA).

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River Cats Earn Gold, Three Bronze Medals from GOAL

Nov 19, 2024 12:53PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Thanks to the continued implementation of sustainability practices, the Sacramento River Cats have been awarded four medals from Green Operations & Advanced Leadership (GOAL) for their work on Waste Reduction, Diversity & Inclusion, and Sustainable Partnerships.

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Hornet’s Goalkeeper Sierra Sonko Earns Player of the Week Honors

Nov 19, 2024 12:41PM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

It’s another award added to the mantel for the Seattle, Wash., native, who was named the Big Sky Tournament Most Valuable Player for her performance in net as the Hornets claimed their first league tournament championship, and the automatic NCAA berth that goes with it for the first time since 2010.

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Sac State Tennis Doubles Duo Reach Semifinals

Nov 19, 2024 12:34PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State doubles duo of Maddy Ferreros and Irene Riva showed well at last weekend's ITA Conference Masters event in Rome, Ga., reaching the main draw semifinals and falling just one win shy of a berth into the 2024 NCAA Individual Championships

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