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Placer County Adds One-Story, One-Bedroom ADU Unit to Pre-Reviewed Plans Suite

Mar 22, 2024 10:45AM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County has added a new pre-reviewed plan for a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit that meets California’s current building standards

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$5 Million Grant to Help Citrus Farmers Nourish Healthy Soils

Mar 22, 2024 10:18AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

A new collaborative effort will provide financial support for healthy-soils conservation management practices for citrus farmers in 11 California counties

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Placer County Takes Step Toward Removing Decades-Old Bridge Debris From American River

Mar 13, 2024 08:52AM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County has taken another step toward removing metal and concrete bridge debris that has been sitting in the American River for 60 years

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California Homebuilding Foundation to Host Benefit Concert

Mar 12, 2024 12:31PM ● By California Homebuilding Foundation News Release

All donations and proceeds will help the California Homebuilding Foundation and its programs benefiting California’s future leaders and the communities in which we live, work and play

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Grammy Award-Winning Recording Artist David Rothenberg to Appear in Placerville

Mar 11, 2024 11:46AM ● By Myrtle Tree Arts News Release

Rothenberg will appear as a guest on the monthly podcast Placertopia Live on March 14 from 4:30-6:00 PM at Green Room Social Club

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PWCA Makes Progress Toward Consolidation of Shady Glen's Water System

Mar 11, 2024 11:30AM ● By PCWA News Release

Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors voted to move ahead with a $4.5 million funding agreement to consolidate the Shady Glen Community Water System into PCWA’s Colfax water system

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Placer County Seeks Community Input on Wildfire Mitigation Strategies at Upcoming Forums

Mar 06, 2024 01:37PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County residents are invited to participate in a series of upcoming community forums focusing on mitigating wildfire risk to communities

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Upcoming 13th TAP-Iversary Brings 80's Theme

Mar 06, 2024 12:40PM ● By Janice Row

Join us at The Tapestry Network's Monthly Marketplace, a unique gathering where women from diverse professional backgrounds unite to empower, mentor, and support each other

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Placer County Schools Job Fair To Showcase Nearly 20 Local Districts, Candidates Seeking Jobs in Placer County Education

Mar 01, 2024 10:59AM ● By PCOE News Release

The Placer County Office of Education will host its annual Placer County Schools Job Fair on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the PCOE Seavey Center

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Cinema at the State presents "Woman in Motion"

Feb 26, 2024 11:34AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Showing Thursday, March 14th at 7:00 P.M. Sponsored by Mike Holmes

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Placer County Staff Advances Tahoe Biomass Project, Seeking Public-Private Partnership

Feb 26, 2024 11:28AM ● By County of Placer News Release

The proposed facility site is the Eastern Regional Landfill located in Placer County

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Placer County Board of Supervisors Greenlights Next Contract for French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project

Feb 26, 2024 11:25AM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate a contract to advance critical forest health initiatives in the Middle Fork American River watershed

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PCOE Honors Three Community Partners in New Recognition Program

Feb 26, 2024 11:21AM ● By PCOE News Release

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) is pleased to honor Sutter Health, Lakeshore Learning and Tony Carmack of Placer County Libraries

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New Survey Finds PCWA Water Quality Remains Among the Best in America

Feb 20, 2024 03:35PM ● By Placer County Water Agency

The survey found that PCWA’s drinking water quality far exceeds regulatory requirements

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California Gold Rush Community May Reject Bid to Reopen Historic Mine

Feb 13, 2024 03:06PM ● By Community Environmental Advocates Foundation

Residents of a Gold Rush community will be lining up to comment on a junior mining company’s bid to re-open the historic Idaho-Maryland Mine

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Placer County Elections Office shares important details about voting in upcoming primary election

Feb 08, 2024 10:20AM ● By Placer County Elections Office News Release

The voting period for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election has officially started, according to the Placer County Elections Office. Early in-person voting is now available.

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US Quadball National Qualifier Will be at Maidu Regional Park on Feb. 10 to 11

Feb 07, 2024 05:14PM ● By Placer Valley Tourism News Release

US Quadball National Qualifier Will be at Maidu Regional Park in Roseville on Feb. 10 to 11. It's the only West Coast national qualifier.

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Community resources available to assist Placer County residents impacted by recent storms

Feb 07, 2024 04:31PM ● By Placer County News Release

Two community resource centers, plus libraries, open for residents impacted by power outages

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Placer County to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

Feb 07, 2024 09:35AM ● By Placer County News Release

New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

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Local restaurant murderer convicted of first-degree murder for the death of local woman

Feb 06, 2024 05:10PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

Johnnie Jordan convicted of first-degree murder of woman in 2021.

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Missile Site’s TCE Spreading to Border of Active-Adult Community

Feb 06, 2024 02:59PM ● By Carol Feineman, photos by Carol Feineman

Defunct Site in Lincoln Caused Contamination

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Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District Receives Record Public Service Requests for Anopheles Mosquitoes

Feb 06, 2024 02:57PM ● By Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Placer County is active this past week with rice field mosquitoes, which are annoying but don't spread diseases to humans.

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Placer County Urgently Recruiting Election Aides to Serve in Upcoming Primary

Feb 06, 2024 02:25PM ● By Placer County Elections Office News Release

Placer County Elections Office needs to hire community members to work at vote centers in late February and early March.

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Placer County to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

Feb 06, 2024 09:27AM ● By County of Placer News Release

The 142,000-Square-Foot Facility Consolidates Existing Staff and Services From Six Divisions and is the County’s First Zero-Net-Energy Facility

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Placer County Board of Supervisors to Host Housing Element Sites Rezone Workshop Feb. 13

Feb 02, 2024 09:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Workshop Has Been Moved up to Feb. 13 to Allow the Public More Time to Provide Input

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Placer County Conservation Program Set to Acquire North Redwing Ranch Property Near Sheridan

Feb 02, 2024 09:34AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Conservation Program is Set to Acquire an Additional 430 Acres

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$5 Million Grant Awarded to Help Citrus Groves Farmers Enhance Pollinator Habitat

Jan 22, 2024 12:26PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Farm Bureau and its Partners Have Received $5 Million From the California Department of Food and Agriculture to Implement Climate-Smart Farming Practices in Citrus Groves in 11 Counties

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Intimate Showing of Documentary Film "Unbranded" on January 25th

Jan 18, 2024 11:47AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Cinema at the State Presents "Unbranded" Sponsored by The Station Public House Thursday, January 25, 2024 – 7:00 PM

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Rio Linda Resident Named Director of Impact at Local United Way

Jan 16, 2024 10:21AM ● By United Way News Release

Rio Linda's Sia Magadan Named United Way California Capital Region Executive

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Dignity Health Donates Over a Million to Sacramento-Area Nonprofits

Jan 16, 2024 09:13AM ● By Dignity Health News Release

15 Community-Based Organizations in Sacramento and Yolo County Received Generous Donations

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Girl Scouts of Northern California Kick off 2024 Cookie Season

Jan 10, 2024 12:10PM ● By Girl Scouts of Northern California News Release

This season, cookie lovers can enjoy the full assortment of Girl Scout Cookies, including Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Lemon Ups, Toffee-tastic, Girl Scout S’mores, and Adventurefuls.

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California Highway Patrol Celebrates 96 New Officers

Jan 09, 2024 04:44PM ● By Dixon Editor Debra Dingman

CHP Hosted a Ceremony in West Sacramento to Honor the 96 New Officers Ready to Serve Their Community

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CAPIAA Welcomes its New Executive Director

Jan 08, 2024 06:24PM ● By CAPIAA News Release

Khydeeja Alam Sworn in at the State Capitol

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Book Bingo Challenges Placer Readers to Expand Horizons

Jan 05, 2024 01:55PM ● By County of Placer Press Release

The Placer County Library invites you to “get cozy” this winter and expand your reading horizons through the Winter Book Bingo 2024 challenge for adults.

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New Year, New Law Against Human Traffickers in Placer County

Jan 05, 2024 01:47PM ● By Placer County District Attorney Press Release

Placer County District Attorney’s Office reports new law that cracks down on human traffickers which went into effect at the start of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, January 1, 2024

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