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Supervisor Gustafson Appointed to State Board of Fire Services

Apr 25, 2025 02:02PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson was appointed by the governor April 23 to serve on the State Board of Fire Services.

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Great Turnout for Arts Advocacy Day

Apr 24, 2025 04:08PM ● By Arts Council of Placer County News Release

On April 23, a dedicated team of Placer County arts advocates made their voices heard at the California State Capitol, representing local arts organizations and lobbying for critical support.

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279 More Acres of Blue Oak Woodlands Are Now Protected in Western Placer County

Apr 24, 2025 03:58PM ● By Placer County News Release

A partnership between Placer Land Trust, Placer County, and the Placer Conservation Authority to conserve 279 acres of blue oak woodlands recently closed escrow.

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Public Health Launches Campaign to Reduce Deadly Senior Falls

Apr 24, 2025 03:42PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is rolling out a new fall prevention campaign aimed at protecting older adults who face the highest risk of deadly falls.

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Buzz Oates and Placer County Break Ground on Placer Commerce Center

Apr 24, 2025 03:32PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County and the Buzz Oats development company hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Placer Commerce Center, celebrating a bright future for business, innovation and high-wage jobs in west Placer.

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Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fires Continue This Week

Apr 24, 2025 03:18PM ● By USDA Forest Service News Release

Conditions and weather permitting

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New Flags Soar Higher as Placer County Unveils Upgraded Walk of Honor Memorial

Apr 24, 2025 03:07PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County, in partnership with the Granite Bay Rotary Club, today unveiled enhancements to the Walk of Honor Memorial in Granite Bay with a flag-raising ceremony.

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New Eastern Placer Launchpad Program Opens Up $1M In Funding to Build Workforce Housing

Apr 24, 2025 02:50PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County began accepting applications to fund new deed-restricted housing units for the local workforce in North Lake Tahoe.

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Nevada County Designates New Landmark

Apr 23, 2025 09:29AM ● By Nevada County News Release

Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the Resolution to Landmark the Grant Schoolhouse, located at 135 Winchester St, in Grass Valley, on March 11.

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Roseville DMV Office Opening for REAL ID Appointments

Apr 22, 2025 03:28PM ● By California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) News Release

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the Roseville office at 7200 Galilee Road will offer appointments on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., to accommodate customers who want to get a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement date.

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Trailhead Improvements Coming to Lower Sawtooth Recreation Area

Apr 22, 2025 03:25PM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County is moving forward with trailhead improvements this spring at the Lower Sawtooth parking lot at the popular entrance to U.S. Forest Service Road 06 in the Truckee area.

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Placer County to host April 30 Discover & Discuss Community Event

Apr 22, 2025 02:45PM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County is inviting the public and regional stakeholders to our next Discover and Discuss community event, April 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center (8318 N Lake Boulevard) in Kings Beach.

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Irrigation Season Begins Amid Ongoing Spaulding Repairs

Apr 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

With the 2025 irrigation season now underway, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is implementing seasonal conservation measures in response to ongoing limited water deliveries from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

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Sutter Roseville Medical Center Receives Accreditation for Neurology Residency Program

Apr 22, 2025 02:34PM ● By Sutter Health Roseville News Release

New Program to Train 12 Resident Physicians Annually, Expanding Access to Specialized Neuro Care

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Placer County to Host Walk of Honor Flag Raising Ceremony

Apr 15, 2025 10:57AM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County, in partnership with the Granite Bay Rotary Club, will be hosting a commemorative ceremony at the Walk of Honor Memorial in Granite Bay on April 17 at 1 p.m.

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Youth Commission Call Out for New Student Members

Apr 15, 2025 10:53AM ● By Placer County Youth Commission News Release

The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 21 formally appointed members for the 2025-26 term.

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Prescribed Fire Operations Continue Week of April 14

Apr 15, 2025 10:48AM ● By Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team News Release

If conditions and weather are favorable, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue prescribed burning this week at Lake Tahoe. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will burn piles off North Upper Truckee Road near Osgood Swamp to reduce excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.

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PG&E Open House in Colfax on Undergrounding, Strengthening Power Lines

Apr 15, 2025 10:44AM ● By PG&E News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing to underground and install strengthened poles and covered power lines in Placer County and will host an open house on April 24.

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Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Continues This Summer in Homewood

Apr 15, 2025 10:39AM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is continuing its long-term investment in drinking water reliability and fire suppression improvements with construction of Phase Three of the Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Project.

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April is National Safe Digging Month

Apr 15, 2025 10:29AM ● By PG&E News Release

Every day in Central and Northern California, underground utility lines are damaged due to homeowners and contractors failing to call 811 before starting digging projects.

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Board Approves Plan for 80 Affordable Housing Units at Dollar Creek Crossing

Apr 10, 2025 03:38PM ● By Placer County News Release

Following a financial feasibility study discussion, the Placer County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved staff to move forward with the design of a fully affordable housing development plan on a portion of the Dollar Creek Crossing site in North Lake Tahoe.

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Launchpad Program to Begin with $1M to Spur North Lake Tahoe Workforce Housing Construction

Apr 10, 2025 03:32PM ● By Placer County News Release

New funding will soon be available to spur the development of workforce housing projects in the North Lake Tahoe region.

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Big Day of Giving Returns

Apr 04, 2025 09:03AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

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Lake Tahoe Spring Prescribed Fire Operations Continue

Mar 31, 2025 03:18PM ● By Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team News Release

If conditions and weather are favorable, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue prescribed burning this week at Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will burn piles on the East Shore and Kingsbury Grade to reduce excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed unwanted wildfires.

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Lake Tahoe Spring Prescribed Fire Operations Continue

Mar 31, 2025 03:18PM ● By Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team News Release

If conditions and weather are favorable, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue prescribed burning this week at Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will burn piles on the East Shore and Kingsbury Grade to reduce excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed unwanted wildfires.

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Fireworks Return to Tahoe City for First Time Since 2019

Mar 31, 2025 03:12PM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association

The Tahoe CIty Downtown Association has launched its Bring Back the Boom fireworks fundraising campaign to bring Fourth of July fireworks back to Tahoe City in 2025! The community has spoken loud and clear – they prefer fireworks over drones. The fireworks shows are completely funded by donations.

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Placer County Water Agency Introduces Digital Annual Report

Mar 31, 2025 03:03PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

On the week of March 31, Placer County Water Agency debuted its first all-digital annual report online. This new microsite is housed on the agency’s PCWA.net website and offers a transparent look at the agency’s operations, finances, and community impact. The website is visited by thousands of customers each month, so this change will improve accessibility and public awareness.

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Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities Will Support and Educate Placer families Throughout April

Mar 31, 2025 02:45PM ● By County of Placer News Release

Earlier this month, the Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Placer County, kicking off a month-long series of activities and events that will culminate with the county’s annual Child and Family Resource Fair on April 23 in Roseville – with food, free items including diapers and bike locks, resources and more.

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Medication Take-Back Event Approaching

Mar 31, 2025 02:39PM ● By County of Placer News Release

As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on April 26, local agencies continue to encourage residents to take advantage of permanent drop boxes and mail-in options that offer a safe, free way to dispose of medication year-round.

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Second installment of Property Taxes Due

Mar 31, 2025 02:36PM ● By Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector News Release

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

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Placer County Water Agency Continues to Address Water Delivery Challenges

Mar 31, 2025 02:33PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

At its March 20 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors received an update on the ongoing efforts to address water supply challenges caused by damage to Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Lake Spaulding Powerhouses and its impact on water deliveries.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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Loomis Soroptimist to Host Fiesta Bingo April 30

Mar 25, 2025 04:06PM ● By Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin News Release

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host the Fiesta Bingo fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30. This family-friendly event will be held at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Rd, Loomis CA 95650. The doors open at 5 PM and the event begins at 6 PM. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

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Spring Prescribed Fire Operations Continue at Lake Tahoe

Mar 25, 2025 03:59PM ● By Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team News Release

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue prescribed burning this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will burn piles on the East Shore and Kingsbury Grade to reduce excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present. Sign up for notifications by sending an email to Prescribed Fire Notification List.

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On Stage from the State presents Muriel Anderson

Mar 25, 2025 03:37PM ● By Auburn State Theater News Release

As part of Auburn State Theatre’s 2025 Acoustic Guitar Series, Muriel Anderson brings her virtuosity of the 20-string harp-guitar along with uplifting songs, melodies and gentle humor that leave her audience smiling.

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