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Placer County Appoints Director of Human Resources Joe Ambrosini

Jan 17, 2025 10:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County has hired Joe Ambrosini as its new Director of Human Resources.

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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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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 Sentinel
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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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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Suspect In Placer County Burglary of Senior Couple Receives Life in Prison 

Dec 16, 2024 02:59PM ● By Placer County News Release

On Dec. 16, the Honorable Horst sentenced 47-year-old Wyatt King III, to 58 to life, plus 44 years in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as it relates to a Placer County residential burglary of a senior couple in their home last year. 

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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 Sentinel
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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"Beam Signing" to kick-off construction at new Placer Community Health Center in Roseville

Dec 03, 2024 09:04AM ● By WellSpace Health News Release

WellSpace Health will kick-off construction of its new Placer Community Health Center with a “Beam Signing” on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at 100 Stonehouse Court in Roseville, Calif.

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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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Board Holds Firm on Defensible Space Inspection Deadline for North Lake Tahoe’s Short-Term Rentals, Makes Additional Amendments

Nov 22, 2024 09:52AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors advanced two amendments to the county’s short-term vacation rental ordinance Monday and heard an annual update for the STR program, including input from the Short-Term Rental Advisory Group and community feedback.

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Auburn Library Prepares for Temporary Relocation to Accommodate Major Renovation Project

Nov 21, 2024 03:46PM ● By Placer County News Release

After serving the community for over 50 years, the Auburn Library is gearing up for a transformational renovation and a temporary relocation to North Auburn.

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Placer Sentinel
West Placer Affordable Housing Project Combines Primary Residences with ADUs

Nov 14, 2024 03:38PM ● By Placer County News Release

An innovative affordable housing project that combines primary residences with accessory dwelling units broke ground in west Placer County last week

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Placer County Marks Veterans Day with Operation Greenlight

Nov 06, 2024 03:33PM ● By Placer County News Release

As part of Operation Greenlight, the Board of Supervisors passed a proclamation and will light the colonnade of Placer County’s historic courthouse in Auburn green from Nov. 1-11.

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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Doctors Say Bacterial Pneumonia Increasing, Especially Among Children

Nov 05, 2024 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Placer Sentinel
Service Changes Recommended for Placer County Transit to Enhance Ridership

Nov 01, 2024 02:21PM ● By Placer County News Release

The approved plan includes recommended service changes that would increase the Auburn Transit and Placer County Transit service network's combined operating costs by approximately $811,000 annually

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California Prepares for Extreme Weather Swings as New Water Year Approaches

Oct 29, 2024 06:22PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Sept. 26 previewed the new Water Year, which started on Oct. 1, by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following a record hot summer across much of California and a looming La Niña pattern.

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Placer County Elections Office Reminds Voters of Their Voting Options and Important Deadlines

Oct 24, 2024 05:00PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office would like to share a few details to ensure voters are able to confidently and successfully cast their ballots in the November 5, 2024, General Election.

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Parking Restrictions Take Effect Nov. 1 East of Emigrant Gap

Oct 24, 2024 01:46PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County officials are reminding residents and visitors that annual winter parking restrictions in the county’s higher elevations will take effect from Nov. 1 until May 1, 2025.

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

Oct 22, 2024 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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Placer Sentinel
Public Health recognizes Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Oct 21, 2024 12:58PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health is joining partners across the state in recognizing Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from Oct. 20-26.

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Public Health recognizes Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Oct 21, 2024 12:58PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health is joining partners across the state in recognizing Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from Oct. 20-26.

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Placer County Launches New Community Engagement Platform

Oct 18, 2024 09:10AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County residents now have a new way to participate in local government initiatives with Oct. 17 launch of Engage Placer.

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Placer Valley Tourism Becomes the Naming-Rights Sponsor of the Roseville Soccer Complex Under Construction in West Roseville

Oct 17, 2024 04:43PM ● By Placer Valley Tourism News Release

The 10 artificial-turf soccer fields facility opens in late 2025 and will generate $15 million annually to the Placer Valley economy. The Placer Valley Soccer Complex can also be used for flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, quadball as well as social events

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Placer County Elections Office Reminds Voters About Registration Deadlines, Additional Office Hours and Vote Center Locations for November 5, 2024 General Election

Oct 17, 2024 04:29PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office would like to remind voters that the voting period for the November 5, 2024 General Election has officially begun.

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Placer Sentinel
Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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Community Invited to Zoning Text Amendment Town Hall Oct. 15

Oct 09, 2024 04:46PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is inviting the community to hear a presentation and provide feedback on proposed county code amendments during a town hall meeting Oct. 15.

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Placer Supervisors Oppose Props 5 and 33

Oct 08, 2024 05:00PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt two resolutions today opposing California’s Propositions 5 and 33 on the November ballot.

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters

Oct 07, 2024 01:31PM ● By FieldHaven Feline Center News Release

Kitten Pop-Up Adoption Event and free Adoptions This Weekend!

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