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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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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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Placer County Elections Office Announces Voting Materials for Nov. 5 General Soon on Their Way

Oct 07, 2024 12:30PM ● By Placer County News Release

Voter education workshops to be held next week

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Secured Property Tax Bills for 2024-25 Have Been Mailed to Placer County Property Owners

Oct 07, 2024 12:24PM ● By Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector Tristan Butcher News Release

Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector Tristan Butcher announced today that the property tax bills for the 2024-2025 fiscal year have been mailed.

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Medication Take-Back Event Approaching; Year-Round Options Continue to Expand

Oct 01, 2024 09:14AM ● By Placer County News Release

As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on Oct. 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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Placer, Tahoe National Forest to Host Two Community Meetings to Discuss the Lower Sawtooth Trailhead Improvements Project

Sep 27, 2024 01:17PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County and U.S. Forest Service - Tahoe National Forest will host a pair of community meetings next week to discuss the Lower Sawtooth Trailhead Improvements Project.

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BriarPatch Food Co-op Grass Valley Receives 2023 EPA GreenChill Recognition

Sep 26, 2024 12:23PM ● By BriarPatch Food Co-op News Release

BriarPatch Food Co-op's Grass Valley store recently received special recognition from EPA’s GreenChill Program

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Placer County Secures $23.7M to Expand Broadband Access to More Foothill Communities

Sep 26, 2024 09:20AM ● By Placer County News Release

Another significant boost to broadband connectivity is headed for Placer County’s rural communities.

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Placer Supervisors Adopt Resolution Supporting Prop 36

Sep 26, 2024 09:06AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously supports California’s Proposition 36 ballot measure, voting Sept. 24, to adopt an affirming resolution. 

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Representative Kiley Praises Passage of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, Urges Swift Signing into Law

Sep 26, 2024 09:00AM ● By Representative Kevin Kiley News Release

Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released the following statement after the passage of his bill, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, in the House.

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Placer County Secures $1.5M Grant to Bolster Wildfire Resilience in Foresthill Divide

Sep 26, 2024 08:53AM ● By Placer County News Release

Additional wildfire resiliency is on the horizon for Foresthill and the Foresthill Divide, with the Placer County Board of Supervisors approving an agreement to accept Congressionally directed federal funding for the area today.

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Community Volunteers Needed for Tax Assistance Program

Sep 24, 2024 10:48AM ● By Placer County News Release

Want to give back to the community in the new year? Placer County’s Free Tax Prep program (also known as VITA) is currently seeking volunteers for the 2025 tax season.

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Representative Kiley, Supervisor Landon to Partner with Placer County to Host Pet Adoption Event

Sep 24, 2024 10:40AM ● By Representative Kevin Kiley News Release

On Saturday, Sept. 28, residents and visitors can adopt any pet from the Auburn shelter for free.

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Cast Announced for Placer Rep’s MacBeth

Sep 24, 2024 10:29AM ● By Placer Repertory Theater News release

The fruits of a region-wide talent search, Placer Repertory Theater has cast four very talented actors (Thomas Van Briggle, Stacey Winn, Matthew Rivera and Liam Roberts) to star in Placer Rep’s MacBeth

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Sep 23, 2024 10:56AM ● By Mitch Barber

Multiple Projects Underway; Delays Expected Throughout Summer, Fall

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Georgia Man Charged with Defrauding his Former Employer Williams Sonoma out of More than $10 Million

Sep 19, 2024 09:18AM ● By USAO NDCA News Release

Indictment Alleges Defendant Billed for Work Not Provided and Spent the Proceeds on a Yacht, Mansion, Automobiles, Professional Sports Events, Landscaping, and Pet Cloning

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Representative Kiley Presents Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act Before the House Natural Resources Committee

Sep 19, 2024 08:59AM ● By Congressman Kevin Kiley News Release

Sept. 18, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) spoke in support of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act during the House Natural Resources Committee Hearing.

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

Sep 18, 2024 09:24AM ● By IRS News Release

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.

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Placer County Jury Finds Fentanyl Dealer Guilty of Murder for the Death of Local Resident Kade Webb; First Jury Conviction in the Region

Sep 17, 2024 02:26PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

On Sept. 17, Placer County jury found defendant Carson Schewe, age 23, guilty of murder for selling Kade Webb a pill that contained a deadly amount of Fentanyl.

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Funding awarded to reduce wildfire risk and increase vegetation management in North Lake Tahoe

Sep 17, 2024 02:08PM ● By Placer County News Release

In an effort to reduce wildfire risk in North Lake Tahoe, the Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $145,491 contract award to Bella Wildfire & Forestry Inc. to fund vegetation management and fuel load reduction work on 18 acres in Tahoe Vista.

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Placer County 2023 crop value increases 1% to $89 million amid continuing weather challenges

Sep 17, 2024 01:55PM ● By Placer County News Release

Despite continued weather challenges the total gross value of agricultural crops and products increased 1% in Placer County for 2023.

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Placer County Board of Supervisors Approves Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project Phase 2

Sep 16, 2024 11:49AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the solicitation for bids and the resulting execution of a contract for the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project Phase 2.

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Deadline Extended to Apply for the Placer County Charter Review Committee

Sep 16, 2024 11:40AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County residents are invited to take part in a once-every-five-years review of the Placer County Charter.

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Placer County Public Health Shares Respiratory Virus Data; Updated Vaccines now Available

Sep 10, 2024 04:12PM ● By Placer County News Release

As updated vaccines become available through local healthcare providers, Placer County Public Health is sharing data around respiratory virus deaths in the last year, from July 2023 through June 2024.

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Reducing Wildfire Risk

Sep 10, 2024 03:56PM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is working to underground powerlines in Dutch Flat, Gold Run, Alta and Monte Vista in Placer County.

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Placer County Ranks Number One in the Nation for Firewise USA Communities

Sep 10, 2024 03:48PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is now the top-ranked county in the United States and California for the number of communities participating in the Firewise USA program.

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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