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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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Local Restaurant Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Local Woman

Mar 06, 2024 12:49PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

On March 4, 2024, the Honorable Judge St. Evans sentenced Johnnie Jordan, age 55, to 50 years to life in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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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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Supervisors Pass Resolution to Formally Oppose Proposition 1 on the March Ballot

Feb 15, 2024 02:13PM ● By County of Placer News Release

If Proposition 1 is approved, the BHSA would revise funding categories to prioritize supportive housing for those with the most severe needs

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Assemblyman Joe Patterson Introduces Legislation to Cut Electric Rates by 30%

Feb 13, 2024 04:05PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Joe Patterson News Release

“Nobody should have to choose between heating their homes and buying food. It is time for the CPUC to focus more on affordability of this necessary service.”

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Rocklin High School Secures Fourth Consecutive Academic Decathlon Championship

Feb 13, 2024 04:02PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

The team will continue to the California Academic Decathlon competition next month

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Placer County Takes Monumental Step to Move Forward on Regional Forensic Laboratory Project

Feb 13, 2024 03:57PM ● By Placer County District Attorney News Release

Lab will revolutionize the way the region does forensic analysis, as well as partner with future forensic education programs to address statewide evidence backlog

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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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Steve Garvey's Campaign Announces 2023 Fundraising

Feb 06, 2024 04:42PM ● By Matt Shupe, Praetorian Public Relations News Release

Baseball Legend Steve Garvey's Campaign for the US Senate Announced its 2023 Year-End Fundraising Report Recently

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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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Junk King Holds Ribbon Cutting Event

Jan 30, 2024 12:18PM ● By Margaret Snider

Rancho Cordova and Sacramento Areas Have New Junk King Franchise

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Board Selects Supervisor Suzanne Jones as New Chair For 2024

Jan 24, 2024 03:09PM ● By Placer County News Release

District 4 Supervisor Suzanne Jones was chosen by fellow board members to serve as the next chair of the Placer County Board of Supervisors for 2024

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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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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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Metro Fire Scene Newsletter

Jan 05, 2024 11:11AM ● By Metro Fire Sacramento News Release

Sign up to Stay Up-to-Date on Sacramento Metro Fire News

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California Slips in National Ranking of Judicial Hellholes

Dec 27, 2023 11:49AM ● By NFIB California News Release

The American Tort Reform Foundation Releases Judicial Hellholes Report

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Board Approves Regulations for Converting Wastewater to High Quality Drinking Water

Dec 27, 2023 10:51AM ● By State Water Resources Control Board News Release

California Legislation Develops Resiliency Strategies for a Hotter, Drier Future

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Loomis Soroptimist Sells Tickets for Education Fundraiser

Dec 20, 2023 12:15PM

Soroptimist International Loomis Basin’s Annual Designer Purse Fundraiser Will Raise Funds To Provide Education Awards, Career Planning & Empowering Women & Girls Through Education Projects

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Homelessness Planning Efforts Transition Under Local Continuum Of Care

Nov 29, 2023 04:27PM

Placer County’s Regional Homelessness Planning Effort Will Shift To More Sustainable Structure

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PG&E Rate Increase Proposal

Nov 15, 2023 04:40PM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher

Assm. James Gallagher Advises

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Hands on for Crafty Christmas

Nov 15, 2023 04:15PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

St John the Evangelist School of Carmichael Becomes Center for Holiday Crafting Season

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PCWA Receives State Approval to Acquire Weimar Water Company

Oct 20, 2023 02:39PM ● By the Placer County Water Agency

PCWA Reports its Purchase of Weimar Water Company

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Caltrans, OTS Unveil New Student-Named Work Zone Safety Mascot

Feb 09, 2023 12:00AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Mascot Safety Sam will promote statewide traffic safety

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SacRT Receives TSA Gold Standard Award

Feb 01, 2023 12:00AM ● By SacRT News Release

SacRT is one of only four nationwide to receive this recognition this year

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Sacramento Zoo Celebrates the Birth of Masai Giraffe Calf

Jan 31, 2023 12:00AM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

New calf is healthy and nursing well from mom

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CSLB Urges Homeowners to Hire Licensed Contractors Following Storm Damage

Jan 26, 2023 12:00AM ● By CSLB News Release

Check all contractors' license numbers on the CSLB website and pocket licenses

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December New Home Sales Up 45% From November

Jan 26, 2023 12:00AM ● By NSBIA Press Release

Demand for new homes remains as strong as ever

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UC Davis Health Improving Eye Care for People with Diabetes

Jan 19, 2023 12:00AM ● By UC Davis Health News

Learn how teleophthalmology can be used for screenings

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