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Effort Launched to Combat Interstate 80 Brake Fires

Jun 12, 2025 04:25PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson works to address the growing brake fire concern and protect foothill and mountain communities along the heavily traveled corridor.

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California State Fire Marshal, part of a statewide effort to enhance wildfire preparedness
Placer County Board of Supervisors Introduces Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map to Strengthen Wildfire Resilience

May 29, 2025 02:48PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance designating moderate, high and very-high fire hazard severity zones in unincorporated areas of the county on May 28.

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CAL Fire Burn Permits Required May 1 in Nevada, Yuba, Placer, and Sierra Counties

Apr 30, 2025 12:14PM ● By CAL FIRE Department News Release

he California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced effective at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 1, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties.

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FBI Arrests Alleged South Lake Tahoe Fentanyl Distributor

Apr 28, 2025 12:34PM ● By Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) News Release

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office announces the arrest of Timothy Austin Pannell, 31, of South Lake Tahoe, on a federal complaint for alleged distribution of fentanyl, a felony.

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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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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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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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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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Dylan Logelin Sworn in as a Dylan California Highway Patrol Officer

Mar 25, 2025 03:20PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Dylan Logelin of Auburn, Calif., has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s Quincy Area office.

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Robert Dixon Sworn in as a California Highway Patrol Officer

Mar 25, 2025 02:32PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Robert Dixon of Roseville, Calif., has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s North Sacramento Area office.

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Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fire Operations Continue

Mar 18, 2025 05:22PM ● By Lake Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team News Release

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, if conditions and weather are available. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District will continue burning piles near Glenbrook and on Kingsbury Grade to reduce excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed unwanted wildfires.

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Placer Sentinel
Placerville Man Convicted of Arson for Mosquito and Crozier Fires in August 2024

Mar 17, 2025 03:49PM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

On the week of Jan. 25, Jason Robinette, 48, of Placerville was convicted in El Dorado County Superior Court on two counts of arson for starting the Mosquito and Crozier fires on August 6, 2024.

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Brian Passenheim Appointed Placer’s New Chief Probation Officer

Mar 05, 2025 02:38PM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County’s Assistant Chief Probation Officer Brian Passenheim has been promoted to probation chief, announced on March 4 ahead of the retirement next week of Chief Probation Officer Marshall Hopper.

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Placer Sentinel
Mt. Howell Vegetation Management Project

Jan 27, 2025 05:24PM ● By CAL Fire/Placer County Fire News Release

Smoke may be visible in Colfax and the surrounding community Wednesday, Jan. 29, from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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FieldHaven Feline Center Transfers 47 Cats from L.A. to Placer County; Donations Matched up to $10K!

Jan 24, 2025 10:04AM ● By Fieldhaven Feline Center News Release

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Joy Smith, founder of FieldHaven Feline Center, and Kathy Leonard, Board of Directors president, loaded up dozens of empty cat carriers and drove to Stray Cat Alliance in Los Angeles

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Agencies Continue Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fire Operations

Jan 24, 2025 09:25AM ● By Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team News Release

Conditions and weather permitting

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Placer Sentinel
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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Placer Sentinel
Staff Provides North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Update and Board Approves New Enforcement Technology

Dec 10, 2024 04:32PM ● By Placer County News Release

Thanks to new hand-held technology devices, Placer County staff reported strong summer parking enforcement numbers in North Lake Tahoe at last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Placer Sentinel
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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Placer Sentinel
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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Rancho Cordova Remembers the Fallen

Sep 11, 2024 02:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The city of Rancho Cordova is hosting the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit. The exhibit, which opened on Sept. 11, will be on display at Rancho Cordova City Hall until Sept. 15.

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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Placer Sentinel
Protect Your Home: Attend the Upcoming Placer County Firewise USA Workshop

Aug 16, 2024 08:42AM ● By Placer County News Release

Community members are invited to participate in a free Firewise USA Program workshop Aug. 28 at 3 p.m.

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Placer Sentinel
Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Placer Sentinel
Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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Placer Sentinel
Placer County Foothills Gear Up for Wildfire Season with Community Events

Apr 16, 2024 11:59AM ● By Placer County News Release

With wildfire season on the horizon, Placer County foothill communities are taking action to protect their homes and neighborhoods

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Lake Tahoe Spring Prescribed Fire Operations Continue

Apr 16, 2024 11:42AM ● By Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team News Release

Conditions and weather permitting, Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) members, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service, may burn piles this week at Lake Tahoe

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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 Sentinel
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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Placer Sentinel
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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Placer Sentinel
Momentum Continues for the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, Retail Theft Reduction Act

Feb 06, 2024 03:30PM ● By Becky Warren, Elevate Public Affairs News Release

California Voters Give Over 300,000 Signatures to Put Act on Ballot

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Placer Sentinel
Streaming Soon: “CADETS” The Making of A CHP Officer

Jan 23, 2024 02:50PM ● By CHP News Release

Gripping New Docuseries Gives Viewers Exclusive Access Inside the CHP Academy

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Suzanne Jones Notches Key Endorsements In Reelection Campaign

Jan 04, 2024 04:04PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Supervisor Suzanne Jones receives key Public Safety Endorsements

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Placer County To Promote Retail Theft Initiative

Jan 04, 2024 03:09PM ● By Placer County District Attorney, Press Release

Placer County District Attorney's Office joins Placer County law enforcement and chambers of commerce to promote new countywide retail theft initiative

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