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Open Position on the Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee

Nov 21, 2025 03:20PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer’s design review committee for the Lake Tahoe Basin is seeking applicants for an open at-large position on the seven-member panel.

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Board Approves Amendments to Encourage More Workforce Housing in Tahoe

Nov 20, 2025 12:01PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing Amendments to support the development of new achievable housing in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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Implementation of 2025 California Building Standards Code Begins Jan. 1

Nov 05, 2025 04:01PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s Building Services Division is informing residents, contractors, developers, designers and business owners that the 2025 California Building Standards Code will take effect Jan. 1 as mandated by the California Building Standards Commission.

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces More Than 5.4 Million California Voters Signed Up to Track Their Ballots

Oct 30, 2025 09:53AM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced today that more than 5.4 million California voters have signed up to track their ballots.

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Placer County Elections Office to Perform Manual Tally of Statewide Special Election Results

Oct 30, 2025 09:44AM ● By Placer County Elections Office News Release

In accordance with provisions of the election laws of the State of California, the Placer County Elections Office gives notice that, on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m., the office will randomly select vote centers and precincts for a manual tally of no less than one percent of the precincts casting ballots at the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election.

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Voting in California’s 2025 Special Election

Oct 23, 2025 12:15PM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. California Secretary of State

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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

Oct 22, 2025 09:37AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office is sharing a few important details to ensure eligible voters can confidently and successfully cast their ballots in the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election.

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Forest to Faucets: Legislative Members Embark on Forest-Health Tour in American River Watershed

Oct 21, 2025 01:34PM ● By Sierra Nevada Conservancy News Release

On Monday, Oct. 13, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), Placer County Water Agency (PCWA), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Mountain Counties Water Resources Association (MCWRA) co-sponsored the Forests to Faucets Field Tour for state policymakers, staff and government officials to experience the inextricable connection between forest health and the state’s water supply along the Middle Fork American River watershed in Placer County.

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Board Approves Vision Statement for Placer 2050 General Plan update

Oct 07, 2025 01:56PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today adopted the Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles, marking another milestone in the comprehensive update of the county’s General Plan.

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Placer County Elections Office Announces Mail-In Ballots and Drop Box Locations for Nov. 4 Special Election

Oct 02, 2025 11:13AM ● By Placer County News Release

he Placer County Elections Office would like to remind voters that the voting period for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election has officially begun.

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PG&E Night Work Along Highway 49 for Gas, Electric Undergrounding

Sep 25, 2025 03:36PM ● By PG&E News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is relocating a natural gas main and underground power lines along Highway 49 between Luther Road and Edgewood Road just south of Dry Creek Road in Auburn.

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Nov. 4 Statewide Special Voting Materials On Way to Residents

Sep 25, 2025 03:20PM ● By Placer County News Release

With the Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election just over a month away, the Placer County Elections Office would like to offer its voters a few important reminders.

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Traffic Camera Data for Review at Next Virtual Parking Management Meeting This Week

Sep 23, 2025 02:20PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is inviting residents to attend the third in a series of parking management community meetings in North Lake Tahoe this week.

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PCWA Marks Milestone in Rocklin Water Main Replacements

Sep 10, 2025 10:35AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

At its Sept. 4 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved the Notice of Completion for Phase 1 of the Rocklin Main Replacements project.

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CalFresh Cuts Will Hit Foothill Families Hard

Jul 31, 2025 02:45PM ● By Feeding the Foothills News Release

Feeding the Foothills (FTF), a regional nonprofit food bank serving Placer, El Dorado, and Nevada counties, is sounding the alarm over significant federal cuts to CalFresh, California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election
Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election

Jul 16, 2025 11:54AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office would like to share some key deadlines and other important information regarding the November 4, 2025 Special Election, particularly with those considering candidacy.

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Placer County Sheriff and D.A. Endorse Belza for State Assembly

Jul 02, 2025 08:51AM ● By Dom Belza for State Assembly News Release

Belza would represent the 3rd Assembly District, which encompasses all or portions of six counties: Butte, Sutter, Yuba, Tehama, Glenn and Placer.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Placer County Hosts a Tariff Webinar

Jun 13, 2025 11:35AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is hosting a webinar for small businesses to explain tariffs and how local businesses can mitigate their impact.

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Former Rocklin Police Captain Appointed to Planning Commission

May 02, 2025 08:40AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors has appointed Rocklin resident Trent Jewell to the Placer County Planning Commission, representing District 3.

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South Lake Tahoe Mom, Business Founder Calls on Representative Kevin Kiley to Meet with His Constituents

Mar 18, 2025 05:28PM ● By Hannah Shaffer, South Lake Tahoe

Hannah Shaffer, a business founder and mom of kids in South Lake Tahoe, has issued a call to her U.S. Representative, Kevin Kiley, to meet with his constituents in a town hall during the upcoming Congressional recess.

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Assemblywoman Hadwick Introduces Rural Advocacy Bill Package

Feb 28, 2025 10:59AM ● By Asm. Heather Hadwick News Release

The week of Feb. 21, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) introduced a series of bills aimed at addressing key challenges facing rural communities.

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Representative Kiley Cosponsored Bill, Fix Our Forests Act, Passes in the House of Representatives

Jan 24, 2025 11:49AM ● By Office of Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

On Jan. 23, H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, cosponsored by Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA), passed in the House of Representatives

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Assemblymembers Joe Patterson and Juan Alanis Introduce Bill to Make Domestic Violence a Violent Felony

Jan 24, 2025 11:35AM ● By Office of Assemblyman Joe Patterson News Release

On Jan. 22, Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) and Assemblyman Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) introduced AB 292 classifying felony domestic violence as a “violent felony.”

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Representative Kiley Appointed to Key Subcommittees on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Jan 24, 2025 11:20AM ● By Office of Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

On Jan. 22, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released a statement after being appointed to multiple committees

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Placer County Water Agency Approves Updated Water Connection Charges to Support Planned Growth in Western Placer County

Dec 20, 2024 04:04PM ● By Placer County Water Agency

At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved updates to the Water Connection Charges (WCC) for new customers connecting to PCWA’s drinking water system in Western Placer County.

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Brown Bear Studios Opens, Expanding Housing Resources for Homeless in North Tahoe

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

A vision years in the making has become a reality with the opening of Brown Bear Studios, a 14-unit permanent supportive housing facility in Kings Beach.

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Placer Hosts 70 Community Members to Discover and Discuss Projects and Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe

Dec 06, 2024 03:42PM ● By Placer County News Release

Seeking to answer resident questions and engage with the community, Placer County invited members of the public to this week’s "Discover and Discuss" event in North Lake Tahoe.

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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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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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Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation that Would Have Supported News Publishers

Oct 29, 2024 09:16AM ● By California Newspaper Publishers Association News Release

The California News Publishers Association (CNPA) is disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom’ s decision to veto AB 2095 (Maienschein), which would have taken important steps to modernize the publishing of public notices while maintaining the print protections for notices.

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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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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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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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