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Placer County Planning Commission seeks to fill vacant at-large seat representing east of Sierra Crest

Mar 16, 2022 12:00AM ● By County of Placer news release

 

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Potential strategies emerge from Placer's regional effort to respond to homelessness

Mar 16, 2022 12:00AM ● By County of Placer news release

 

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Business Roundtable Issues Statement on Latest California Energy Price Data

Mar 14, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Brooke Armour, California Business Roundtable

 

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Democrats Kill Proposal to Lower Gas Prices

Mar 14, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Assemblyman James Gallagher

Capitol Democrats' Only Solution: Buy a Tesla

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Caltrans Engages the Next Generation at Clean California Event

Mar 04, 2022 12:00AM ● By Caltrans News Release

 

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Copart to Pay $800,000 for Hazardous Waste Settlement

Mar 03, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney

 

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Sheriff Scott Jones Signs the Taxpayer Protection Pledge

Feb 24, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sheriff Scott Jones for US Congress

Jones accomplished a strong record of leadership

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Board of Supervisors Declares a Shelter Crisis

Feb 24, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Janna Haynes, Sacramento County

They offer non-congregate sheltering

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DA Anne Marie Schubert Announces 2022 Virtual Citizens Academy

Feb 24, 2022 12:00AM ● By From the Office of DA Anne Marie Schubert

The academy was created to improve communication

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Revised Final Climate Action Plan Draft Released

Feb 24, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Ken Casparis, Sacramento County

Public comments will be accepted through March 23

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United Way's Women United to Celebrate 20 Years Helping Foster Youth

Feb 22, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Kristin ThÃ(c)baud, ThÃ(c)baud Communications

The event will celebrate the power of women working together

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'Them Rates is Rising'

Feb 16, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Bruce Lee, Sacramento Taxpayers Association

In mid-December Folsom approved a 74% increase over four years.

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Amid Worsening Housing Crisis, California Legislators Seek to Combat Imminent Loss of Affordable Housing

Feb 16, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Alicia Isaacs, California State Assembly

Innovative New Tax Credit Would Help to Preserve 25,000 Units of Affordable Housing Over the Next Five Years

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Scott Alvord Announces Candidacy for Placer County Supervisor, District 2

Feb 15, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Ann Bouchard, Bouchard Communications Group

Roseville City Councilmember kicks off Supervisor Campaign

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Placer Supervisors increase Planning Commission at-large candidate pool

Feb 15, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Scott Sandow, Placer County

Previously, an at-large member was required to live in their designated area full-time.

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Free online job training now available through the Placer County Library

Feb 15, 2022 12:00AM ● By Scott Sandow, Placer County

Through this program, patrons can access many classes at no cost.

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Placer supervisors advance cap on short-term rental permits in eastern Placer County

Feb 15, 2022 12:00AM ● By Chris Gray, Placer County

Most properties offered as hotel-type lodging would not be subject to the ordinance.

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California Invests $589 Million for Transportation Improvements

Feb 02, 2022 12:00AM ● By Department of Transportation Press Release

Senate Bill 1 Provided $302 Million of Funding

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Sheriff Scott Jones Campaigning for California's 3rd Congressional District

Feb 02, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sheriff Scott Jones for US Congress

Sheriff Jones rose through the ranks since 1989

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Assemblyman Roger Niello Announces Campaign for State Senate

Feb 02, 2022 12:00AM ● By Roger Niello for State Senate 2022 Press Release

Roger lives in Fair Oaks

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California State Senator Brian Dahle Installs RCRC's 2022 Officers

Jan 25, 2022 12:00AM ● By RCRC Press Release 

Four California Supervisors named to RCRC to champion for 11 counties

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Senator Nielsen Cautions on Projected $21 Billion Surplus

Jan 21, 2022 12:00AM ● By Office of Senator Jim Nielsen

Urgent need to fully-fund and immediately build large above-ground water storage projects

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Supervisors appoint Cindy Gustafson new board chair

Jan 17, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

The rotation is a tradition for the board and takes at its first meeting

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New Research Shows Violence is Broadly Felt by Millions

Jan 05, 2022 12:00AM ● By UC Davis Health News

Large majority of surveyed reported having an experience of violence

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Court issues temporary restraining order preventing the potential early release of state inmates

Dec 31, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office 

Inmates are serving sentences for domestic violence, reckless evasion, and felony firearm offenses

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Placer County proclaims local emergency due to winter storm

Dec 30, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Stephanie Herrera, Placer County

Placer's proclamation requests state and federal assistance

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AMCHA Denounces Newsom's Signing of Ethnic Studies Bill

Oct 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By AMCHA News Release

Bill poses dangers for Jewish students and the Jewish community

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Placer County experiencing urgent shortage of poll workers

Aug 26, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

Training classes for election poll workers will be held in Auburn, Rocklin and North Lake Tahoe

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iVoterGuide Provides Key Information about Recall and Candidates

Aug 25, 2021 12:00AM ● By Hamilton Strategies Press Release

iVoterGuide is a one-stop resource for candidate ratings and election information

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Placer County poll workers needed in North Lake Tahoe

Aug 06, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

Poll workers must be at least 18 years old (unless participating in the student poll worker program)

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Legislators Request Explanation from Governor Newsom for Ongoing State of Emergency Order

Jun 08, 2021 12:00AM ● By California State Assembly News Release

 

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'Rep. McClintock Receives #1 Ranking and "Taxpayers' Friend Award" for Pro-Taxpayer Voting Record on Fiscal Issues Scorecard

May 25, 2021 12:00AM ● By Office of Congressman Tom McClintock News Release

"National Taxpayers Union thanks Representative McClintock for his efforts on behalf of the people who pay government's bills"

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County Supervisors Vote to Implement Laura's Law

May 20, 2021 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

AOT is a court-ordered outpatient treatment service for adults with serious mental illness

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Business Roundtable Calls on Governor & Legislature to Prioritize Unemployment Insurance Fund

May 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Brooke Armour, California Business Roundtable

Treasury released its guidance on how states can use their share of Recovery Funds

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Threats to Code Enforcement Officers Rise as Two Officer Safety Bills Stall in the Senate

May 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Will Hixson, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers

Code enforcement officers tasked with violations traditionally addressed by police/sheriff

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