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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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BriarPatch Food Co-op Auburn Hosting "The Brät Pack” Sausage and Beer Pairing

Sep 03, 2024 02:17PM ● By BriarPatch Food Co-op News Release

BriarPatch Food Co-op's Auburn store hosts a sausage and beer pairing on Sept. 19 with a theme that’s a blast from the past - “The Brät Pack.”

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Cinema at the State presents World Tour Paddling Film Festival

Aug 28, 2024 12:31PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Join us for this popular annual event featuring the world’s best new paddling films that include whitewater, sea kayak, canoe, and stand up paddleboard (SUP) action.

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County Staff Introduce Launchpad Program

Aug 28, 2024 12:22PM ● By Placer County News Release

Incentives from Placer County to build or establish new workforce housing in the North Lake Tahoe region may soon be available.

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Cinema at the State Presents Women’s Adventure Film Tour (WAFT)

Aug 28, 2024 12:13PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour (WAFT) returns with its highly anticipated 8th season of short films celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures.

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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Stay Safe from Rattlesnakes

Aug 19, 2024 04:01PM ● By Judy Andrews

Although wildlife sightings are typically more common near rivers, creeks and open spaces, this year’s extreme heat has forced the local wildlife, including many unwelcome visitors such as venomous snakes, to seek food, water and shelter in populated areas, sometimes right into our backyards

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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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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Aug 09, 2024 04:45PM ● By California Department of Transportation News Release

Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as several projects and emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties.

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Joint Air Quality Advisory from Placer County Health and Human Services and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District

Aug 09, 2024 08:48AM ● By Placer County Health and Human Services News Release

Placer County Health and Human Services and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory through Sunday, August 11, 2024, to notify the public of poor air quality conditions due to smoke from the Crozier Fire burning in El Dorado County.

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Placer County’s Auburn, Rocklin Libraries Expand Hours to Enhance Community Access

Aug 08, 2024 02:42PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is thrilled to announce the expansion of operating hours at two of its major library locations, Rocklin located at 350 Nevada Street, Auburn, and Auburn located on 4890 Granite Drive, Rocklin.

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State Theatre Acting Company presents Golden Age Radio Theatre

Aug 08, 2024 10:58AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) presents Golden Age Radio Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Auburn, 710 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn.

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Placer County Conservation Program receives $5.39 million in state and federal grants, acquires 430 acres for conservation

Aug 08, 2024 10:04AM ● By Placer County News Release

After receiving over $6.5 million in grant funds to acquire the southern 560 acres of the Riosa Redwing Ranch in 2022, the Placer County Conservation Program (PCCP) was additionally awarded over $5.39 million to purchase the remaining 430 acres of the Riosa Redwing Ranch.

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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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Dangerous Heatwave Continues

Jul 09, 2024 11:53AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom Urged Californians on July 5 to Take Precautions and Directed an All-Hands Response to the Heatwave by State Government

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California Expands Access to Naloxone

Jun 25, 2024 04:37PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On June 21, Governor Gavin Newsom Announced that CalRx-Branded Over-the-Counter Naloxone HCL Nasal Spray, 4 mg, will be Available for Free to Eligible Organizations Through the Naloxone Distribution Project

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Conservation Ahead For PCWA Customers Due to PG&E Delivery Issue

Jun 25, 2024 04:11PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

Customers Served by Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Are Urged to Reduce their Water Use to Help Manage an Ongoing Water Delivery Problem

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Durheim Joins California Farm Bureau as First Chief Operating Officer

Jun 18, 2024 04:21PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Farm Bureau is Pleased to Announce Dan Durheim as its New Chief Operating Officer

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Homebuyer Assistance Program Available to Help Households Impacted by Wildfires

Jun 14, 2024 11:40AM ● By Golden State Finance Authority News Release

Up to $350,000 in Forgivable Assistance Available to Qualifying Households

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Controller Cohen Issues April Cash Report

Jun 05, 2024 02:09PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

California Fiscal Year-to-Date Revenues Still Trend Below Expectations

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Free Adoptions, ‘Doggy Speed Dating’ and More at Upcoming Placer County Animal Services Event

May 24, 2024 11:31AM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County Animal Services will be Hosting a Special Event for California Adopt-A-Pet Day on Saturday, June 1, at Their Auburn Shelter

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CalAnimals and More to Host First-Ever California Adopt-A-Pet Day On June 1

May 08, 2024 04:09PM ● By Will Reisman, Progress Public Affairs News Release

ASPCA Providing Funds to Cover Adoption Fees for Participating Shelters

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Salmon Poisoning Disease Warning Given to Dog Owners

Apr 26, 2024 02:12PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Salmon Poisoning Disease is a Potentially Fatal Condition Seen Only in Dogs

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Lawsuit Against San Juan Water Alleges Illegal Rate Increases

Apr 23, 2024 04:41PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) and the Fair Oaks Water District (FOWD) Jointly File Lawsuit Against the San Juan Water District (SJWD)

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Senator Dahle Sheds Light on Dems Dark Solar Scheme

Apr 10, 2024 03:38PM ● By Office of Senator Brian Dahle News Release

Dahle Praises Proposal to Limit the Amount of Costs Shifted to Non-Participating Customers

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Claim Part of $1 billion in Refunds for Tax Year 2020

Apr 01, 2024 04:08PM ● By IRS News Release

IRS Announces Unclaimed Refunds for Almost 940,000 People

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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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Storm Season Safety: Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order

Feb 07, 2024 09:02AM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Reminds Californians About Being Prepared

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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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$5 Million Grant Awarded to Help Citrus Groves

Feb 05, 2024 03:09PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farmers Implement Climate-Smart Farming Practices

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New IRS Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments to Tax Returns

Feb 02, 2024 04:46PM ● By David Colgren

CPAs Available to Discuss

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Bank of America Invests More than $1.4 Million

Jan 31, 2024 03:24PM ● By Bank of America News Release

Sacramento's Nonprofits Receive Philanthropic Grants

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