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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

Maxwell Legacy Lives on Through Generous Gift to Placer Community Foundation

Tom and Judy Maxwell, longtime residents of Auburn, are being remembered for their kindness, generosity, and enduring love for the community they called home

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

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

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. Read More »

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Mt. Howell Vegetation Management Project

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

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Free Tax Help for Eligible Individuals and Families

Get free help filing your taxes in 2025! Placer County Health and Human Services, in partnership with the IRS and United Way, offers free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Read More »

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

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

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

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.” Read More »

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

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

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Placer County Animal Services and Local Nonprofit FieldHaven to Support SoCal Animal Rescues Impacted by Fires

PCAS and FieldHaven together retrieved 47 adoptable cats from the Stray Cat Alliance, a nationally recognized organization based in Los Angeles Read More »

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Placer County Moves Forward with $20 Million Homekey+ Grant Application to Tackle Homelessness

Placer County is partnering with local nonprofit AMI Housing to apply for a competitive Homekey+ Program grant from the state Read More »

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Athens Renewable Energy Supports Placer County through Holiday Community Giving Program

Athens Renewable Energy is pleased to announce the recipients of its fourth-quarter Community Giving Program Read More »

Agencies Continue Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fire Operations

Conditions and weather permitting Read More »

Placer County Water Agency Invests in Recreation and Sustainability Through Major Infrastructure Upgrades

Campground modernization and dam upgrades will enhance visitor experience, improve environmental health, and optimize water and power management. Read More »

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More Than $9 Million Of TOT Funding Approved for Community Projects In North Lake Tahoe

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved more than $9 million of transient occupancy tax funding for a total of seven projects in North Lake Tahoe this week. The projects fall into three categories: facilities, trails and transportation. Read More »

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Placer Awards $1.5M In Grants to Local Nonprofits Working to Address Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved $1.5 million in grant awards to four local nonprofits working to prevent and address the impacts of domestic violence and human trafficking. Read More »

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Share Your Vision: Placer County Announces Placer 2050 Visioning Workshop Schedule

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is launching a series of in-person and online Placer 2050 General Plan Update visioning workshops beginning Feb. 26 through April 30. Read More »

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Placer County Appoints Director of Human Resources Joe Ambrosini

Placer County has hired Joe Ambrosini as its new Director of Human Resources. Read More »

California Highway Patrol Deploys Special Response Team to Southern California Wildfire Zone

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has deployed a Special Response Team (SRT) to support local law enforcement and protect communities impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires. Read More »

California’s Tax Filing Season Begun

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 7 by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically. Read More »

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Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Responds to Newsom Budget Proposal

Jan. 10, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Modoc) released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s budget proposal, calling for additional resources to protect public safety by preventing wildfires and implementing Proposition 36. Read More »

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Placer County Supervisors Approve Contract to Expand Broadband Access To More Foothill Communities

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved a contract agreement to expand broadband to foothill communities spanning the Interstate 80 corridor. Read More »

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Placer County Releases Draft Placer 2050 General Plan Update Background Reports for Public Review

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released a series of draft background reports along with an "Assets, Issues and Opportunities" booklet that will help stakeholders learn more about the Placer 2050 General Plan Update and provide input. Read More »

CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1. Read More »

First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California

After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms Read More »

Classical Guitarist Marc Teicholz performs Sunday, Feb. 2

On Stage from the State presents Marc Teicholz Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Mary Ann Flemmer Arts & Environment Fund at Placer Community Foundation and Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor at Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Read More »

Lawsuit Challenges Denial of Protected Habitat for Sierra Nevada Red Foxes

he Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dec. 30 for failing to provide habitat protection to endangered Sierra Nevada red foxes in California. Read More »

Rocklin Native Prepares to Attach Equipment to an Aircraft Aboard USS Carl Vinson

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sergio Pinion, of Rocklin, Calif., prepares to attach equipment to an aircraft during flight on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 26, 2024. Read More »

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Placer 'Red Sand' Event to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking and Its Impact on Children

Red sand in sidewalk cracks: Families and organizations throughout Placer County are invited to join the Placer County Children's System of Care, Probation, law enforcement, education and other partners to raise awareness of human trafficking through the “Red Sand Project.” Read More »

Drive Into 2025: CHP’s Mission for a Safe New Year

As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways. Read More »

Key New Laws in 2025

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, many significant new laws will go into effect across California, impacting everything in daily life from traffic regulations, employment, housing to healthcare. Read More »

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Cat Intakes Down at Placer County Animal Services, with Sponsored Spay/Neuter Program to Thank Shelter Staff and Partners Urge Community: “If You Feed It, Fix It”

Placer County Animal Services is celebrating a significant reduction in cat and kitten shelter intakes, at least in part thanks to a low-cost spay and neuter program that the county has sponsored via nonprofit clinic Animal Spay and Neuter for the past two years. Read More »

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Celebrates Career Education Expansion

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) today joined state officials, community leaders, educators and workforce advocates to celebrate the unveiling of a transformative career education initiative, the Master Plan for Career Education. Read More »

PCF Makes Grant to Gather Faith Based Leaders on Need for Affordable Housing

Our community is stronger when we come together to support one another. The affordable housing crisis in our region has touched so many lives, and we’re working to unite in finding solutions. Read More »

Tahoe Bears Remain Active in Fall, Winter Months

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) hopes this winter season brings lots of cheer, warm memories, and time for rest and relaxation. Read More »

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