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Placer County to host April 30 Discover & Discuss Community Event

Apr 22, 2025 02:45PM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County is inviting the public and regional stakeholders to our next Discover and Discuss community event, April 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center (8318 N Lake Boulevard) in Kings Beach.

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Irrigation Season Begins Amid Ongoing Spaulding Repairs

Apr 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

With the 2025 irrigation season now underway, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is implementing seasonal conservation measures in response to ongoing limited water deliveries from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

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Sutter Roseville Medical Center Receives Accreditation for Neurology Residency Program

Apr 22, 2025 02:34PM ● By Sutter Health Roseville News Release

New Program to Train 12 Resident Physicians Annually, Expanding Access to Specialized Neuro Care

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Placer County to Host Walk of Honor Flag Raising Ceremony

Apr 15, 2025 10:57AM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County, in partnership with the Granite Bay Rotary Club, will be hosting a commemorative ceremony at the Walk of Honor Memorial in Granite Bay on April 17 at 1 p.m.

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Youth Commission Call Out for New Student Members

Apr 15, 2025 10:53AM ● By Placer County Youth Commission News Release

The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 21 formally appointed members for the 2025-26 term.

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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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PG&E Open House in Colfax on Undergrounding, Strengthening Power Lines

Apr 15, 2025 10:44AM ● By PG&E News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing to underground and install strengthened poles and covered power lines in Placer County and will host an open house on April 24.

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Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Continues This Summer in Homewood

Apr 15, 2025 10:39AM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is continuing its long-term investment in drinking water reliability and fire suppression improvements with construction of Phase Three of the Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Project.

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April is National Safe Digging Month

Apr 15, 2025 10:29AM ● By PG&E News Release

Every day in Central and Northern California, underground utility lines are damaged due to homeowners and contractors failing to call 811 before starting digging projects.

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Board Approves Plan for 80 Affordable Housing Units at Dollar Creek Crossing

Apr 10, 2025 03:38PM ● By Placer County News Release

Following a financial feasibility study discussion, the Placer County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved staff to move forward with the design of a fully affordable housing development plan on a portion of the Dollar Creek Crossing site in North Lake Tahoe.

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Launchpad Program to Begin with $1M to Spur North Lake Tahoe Workforce Housing Construction

Apr 10, 2025 03:32PM ● By Placer County News Release

New funding will soon be available to spur the development of workforce housing projects in the North Lake Tahoe region.

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CalRecycle Announces Crackdown on Foam Foodware

Apr 08, 2025 11:52AM ● By CALPIRG News Release

CalRecycle released an update April 4 announcing that it will enforce California’s statewide ban on polystyrene foam foodware.

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Ferreros Named Big Sky Player of the Week

Apr 08, 2025 10:13AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

For the second straight week and the fifth time overall this season a Sacramento State women's tennis player has taken home weekly honors from the Big Sky Conference with senior Maddy Ferreros doing the most recent honors for the Hornets on April 2.

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California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused, Stay Alive

Apr 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits.

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California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State's Gray Wolf Population Expands

Apr 07, 2025 12:51PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) News Release

As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside.

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California Snowpack Reaches Near Average at the End of Wet Season

Apr 07, 2025 12:31PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 28, The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the April snow survey at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 39.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17 inches, which is 70 percent of average for this location.

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Big Day of Giving Returns

Apr 04, 2025 09:03AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

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Secretary of State Issues Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order

Apr 01, 2025 11:54AM ● By Secretary of State Press Office News Release

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections”

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Lake Tahoe Spring Prescribed Fire Operations Continue

Mar 31, 2025 03:18PM ● 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. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry 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.

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Lake Tahoe Spring Prescribed Fire Operations Continue

Mar 31, 2025 03:18PM ● 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. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry 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.

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Fireworks Return to Tahoe City for First Time Since 2019

Mar 31, 2025 03:12PM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association

The Tahoe CIty Downtown Association has launched its Bring Back the Boom fireworks fundraising campaign to bring Fourth of July fireworks back to Tahoe City in 2025! The community has spoken loud and clear – they prefer fireworks over drones. The fireworks shows are completely funded by donations.

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Placer County Water Agency Introduces Digital Annual Report

Mar 31, 2025 03:03PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

On the week of March 31, Placer County Water Agency debuted its first all-digital annual report online. This new microsite is housed on the agency’s PCWA.net website and offers a transparent look at the agency’s operations, finances, and community impact. The website is visited by thousands of customers each month, so this change will improve accessibility and public awareness.

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Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities Will Support and Educate Placer families Throughout April

Mar 31, 2025 02:45PM ● By County of Placer News Release

Earlier this month, the Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Placer County, kicking off a month-long series of activities and events that will culminate with the county’s annual Child and Family Resource Fair on April 23 in Roseville – with food, free items including diapers and bike locks, resources and more.

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Medication Take-Back Event Approaching

Mar 31, 2025 02:39PM ● By County of Placer News Release

As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on April 26, local agencies continue to encourage residents to take advantage of permanent drop boxes and mail-in options that offer a safe, free way to dispose of medication year-round.

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Second installment of Property Taxes Due

Mar 31, 2025 02:36PM ● By Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector News Release

The Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector is reminding property owners to avoid property tax penalties by paying the second installment of property taxes by Thursday, April 10 at 5 p.m. for the 2024-2025 tax year.

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Placer County Water Agency Continues to Address Water Delivery Challenges

Mar 31, 2025 02:33PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

At its March 20 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors received an update on the ongoing efforts to address water supply challenges caused by damage to Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Lake Spaulding Powerhouses and its impact on water deliveries.

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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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Loomis Soroptimist to Host Fiesta Bingo April 30

Mar 25, 2025 04:06PM ● By Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin News Release

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host the Fiesta Bingo fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30. This family-friendly event will be held at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Rd, Loomis CA 95650. The doors open at 5 PM and the event begins at 6 PM. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

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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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On Stage from the State presents Muriel Anderson

Mar 25, 2025 03:37PM ● By Auburn State Theater News Release

As part of Auburn State Theatre’s 2025 Acoustic Guitar Series, Muriel Anderson brings her virtuosity of the 20-string harp-guitar along with uplifting songs, melodies and gentle humor that leave her audience smiling.

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Placer County Schools Recognized for Excellence in Positive School Climates

Mar 25, 2025 03:26PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

The Placer County Office of Education is proud to announce that students and staff members from 53 Placer County schools have been recognized by California PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) for their exceptional commitment to fostering positive school environments during the 2023-2024 school year.

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April 2 Vendor Workshop to Conduct Business with Placer County

Mar 25, 2025 02:27PM ● By County of Placer News Release

Join Placer County's Procurement Services Division to learn how the county contracts with vendors to provide services and goods that are critical to serving our residents.

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Chapa-De Indian Health Breaks Ground on South Placer Health Center

Mar 25, 2025 02:24PM ● By Chapa-De Indian Health News Release

Chapa-De Indian Health is proud to announce that construction is officially underway for its new South Placer Health Center located at 1451 West Stanford Ranch Road in Rocklin.

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Prescribed Fire Operations to Continue at Lake Tahoe

Mar 19, 2025 12:53PM ● By Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team News Release

Conditions and weather permitting, Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team members will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Division of Forestry will burn piles at Spooner Lake and Backcountry State Park south of Tunnel Creek to reduce excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed unwanted wildfires.

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Truckee Literary Crawl 2025 Happening on April 5

Mar 19, 2025 12:43PM ● By Tahoe Literary Festival News Release

Get ready for an unforgettable free literary experience at the April 5 Truckee Literary Crawl, where an eclectic mix of authors will showcase the richness of storytelling across multiple genres.

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