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County Water Agency Approves Project to Increase Storage at Hell Hole Reservoir

Feb 17, 2025 05:40PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $5.8 million contract for the Hell Hole seasonal storage increase project, adding to the capacity of the Hell Hole Reservoir so it can store more water during wetter winters.

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Come on in: Placer County Opens Temporary Library in North Auburn

Feb 17, 2025 05:07PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Auburn Library has opened its new temporary location with modified services and the same helpful, friendly staff to help patrons navigate materials and lead library programming.

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Explore Careers at the Placer County Schools Job Fair

Feb 13, 2025 05:04PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) is excited to announce its annual Placer County Schools Job Fair, bringing together nearly 20 local school districts to showcase a wide range of employment opportunities in education.

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BriarPatch Food Co-op Auburn Hosting “Fifty Shades of Grape (& Chocolate) - A Fine Wine and Fabulous Chocolate Nosh”

Feb 13, 2025 04:01PM ● By BriarPatch Food Co-op Auburn News Release

Participants are invited to indulge in a curated selection of organically produced wines and ethically sourced (and delicious!) chocolates.

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Rocklin High School Dominates Placer County Academic Decathlon for Fifth Straight Year

Feb 13, 2025 03:44PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Rocklin High School (Rocklin Unified School District) has once again demonstrated academic excellence, winning the 2025 Placer County Academic Decathlon for the fifth year in a row with an impressive final score of 33,423.2.

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Grave Mistakes: A Haunted Rom-Com

Feb 13, 2025 03:24PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Join us for the Northern California premiere of playwright Ben Abbott’s quirky romance and haunted-house mashup as the State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) brings Abbott's tale of life, love, and the afterlife to the stage.

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Snowpack Dips Well Below Average in Second Snow Survey of the Season

Feb 06, 2025 08:53AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) Jan. 31 conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station.

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United Way Helps Residents File Taxes for Free

Feb 05, 2025 09:34AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online or in person for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Preparation program that runs through April 15.

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New Testing Finds Illegal Levels of Bisphenol S in Receipt Paper

Feb 04, 2025 04:17PM ● By Center for Environmental Health News Release

On Jan. 14, the nonprofit watchdog Center for Environmental Health (CEH) announced new legal action against eight companies for exposing customers to Bisphenol S (BPS)–the lesser-known but also harmful chemical cousin to Bisphenol A (BPA)–in receipt paper.

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