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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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