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Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic Tickets Still Available; Deadline Approaching for Winemaker’s Dinner Cruise

May 27, 2026 10:33AM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

Tickets are on sale for the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic returning June 6, along with the new Winemaker’s Dinner Cruise aboard the historic Tahoe Gal on June 4.

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Individual Volunteer of the Year
Service Above Self

May 27, 2026 10:02AM ● By Ornella Rossi

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers

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State Water Project Allocation Increases Heading Into Summer

May 19, 2026 09:51AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

May 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Celebrate Members of the Armed Forces with Free Excursion Train Rides on Armed Forces Day, May 16

May 14, 2026 01:40PM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

The California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are celebrating members of the U.S. Armed Forces (current and former) with free excursion train rides on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16.

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Annual Heritage Trail Museums Tour Opens 29 Placer County Museums Free of Charge this Summer

May 14, 2026 10:43AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Museums Division will host the 17th annual Heritage Trail Museums Tour from June 6 to Sept. 12, opening the doors of 29 partner museums to the public free of charge.

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Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

May 12, 2026 10:37AM ● By California State Fair News Release

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage.

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California Department of Pesticide Regulation
California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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Priya Hutner to Host Two Tahoe City Literary Events

May 08, 2026 03:40PM ● By Priya Hutner News Release

Author and co-founder of the Tahoe Literary Festival, Priya Hutner, is hosting two public literary events in Tahoe City.

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Tahoe City Downtown Association Announces 2026 Concerts at Commons Lineup, Sponsorship Opportunities

May 08, 2026 10:59AM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

The Tahoe City Downtown Association (TCDA) announces the lineup for the 2026 Concerts at Commons free summer music series, returning Sundays to Commons Beach in the heart of Tahoe City.

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Cinema at the State Presents 'Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron'

May 06, 2026 04:23PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

In this DreamWorks Animation film, Spirit, a young mustang, sets out on across the majestic wilderness to regain his freedom and save his homeland.

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Cold, Swift Spring Flows Create Dangerous Conditions on Rivers and Streams

May 05, 2026 04:16PM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

PG&E Reminds Outdoor Recreationists to be Wary

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May is Bike Month - Ride Smart, Ride Safe

Apr 29, 2026 02:22PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is recognizing May is Bike Month by promoting safe riding practices, while celebrating the region as a premier destination to get outside and ride.

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Farmers are a Critical Part of Conservation Program in Placer County

Apr 29, 2026 08:48AM ● By Meghan Snow, Placer County Conservation Program

Warm air rises in pockets along the foothills of Placer County, creating weather that’s perfect for growing juicy mandarins, oranges, lemons and grapefruit that ripen during the depths of winter.

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Placer County Fair is Looking for Still Exhibit Submissions, Commercial and Food Vendors, Corporate Sponsors and Volunteers

Apr 24, 2026 11:15AM ● By Placer County Fair News Release

The 88th annual Fair returns June 25-28 with a carnival, free nightly concerts, live entertainment, a Family Fun Zone, livestock exhibit, All-Alaskan racing pigs and much more

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Placer County to Expand Code Enforcement Operations During Event Season, Promote 'Unpermitted Events Hotline'

Apr 22, 2026 03:10PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Code Enforcement Services is reminding rural property owners and event hosts to review permitting requirements ahead of the upcoming events season.

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Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Apr 21, 2026 12:38PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21.

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Placer County Museums to Host Free Walking Tours for 175th Anniversary Celebration

Apr 21, 2026 12:03PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Museums will host free guided walking tours of Old Town Auburn on April 25 as part of the county's 175th anniversary celebration.

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Stipends Available to Participate in Placer Artists Tour

Apr 10, 2026 09:36AM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

The Placer Artists Tour will expand to North Lake Tahoe for the first time from Nov. 6 to 8 inviting the public to explore studios, galleries, and creative spaces throughout the region as part of a self-guided countywide arts tour.

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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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TART Introduces New Summer Shuttle Services and a Spring Schedule Update for North Lake Tahoe

Apr 07, 2026 03:20PM ● By Placer County News Release

Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit is pleased to announce it is extending its evening bus service from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on some routes until 11 p.m.

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Tahoe Rim Trail Association Launches 'Completing the Loop' Summer Education Series

Apr 07, 2026 01:52PM ● By Tahoe Rim Trail Association News Release

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is launching a new summer education series designed to help participants build the skills, knowledge and confidence to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail.

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Rocklin Celebrates Heritage, Culture and Community

Apr 01, 2026 09:43AM ● By Rocklin Historical Society News Release

The second annual Rocklin Heritage Street Faire, a celebration of the rich history and cultures of the region, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 on historic Front Street.

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Placer County to Sponsor Track and Field Championship as Part of 175th Anniversary Celebrations

Apr 01, 2026 09:36AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County will bring together young athletes from across the region for the Placer County Track and Field Championship, a countywide event celebrating student achievement, community pride and the county’s 175th anniversary.

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On Stage from the State Presents Mark Hanson and Greta Pedersen

Mar 27, 2026 04:28PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Mark Hanson and Greta Pedersen are, respectively, a Grammy-Award winning acoustic guitarist and a Young Audiences’ National Artist of the Year.

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On Stage from the State Presents Exclusive Performance by Thomas Walsh

Mar 27, 2026 04:22PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Classical musician Thomas Walsh and mezzo-soprano Melinda Martinez Becker join forces to present a short program of acoustic music at Auburn’s Odd Fellows Lodge.

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New Sherlock Holmes Play Showing in April at Placer Repertory Theater

Mar 24, 2026 01:03PM ● By Placer Repertory Theater News Release

Placer Repertory Theater completes its 2025-26 season of “Corruption & Obsession” with a brand-new adaptation Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Case of Miss Faulkner, which is based upon the 1899 play Sherlock Holmes: A Play by William Gillette & Conan Doyle.

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On Stage From The State Presents Scottish Fiddler Alasdair Fraser

Mar 18, 2026 10:31AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

On Stage from the State is presenting Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser at 3 p.m. April 12, sponsored by John and Marlene Knox.

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Placer County Celebrates 175 Years of History and Community

Mar 18, 2026 10:19AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, marking a milestone that reflects generations of community, innovation and resilience.

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The TRTA and NOLS Wilderness Medicine Announce Spring Wilderness First Aid Courses

Mar 13, 2026 11:48AM ● By Tahoe Rim Trail Association News Release

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) will host two Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses with NOLS Wilderness Medicine this spring, offering outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to build essential skills for responding to medical emergencies in remote environments.

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Placer County Awards $1.3 Million in Contracts to Accelerate French Meadows Ecological Restoration

Mar 12, 2026 10:19AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County's Board of Supervisors approved three separate agreements totaling $1,335,418 for mechanical thinning services as part of the ongoing French Meadows Ecological Restoration Project.

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Placer County Board of Supervisors Adopts Statewide Strategy to Protect Outdoor Recreation and Strengthen Wildfire Resilience

Mar 12, 2026 10:11AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday authorized the director of the county’s Agriculture, Parks, and Natural Resources Department to implement California’s Joint Strategy for Sustainable Outdoor Recreation & Wildfire Resilience.

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Cinema at the State Presents 'Deep Blue'

Mar 10, 2026 04:29PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

In this cinematic rollercoaster ride, the whole family can join an epic voyage through aquatic realms where humans have rarely dared to go.

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Local Musicians Bring ‘Lamb of God’ to Community for Holy Week, Easter

Mar 10, 2026 10:27AM ● By Patsy McGavock, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Presented by choirs from the Citrus Heights and Rocklin stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a mixed community orchestra, the production invites audiences to reflect on the deeply personal moments of Christ’s life and ministry.

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Northstar Community Services District and Placer County Expand Martis Valley Trail to 5.75 miles

Mar 05, 2026 04:22PM ● By Placer County News Release

In just one construction season, NCSD and C&D Contractors installed four bridges, established more than a half mile of rock walls, added a 50-foot boardwalk and completed paving for 1.23 miles of Class 1 Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail.

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FieldHaven Feline Center Announces, “Laugh Your Tail Off: Comedy for a Cause” Fundraiser

Mar 04, 2026 04:22PM ● By FieldHaven Feline Center News Release

Tickets are $35 for general admission and $50 for VIP, and all proceeds will support FieldHaven’s ongoing efforts to provide spay/neuter services, emergency medical care and shelter for cats in the community. This is a 21-plus event.

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