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Housing Program Awarded Funding

Jul 01, 2025 05:15PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County has been awarded a nearly $14.9 million grant from the state’s Homekey+ program to expand permanent supportive housing in unincorporated Auburn by converting a former motel.

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The North Lake Tahoe Economic Development Incentive Program

Jul 01, 2025 08:54AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County moves forward with a pair of economic development incentives to spur revitalization of North Lake Tahoe town centers.

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Beach Lake Tahoe
Placer Housing Programs Receive Funding

Jun 26, 2025 03:03PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County invests another $500,000 and updates the guidelines for North Lake Tahoe, CA housing programs for local residents.

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Housing and Real Estate
New 2025-29 Housing Action Plan

Jun 12, 2025 03:09PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Board approves 2025-29 housing action plan as Placer looks to accelerate 1,300 achievable housing units.

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Placer County Transitions First-Time Homebuyer Program to Interest List Phase

Jun 10, 2025 08:58AM ● By Placer County News Release

Applicants that receive approval for the program will be contacted and provided a letter for their primary mortgage lender to use in the process of purchasing the home.

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Placer County Awarded 20 More Vouchers for Families and Foster Youth

Jun 09, 2025 04:23PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Family Unification Program is designed to help families involved in child welfare services remain together or reunify.

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Placer County Launches New Software to Streamline Residential Solar Permits

Jun 09, 2025 09:35AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County introduces an automated online portal designed to expedite the permitting process for residential rooftop solar and energy storage systems.

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Draft Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles released

Jun 03, 2025 11:32AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Vision Statement envisions Placer County in 2050 as a region that cherishes its natural beauty, fosters vibrant and inclusive communities and promotes sustainable growth.

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Placer County Adopts 2021-2029 Housing Element Amendment

Jun 03, 2025 08:48AM ● By Placer County News Release

After a series of public hearings and workshops, the board took action in May 2024 to approve 15 sites

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The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week approved updated eligibility guidelines for the county's first-time homebuyers program
Placer County Set to Aid First-Time Homebuyers with Down Payment Assistance Program

May 21, 2025 04:34PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week approved updated eligibility guidelines for the county's first-time homebuyers program, which will provide qualified applicants with up to $100,000 in down payment assistance.

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Workshop attendees previewed sketches of roundabout designs that could be placed at intersections of Old Auburn Way and Wachtel Road; Old Auburn Road and Oakwood Hills Circle; and Argo and Old Auburn Road.
Gateway Project to Improve Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way

May 06, 2025 02:01PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Planned improvements to roads and pathways along Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way are expected to start in 2028, as part of the city of Citrus Height’s Gateway Activation Project (GAP).

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Housing Solutions for North Lake Tahoe Take Center Stage at Discover & Discuss Community Event in Kings Beach

May 02, 2025 12:48PM ● By Placer County News Release

More than 100 community members joined Placer County staff from various departments and other community partners this week at the county’s Discover & Discuss community event at the North Tahoe Event Center.

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Placer to Host a Series of Events for Affordable Housing Month

May 02, 2025 08:28AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is launching a series of events in May to recognize Affordable Housing Month and underscore the county’s ongoing commitment to addressing the critical need for safe, stable and affordable housing for all residents.

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Auburn Sentinel
Notice of Preparation for Granite View Condominium Revised Environmental Report Available for Public Review

Apr 30, 2025 12:59PM ● By Placer County News Release

A revised notice of preparation for environmental impact report for the proposed Granite View Condominium project is now available for public review and comment through May 22.

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Buzz Oates and Placer County Break Ground on Placer Commerce Center

Apr 24, 2025 03:32PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County and the Buzz Oats development company hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Placer Commerce Center, celebrating a bright future for business, innovation and high-wage jobs in west Placer.

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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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New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Mar 18, 2025 10:31AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11.

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New Home Sales Surge in New Year

Feb 17, 2025 06:43PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the Greater Sacramento region saw their typical January surge as buyers returned to new home communities after the holiday lull, the North State Building Industry Association reported Feb. 11.

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Auburn State Theatre Looking at Possible Expansion

Feb 13, 2025 04:57PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

At this stage of the ongoing Theatre Restoration process, Auburn State Theatre has a unique opportunity to reconfigure the building to better serve future generations.

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

Jan 09, 2025 08:51AM ● By Placer County News Release

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

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Auburn Sentinel
The Ranch Subdivision Moves Forward in West Placer

Dec 20, 2024 03:58PM ● By Placer County

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action Tuesday to approve the environmental impact report, legislative actions and entitlement package necessary for construction of The Ranch, a 221.7-acre housing development in the Dry Creek area of west Placer.

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Tahoe Bears Remain Active in Fall, Winter Months

Dec 20, 2024 03:53PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife

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

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

Dec 20, 2024 03:45PM ● By Placer Community Foundation

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.​

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Brown Bear Studios Opens, Expanding Housing Resources for Homeless in North Tahoe

Dec 10, 2024 12:12PM ● By Placer County News Release

A vision years in the making has become a reality with the opening of Brown Bear Studios, a 14-unit permanent supportive housing facility in Kings Beach.

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Auburn Sentinel
Placer County Approves Contract to Build Trail Connecting Hidden Falls Regional Park to Its New Big Hill Preserve Expansion

Dec 04, 2024 02:46PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a $724,575 contract agreement with Trailscape Inc. of Roseville to build phase two of the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project.

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Auburn Sentinel
"Beam Signing" to kick-off construction at new Placer Community Health Center in Roseville

Dec 03, 2024 09:04AM ● By WellSpace Health News Release

WellSpace Health will kick-off construction of its new Placer Community Health Center with a “Beam Signing” on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at 100 Stonehouse Court in Roseville, Calif.

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Auburn Sentinel
Auburn Library Prepares for Temporary Relocation to Accommodate Major Renovation Project

Nov 21, 2024 03:46PM ● By Placer County News Release

After serving the community for over 50 years, the Auburn Library is gearing up for a transformational renovation and a temporary relocation to North Auburn.

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Auburn Sentinel
West Placer Affordable Housing Project Combines Primary Residences with ADUs

Nov 14, 2024 03:38PM ● By Placer County News Release

An innovative affordable housing project that combines primary residences with accessory dwelling units broke ground in west Placer County last week

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Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 To Provide for Unhoused Sac Women

Nov 05, 2024 10:27AM ● By Kristin Thebaud, Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from the Yocha Dehe Community Fund to provide transitional workforce housing for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with their families.

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Auburn Sentinel
Governor Newsom Announces Over $1.3 Billion for Public Transportation Projects

Oct 30, 2024 09:43AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 25 an award of more than $1.3 billion to 27 new public transportation projects intended to fund transformative rail and transit improvements throughout the state.

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Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

Oct 25, 2024 09:18AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME.

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Auburn Sentinel
Contractor Selected for North Auburn Wastewater Pipeline Extension

Oct 24, 2024 01:28PM ● By Placer County News Release

Construction is set to begin on the first phase of a $22 million wastewater pipeline extension to alleviate capacity constraints in North Auburn.

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Investing In the Sacramento River Valley

Oct 24, 2024 09:59AM ● By Bureau of Reclamation News Release

The Bureau of Reclamation on Oct. 17 announced the availability of $25 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for fish habitat and facility improvements in the Sacramento River Valley.

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