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CSLB Urges Homeowners to Hire Licensed Contractors Following Storm Damage

Jan 26, 2023 12:00AM ● By CSLB News Release

Check all contractors' license numbers on the CSLB website and pocket licenses

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California Issues $647 Million to Cover Overdue Utility Bills for 1.4 Million Households

Nov 30, 2022 12:00AM ● By CSD News Release

Over $1.6 billion to pay 3 million households' overdue energy bills

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Placer County to transition to new benefits system for food, healthcare, employment assistance

Nov 04, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

 

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DWR Takes Actions to Support State's Future Water Supply Strategy

Oct 13, 2022 12:00AM ● By DWR News Release

DWR Announces Outdoor Water Use Recommendations to Complement New Measures

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Placer County makes real property fraud prevention a priority

Oct 11, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

 

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Placer County Library expands access to digital content

Oct 11, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

 

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Dunn-Edwards open in Auburn

Oct 11, 2022 12:00AM ● By Dunn-Edwards News Release

 

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Thanks to Generous Gifts from the Community, PCF Provided Financial Assistance to Over 2,500 Mosquito Fire Victims

Oct 11, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer Community Foundation News Release

 

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California Mortgage Relief Program Available for Financial Hardships

Jul 12, 2022 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Eligibility requirements expanded for California homeowners

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Grocery Outlet Announces Twelfth Annual Independence from Hunger(R) Campaign

Jul 06, 2022 12:00AM ● By Grocery Outlet Media News Release

Food Drive Effort Encourages Contributions Via In-store Incentives

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Women's Empowerment Receives $25K Grant from Save Mart

Jan 26, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Kristin ThÃ(c)baud, ThÃ(c)baud Communications

C.A.R.E.S. Foundation has supported Women's Empowerment since 2010

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Placer County Public Health Warns about COVID Hospitalizations Surge

Jan 12, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County Press Release

Placer experiences sharp rise in COVID-related cases

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Red Cross Opens Cold Weather Shelter in S. Lake Tahoe

Dec 29, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Stephen Walsh, American Red Cross California Gold Country Region

8,800 households are without power due to winter weather

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Sacramento Chapter DAR Funds Service Dogs for Veterans

Dec 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By DAR Press Release

Veterans disabled by PTSD are eligible to participate in 4Paws2Freedom's

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Undercover Sting Catches Unlicensed Contractors

Oct 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By Contractors State License Board News Release

Consumers need to protect themselves by hiring a licensed contractor

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State Treasurer joins regional officials to celebrate new workforce housing units in North Lake Tahoe

Oct 04, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

"We are pleased to celebrate the opening of these new affordable homes"

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President approves major federal disaster declaration for Placer and three other California counties due to wildfire

Aug 26, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

Covers qualified emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities and infrastructure

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Covered CA extends special-enrollment period to Placer, Nevada, other counties affected by the wildfires

Aug 18, 2021 12:00AM ● By Covered California News Release

Covered California Lends Support for North State Wildfire Victims

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Placer County Water Agency Releases Statement on River Fire; Board Authorizes Emergency Declaration

Aug 06, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

"Today's emergency declaration allows us to quickly move forward with our efforts to serve customers and surrounding communities"

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Placer County expands on-demand transit service TART Connect through the winter season

Jul 30, 2021 12:00AM ● By PLacer County News Release

"Balancing the costs and benefits of tourism is essential to the preservation of our communities and our quality of life"

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Placer Supervisors approve temporary moratorium on new short-term rental permits in North Lake Tahoe

Jul 30, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

"Short-term rentals are a vital part of our community and that has been a tradition for decades"

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Notice of Intent to Issue RFP for Western Placer County, Minor Home Modifications

Jul 23, 2021 12:00AM ● By Agency on Aging Area 4 News Release

All Applicants must submit a "Letter of Interest" (LOI) which simply indicates they may decide to submit an application for funding

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Get Ready for the Unexpected with a Disaster Go Bag

Jul 14, 2021 12:00AM ● By Adrian M. Barnes, Jehova's Witnesses News

"Practical, common sense suggestions are available to make preparation and execution of a disaster plan much easier"

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Down payment assistance program for Tahoe workers opens today

Jul 13, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

"By helping local families make an investment in their future we're helping them make an investment in our community's future, too"

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Keeping Customers Connected: Suspension of Energy Service Disconnections Extended to September 30, 2021

Jul 06, 2021 12:00AM ● By PG&E Communications News Release

Other COVID-19 Emergency Customer Protections Have Ended, With Changes to be Rolled Out in Phases

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After pandemic lull, resurgence in shelter's kitten intakes generates need for foster families

Jun 21, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is looking for volunteers willing to foster kittens until they are old enough to return to the Animal Services Center for adoption

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Folsom Water Customers Called to Conserve Water Amid Drought Conditions

Jun 02, 2021 12:00AM ● By City of Folsom News Release

Folsom water customers are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by 10 percent

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Placer adopts updated General Plan Housing Element, pledges additional $575,000 for affordable housing efforts

May 17, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

"Our Housing Element lays out practical, sustainable solutions that will have an immediate and lasting impact"

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Placer County offers free accessory home building plans

May 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

"An accessory home can be a great option for a homeowner to boost their monthly income if they decide to rent it"

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Placer County rent and utility assistance open until 4/30/21

Apr 26, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

Income eligibility changes provide relief to more renters in need

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French Country Style to Suit

Apr 15, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Thomas J. Sullivan

Ceola Ruth's French Farmhouse Offers Decorative Items

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Founder of Furniture Program for Previously Homeless Vets is Awarded

Apr 14, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ernie Larson, American Legion Legislative Action Post 861

Frank Received the Outstanding Member of the Year Award for the Year 2020

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Water Users Urged to Reduce and Conserve during Dry Conditions

Apr 08, 2021 12:00AM ● By State Water Resources Board

Continued Dry Conditions Prompt Early Warning about Potential Water Shortages

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Surge in Sacramento-Area New Home Sales Were the Highest in 16 Years

Feb 24, 2021 12:00AM ● By North State Building Association

January's Sales were the highest according to North State BIA Reports

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Choke Out Woodsmoke Incentive Available to Replace Pre-1988 Woodstoves

Feb 22, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County Air Pollution Control District News Release

Keep your home and community healthy by upgrading to a new, efficient, EPA-certified wood-burning appliance

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