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General Election Materials On Their Way to Placer County Voters

Oct 13, 2026 10:30AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County voters should be on the lookout for their Placer County Voter Information Guide and vote-by-mail ballot packets for the November 3, 2026 General Election.

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Shop Local and Get Festive at FieldHaven Feline Center's Holiday Faire

Oct 13, 2026 10:15AM ● By FieldHaven Feline Center News Release

Holiday shopping, handmade treasures, festive treats and adorable cats and kittens are coming together for the second-ever FieldHaven Holiday Faire on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FieldHaven Marketplace, 454 F Street in downtown Lincoln.

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Placer County seeks applicants for Planning Commission at-large seat east of the Sierra Crest

Oct 13, 2026 09:54AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is seeking applicants to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Placer County Planning Commission for an at-large seat representing residents who live east of the Sierra Crest.

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Placer County Secures $700K Caltrans rant for Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvements Project

Oct 13, 2026 09:16AM ● By Placer County News Release

Parking, traffic and pedestrian improvements will soon be taking shape in downtown Tahoe City following a $700,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant awarded to Placer County by the California Department of Transportation.

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Fiesta Bingo Fundraiser Hosted by Loomis Soroptimist

Oct 12, 2026 04:39PM ● By Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host family-friendly Fiesta Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 7.

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Roseville Walmart Unveils New Shopping Experience

Oct 12, 2026 01:49PM ● By Actum LLC News Release

Newly remodeled Supercenter brings customers an easier-to-shop store, refreshed automotive and vision services, and more convenient ways to get what they need.

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Placer County’s total gross value of agricultural crops and livestock increased to a record $122 million in 2025, a 9.9% increase from the previous year.
Placer County's 2025 Crop Value Reaches Record $122 Million

Oct 12, 2026 01:20PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s total gross value of agricultural crops and livestock increased to a record $122 million in 2025, a 9.9% increase from the previous year.

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Placer County Library Makes Renewing Materials One Less Thing to Remember

Oct 12, 2026 01:10PM ● By Placer County News Release

Forgot to renew your library books? Placer County Library now has you covered.

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The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a nearly $12 million project to install a traffic signal and widen Sierra College Boulevard at Twelve Bridges Drive,
Sierra College at Twelve Bridges Traffic Signal Gains Placer County Approval

Oct 12, 2026 12:59PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a nearly $12 million project to install a traffic signal and widen Sierra College Boulevard at Twelve Bridges Drive, advancing a long-planned project designed to improve safety at the busy intersection.

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Auburn’s Historic Landmark Buildings

Oct 07, 2026 08:55AM ● By Sara Jackson, photos by Sara Jackson

Established on April 25, 1851, during the height of the California Gold Rush, Placer County was carved from portions of Sutter and Yuba counties.

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FAA Awards Contract for New Air Traffic Control Tower at SMF

Oct 05, 2026 11:07AM ● By Sacramento International Airport News Release

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a design-build contract to Walsh Federal LLC for a new air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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The event will feature miles of aircraft
California Capital Airshow Returns with Night Show and World-Renowned Performer Lineup

Oct 05, 2026 10:40AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 20th annual California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented in partnership by Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, returns Oct. 10-11 from noon to 8 p.m. daily at Mather Airport in Sacramento.

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Community Unites to Protect Truckee's Land, Water and Wild Spaces

Sep 29, 2026 01:13PM ● By Truckee River Watershed Council News Release

Fundraiser hosted by Tahoe Modern generates ove$13,500 in support of the Truckee River Watershed Council and Truckee Donner Land Trust

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California Writers Week in the Capitol Region

Sep 29, 2026 10:16AM ● By California Writers Week News Release

California Writers Week, an annual recognition of the talents and contributions of writers in our state, takes place the third week of October.

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Park Rangers Recognized for Service and Lifesaving Work

Sep 29, 2026 09:28AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers do much more than patrol local parks.

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New Lions Club Seeks Founding Members

Sep 29, 2026 09:17AM ● By Gene Kypke, Sacramento Area Lions Club

The Magic Yarn Project creates character-inspired wigs for children

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Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

Sep 28, 2026 05:53PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Volunteers Wash 16 Aircrafts, Help to Preserve Aeronautic History

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FieldHaven Feline Center Named 2026 Best of the Best Nonprofit and Thrift Store

Sep 28, 2026 04:17PM ● By FieldHaven Feline Center News Release

FieldHaven Feline Center has been recognized in the 2026 Best of the Best Lincoln awards, earning top honors in two categories: Best Nonprofit Group/Organization and Best Thrift Store for FieldHaven Marketplace.

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Alchemy Surf Resort Approved for West Placer

Sep 28, 2026 02:14PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Planning Commission today approved plans for the Alchemy Surf Resort, a new recreational surf and hospitality destination planned within the Placer One development.

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Learn More About Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum and Community Cultural Center at Upcoming Virtual Meeting

Sep 28, 2026 01:56PM ● By Placer County News Release

The community is invited to learn more about the proposed Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum and Community Cultural Center project with Placer County staff during a virtual community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, starting at 6 p.m.

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Loomis Artist Takes Her NASCAR-Inspired Art to Talladega

Sep 23, 2026 10:59AM ● By Placer Artists Tour News Release

For Loomis artist Kellyn Planteen, NASCAR started as something she watched every weekend. Now, it has become the focus of her art career.

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Rebirth of The Colfax Hotel

Sep 23, 2026 10:26AM ● By Ryley Metten

A Brief History and What the Future Holds for the Iconic Hotel

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Donate to the Smartest Forest Fund and Become a Watch Duty Subscriber for Free

Sep 21, 2026 01:48PM ● By The Tahoe Fund News Release

Tahoe Fund donors who contribute $100 or more will receive an annual Watch Duty subscription

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Placer County Invites Community to Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony in Auburn

Sep 17, 2026 01:35PM ● By Placer County News Release

As part of its 175th anniversary celebration, Placer County will recognize its past and present Saturday, Oct. 10, sealing a commemorative time capsule that will remain untouched for the next 75 years.

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Education Leaders in Placer County Endorce Wendy Biel for RCSD

Sep 16, 2026 01:04PM ● By Wendy Biel for RCSD School Board News Release

School Board and Education Leaders in the Placer County Region Endorse Wendy Biel for Roseville City School District Board

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Placer County Public Health Shares Respiratory Virus Death Data and Free Flu Vaccination Opportunities

Sep 16, 2026 11:09AM ● By Placer County News Release

As cold and flu season gets underway, Placer County Public Health is sharing an overview of respiratory virus deaths among Placer County residents last year (July 2025 to June 2026) and will offer free flu shots at walk-in clinics and local events this fall.

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The NTCA and North Tahoe Chamber Welcomes New Leaders to Their Team

Sep 16, 2026 10:16AM ● By North Tahoe Chamber News Release

Christine Horvath joins as Marketing Director, Nadia Fuia assumes Controller role and long-time NTCA staff member Anne-Karin Atwood shifts to North Tahoe Chamber position

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Cinema at the State Presents "500 Days in the Wild"

Sep 16, 2026 09:52AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Award-winning director and cinematographer Dianne Whelan is the only person to complete this epic journey of discovery—hiking, biking, paddling, snowshoeing and skiing the entire length of the Trans Canada trail.

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Placer's Planning Commission Approves Use Permit for Cabin Creek Biomass Facility Project

Sep 16, 2026 09:12AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Planning Commission approved a use permit for the proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility at its Sept. 10 meeting.

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Placer County Celebrates Adopt a Shelter Dog Month With Annual Event

Sep 15, 2026 03:38PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with fourth annual event hosted by Congressman Kiley, and Placer County Supervisor Landon

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Registration Opens for Truckee's 31st Annual Truckee River Day and Fair

Sep 15, 2026 01:53PM ● By The Truckee River Watershed Council News Release

The Truckee River Watershed Council welcomes all ages, backgrounds and experience levels at volunteer restoration event

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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Selected Tahoe Fund as Wildfire Resilience Initiative Partner

Sep 15, 2026 01:44PM ● By The Tahoe Fund News Release

Tahoe Fund will represent the Tahoe/Sierra Region through innovative SPARK Program

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We're Here to Stay

Sep 14, 2026 11:44AM ● By Mary Jane Popp

And that’s a fact! KAHI Radio has a long and special history in Auburn.

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A Morning Like No Other - Ground Zero at 25 years

Sep 11, 2026 10:50AM ● By Paul V. Scholl

After a long night of late work well into the morning, I was in a deep sleep. The repeating ring of the telephone awakened me. I received an alarming telephone call from a close friend frantically trying to get my attention. She said “just get up and turn on the TV. You won’t believe what is happening”. She was absolutely right.

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Recovery Happens Returns with Celebration of Hope, Healing and Community

Sep 10, 2026 10:57AM ● By Placer County News Release

This weekend, the county’s annual Recovery Happens event will return to honor the strength and resilience of community members who have found their way to recovery — whether they’re just starting or have decades behind them.

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