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Loomis Soroptimist Education Award Applications Due Nov. 15

Sep 11, 2025 11:45AM ● By Soroptimist Loomis News Release

High school and college students as well as elementary school teachers are invited to apply by Nov. 15 for Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin grants.

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Placer Releases New Business Resources Hub to Help Start and Grow a Business

Sep 11, 2025 11:18AM ● By Placer County News Release

For new business owners looking for help getting off the ground or established businesses trying to grow, Placer County’s new Business Resources Hub offers comprehensive resources tailored to meet their business needs.

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Strokes4Hope Returns for 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Drive Breast Cancer Support in Placer County

Sep 10, 2025 11:43AM ● By Placer County

Beloved event at Lincoln Hills Golf Club aims to raise $100,000 for local families, patient care, and groundbreaking research.

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Zoe Ordway of Foresthill admitted to University Honors Program at Nebraska

Sep 10, 2025 11:28AM ● By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Zoe Ordway of Foresthill, an agricultural economics major in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is among a record 739 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students selected to join the University Honors Program this fall.

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The Business of Art Symposium Announces Program Lineup

Sep 10, 2025 11:18AM ● By Nevada County Arts Council

Nevada County Arts Council has announced the program lineup for its Business of Art Symposium to be held on Saturday, Sept, 27. With special sessions from some of California’s top leaders,

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Lead Cleanup Project to Begin Mid-September at Former Lincoln Gun Range

Sep 10, 2025 11:09AM ● By Placer County

Lead remediation work is set to begin at the former Lincoln Gun Range and former Titan 1-A missile site, a project that is expected to take about two months to complete.

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Fall into Nature with American River Conservancy's Programs and Hikes

Sep 10, 2025 10:53AM ● By American River Conservancy

This fall season, American River Conservancy (ARC) warmly invites community members of all ages to deepen their connection with nature through a diverse lineup of outdoor adventures, cultural programs, and educational workshops.

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PCWA Marks Milestone in Rocklin Water Main Replacements

Sep 10, 2025 10:35AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

At its Sept. 4 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved the Notice of Completion for Phase 1 of the Rocklin Main Replacements project.

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Sign Up for School Pesticide Notifications

Sep 09, 2025 04:37PM ● By California Safe Schools News Release

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year.

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The Bradley family of Manteca and their 10-year-old triplets help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sutter Health's Anderson Lucchetti Women's and Children's Center
Women's and Children's Center Celebrates Decade of Care

Sep 09, 2025 04:13PM ● By Sutter Health News Release

More than 61,605 Babies Delivered There So Far

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Orangetheory Franchise Owners to Expand Portfolio with 3 Seniors Helping Seniors® Territories

Sep 05, 2025 02:31PM ● By Seniors Helping Seniors News Release

Steve and Kristin LeClair are growing in the franchise world, bringing a new sense of purpose to their work with the launch of their senior care franchise in the Greater Sacramento area

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Tahoe Literary Festival Returns

Sep 05, 2025 02:19PM ● By Tahoe Literary Festival News Release

A Weekend of Storytelling, Community and Inspiration

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Metro Chamber Foundation Opens Applications for the 2026 Leadership Sacramento Class, Marking 40+ Years of Impact

Sep 05, 2025 02:05PM ● By Metro Chamber Foundation News Release

As of Sept. 3, applications are officially open for the 2026 Leadership Sacramento class. Established in 1985, Leadership Sacramento is proud to be celebrating 40 years (and counting) of shaping leaders and strengthening communities across the Capital Region.

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Updated Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles released

Sep 05, 2025 12:45PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Placer County has released an updated version of its draft Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles document to reflect recent feedback from the Board of Supervisors.

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Tahoe City Public Utility District general manager
TCPUD General Manager Honored with Statewide General Manager of the Year Award

Sep 05, 2025 10:29AM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

The Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is proud to announce that General Manager Sean Barclay has been honored as the 2025 General Manager of the Year by the California Special Districts Association (CSDA).

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Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

Sep 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline.

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Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election
Placer County Elections Office to Hold Public Hearing on Election Plan Renewal

Aug 29, 2025 10:07AM ● By Placer County News Release

Pursuant to the requirements set forth by the Voter’s Choice Act, the Placer County Elections Office hereby gives notice that the Placer County Elections Office has posted the draft 2025 renewal Election Administration Plan (EAP) for public review and comment.

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Classified Classroom Employee of the Year
PCOE Celebrates Outstanding Employees of the Year

Aug 29, 2025 09:47AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Seven Placer County Office of Education Staff Members Honored for Their Exceptional Dedication and Impact

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Placer County Moves Towards Fleet Electrification

Aug 29, 2025 09:05AM ● By Placer County News Release

Looking to increase transit usage, provide a more connected network and deliver reliable service throughout western Placer County, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Placer County Transit’s 2025 short-range transit plan and proposed service plan implementation on Aug. 19.

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Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election
Placer County Awards $1.6 Million To Complete French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project

Aug 21, 2025 04:41PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved on Aug. 19 $1.6 million in contract award agreements to complete the French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project, a multi-year collaborative effort aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health in the Sierra Nevada.

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Tahoe City Public Utility District Celebrates Completion of West Lake Tahoe Water Treatment Plant

Aug 19, 2025 05:38PM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

The Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is pleased to announce the completion and grand opening of the new West Lake Tahoe Regional Water Treatment Plant.

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Recovery Happens Returns Sept. 6 With Celebration of Hope, Healing and Community
Recovery Happens Returns Sept. 6 With Celebration of Hope, Healing and Community

Aug 19, 2025 05:04PM ● By Placer County News Release

As Placer County and its partners continue working to address opioid and mental health crises locally, the county’s annual Recovery Happens event will once again 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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General Manager Randy S. Howard
Northern California Power Agency General Manager Announces Retirement

Aug 19, 2025 04:58PM ● By Northern California Power Agency News Release

General Manager Randy S. Howard announced on Aug. 15 his intention to retire from the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) in the first quarter of 2026.

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Automotive Services Technician Class
Saving Thousands, Earning Credits

Aug 15, 2025 12:12PM ● By Sierra College News Release

How Sierra College’s Dual Enrollment Transforms High School Education

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The City of Roseville Implements BetterFleet Charge Management Software for Electric Buses and Municipal Fleet Vehicles

Aug 15, 2025 11:28AM ● By BetterFleet News Release

BetterFleet’s advanced charge management system helps Roseville transition to zero-emission vehicles while managing energy usage and providing real-time operational insights

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Raccoon Creek Ranch, formerly known as the Teichert property
Placer Conservation Authority Secures Conservation Easements on 4,245 Acres of Land North of Lincoln

Aug 15, 2025 11:22AM ● By Placer County News Release

Approximately 4,245 acres of prime farmland, open space and streams north of Lincoln will now be protected in perpetuity as part of the Placer County Conservation Program.

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A commemorative sign was unveiled at the trailhead at 64 Acres in Tahoe City.
Trail Naming Ceremony Honors the Late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Environmental Legacy

Aug 15, 2025 11:12AM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

Local, state and federal leaders gathered on Aug. 7 in Tahoe City to honor the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s enduring environmental legacy in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Aug 15, 2025 11:00AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Multiple Projects Underway with Various Lane and Ramp Closures

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A healthy groundwater basin
PCWA Adopts Updated Martis Valley Groundwater Management Plan

Aug 15, 2025 10:48AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

A collaborative effort focused on long-term stewardship of Martis Valley’s groundwater resources

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Placer County Releases Final Recirculated EIR for Mill Creek Single Family Residential Project

Aug 15, 2025 10:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released the final recirculated environmental impact report for the proposed Mill Creek Single Family Residential Project, a 322-lot single-family development with five parks and a trail in the southeastern Dry Creek–West Placer community.

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Library books
Readers ‘Leveled Up’

Aug 15, 2025 10:27AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Library sees record-breaking engagement with summer reading program

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Placer County District 2 Supervisor Shanti Landon
Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon Re-Appointed to National Leadership Position on Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Aug 05, 2025 05:09PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County District 2 Supervisor Shanti Landon has been re-appointed Rural Development Subcommittee Vice Chair for the National Association of Counties Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee, and as a member of the association’s Rural Action Caucus.

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parent and child at farmers market buying vegetables
Placer County Families Can Now Shop at Farmers’ Markets Using Their WIC Card

Jul 31, 2025 02:59PM ● By Placer County News Release

Women, Infants and Children Program families in Placer County now have a fresh way to use their benefits — literally.

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Rollins Reservoir
PCWA Preparing to Restore Full Untreated Water Deliveries

Jul 31, 2025 02:53PM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

PCWA Anticipates Resumption of Normal Water Deliveries by Mid-August

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Feeding the foothills food donations
CalFresh Cuts Will Hit Foothill Families Hard

Jul 31, 2025 02:45PM ● By Feeding the Foothills News Release

Feeding the Foothills (FTF), a regional nonprofit food bank serving Placer, El Dorado, and Nevada counties, is sounding the alarm over significant federal cuts to CalFresh, California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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