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California Fair
Inside or Outside, All the Fun is at the Fair!

Jun 16, 2025 09:09AM ● By Placer County Fair News Release

June 26-29 the Placer County Fair brings food and drink, family zones, live shows and more in Roseville.

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Acting and Theater
Calling Actors, Writers and Directors for Seasons 2025-2026

Jun 13, 2025 03:51PM ● By Placer Repertory Theater News Release

Early career to seasoned professional performers and those who seek to matriculate from community theater or preparatory programs are encouraged to apply.

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Fire Safety and Firefighters
Auburn Wildfire Preparedness Expo on June 21

Jun 13, 2025 01:56PM ● By Placer County News Release

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with wildfire safety experts, explore local resources and enjoy a fun, informative day with the family.

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Placer County Landscape
Placer County Hosts a Tariff Webinar

Jun 13, 2025 11:35AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is hosting a webinar for small businesses to explain tariffs and how local businesses can mitigate their impact.

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California Street
Effort Launched to Combat Interstate 80 Brake Fires

Jun 12, 2025 04:25PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson works to address the growing brake fire concern and protect foothill and mountain communities along the heavily traveled corridor.

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Hiking
TCPUD Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Reopening of North Shore Trail

Jun 11, 2025 12:46PM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

The North Shore Trail is one of the oldest and most beloved segments of the region’s multi-use trail network and has served as a recreation and transportation corridor for over five decades.

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Construction
$5.5 Million Contract to Strengthen Placer County Water Reliability

Jun 11, 2025 11:25AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

Placer County Water Agency awards $5.5 million contract to replace crucial I-80 pipeline crossings, strengthen long-term water reliability.

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Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, middle, holds a press conference May 29 updating the public on recent fentanyl-related seizures and convictions with Attorney General Rob Bonta, Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire and Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper.
‘We are Losing an Entire Generation’

Jun 10, 2025 03:24PM ● By Seth Henderson

According to the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office, more than 200 law enforcement members between Yolo, Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer and Yuba counties have participated in multiple operations to seize hundreds of pounds of fentanyl off the streets since 2021.

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Gun Range and Lead Poisoning
Placer County Moves Forward on Lead Cleanup at Former Lincoln Gun Range

Jun 10, 2025 02:10PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County acquired the Lincoln property on Oak Tree Lane in the late 1960s and constructed the gun range and a skeet range, which served as a training ground for law enforcement.

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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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Wine Country Curling Club Women’s Team Qualifies for 2025 Nationals

Jun 09, 2025 02:17PM ● By Wine Country Curling Club News Release

The team topped the field in a double round robin tournament featuring three women’s teams from across the MoPac region.

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Carnival Lights, Court Highlights and the National Quadball Championship in Placer Valley

Jun 09, 2025 11:58AM ● By Placer Valley News Release

Upcoming Placer Valley events including the Placer County Fair, the Fire & Ice Roseville Gamers Expo, the National Quadball 2026 Championship and more.

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Homeless
County Approves Two Shelter Operating Contracts With The Gathering Inn

Jun 09, 2025 11:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

Operations approved to continue providing temporary shelter services for the county's unsheltered residents.

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Lake Tahoe Dance Collective Presents The 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival

Jun 09, 2025 11:23AM ● By Lake Tahoe Dance Collective News Release

The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival will feature artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet and more.

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New Colfax Water Treatment Plant Marks a Major Investment in Placer County’s Water Future

Jun 09, 2025 10:51AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

New Colfax Water Treatment Plant will deliver greater reliability, resilience and sustainability for the region.

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Firefighter
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy Opens Two Grant Programs, Awards $545,000 to 40 Acre Conservation League

Jun 09, 2025 10:23AM ● By Sierra Nevada Conservancy News Release

Focused on land conservation, recreation, tourism and fuel reduction, The Sierra Nevada Conservancy works to improve California.

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Bike
Placer's New Cancer Prevention Program Sounds Alarm on Melanoma as Summer Arrives

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

Placer County now ranks among the top five counties in California for melanoma rates, and local public health officials are launching a new cancer prevention effort aimed at reducing risk.

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Traffic Alert: Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Jun 09, 2025 08:57AM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release

Multiple projects underway with various lane and ramp closures.

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Teachers and Students
2025 Placer County School Employees of the Year Announced

Jun 03, 2025 03:06PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Honors Nine Classified Staff

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Foreigner performs Friday, June 21 at Hard Rock Casino Live
Meet Your Juke Box Heroes

Jun 03, 2025 12:27PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Foreigner Returns to Northern California with a Hit-Packed Night of Unforgettable Anthems

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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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Cooking Ribs
Fifth Annual Placer County Fair Rib Cook-Off

Jun 03, 2025 10:22AM ● By Rocklin Area Chamber of Commerce

Sign ups are officially open for the Placer County Fair Rib Cook-Off with a limit of 15 teams

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Native American Land Conservation
Placer County Works With Nonprofits to Build Sustainability

Jun 03, 2025 09:44AM ● By Placer Community Foundation News Release

Nonprofits aided through community grant funds, staff expertise, and community connections

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PG&E Gas and Electric
PG&E Performing Routine Safety Inspection in Placer County

Jun 03, 2025 09:11AM ● By PG&E Communications

Pacific Gas & Electric Company began work on June 2 to inspect gas pipelines

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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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Johnny Cash Cover Band
The Rhythm Riders Present Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Tribute

Jun 02, 2025 05:20PM ● By Auburn State Theatre Press Release

The Benefit Features Johnny and Dee Price for Auburn State Theatre

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Newly Remodeled Roseville Walmart Supercenter Re-Opens

Jun 02, 2025 04:50PM ● By Gabrielle Downey, on behalf of Walmart

Whether shopping online or in-store, the transformation of the Roseville Supercenter illustrates Walmart’s commitment to providing customers with best variety, prices and overall experience.

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2025 Placer County Teachers of the Year Announced

Jun 02, 2025 04:10PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Honors Three Exemplary Teachers

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2025 Placer County School Counselor of the Year Announced

Jun 02, 2025 03:48PM ● By Placer County News Release

Rachel Burkett from Loomis Union School District Honored by Placer County Superintendent of Schools

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Kids at a museum
Free History All Summer!

Jun 02, 2025 03:12PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Museums Announces Heritage Trail Tour Dates

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California State Fire Marshal, part of a statewide effort to enhance wildfire preparedness
Placer County Board of Supervisors Introduces Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map to Strengthen Wildfire Resilience

May 29, 2025 02:48PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance designating moderate, high and very-high fire hazard severity zones in unincorporated areas of the county on May 28.

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to boost the state’s salmon and trout populations
Supporting California’s Salmon Supply

May 29, 2025 11:03AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release

Governor Newsom announces upgrades to 21 fish hatcheries to boost salmon populations

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The funds will help counties prevent homelessness by providing services for youth transitioning out of foster care or probation systems in California
Newsom Funds Millions to Reduce Youth Homelessness

May 28, 2025 05:09PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing California’s success in reducing homelessness in youth, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced May 23 $56 million awards to help 52 California counties provide housing and supportive services to young adults at risk of homelessness.

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom
Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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