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Stipends Available to Participate in Placer Artists Tour

Apr 10, 2026 09:36AM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

The Placer Artists Tour will expand to North Lake Tahoe for the first time from Nov. 6 to 8 inviting the public to explore studios, galleries, and creative spaces throughout the region as part of a self-guided countywide arts tour.

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PCWA Board Adopts Resolution Honoring Director Gray Allen; Receives Update On Water Supply and Snowpack

Apr 09, 2026 09:04AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors last week honored longtime Board Member Graham “Gray” Allen for his decades of public service and received an update on regional water supply conditions and Sierra snowpack.

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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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TART Introduces New Summer Shuttle Services and a Spring Schedule Update for North Lake Tahoe

Apr 07, 2026 03:20PM ● By Placer County News Release

Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit is pleased to announce it is extending its evening bus service from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on some routes until 11 p.m.

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Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip

Apr 06, 2026 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

National Car Care Month is a good reminder that good vehicle maintenance may prevent a costly repair

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CHP Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins

Apr 06, 2026 11:04AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Distracted driving causes hundreds of crashes across California each year, and violations of the state’s hands-free cellphone law remain an ongoing concern.

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Placer County to Host Virtual Town Hall on Proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility Project

Apr 03, 2026 03:11PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County will host a virtual town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, April 13, to provide information and gather community input on the proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility project.

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Safely Dispose of Medications: Take Back Event Coming Up, Plus Year-Round Resources

Apr 03, 2026 03:03PM ● By Placer County News Release

As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on April 25, local agencies are reminding residents that safe, free disposal options are available year-round through permanent drop boxes and mail-in services.

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Rocklin Celebrates Heritage, Culture and Community

Apr 01, 2026 09:43AM ● By Rocklin Historical Society News Release

The second annual Rocklin Heritage Street Faire, a celebration of the rich history and cultures of the region, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 on historic Front Street.

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Placer County to Sponsor Track and Field Championship as Part of 175th Anniversary Celebrations

Apr 01, 2026 09:36AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County will bring together young athletes from across the region for the Placer County Track and Field Championship, a countywide event celebrating student achievement, community pride and the county’s 175th anniversary.

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Press Conference Highlights Affordability Bills
Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

Mar 30, 2026 02:04PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics, and Assembly Republicans has announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state.

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Six in Ten Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare

Mar 30, 2026 01:11PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

New survey finds that glare is worsening and affecting drivers, raising concerns about safety

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Grant Program to Advance Forestry Science and Stewardship

Mar 30, 2026 12:54PM ● By California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection News Release

The California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Effectiveness Monitoring Committee announced the opening of the committee’s annual EMC Grant Program, inviting research proposals to help shape the future of forestry and natural resource management across California.

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On Stage from the State Presents Exclusive Performance by Thomas Walsh

Mar 27, 2026 04:22PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Classical musician Thomas Walsh and mezzo-soprano Melinda Martinez Becker join forces to present a short program of acoustic music at Auburn’s Odd Fellows Lodge.

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Placer County Launches New Online Portal for Environmental Health Services

Mar 27, 2026 04:08PM ● By Placer County News Release

Working on a project that needs county Environmental Health review? Septic systems, wells, pools, food businesses -- many projects require permits or plans at some point.

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Placer County Approves Plan to Strengthen Local Farming

Mar 25, 2026 04:30PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to invest in the future of local farming, approving a contract with PlaceWorks Inc. to create the Placer County Agriculture Resilience Initiative.

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PCWA Board Accepts Gray Allen's Letter of Retirement

Mar 24, 2026 03:11PM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

Directors of the Placer County Water Agency on March 19 accepted a letter of retirement from District 1 Director Gray Allen.

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Help Shape Placer County's Hazard Mitigation Plan

Mar 24, 2026 02:57PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is inviting input on the draft 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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New Sherlock Holmes Play Showing in April at Placer Repertory Theater

Mar 24, 2026 01:03PM ● By Placer Repertory Theater News Release

Placer Repertory Theater completes its 2025-26 season of “Corruption & Obsession” with a brand-new adaptation Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Case of Miss Faulkner, which is based upon the 1899 play Sherlock Holmes: A Play by William Gillette & Conan Doyle.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 23, 2026 11:47AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

Main Street entrepreneurs thanked for helping keep the 20% Small Business Deduction alive

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California Farm Bureau
State Treasurer Honored with Champion of Agriculture Award

Mar 23, 2026 11:23AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award.

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Placer County Celebrates 175 Years of History and Community

Mar 18, 2026 10:19AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, marking a milestone that reflects generations of community, innovation and resilience.

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TCPUD Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 8th Consecutive Year

Mar 18, 2026 10:13AM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

The Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is honored to announce that its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the eighth consecutive year.

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Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High, AAA Foundation Study Finds

Mar 16, 2026 12:56PM ● By AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety News Release

One in seven crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene

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California Ag Leadership
California Ag Leadership Program Continues to Cultivate Future Leaders

Mar 16, 2026 12:47PM ● By Farm Credit Alliance News Release

Farm Credit proud to support the program, now in its 55th year, which is recognized as one of the top leadership development programs in the nation

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Placer County Regional Forest Health Reports Major Progress in Wildfire Risk Reduction

Mar 11, 2026 09:24AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Regional Forest Health Coordinator Kerri Timmer presented the Regional Forest Health Division's annual program update to the Placer County Board of Supervisors, outlining significant milestones in countywide wildfire risk reduction, strategic partnerships and landscape-scale forest resilience projects.

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California Gaming Association
Cardrooms File Lawsuits Over New Regulations

Mar 09, 2026 01:26PM ● By The California Gaming Association News Release

The lawsuits seek to block the regulations from taking effect and asks the court to invalidate the rules as unlawful.

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Statewide Snowpack Remains Below Average Despite February Boost

Mar 09, 2026 11:21AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 28 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 11 inches, which is 47 percent of average for this location.

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CalHR Named Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

Mar 09, 2026 10:59AM ● By California Department of Human Resources News Release

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) has been named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) winner for strengths development. The award recognizes organizations that create workplace cultures that help people do their best work.

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California Comment on NFIB’s Latest Jobs Report

Mar 09, 2026 10:55AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

National numbers not reflective of state’s below national average on optimism

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Northstar Community Services District and Placer County Expand Martis Valley Trail to 5.75 miles

Mar 05, 2026 04:22PM ● By Placer County News Release

In just one construction season, NCSD and C&D Contractors installed four bridges, established more than a half mile of rock walls, added a 50-foot boardwalk and completed paving for 1.23 miles of Class 1 Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail.

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Parkside at Sabre City Affordable Housing Project Now Taking Applications

Mar 05, 2026 03:41PM ● By Placer County News Release

Parkside at Sabre City, an affordable housing project designed to expand both rental and homeownership opportunities in west Placer County, is now accepting applications.

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Friends of California Archives
The Friends of California Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month

Mar 03, 2026 12:26PM ● By The Friends of California Archives News Release

The Friends of California Archives joins in the March celebration of Women’s History Month, paying tribute to the contributions of California women – from the famous to the forgotten.

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New Report Exposes ‘Indefensible Waste’ in Prison Budget

Mar 02, 2026 01:01PM ● By Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) News Release

CURB Calls for at least 5 More Closures to Reduce State Deficit

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A drone view of the Bethany Reservoir
Governor Newsom Launches Most Ambitious Water Plan in California History

Mar 02, 2026 12:56PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 25 the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges.

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