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Placer County Launches "Guard Against the Groom(ing) Campaign for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Jan 14, 2026 12:37PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

This January, during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Placer County Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC) is excited to launch their new prevention campaign, “Guard Against the Groom(ing)”

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Cinema at the State Presents 'Between the Mountain and the Sky'

Jan 14, 2026 09:27AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

“A Love Story With the Power to Change the World.”

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Highly Successful Lead Cleanup at Former Lincoln Gun Ranges to Continue This Spring

Jan 14, 2026 09:09AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County has extended the schedule for the former Lincoln Gun Ranges lead remediation project due to recent weather, following significant progress and successful lead cleanup at the site.

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Placer County Announces Completion of American River Debris Removal Project, Popular Trailhead Reopens

Jan 13, 2026 02:52PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County leaders were joined by members of the community group Protect American River Canyons in Auburn on Monday to celebrate the completion of the American River Debris Removal Project,

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Court Rules in Favor of Placer County in Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments Lawsuit

Jan 12, 2026 04:57PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Superior Court has denied a request to reverse the Placer County Board of Supervisors’ approval of amendments to the county’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan.

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Placer County Conservation Program Conserves 235 Acres North of Roseville

Jan 09, 2026 02:36PM ● By Placer County News Release

Approximately 235 acres of prime ranchlands, wildlife habitat and streams will now be protected north of Roseville.

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LaMalfa, Longtime North State Congressman Passes

Jan 06, 2026 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a longtime Republican lawmaker who represented much of Northern California, has died, House Republican leadership announced Tuesday. He was 65.

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Red Sand Project: Placer County Unites to Stop Human Trafficking

Jan 05, 2026 04:39PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County families, youth and community organizations are invited to participate in this year’s Red Sand Project, a community-wide effort to combat human trafficking.

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New Year, New Laws

Dec 29, 2025 04:26PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is committed to keeping the public informed so they can make the safest choices for themselves and their families.

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Neva Parker Delivers Thousands of Diapers and Baby Wipes to Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center

Dec 24, 2025 10:45AM ● By Neva Parker for State Assembly 2026 News Release

On Dec. 13, Neva Parker delivered thousands of diapers and baby wipes to Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center in Lincoln, following a successful community diaper drive held during Noche de Neva.

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Loomis Soroptimist Showcases Designer Purses at Upcoming Fundraiser

Dec 17, 2025 04:16PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host the club’s annual designer purse fundraiser on January 28 to support Live Your Dream education awards, Dream It Be It career programs and other education projects that empower women and girls.

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Tahoe City Downtown Association Welcomes Newly Elected Board Members

Dec 17, 2025 10:30AM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

The Tahoe City Downtown Association (TCDA) welcomes newly elected members to its Board of Directors, with terms beginning in January 2026.

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Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals

Dec 16, 2025 11:57AM ● By Match For Meals News Release

As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region are launching the Match for Meals campaign.

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PCOE Honors Assistance League of Greater Placer As Gold in Education Partner

Dec 15, 2025 04:23PM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions of community and business partners through its Gold in Education Partner Recognition Program.

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North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District Renewed for 10 years

Dec 12, 2025 10:59AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the renewal of the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District.

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County Moves Toward Transit Fleet Electrification

Dec 12, 2025 10:46AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County took a significant step towards its long-term transit fleet modernization goals following approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to purchase 16 new public transit buses, including four electric buses for the Truckee-Tahoe region.

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Board Approves $500,000 to Facilitate Housing in North Lake Tahoe Through New Trust

Dec 12, 2025 10:35AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a funds management agreement with Housing Tahoe, a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and construction of housing in eastern Placer County.

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Rocklin Walmart Unveils Remodel

Dec 10, 2025 03:55PM ● By Walmart News Release

Whether shopping online or in-store, the investment and renovation of the Rocklin Supercenter and Citrus Heights Supercenter illustrates Walmart’s commitment to providing Sacramento area customers with the best assortment, prices and overall experience

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Herbalife Family Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Loomis Nonprofit Koinonia Foster Homes, Inc.

Dec 10, 2025 03:11PM ● By Herbalife News Release

The Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) has awarded a grant of $75,000 to Koinonia Foster Homes, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Loomis dedicated to supporting foster youth and families through trauma-informed care.

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Placer and Sacramento County Leaders, Prosecutors and Businesses Mark One Year of Prop 36 with Public Forum

Dec 09, 2025 12:59PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney's Office News Release

The event will outline how counties are implementing the law, and what businesses and community members can expect moving forward.

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Placer County Probation Department’s Dean Dittman Receives Statewide Recognition with Affiliate Employee of the Year Award

Dec 08, 2025 03:11PM ● By Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) News Release

Dean Dittmann, a longtime leader within the Probation IT Managers Association (PITMA) has been honored at the statewide 2025 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards Ceremony with the PITMA Employee of the Year Award.

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Sutter Street Theatre Presents 'The Old Tyme Radio Show'

Dec 05, 2025 11:53AM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Come and enjoy classic radio programs from the 30s, 40s and 50s performed live and in costume by Sutter Street Theatre actors at 4 p.m. Dec. 13.

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Placer County Museums Invites Community to Free Holiday Events in Auburn

Dec 05, 2025 11:23AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Museums is kicking off the holiday season with two festive — and free — community events at two Auburn museum locations.

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Special Meeting Set to Discuss Proposed Amendments to the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

Dec 05, 2025 11:05AM ● By Placer County News Release

Community members are invited to learn more about the amendments proposed for the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan and ask questions at a special meeting of the Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.

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Placer County Seeks Input on Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment Services

Dec 03, 2025 04:11PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is inviting residents to take part in two online surveys to help guide the county’s planning under California’s Behavioral Health Services Act.

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PCF Helps Ali Goff Do What She Does Best

Dec 02, 2025 03:38PM ● By Placer Community Foundation News Release

Ali Goff is a people person. As founder and CEO of Goff Legal, PC, a boutique law firm in Rocklin dedicated to estate planning and administration,

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Parole Hearing Scheduled for Justine Vanderschoot’s Killer, Three Years Early from 2028 Denial

Dec 02, 2025 02:51PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

The Placer County District Attorney’s Office announced that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has scheduled another parole hearing for Justine Vanderschoot’s murderer, Daniel Bezemer, on Dec. 18, 2025.

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Winter Book Bingo Returns to Placer County Library

Dec 02, 2025 09:34AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Library is welcoming readers of all ages back to its popular Winter Book Bingo program, running Dec. 1 through Jan. 31, 2026.

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Tahoe City Launches Holly Jolly Strolls in December

Nov 25, 2025 10:11AM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

Three festive nights of local holiday shopping & seasonal cheer

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Operations Launch at Big Notch Project

Nov 24, 2025 03:34PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Expanding Critical Salmon Habitat

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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A Push of a Button, A Gift of Hope

Nov 24, 2025 02:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Ornella Rossi

With holiday shoppers looking on, community leaders and nonprofit representatives gathered Nov. 21 at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville to cut the ribbon on the annual Light the World Giving Machines

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UC Davis Athletics Unveils ‘Aggie Ascent’

Nov 24, 2025 02:08PM ● By MPG Staff

A Visionary Facilities Master Plan for the Next Era

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Sacramento State Softball Signs Six Players

Nov 24, 2025 02:03PM ● By MPG Staff

2026-27 Recruiting Class

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