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TART’s Park & Ride Program Expands to Reduce Congestion for Tahoe City Events

Feb 06, 2026 03:31PM ● By Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association News Release

Designed to increase public transit use for local events, the program offers two shuttle options.

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2026 Poetry Out Loud Champions Announced by Nevada County Arts Council

Feb 06, 2026 12:47PM ● By Nevada County Arts Council News Release

Nevada County Arts Council has announced the winners of the 2026 Poetry Out Loud County Championships after a year of exciting local firsts, and unique challenges for the national program.

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A Singing Valentine Coming Your Way

Feb 06, 2026 11:08AM ● By Sweet Adelines International News Release

Valentine's Day is almost here! Some people give flowers, or candy or a card - You can give all that plus a songs sung a cappella by a quartet to your sweetheart, friend or family member! This is an unforgettable gift!

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CHP Game-Day Ready for Football’s Biggest Weekend

Feb 06, 2026 11:02AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is game-day ready for Super Bowl LX, the NFL’s biggest event of the season.

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PCWA Board Reviews Ophir Water Treatment Plant Program, Capacity Needs and Regional Development Update

Feb 06, 2026 08:28AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors on Thursday Feb. 5 received updates on the Ophir Water Treatment Plant (WTP) program, current system capacity, and regional development activity in West Placer County.

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Placer Law Enforcement Leaders Raise DUI Awareness Ahead of Super Bowl Weekend

Feb 06, 2026 08:19AM ● By Placer County News Release, photos courtesy of Placer County

Placer’s law enforcement agencies and many other partners reached out to students and the community with a hands-on DUI awareness event Feb. 5 at Sierra’s Rocklin campus to make clear the risk and how we can all enjoy the game safely.

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Placer County Launches Placer Job Network to Connect Local Employers and Job Seekers

Feb 05, 2026 04:21PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is introducing a new way to connect talent with opportunity right here at home. The Placer Job Network is a free online job board designed to connect local employers with local job seekers to strengthen the region’s workforce.

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Placer to Open Next Funding Round for Tahoe’s Workforce Housing Program Launchpad on Feb. 25

Feb 05, 2026 02:53PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is preparing to open the next notice of funding availability for its eastern Placer County Launchpad workforce housing program, with applications expected to open Feb. 25.

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Placer County Marks Cancer Prevention Day with Week-Long Awareness Campaign and Free Webinar

Feb 05, 2026 01:05PM ● By Placer County News Release

Following the Placer County Board of Supervisors’ recent designation of Feb. 4, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day, the Public Health division is launching a week-long campaign and a free virtual skin cancer prevention webinar to increase awareness and promote preventive measures among residents.

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Congressman Kevin Kiley Secures Federal Funding for Key Transportation and Housing Projects

Feb 05, 2026 01:00PM ● By Congressman Kevin Kiley News Release

Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) secured an additional $9 million for key projects across California’s Third District, money included in the funding bill that passed the House this week.

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Seven Community Projects Receive More Than $5 Million of TOT Funding in North Lake Tahoe

Feb 05, 2026 12:50PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved $5,451,815 million of transient occupancy tax funding for a total of seven projects in North Lake Tahoe. The projects fall into four categories, including facilities, trails, transportation and workforce housing.

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Placer Looking to Expand Paid Parking in North Lake Tahoe in The Year Ahead

Feb 05, 2026 12:41PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County will look to begin charging for parking at two more parking lots in Kings Beach in 2026 and could raise parking rates at two other lots after a pilot paid parking program implemented in 2024 and 2025 showed promising results.

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An Evening of Storytelling and Early California Adventure

Feb 04, 2026 04:36PM ● By American River Conservancy News Release

Author Alan Ehrgott Brings the Past to Life in Support of ARC’s Education Center

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Shop, Sip and Celebrate

Feb 04, 2026 04:16PM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

Second Fridays continue in February with a full day of Galentine’s Day celebrations on Friday, Feb. 13

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Storytellers Theater: Pinocchio Performs for Families in Auburn

Feb 04, 2026 03:51PM ● By Placer Repertory Theatre News Release

Designed to appeal to family audiences, Placer Repertory Theater offers a fun and interactive afternoon with their latest Storytellers Theater offering, Pinocchio.

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New Year, New Roadside Safety Protections

Feb 03, 2026 03:35PM ● By California Office of Traffic Safety News Release

California’s Expanded “Slow Down, Move Over” Law Now Covers All Stopped Drivers and Passengers Roadside

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RCRC Installs 2026 Officers and Recognizes Rural Leadership Award Recipients

Jan 26, 2026 04:33PM ● By Rural County Representatives of California News Release

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2026 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards.

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DWR Finalizes Best Practices to Address Subsidence

Jan 26, 2026 04:29PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Local groundwater agencies are getting a new resource to add to their water management toolkit – the Best Management Practices for Land Subsidence document newly released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).

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Placer County Elections Office Shares Important Details About Running for Office in June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election

Jan 22, 2026 10:44AM ● By Placer County News Release

Declarations of intention and candidate filing deadlines, candidate workshop reminder

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Most Americans Support Impaired Driving Countermeasures in Cars

Jan 20, 2026 12:44PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

With impaired driving still a persistent, and deadly, threat on American roads, a majority of people support a range of impaired driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities, according to a new AAA survey.

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A Letter to Our Community from TCPUD General Manager Sean Barclay

Jan 16, 2026 11:08AM ● By Sean Barclay, General Manager, Tahoe City Public Utility District

Looking back on 2025, it was an incredibly busy and immensely successful year.

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PCWA Salutes Congressman Doug LaMalfa, Longtime Friend and Representative; Board Advances Water Forum 2025 Agreement

Jan 16, 2026 10:58AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors honored the life and legacy of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a longtime representative of northeastern California and supporter of PCWA’s mission.

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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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