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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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passenger boarding electric bus
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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construction on highway
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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Road under construction
Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Jul 25, 2025 04:56PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Multiple Projects Underway with Various Lane and Ramp Closures

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Typewriter poetry workshop at 2024 Tahoe Literary Festival.
Tahoe Literary Festival Announces Dates

Jul 25, 2025 10:10AM ● By Tahoe Literary Festival News Release

The second Tahoe Literary Festival announces its fall dates for Oct. 10 and 11. The Tahoe Literary Festival is a grassroots community event that fosters creativity, cultivates community, supports artists, and inspires anyone passionate about the literary arts in whatever form they gravitate toward.

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Placer County Public Health is offering free back-to-school immunization clinics
Free Back-To-School Vaccine Clinics for Families in Need

Jul 25, 2025 09:56AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health is offering free back-to-school immunization clinics for children who are without health insurance or have Medi-Cal and may have difficulty accessing the vaccines needed to attend school.

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Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election
Charter Review Committee Meets for Second Time on July 29

Jul 25, 2025 09:47AM ● By Placer County News Release

Community conversation about updating the Placer County Charter continues at the next meeting of the county’s Charter Review Committee on July 29 in Rocklin.

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Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election
Placer Fish and Game Commission Grant Application Period Now Open

Jul 25, 2025 09:40AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Fish and Game Commission has opened its annual grant solicitation process, inviting applications from nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, community groups and individuals.

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PG&E’s Spaulding 1 powerhouse and Spaulding Reservoir in Nevada County
Water Again Flowing Though Spaulding 1 Powerhouse after Testing, Repairs

Jul 25, 2025 09:28AM ● By PG&E News Release

PG&E’s Spaulding 1 powerhouse in Nevada County is back in service and is providing flows to canals leading to key reservoirs.

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Placer County has taken another step toward removing metal and concrete bridge debris that has sat in the American River
American River Debris Removal Project Nears Contract Award

Jul 25, 2025 09:23AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County has taken another step toward removing metal and concrete bridge debris that has sat in the American River for 60 years.

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Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Robert Heidt has been elected to serve on the board of directors for ACCE
Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO Robert Heidt Elected to Prestigious Industry Board

Jul 25, 2025 09:16AM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Heidt Proudly Joins Board of Directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election
Placer County Elections Office Opens Candidate Filing for Nov. 4, Special Election

Jul 16, 2025 11:54AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office would like to share some key deadlines and other important information regarding the November 4, 2025 Special Election, particularly with those considering candidacy.

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Placer County Jury Finds Daniel Serafini Guilty of Murder and Attempted Murder of His In-Laws in High-Profile Lake Tahoe Case
Placer County Jury Finds Daniel Serafini Guilty of Murder and Attempted Murder of His In-Laws in High-Profile Lake Tahoe Case

Jul 16, 2025 11:47AM ● By Placer County District Attorney News Release

A Placer County jury found defendant Daniel Serafini, age 51, guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder of his in-laws, Gary Spohr and Wendy Wood on July 14.

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Two Community Partners Receive Gold in Education Recognition from PCOE

Jul 16, 2025 11:37AM ● 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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Mary Jane Popp in her recording studio
Where All the Stars Talk

Jul 14, 2025 05:24PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Mary Jane Popp Brings Back the Stars

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The purpose of this program is to better manage the existing parking supply in the North Lake Tahoe region
Community Invited to Participate in the Next North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Meeting, July 22

Jul 11, 2025 11:16AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County officials are inviting the public to share their input this month on the implementation of the parking management program in North Lake Tahoe.

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Placer County Renews Fire Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE To Strengthen Emergency Response
Placer County Renews Fire Protection Agreement with CAL FIRE To Strengthen Emergency Response

Jul 11, 2025 10:53AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved a first-ever five-year agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to continue providing full-service fire protection and emergency medical response across unincorporated areas of the county served by the Placer County Fire Department.

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Placer County and its partner jurisdictions are working to update the FEMA-required Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Placer County Invites Public Input On 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Jul 11, 2025 10:46AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County and its partner jurisdictions are working to update the FEMA-required Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, an essential roadmap to reduce risks and improve public safety from natural and human-caused hazards.

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The Placer County Conservation Program has acquired 264 acres of open space and natural resources known as Mourier West
Placer County Conservation Program Adds 264-Acer Mourier West Property with $3.2 Million In State Grants

Jul 11, 2025 10:38AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Conservation Program has acquired 264 acres of open space and natural resources known as Mourier West into its reserve system.

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Placer Mercury
Scammers Targeting PG&E Customers

Jul 08, 2025 08:47AM ● By PG&E Communications News Release

Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate this year, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting more than $190,000 in losses to scammers. PG&E is helping customers recognize the signs of a scam and avoid falling victim.

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District Attorney with their new employee, Toast, a lab/poodle mix
Pawsitive Support: D.A.'s Office Announces Its Newest Employee

Jul 03, 2025 11:30AM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

Placer County District Attorney’s Office welcomes their first court support dog through a new District Attorney program, a 1-year-old lab/poodle mix named Toast.

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AMI Housing project
Housing Program Awarded Funding

Jul 01, 2025 05:15PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County has been awarded a nearly $14.9 million grant from the state’s Homekey+ program to expand permanent supportive housing in unincorporated Auburn by converting a former motel.

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People bike riding
Filmed by Bike: Family Ride Program

Jul 01, 2025 09:09AM ● By Auburn State Theatre Press Release

Get ready for a fun program of bike movies that will have you hanging on the edge of your seat.

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Kings Beach in North Lake Tahoe
The North Lake Tahoe Economic Development Incentive Program

Jul 01, 2025 08:54AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County moves forward with a pair of economic development incentives to spur revitalization of North Lake Tahoe town centers.

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