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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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Secured Property Tax Bills for 2024-25 Have Been Mailed to Placer County Property Owners

Oct 07, 2024 12:24PM ● By Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector Tristan Butcher News Release

Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector Tristan Butcher announced today that the property tax bills for the 2024-2025 fiscal year have been mailed.

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Medication Take-Back Event Approaching; Year-Round Options Continue to Expand

Oct 01, 2024 09:14AM ● By Placer County News Release

As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on Oct. 26, local agencies continue to encourage residents to take advantage of permanent drop boxes and mail-in options that offer a safe, free way to dispose of medication year-round.

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Placer Supervisors Adopt Resolution Supporting Prop 36

Sep 26, 2024 09:06AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously supports California’s Proposition 36 ballot measure, voting Sept. 24, to adopt an affirming resolution. 

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Placer County Secures $1.5M Grant to Bolster Wildfire Resilience in Foresthill Divide

Sep 26, 2024 08:53AM ● By Placer County News Release

Additional wildfire resiliency is on the horizon for Foresthill and the Foresthill Divide, with the Placer County Board of Supervisors approving an agreement to accept Congressionally directed federal funding for the area today.

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Community Volunteers Needed for Tax Assistance Program

Sep 24, 2024 10:48AM ● By Placer County News Release

Want to give back to the community in the new year? Placer County’s Free Tax Prep program (also known as VITA) is currently seeking volunteers for the 2025 tax season.

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Sep 23, 2024 10:56AM ● By Mitch Barber

Multiple Projects Underway; Delays Expected Throughout Summer, Fall

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Georgia Man Charged with Defrauding his Former Employer Williams Sonoma out of More than $10 Million

Sep 19, 2024 09:18AM ● By USAO NDCA News Release

Indictment Alleges Defendant Billed for Work Not Provided and Spent the Proceeds on a Yacht, Mansion, Automobiles, Professional Sports Events, Landscaping, and Pet Cloning

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Representative Kiley Presents Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act Before the House Natural Resources Committee

Sep 19, 2024 08:59AM ● By Congressman Kevin Kiley News Release

Sept. 18, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) spoke in support of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act during the House Natural Resources Committee Hearing.

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

Sep 18, 2024 09:24AM ● By IRS News Release

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.

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Placer County Jury Finds Fentanyl Dealer Guilty of Murder for the Death of Local Resident Kade Webb; First Jury Conviction in the Region

Sep 17, 2024 02:26PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

On Sept. 17, Placer County jury found defendant Carson Schewe, age 23, guilty of murder for selling Kade Webb a pill that contained a deadly amount of Fentanyl.

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Cinema at the State Presents ‘That Touch of Mink’

Sep 17, 2024 02:17PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Two of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, Doris Day and Cary Grant, sparkle in this breezy, romantic comedy.

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Placer County 2023 crop value increases 1% to $89 million amid continuing weather challenges

Sep 17, 2024 01:55PM ● By Placer County News Release

Despite continued weather challenges the total gross value of agricultural crops and products increased 1% in Placer County for 2023.

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Placer County Board of Supervisors Approves Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project Phase 2

Sep 16, 2024 11:49AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the solicitation for bids and the resulting execution of a contract for the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project Phase 2.

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Deadline Extended to Apply for the Placer County Charter Review Committee

Sep 16, 2024 11:40AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County residents are invited to take part in a once-every-five-years review of the Placer County Charter.

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Placer County Public Health Shares Respiratory Virus Data; Updated Vaccines now Available

Sep 10, 2024 04:12PM ● By Placer County News Release

As updated vaccines become available through local healthcare providers, Placer County Public Health is sharing data around respiratory virus deaths in the last year, from July 2023 through June 2024.

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Placer County Ranks Number One in the Nation for Firewise USA Communities

Sep 10, 2024 03:48PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is now the top-ranked county in the United States and California for the number of communities participating in the Firewise USA program.

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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Cinema at the State Presents Women’s Adventure Film Tour (WAFT)

Aug 28, 2024 12:13PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour (WAFT) returns with its highly anticipated 8th season of short films celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures.

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Placer County Conservation Program Receives $5.39 Million in State and Federal Grants

Aug 16, 2024 03:50PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County acquired 430 acres for conservation with the grants

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Placer County’s Auburn, Rocklin Libraries Expand Hours to Enhance Community Access

Aug 16, 2024 03:45PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is thrilled to announce the expansion of operating hours at two of its major library locations, Rocklin and Auburn

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Generations Healthcare Announces Groundbreaking New ARF in Auburn

Aug 16, 2024 03:30PM ● By Fullcast Marketing News Release

The new adult residential facility is the latest addition to Generations Healthcare’s efforts to provide physical and mental health support to individuals and communities.

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Protect Your Home: Attend the Upcoming Placer County Firewise USA Workshop

Aug 16, 2024 08:42AM ● By Placer County News Release

Community members are invited to participate in a free Firewise USA Program workshop Aug. 28 at 3 p.m.

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Aug 09, 2024 04:45PM ● By California Department of Transportation News Release

Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as several projects and emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties.

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Placer County Conservation Program receives $5.39 million in state and federal grants, acquires 430 acres for conservation

Aug 08, 2024 10:04AM ● By Placer County News Release

After receiving over $6.5 million in grant funds to acquire the southern 560 acres of the Riosa Redwing Ranch in 2022, the Placer County Conservation Program (PCCP) was additionally awarded over $5.39 million to purchase the remaining 430 acres of the Riosa Redwing Ranch.

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Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon Appointed to National Leadership Position on Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Jul 30, 2024 05:11PM ● By Placer County News Release

Landon will play a key role in shaping national policy on agriculture, rural development and related issues

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Placer Residents Urged to Verify Internet Offerings to Help Get Improved Broadband For Their Area

Jul 30, 2024 05:07PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County residents are encouraged to verify whether their current level of broadband service has been accurately identified by the State of California

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Governor Newsom Appoints to Placer County Superior Court

Jul 30, 2024 04:56PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Leon Dixson, of Placer County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Placer County Superior Court

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PG&E Spaulding Powerhouse is Back in Partial Service Ahead of Scheduled July 30 Completion Date

Jul 30, 2024 08:48AM ● By PCWA News Release

Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is pleased to share that a partial fix to PG&E’s infrastructure at Lake Spaulding has resulted in resumed deliveries of water into PCWA’s system

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West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Detected in Sheridan

Jul 11, 2024 10:22AM ● By Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Placer Mosquito urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites with EPA-registered repellent

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Grand Jury Addresses Missile Site Contamination

Jul 08, 2024 10:27AM ● By Carol Feineman, photo by Carol Feineman

The Grand Jury Found That Cleanup Efforts Will Require Soil Remediation and Groundwater Monitoring to Mitigate Environmental Impacts

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Drone and Firework Shows Abound in County But Fireworks Are Illegal in Unincorporated Placer

Jul 03, 2024 09:37AM ● By Placer County News Release

All fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Placer County, including all of North Lake Tahoe, and alcohol is banned on the Truckee River from July 1-6

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Placer County Libraries Extend Hours to Provide Relief From Excessive Heat

Jul 02, 2024 04:14PM ● By Placer County News Release

Auburn, Colfax, and Foresthill Library Locations Will Have Extended Hours Due to the Heat Wave

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