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May is Bike Month - Ride Smart, Ride Safe

Apr 29, 2026 02:22PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is recognizing May is Bike Month by promoting safe riding practices, while celebrating the region as a premier destination to get outside and ride.

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Farmers are a Critical Part of Conservation Program in Placer County

Apr 29, 2026 08:48AM ● By Meghan Snow, Placer County Conservation Program

Warm air rises in pockets along the foothills of Placer County, creating weather that’s perfect for growing juicy mandarins, oranges, lemons and grapefruit that ripen during the depths of winter.

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Placer County Fair is Looking for Still Exhibit Submissions, Commercial and Food Vendors, Corporate Sponsors and Volunteers

Apr 24, 2026 11:15AM ● By Placer County Fair News Release

The 88th annual Fair returns June 25-28 with a carnival, free nightly concerts, live entertainment, a Family Fun Zone, livestock exhibit, All-Alaskan racing pigs and much more

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Placer County to Expand Code Enforcement Operations During Event Season, Promote 'Unpermitted Events Hotline'

Apr 22, 2026 03:10PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Code Enforcement Services is reminding rural property owners and event hosts to review permitting requirements ahead of the upcoming events season.

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Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Apr 21, 2026 12:38PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21.

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Placer County Museums to Host Free Walking Tours for 175th Anniversary Celebration

Apr 21, 2026 12:03PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Museums will host free guided walking tours of Old Town Auburn on April 25 as part of the county's 175th anniversary celebration.

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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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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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Tahoe Rim Trail Association Launches 'Completing the Loop' Summer Education Series

Apr 07, 2026 01:52PM ● By Tahoe Rim Trail Association News Release

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is launching a new summer education series designed to help participants build the skills, knowledge and confidence to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail.

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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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On Stage from the State Presents Mark Hanson and Greta Pedersen

Mar 27, 2026 04:28PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Mark Hanson and Greta Pedersen are, respectively, a Grammy-Award winning acoustic guitarist and a Young Audiences’ National Artist of the Year.

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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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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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On Stage From The State Presents Scottish Fiddler Alasdair Fraser

Mar 18, 2026 10:31AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

On Stage from the State is presenting Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser at 3 p.m. April 12, sponsored by John and Marlene Knox.

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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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The TRTA and NOLS Wilderness Medicine Announce Spring Wilderness First Aid Courses

Mar 13, 2026 11:48AM ● By Tahoe Rim Trail Association News Release

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) will host two Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses with NOLS Wilderness Medicine this spring, offering outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to build essential skills for responding to medical emergencies in remote environments.

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Placer County Awards $1.3 Million in Contracts to Accelerate French Meadows Ecological Restoration

Mar 12, 2026 10:19AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County's Board of Supervisors approved three separate agreements totaling $1,335,418 for mechanical thinning services as part of the ongoing French Meadows Ecological Restoration Project.

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Placer County Board of Supervisors Adopts Statewide Strategy to Protect Outdoor Recreation and Strengthen Wildfire Resilience

Mar 12, 2026 10:11AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday authorized the director of the county’s Agriculture, Parks, and Natural Resources Department to implement California’s Joint Strategy for Sustainable Outdoor Recreation & Wildfire Resilience.

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Cinema at the State Presents 'Deep Blue'

Mar 10, 2026 04:29PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

In this cinematic rollercoaster ride, the whole family can join an epic voyage through aquatic realms where humans have rarely dared to go.

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Local Musicians Bring ‘Lamb of God’ to Community for Holy Week, Easter

Mar 10, 2026 10:27AM ● By Patsy McGavock, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Presented by choirs from the Citrus Heights and Rocklin stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a mixed community orchestra, the production invites audiences to reflect on the deeply personal moments of Christ’s life and ministry.

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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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FieldHaven Feline Center Announces, “Laugh Your Tail Off: Comedy for a Cause” Fundraiser

Mar 04, 2026 04:22PM ● By FieldHaven Feline Center News Release

Tickets are $35 for general admission and $50 for VIP, and all proceeds will support FieldHaven’s ongoing efforts to provide spay/neuter services, emergency medical care and shelter for cats in the community. This is a 21-plus event.

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Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project in Tahoe City Earns Statewide Award

Feb 27, 2026 08:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project has been recognized as a 2026 winner of California’s Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards.

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Auburn Ravine Revival Presents Fundraiser for Auburn State Theatre/CD Release Party

Feb 26, 2026 08:46AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Auburn Ravine Revival, voted Auburn’s “Best of the Best Band” for 2024 and 2025, will play a concert and host a CD release party as a fundraiser for Auburn State Theatre on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at Oddfellows Lodge #7. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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Top Concert Acts Coming to the 2026 California State Fair

Feb 23, 2026 04:19PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Weekly Announcements Begin in March

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Placer County Youth Commission Announces 6th Annual Free Your Mind, Free the Air 5K Awareness Run

Feb 19, 2026 03:13PM ● By Placer County Youth Commission News Release

The Placer County Youth Commission is excited to announce the 6th Annual Free Your Mind, Free the Air 5K Awareness Run, taking place on March 2, at Maidu Regional Park,1550 Maidu Dr, Roseville, near the skate park.

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Fundraising Campaign Launched for Tahoe City’s 78th 4th of July Fireworks Show

Feb 18, 2026 09:36AM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

The Tahoe City Downtown Association (TCDA) has launched fundraising and sponsorship opportunities for the 78th Tahoe City 4th of July Fireworks Show, set to illuminate the skies above Lake Tahoe at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

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Registration for the TRTA's Guided Thru Hike to Open Next Week

Feb 17, 2026 12:31PM ● By Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) News Release

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) will open registration for its highly-sought after Guided-Thru Hike program later this month, offering hikers the opportunity to complete the full Tahoe Rim Trail over a summer season with the support of experienced TRTA guides.

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Cinema at the State Presents 'Cabaret'

Feb 13, 2026 11:08AM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

In 1931 Berlin, the Master of Ceremonies (Joel Grey) welcomes guests to the Kit Kat Klub with tongue firmly in cheek, to a place where “life is beautiful, the girls are beautiful, and even the orchestra is beautiful.”

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Tickets Now on Sale for 19th Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic

Feb 10, 2026 03:39PM ● By Tahoe City Downtown Association News Release

The Tahoe City Downtown Association (TCDA) invites residents and visitors to celebrate the 19th Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic on June 5 and 6 in Tahoe City.

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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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Cinema at the State Presents Becoming King

Feb 05, 2026 01:17PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Cinema at the State Presents Becoming King Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way.

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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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