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Placer County Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $1.5 Million in COVID-Relief Loans

Jul 10, 2026 12:51PM ● By Placer County News Release

Jedrek Upton, 45, of Lincoln, was sentenced on June 30 by Senior U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to one year in prison for stealing nearly 1.5 million of COVID-relief loans.

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Placer County Earns State Fire Risk Reduction Designation

Jul 07, 2026 03:28PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County has been named a Fire Risk Reduction Community by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, a state designation that recognizes that a community meets California’s high standards for wildfire prevention and planning.

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Mental Health Diversion Defendant Sentenced to Life in Prison For Subsequent Murder

Jun 02, 2026 02:25PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

Defendant was in mental health diversion for attacking an elderly woman when he committed the murder

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South Placer Fire District Board of Directors Vote to Place Funding Measure on November Ballot

May 26, 2026 05:45PM ● By South Placer Fire District News Release

District with Two Closed Fire Stations Seeks Path Forward

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Board of Supervisors Selects New Provider to Manage Inmate Medical Services

May 20, 2026 10:03AM ● By Placer County News Release

May 19, the Placer County Board of Supervisors selected Correctional Healthcare Partners, Inc. to provide comprehensive inmate medical services at the county’s jail and juvenile detention facilities.

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Beauty Store Bandit Sentenced to Almost Ten Years in State Prison

Feb 05, 2026 01:48PM ● By Placer County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The “Dark Knight Series” operation brings down statewide retail theft ring

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Placer County Law Enforcement Partnership Rescues Two Trafficked Minors and Secures Lengthy Prison Sentences for their Exploiters

Jan 27, 2026 10:44AM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

A traffic stop on Sept. 30, 2024, led to the rescue of two 15-year-old girls and the eventual conviction of the men who trafficked them, thanks to the coordinated efforts of Placer County’s law enforcement community.

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SPFD Wins Grants, Continues to Face Critical Funding Needs

Jan 13, 2026 12:48PM ● By South Placer Fire District News Release

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded South Placer Fire District a SAFER Grant totaling $750,000 for the next three years to temporarily fund three new positions.

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CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period

Dec 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By California Highway Patrol (CHP) News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP).

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Defendant Sentenced for Felony Insurance Fraud

Dec 23, 2025 01:24PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Jordan Roy Lester pled to felony insurance fraud and was sentenced to 270 days county jail, two years formal probation and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $232,829 to the California Highway Patrol (CHP)

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Office of Traffic Safety Awards $54,250 Grant to the South Placer Fire District for Life-Saving Technology

Dec 17, 2025 12:43PM ● By South Placer Fire District News Release

South Placer Fire District (SPFD) announced recently that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase and implement the HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud®.

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South Placer Fire District Appoints New Chief Upon Chief's Retirement

Dec 17, 2025 12:30PM ● By South Placer Fire District News Release

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the South Placer Fire District (SPFD) Board of Directors congratulated Chief Mark Duerr who announced at a Nov. 6 meeting he would retire on Dec. 31.

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County Takes Next Steps on Regional Forensic Laboratory

Dec 09, 2025 04:04PM ● By Placer County District Attorney News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors moved the Placer County District Attorney’s Office forensic crime laboratory forward by entering into a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Trustees of the California State University

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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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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Placer County DA’s Office Showcases Cutting-Edge Strategy, Data Analysis and Statewide Leadership Through Prop 36 at Retail Theft Initiative Update Event

Nov 19, 2025 11:45AM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

This morning, the Placer County District Attorney’s Office hosted a Retail Theft Initiative Update inside the Westfield Galleria at Roseville.

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Lincoln Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Preying on Young Girls on Snapchat

Nov 03, 2025 12:33PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

Placer DA Launches their AppSafe Initiative in Response  

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California Highway Patrol Launches Halloween Maximum Enforcement to Target Impaired Drivers

Oct 29, 2025 10:19AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, through 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, to protect motorists and prevent impaired driving.

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Placer County Sheriff’s Office Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Mental Health and Vocational Training Facilities at South Placer Jail

Oct 08, 2025 04:29PM ● By Placer County Sheriff's Office News Release

Construction began in March 2023, and today’s ribbon cutting marks the completion of more than 55,000 square feet of modern space designed to enhance mental health care, provide vocational training and improve long-term outcomes for individuals in custody.

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Placer County to Expand Service to West Placer Residents With New Sheriff's Station and County Service Center

Sep 17, 2025 04:24PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is expanding its footprint in West Placer with the acquisition and development of two buildings in Rocklin, creating a new hub for public safety and essential government services.

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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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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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Placer County Sheriff and D.A. Endorse Belza for State Assembly

Jul 02, 2025 08:51AM ● By Dom Belza for State Assembly News Release

Belza would represent the 3rd Assembly District, which encompasses all or portions of six counties: Butte, Sutter, Yuba, Tehama, Glenn and Placer.

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Firework Ban and Safety Reminder

Jun 27, 2025 09:51AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County urges its residents to follow key rules to enjoy Fourth of July festivities as the holiday approaches to prevent wildfires.

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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Suspends Burning

Jun 20, 2025 09:09AM ● By California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) News Release

This suspension takes effect Monday, June 23rd, 2025, at 8 a.m. and bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves.

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Auburn Wildfire Preparedness Expo on June 21

Jun 13, 2025 01:56PM ● By Placer County News Release

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with wildfire safety experts, explore local resources and enjoy a fun, informative day with the family.

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Effort Launched to Combat Interstate 80 Brake Fires

Jun 12, 2025 04:25PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson works to address the growing brake fire concern and protect foothill and mountain communities along the heavily traveled corridor.

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The Sierra Nevada Conservancy Opens Two Grant Programs, Awards $545,000 to 40 Acre Conservation League

Jun 09, 2025 10:23AM ● By Sierra Nevada Conservancy News Release

Focused on land conservation, recreation, tourism and fuel reduction, The Sierra Nevada Conservancy works to improve California.

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Placer County Board of Supervisors Introduces Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map to Strengthen Wildfire Resilience

May 29, 2025 02:48PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance designating moderate, high and very-high fire hazard severity zones in unincorporated areas of the county on May 28.

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CAL Fire Burn Permits Required May 1 in Nevada, Yuba, Placer, and Sierra Counties

Apr 30, 2025 12:14PM ● By CAL FIRE Department News Release

he California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced effective at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 1, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties.

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Supervisor Gustafson Appointed to State Board of Fire Services

Apr 25, 2025 02:02PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson was appointed by the governor April 23 to serve on the State Board of Fire Services.

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Prescribed Fire Operations Continue Week of April 14

Apr 15, 2025 10:48AM ● By Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team News Release

If conditions and weather are favorable, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue prescribed burning this week at Lake Tahoe. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will burn piles off North Upper Truckee Road near Osgood Swamp to reduce excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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Placerville Man Convicted of Arson for Mosquito and Crozier Fires in August 2024

Mar 17, 2025 03:49PM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

On the week of Jan. 25, Jason Robinette, 48, of Placerville was convicted in El Dorado County Superior Court on two counts of arson for starting the Mosquito and Crozier fires on August 6, 2024.

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