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Placer County Elections Office Reminds Voters of Voting Options and Important Deadlines

Oct 22, 2025 09:37AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office is sharing a few important details to ensure eligible voters can confidently and successfully cast their ballots in the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election.

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Forest to Faucets: Legislative Members Embark on Forest-Health Tour in American River Watershed

Oct 21, 2025 01:34PM ● By Sierra Nevada Conservancy News Release

On Monday, Oct. 13, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), Placer County Water Agency (PCWA), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Mountain Counties Water Resources Association (MCWRA) co-sponsored the Forests to Faucets Field Tour for state policymakers, staff and government officials to experience the inextricable connection between forest health and the state’s water supply along the Middle Fork American River watershed in Placer County.

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Placer County Elections Office Announces Mail-In Ballots and Drop Box Locations for Nov. 4 Special Election

Oct 02, 2025 11:13AM ● By Placer County News Release

he Placer County Elections Office would like to remind voters that the voting period for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election has officially begun.

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Nov. 4 Statewide Special Voting Materials On Way to Residents

Sep 25, 2025 03:20PM ● By Placer County News Release

With the Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election just over a month away, the Placer County Elections Office would like to offer its voters a few important reminders.

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PCWA Marks Milestone in Rocklin Water Main Replacements

Sep 10, 2025 10:35AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

At its Sept. 4 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved the Notice of Completion for Phase 1 of the Rocklin Main Replacements project.

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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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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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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Placer County Hosts a Tariff Webinar

Jun 13, 2025 11:35AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is hosting a webinar for small businesses to explain tariffs and how local businesses can mitigate their impact.

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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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Assemblywoman Hadwick Introduces Rural Advocacy Bill Package

Feb 28, 2025 10:59AM ● By Asm. Heather Hadwick News Release

The week of Feb. 21, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) introduced a series of bills aimed at addressing key challenges facing rural communities.

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Representative Kiley Cosponsored Bill, Fix Our Forests Act, Passes in the House of Representatives

Jan 24, 2025 11:49AM ● By Office of Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

On Jan. 23, H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, cosponsored by Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA), passed in the House of Representatives

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Assemblymembers Joe Patterson and Juan Alanis Introduce Bill to Make Domestic Violence a Violent Felony

Jan 24, 2025 11:35AM ● By Office of Assemblyman Joe Patterson News Release

On Jan. 22, Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) and Assemblyman Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) introduced AB 292 classifying felony domestic violence as a “violent felony.”

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Representative Kiley Appointed to Key Subcommittees on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Jan 24, 2025 11:20AM ● By Office of Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

On Jan. 22, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released a statement after being appointed to multiple committees

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Brown Bear Studios Opens, Expanding Housing Resources for Homeless in North Tahoe

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

A vision years in the making has become a reality with the opening of Brown Bear Studios, a 14-unit permanent supportive housing facility in Kings Beach.

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Placer County Elections Office Certifies Nov. 5, General Election Results

Dec 04, 2024 02:49PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office has announced that the canvass and certification of the Nov. 5, General Election has been completed and that results are now considered official.

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation that Would Have Supported News Publishers

Oct 29, 2024 09:16AM ● By California Newspaper Publishers Association News Release

The California News Publishers Association (CNPA) is disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom’ s decision to veto AB 2095 (Maienschein), which would have taken important steps to modernize the publishing of public notices while maintaining the print protections for notices.

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Placer County Elections Office Reminds Voters of Their Voting Options and Important Deadlines

Oct 24, 2024 05:00PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office would like to share a few details to ensure voters are able to confidently and successfully cast their ballots in the November 5, 2024, General Election.

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

Oct 22, 2024 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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Placer County Elections Office Reminds Voters About Registration Deadlines, Additional Office Hours and Vote Center Locations for November 5, 2024 General Election

Oct 17, 2024 04:29PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Elections Office would like to remind voters that the voting period for the November 5, 2024 General Election has officially begun.

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Nine Commission-Supported Bills Signed into Law

Oct 16, 2024 04:32PM ● By Little Hoover Commission News Release

Nine bills supported by the Little Hoover Commission were signed into law this year, including four measures that will strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence and other legislation to address labor trafficking, organic waste disposal, and customer-centric government.

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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Placer Supervisors Oppose Props 5 and 33

Oct 08, 2024 05:00PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt two resolutions today opposing California’s Propositions 5 and 33 on the November ballot.

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Placer County Elections Office Announces Voting Materials for Nov. 5 General Soon on Their Way

Oct 07, 2024 12:30PM ● By Placer County News Release

Voter education workshops to be held next week

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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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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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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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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Gallagher Demands Answers on Undemocratic End of Session

Sep 09, 2024 02:29PM ● By Assembly Republican News Release

On Sept. 9, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) demanded answers from the Assembly Rules Committee in the wake of several parliamentary violations that crushed debate and caused chaos at the end of the 2024 legislative session.

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Gallagher Slams Democrats’ Special Session Stunt

Sep 04, 2024 03:07PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued the following statement on the introduction of legislation enacting Gov. Newsom’s scheme to increase gas prices by requiring refiners to withhold fuel from drivers.

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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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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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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