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Placer County Supervisors Approve Contract to Expand Broadband Access To More Foothill Communities

Jan 09, 2025 08:51AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved a contract agreement to expand broadband to foothill communities spanning the Interstate 80 corridor.

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The Ranch Subdivision Moves Forward in West Placer

Dec 20, 2024 03:58PM ● By Placer County

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action Tuesday to approve the environmental impact report, legislative actions and entitlement package necessary for construction of The Ranch, a 221.7-acre housing development in the Dry Creek area of west Placer.

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Tahoe Bears Remain Active in Fall, Winter Months

Dec 20, 2024 03:53PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) hopes this winter season brings lots of cheer, warm memories, and time for rest and relaxation.

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PCF Makes Grant to Gather Faith Based Leaders ​on Need for Affordable Housing

Dec 20, 2024 03:45PM ● By Placer Community Foundation

Our community is stronger when we come together to support one another. The affordable housing crisis in our region has touched so many lives, and we’re working to unite in finding solutions.​

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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 Approves Contract to Build Trail Connecting Hidden Falls Regional Park to Its New Big Hill Preserve Expansion

Dec 04, 2024 02:46PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a $724,575 contract agreement with Trailscape Inc. of Roseville to build phase two of the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project.

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"Beam Signing" to kick-off construction at new Placer Community Health Center in Roseville

Dec 03, 2024 09:04AM ● By WellSpace Health News Release

WellSpace Health will kick-off construction of its new Placer Community Health Center with a “Beam Signing” on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at 100 Stonehouse Court in Roseville, Calif.

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Auburn Library Prepares for Temporary Relocation to Accommodate Major Renovation Project

Nov 21, 2024 03:46PM ● By Placer County News Release

After serving the community for over 50 years, the Auburn Library is gearing up for a transformational renovation and a temporary relocation to North Auburn.

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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West Placer Affordable Housing Project Combines Primary Residences with ADUs

Nov 14, 2024 03:38PM ● By Placer County News Release

An innovative affordable housing project that combines primary residences with accessory dwelling units broke ground in west Placer County last week

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Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 To Provide for Unhoused Sac Women

Nov 05, 2024 10:27AM ● By Kristin Thebaud, Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from the Yocha Dehe Community Fund to provide transitional workforce housing for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with their families.

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Governor Newsom Announces Over $1.3 Billion for Public Transportation Projects

Oct 30, 2024 09:43AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 25 an award of more than $1.3 billion to 27 new public transportation projects intended to fund transformative rail and transit improvements throughout the state.

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Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

Oct 25, 2024 09:18AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME.

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Contractor Selected for North Auburn Wastewater Pipeline Extension

Oct 24, 2024 01:28PM ● By Placer County News Release

Construction is set to begin on the first phase of a $22 million wastewater pipeline extension to alleviate capacity constraints in North Auburn.

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Investing In the Sacramento River Valley

Oct 24, 2024 09:59AM ● By Bureau of Reclamation News Release

The Bureau of Reclamation on Oct. 17 announced the availability of $25 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for fish habitat and facility improvements in the Sacramento River Valley.

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New Affordable Housing Community Built on Vacant State Land in South Lake Tahoe Opens for Residents

Oct 18, 2024 09:29AM ● By DGS & HCD News Release

Sugar Pine Village to provide 248 units of affordable housing

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Community Invited to Zoning Text Amendment Town Hall Oct. 15

Oct 09, 2024 04:46PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is inviting the community to hear a presentation and provide feedback on proposed county code amendments during a town hall meeting Oct. 15.

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Oct 07, 2024 11:58AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Multiple Projects Underway; Delays Expected Throughout Fall

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EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Oct 02, 2024 09:43AM ● By Sunstone Strategies News Release

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable.

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Board Approves Funding for Truckee Tahoe Area Regional Transportation Study and Plan Update

Aug 28, 2024 01:56PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors authorized funding Tuesday for a comprehensive study and update of the Truckee Tahoe Area Regional Transportation system to evaluate all transit operations in North Lake Tahoe.

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County Staff Introduce Launchpad Program

Aug 28, 2024 12:22PM ● By Placer County News Release

Incentives from Placer County to build or establish new workforce housing in the North Lake Tahoe region may soon be available.

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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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Durheim Joins California Farm Bureau as First Chief Operating Officer

Jun 18, 2024 04:21PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Farm Bureau is Pleased to Announce Dan Durheim as its New Chief Operating Officer

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CalCompetes Program Reaches $50 Billion of Private Investment

Jun 18, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Announced on June 14 the Latest Round of Awards Under the CalCompetes Program

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Placer County Planning Commission Makes Recommendation on Rezone Program

Apr 26, 2024 04:56PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County has Been Working For More Than a Year with Willing Property Owners to Participate in its Housing Element Sites Rezone Program

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Missile Site’s TCE Spreading to Border of Active-Adult Community

Feb 06, 2024 02:59PM ● By Carol Feineman, photos by Carol Feineman

Defunct Site in Lincoln Caused Contamination

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Placer County to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

Feb 06, 2024 09:27AM ● By County of Placer News Release

The 142,000-Square-Foot Facility Consolidates Existing Staff and Services From Six Divisions and is the County’s First Zero-Net-Energy Facility

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Placer County Board of Supervisors to Host Housing Element Sites Rezone Workshop Feb. 13

Feb 02, 2024 09:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Workshop Has Been Moved up to Feb. 13 to Allow the Public More Time to Provide Input

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Placer County Conservation Program Set to Acquire North Redwing Ranch Property Near Sheridan

Feb 02, 2024 09:34AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Conservation Program is Set to Acquire an Additional 430 Acres

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Robert Craig Films Announces Study Guide to Reduce Homelessness

Jan 09, 2024 03:40PM ● By AthertonPR News Release

Organization Brings Awareness and Solutions to Homelessness

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'Them Rates is Rising'

Feb 16, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Bruce Lee, Sacramento Taxpayers Association

In mid-December Folsom approved a 74% increase over four years.

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CAL FIRE Investigators Determine Cause of the Dixie Fire

Jan 05, 2022 12:00AM ● By Calfire News Release

CAL FIRE says Dixie Fire was caused by electrical distribution lines owned PG&E

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Threats to Code Enforcement Officers Rise as Two Officer Safety Bills Stall in the Senate

May 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Will Hixson, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers

Code enforcement officers tasked with violations traditionally addressed by police/sheriff

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Surge in Sacramento-Area New Home Sales Were the Highest in 16 Years

Feb 24, 2021 12:00AM ● By North State Building Association

January's Sales were the highest according to North State BIA Reports

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New Fee Program aimed at Boosting Affordable Housing in Placer County

Oct 27, 2020 12:00AM ● By Chris Gray-Garcia, Placer County

"We Need more Affordable Housing in our Community"

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