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Climate Resilience Plan for the American, Bear and Consumnes Watersheds

Jul 14, 2026 11:06AM ● By Regional Water Authority News Release

New analysis outlines growing risks from drought, flooding, wildfire and extreme heat — and provides a framework to guide regional action

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PCWA Board Begins Independent Study to Support Long-Term Water Planning

Jul 08, 2026 08:29AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

At its July 2 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors received the first phase of an independent review designed to better understand the cost of providing water service and support informed, long-term planning for the future.

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Placer County Launches Sunscreen Dispenser Pilot to Promote Summer Sun Safety

Jul 02, 2026 03:52PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health has launched a new sunscreen dispenser pilot program to make sun protection more accessible for residents and visitors during peak summer months.

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Placer to Join County Medical Services Program as Uninsured Population is Expected to Rise

Jun 30, 2026 03:39PM ● By Placer County News Release

With around 7,000 Placer residents expected to lose Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) in the coming year, Placer County is searching for solutions to help meet its legal requirement to provide indigent health care even as costs soar.

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PCWA Board Adopts Water Supply Plan Updates and Advances Ophir Water Treatment Plant

Jun 24, 2026 08:53AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors took action at its June 18 meeting to advance long-term water supply planning and future infrastructure investments.

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California State Senate Celebrates the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week

Jun 22, 2026 01:54PM ● By Office of Senator Roger Niello News Release

Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) introduced Senate Resolution 112 to declare the week of June 14 through June 20, 2026, as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week in California.

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PCWA Advances Long-Term Drinking Water Reliability for Heather Glen

Jun 10, 2026 08:48AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

State funding supports infrastructure improvements and regionalization efforts that will replace aging facilities and strengthen service for the community.

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Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair Returns May 21 with Workshops, Entertainment, Resources and More

May 06, 2026 08:58AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County, in partnership with the local Campaign for Community Wellness, will host this year’s Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville.

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The 32nd Annual Spare the Air Season is Here

May 05, 2026 11:14AM ● By Abbey Wicks

The 32nd annual Spare The Air Season began May 1 and runs through Oct. 31.

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TCPUD Receives ‘A+’ Credit Rating from S&P, Supporting Critical Infrastructure Investment

Apr 23, 2026 02:57PM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

Tahoe City Public Utility District Public Finance Authority (“Authority”) has received an ‘A+’ long-term credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings on its Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A.

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‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign
‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

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Following New Measles Exposures, Placer Health Officials Encourage Proactive Steps for Unvaccinated Individuals

Apr 07, 2026 03:14PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health is notifying the community of potential measles exposures linked to a case recently reported by Sacramento County.

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Safely Dispose of Medications: Take Back Event Coming Up, Plus Year-Round Resources

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

As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on April 25, local agencies are reminding residents that safe, free disposal options are available year-round through permanent drop boxes and mail-in services.

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$3 Million Available for Clean Air Projects in Placer County

Apr 03, 2026 02:55PM ● By Placer County Air Pollution Control District News Release

More than $3 million is now available to help Placer County businesses, nonprofits and public agencies replace older equipment, reduce air pollution and lower operating costs.

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Placer County Launches New Online Portal for Environmental Health Services

Mar 27, 2026 04:08PM ● By Placer County News Release

Working on a project that needs county Environmental Health review? Septic systems, wells, pools, food businesses -- many projects require permits or plans at some point.

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Placer County Regional Forest Health Reports Major Progress in Wildfire Risk Reduction

Mar 11, 2026 09:24AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Regional Forest Health Coordinator Kerri Timmer presented the Regional Forest Health Division's annual program update to the Placer County Board of Supervisors, outlining significant milestones in countywide wildfire risk reduction, strategic partnerships and landscape-scale forest resilience projects.

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Localized Measles Outbreak With Three Cases Identified in Placer County

Mar 04, 2026 08:58AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health is reporting three measles cases, all teenagers in a single family linked through household exposure.

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National Grange Marks Passage of the MCED Act

Mar 03, 2026 12:30PM ● By National Grange News Release

A Major Milestone in Closing Rural Cancer Health Disparities

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PCWA Approves Woodcreek Intertie Agreement to Strengthen Regional Water Reliability

Feb 20, 2026 08:46AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release

New agreement ensures operational readiness and reinforces a long-standing partnership to serve western Placer County.

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Tahoe City Public Utility District Secures $3.15 Million In Federal Funding for Final Phase of Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Project

Feb 11, 2026 10:48AM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) announced recently that it has secured $3.15 million in federal funding to complete the final phase of the Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Project.

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New Level of Service for Mental Health Clients Helps Placer County Bridge a Gap

Feb 05, 2026 02:47PM ● By Placer County News Release

For years, Placer County’s mental health services operated on two main levels — high-intensity Full-Service Partnership (FSP) and standard clinic services. But for many clients, neither was quite the right fit. In the last year, a new level of care called the Mid Service Partnership (MSP) is filling that gap and showing promise.

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Placer County Seeks Input on Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment Services

Dec 03, 2025 04:11PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is inviting residents to take part in two online surveys to help guide the county’s planning under California’s Behavioral Health Services Act.

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Public Health Honors National Family Caregivers Month With New Caregiver Survey and Free Dementia Training

Nov 05, 2025 04:09PM ● By Placer County News Release

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month this November, Placer County Public Health is celebrating the vital role of caregivers by launching a new caregiver survey and hosting a free Virtual Dementia Tour on Nov. 13.

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Family Matters: Why Genetic Cancer Testing is Important

Oct 24, 2025 02:06PM ● By BrandPoint Content

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too?

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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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Public Health Recognizes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Oct 20, 2025 02:19PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County Public Health is joining partners across the state in recognizing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from Oct. 19 to 25.

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Allergen Labeling Becomes Law in California

Oct 14, 2025 09:17AM ● By Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America News Release

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates a tremendous win for our community as The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America -sponsored legislation requiring allergen disclosure in restaurants has been signed into law in California.

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Placer County Confirms First West Nile Virus Death of Season

Oct 06, 2025 01:12PM ● By Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

Public Health officials confirmed the first death of a Placer County resident from West Nile virus this season, a Roseville man.

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How to Safely Dispose of Expired Medication

Oct 01, 2025 04:49PM ● By Placer County News Release

As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on Oct. 25, 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 County Public Health To Offer Flu Clinics; Shares Updated Virus Data

Sep 30, 2025 03:27PM ● 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 2024 through June 2025.

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 22, 2025 01:28PM ● By Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation News Release

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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PCWA and South Placer Municipal Utility District Partner on $2.4 Million Pipeline Project in Newcastle

Sep 19, 2025 10:39AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $2.4 million construction contract for the Old State Highway Pipeline Replacement Project, a joint effort with the South Placer Municipal Utility District (SPMUD), before traveling to Truckee for its annual East Slope board meeting.

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Placer’s Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Workforce Housing Amendments in Tahoe

Sep 12, 2025 11:36AM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Planning Commission this week unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve three items related to the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing amendments to support the development of new achievable housing in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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