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After pandemic lull, resurgence in shelter's kitten intakes generates need for foster families

Jun 21, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is looking for volunteers willing to foster kittens until they are old enough to return to the Animal Services Center for adoption

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Folsom Water Customers Called to Conserve Water Amid Drought Conditions

Jun 02, 2021 12:00AM ● By City of Folsom News Release

Folsom water customers are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by 10 percent

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Placer adopts updated General Plan Housing Element, pledges additional $575,000 for affordable housing efforts

May 17, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

"Our Housing Element lays out practical, sustainable solutions that will have an immediate and lasting impact"

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Placer County offers free accessory home building plans

May 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

"An accessory home can be a great option for a homeowner to boost their monthly income if they decide to rent it"

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Placer County rent and utility assistance open until 4/30/21

Apr 26, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County News Release

Income eligibility changes provide relief to more renters in need

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French Country Style to Suit

Apr 15, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Thomas J. Sullivan

Ceola Ruth's French Farmhouse Offers Decorative Items

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Founder of Furniture Program for Previously Homeless Vets is Awarded

Apr 14, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ernie Larson, American Legion Legislative Action Post 861

Frank Received the Outstanding Member of the Year Award for the Year 2020

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Water Users Urged to Reduce and Conserve during Dry Conditions

Apr 08, 2021 12:00AM ● By State Water Resources Board

Continued Dry Conditions Prompt Early Warning about Potential Water Shortages

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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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Choke Out Woodsmoke Incentive Available to Replace Pre-1988 Woodstoves

Feb 22, 2021 12:00AM ● By Placer County Air Pollution Control District News Release

Keep your home and community healthy by upgrading to a new, efficient, EPA-certified wood-burning appliance

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New program offers another path to homeownership for Placer workforce

Feb 22, 2021 12:00AM ● By County of Placer News Release

The county anticipates launching the program in spring 2021

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PG&E Developing Microgrids for Enhanced Grid Resilience in Colfax, Foresthill

Feb 16, 2021 12:00AM ● By PG&E News Release

"The microgrids in Colfax and Foresthill are among the many sites PG&E is developing across our service area in 2021"

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Placer County Board of Supervisors initiate affordable housing taskforce

Feb 09, 2021 12:00AM ● By County of Placer Press Release

"With the creation of this task force, the board is continuing to prioritize the development of affordable housing for its residents"

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Winter Storms Wallop

Feb 04, 2021 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff Report

PG&E and SMUD were both scrambling to restore services to thousands of homes

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Proposition 19 Puts Family Legacies at Risk

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By Commentary by Ted Gaines

The new formula will be the current taxable value of the property plus one-million dollars

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PG&E Monitoring the Weather, Pre-positioning Crews and Resources for Storms

Jan 27, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Paul Moreno, PG&E

Heavy Rain, Low Snow and Gusty Winds Increase the Chance of Outages

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Placer County solar panel carports go live; estimated to save taxpayers $5 million

Jan 06, 2021 12:00AM ● By Stephanie Herrera, Placer County

"We are excited to have our buildings powered by an alternative energy supply"

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Mitigation Project in West Roseville Marries Land Conservation with Residential Development

Jan 05, 2021 12:00AM ● By Alyssa Rolen, California Rangeland Trust

"We all need places to live and society needs infrastructure to survive"

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Walmart Leans in to Fight against Hunger this Holiday Season

Dec 29, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Kim Ericksen, Elevate Public Affairs

 

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New Report shows Property Owners Covering Delayed Rent Payments

Dec 04, 2020 12:00AM ● By Brooke Armour, California Business Roundtable

This new report magnifies the urgent need to provide assistance

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Holiday Blues, Coping During COVID-19

Nov 24, 2020 12:00AM ● By Andrea Sandoval, Sacramento County Public Information Office

We need to find small, creative ways to feel joy and comfort

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Simple Packing Tips To Ship Holiday Gifts

Nov 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By North American Press Syndicate

It's advised to not reuse boxes because they can weaken in shipping

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Start A Few New Traditions This Holiday Season

Nov 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By North American Press Syndicate

This may be a good time to try something new

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PG&E shares simple tips for customers enjoying the holidays

Nov 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By Paul Moreno, PG&E

Holiday celebrations may look different this year as a result of the pandemic

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Own A Home? You May Be Wealthier Than You Think

Nov 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By North American Precis Syndicate

The economy has taken its toll on American households over the last year

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Moving Ideas

Nov 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By North American Precis Syndicate

One of the most important things you can do is to stay connected

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Long-Term Care Planning Made Easy: Find A Plan That's Right For You

Nov 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By North American Precis Syndicate

The FLTCIP Guided Planner will help you build a plan based on three benefit choices

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Pop Up New Traditions This Holiday Season

Nov 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By North American Precis Syndicate

You don't have to say goodbye to fun and good cheer

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County acquires Tahoe property as part of 'Project Homekey'

Nov 18, 2020 12:00AM ● By Katie Combs Prichard, Placer County

Permanent supportive housing to support those who are homeless

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Placer County Public Health shares COVID-19 Safety Tips ahead of Holidays

Nov 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By Placer County Communications and Public Affairs Office

Safely celebrate in the time of COVID-19

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Placer County is Updating its Housing Policy

Nov 03, 2020 12:00AM ● By Chris Gray-Garcia, Placer County

"Housing Affordability and Availability are Among our Residents' Top Concerns"

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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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Placer Affordable Housing Advocacy News

Oct 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By Veronica Blake, CEO, Placer Community Foundation

Engage in your Local Process or Connect with the Planning Division Staff in your Jurisdiction

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2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Oct 09, 2020 12:00AM ● By Stephanie Herrera, Placer County

Seeking Members of the Public to Participate on the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee

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Local Allstate Agencies Provide 10,000 Preparedness Kits; $100K Donation for Disaster Relief

Oct 09, 2020 12:00AM ● By Terri Stackhouse, The Allstate Foundation

"A Disaster Could Occur in any Community at any time in California"

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