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Placer, Tahoe National Forest to Host Two Community Meetings to Discuss the Lower Sawtooth Trailhead Improvements Project

Sep 27, 2024 01:17PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County and U.S. Forest Service - Tahoe National Forest will host a pair of community meetings next week to discuss the Lower Sawtooth Trailhead Improvements Project.

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Cinema at the State Presents The Music of Strangers – Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

Sep 27, 2024 12:57PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Cinema at the State Presents the Music of Strangers – Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. Sponsored by The Buxton-Neuhauser Trust at Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA

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County Expands Family Self Sufficiency Program to Help More Households Build Strong Financial Foundation

Sep 26, 2024 12:38PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is expanding its Family Self Sufficiency program, enabling more low-income households to access financial coaching, case management and other support services designed to build self-sufficiency.

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Placer County Secures $23.7M to Expand Broadband Access to More Foothill Communities

Sep 26, 2024 09:20AM ● By Placer County News Release

Another significant boost to broadband connectivity is headed for Placer County’s rural communities.

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Representative Kiley Praises Passage of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, Urges Swift Signing into Law

Sep 26, 2024 09:00AM ● By Representative Kevin Kiley News Release

Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released the following statement after the passage of his bill, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, in the House.

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Placer County Secures $1.5M Grant to Bolster Wildfire Resilience in Foresthill Divide

Sep 26, 2024 08:53AM ● By Placer County News Release

Additional wildfire resiliency is on the horizon for Foresthill and the Foresthill Divide, with the Placer County Board of Supervisors approving an agreement to accept Congressionally directed federal funding for the area today.

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Community Volunteers Needed for Tax Assistance Program

Sep 24, 2024 10:48AM ● By Placer County News Release

Want to give back to the community in the new year? Placer County’s Free Tax Prep program (also known as VITA) is currently seeking volunteers for the 2025 tax season.

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Representative Kiley, Supervisor Landon to Partner with Placer County to Host Pet Adoption Event

Sep 24, 2024 10:40AM ● By Representative Kevin Kiley News Release

On Saturday, Sept. 28, residents and visitors can adopt any pet from the Auburn shelter for free.

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Cast Announced for Placer Rep’s MacBeth

Sep 24, 2024 10:29AM ● By Placer Repertory Theater News release

The fruits of a region-wide talent search, Placer Repertory Theater has cast four very talented actors (Thomas Van Briggle, Stacey Winn, Matthew Rivera and Liam Roberts) to star in Placer Rep’s MacBeth

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Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

Sep 19, 2024 12:16PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

Project Restores 3,400 acres of Habitat for Sensitive Fish Species While Also Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley

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4th Annual Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic to Be Held Oct. 14 at the Granite Bay Golf Club Presented by Buzz Oates

Sep 19, 2024 11:58AM ● By Guttman Associates PR & Marketing News Release

Phil Oates will be hosting his 4th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Presented by Buzz Oates, on Oct. 14, at the Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Dr., Granite Bay.

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Controller Cohen Issues August Cash Report

Sep 18, 2024 12:49PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen Sept. 10 released her monthly cash report covering the state’s General Fund revenues, disbursements and actual cash balance for the fiscal year through Aug. 31, 2024.

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CHP Swears in Largest Class of New Officers in Over Two Years

Sep 18, 2024 12:34PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The Swearing-In Of 119 Officers Marks the Biggest Graduating Class Since the Launch of The June 2022 Recruitment Campaign

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Placer County Jury Finds Fentanyl Dealer Guilty of Murder for the Death of Local Resident Kade Webb; First Jury Conviction in the Region

Sep 17, 2024 02:26PM ● By Placer County District Attorney's Office News Release

On Sept. 17, Placer County jury found defendant Carson Schewe, age 23, guilty of murder for selling Kade Webb a pill that contained a deadly amount of Fentanyl.

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Funding awarded to reduce wildfire risk and increase vegetation management in North Lake Tahoe

Sep 17, 2024 02:08PM ● By Placer County News Release

In an effort to reduce wildfire risk in North Lake Tahoe, the Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $145,491 contract award to Bella Wildfire & Forestry Inc. to fund vegetation management and fuel load reduction work on 18 acres in Tahoe Vista.

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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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California Connects Neighbors to Create Community, Increase Belonging, Prepare for Disasters

Sep 12, 2024 04:57PM ● By California Volunteers News Release

On Sept. 10, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday announced the Neighbor-to-Neighbor network to strengthen communities and build social connections to better address the loneliness epidemic, disaster preparedness, climate action and local needs.

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Sutter Hosts Battle of the Buttes VB Tournament

Sep 12, 2024 11:46AM ● By Seti Long

Fierce matches between multiple area teams marked this season’s Battle of Buttes held Saturday, Sept. 7 in Sutter.

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Blue Angels Headline California Capital Airshow Next March

Sep 11, 2024 03:00PM ● By MPG staff

The California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, on Sept. 6 announced its 19th annual Airshow will return to Mather Airport on March 22 and March 23, 2025.

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SAFE Credit Union Back-to-School Drive Successful

Sep 11, 2024 02:45PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union recently participated in a back-to-school supplies and backpack drive benefiting the Sacramento Children’s Home for students in elementary, middle, and high school.

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Rancho Cordova Remembers the Fallen

Sep 11, 2024 02:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The city of Rancho Cordova is hosting the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit. The exhibit, which opened on Sept. 11, will be on display at Rancho Cordova City Hall until Sept. 15.

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Reducing Wildfire Risk

Sep 10, 2024 03:56PM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is working to underground powerlines in Dutch Flat, Gold Run, Alta and Monte Vista in Placer County.

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Placer County Ranks Number One in the Nation for Firewise USA Communities

Sep 10, 2024 03:48PM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is now the top-ranked county in the United States and California for the number of communities participating in the Firewise USA program.

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California Restaurant Foundation Elects Wayne Hilston as New Chair of the Board of Directors

Sep 10, 2024 03:41PM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF), a nonprofit that invests in and empowers California restaurants and its workforce, has elected Wayne Hilston as its new Chair of the Board of Directors.

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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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Come One, Come All…

Sep 06, 2024 03:02PM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Community is Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day with Free Cake & Ice Cream at the State Capitol on Sept. 9

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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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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BriarPatch Food Co-op Auburn Hosting "The Brät Pack” Sausage and Beer Pairing

Sep 03, 2024 02:17PM ● By BriarPatch Food Co-op News Release

BriarPatch Food Co-op's Auburn store hosts a sausage and beer pairing on Sept. 19 with a theme that’s a blast from the past - “The Brät Pack.”

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Cinema at the State presents World Tour Paddling Film Festival

Aug 28, 2024 12:31PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Join us for this popular annual event featuring the world’s best new paddling films that include whitewater, sea kayak, canoe, and stand up paddleboard (SUP) action.

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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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Cinema at the State Presents Women’s Adventure Film Tour (WAFT)

Aug 28, 2024 12:13PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour (WAFT) returns with its highly anticipated 8th season of short films celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures.

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SacRT Awarded Three Grants to Help Connect Communities

Aug 23, 2024 01:42PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it’s the recipient of three Caltrans Sustainable Community grants totaling nearly $1 million

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