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Brian Passenheim Appointed Placer’s New Chief Probation Officer

Mar 05, 2025 02:38PM ● By County of Placer News Release

Placer County’s Assistant Chief Probation Officer Brian Passenheim has been promoted to probation chief, announced on March 4 ahead of the retirement next week of Chief Probation Officer Marshall Hopper.

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Suspect In Placer County Burglary of Senior Couple Receives Life in Prison 

Dec 16, 2024 02:59PM ● By Placer County News Release

On Dec. 16, the Honorable Horst sentenced 47-year-old Wyatt King III, to 58 to life, plus 44 years in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as it relates to a Placer County residential burglary of a senior couple in their home last year. 

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Staff Provides North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Update and Board Approves New Enforcement Technology

Dec 10, 2024 04:32PM ● By Placer County News Release

Thanks to new hand-held technology devices, Placer County staff reported strong summer parking enforcement numbers in North Lake Tahoe at last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting.

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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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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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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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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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Fallen Officer Honored

May 29, 2024 10:50AM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

Mayor Martha Guererro and Councilwoman Quirinao Orozco Honored the Life of Officer James H. McKnight, Who Lost His Life in the Line of Duty Serving West Sacramento in 1990

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Navy SEALs Train with Beale Defenders During Exercise Dragon Trident

Feb 21, 2024 03:56PM ● By Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Burns

Training Between Air Force Security Forces and Navy SEALs is Not Common, but a Collaboration of Senior Leaders Made it Possible

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Momentum Continues for the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, Retail Theft Reduction Act

Feb 06, 2024 03:30PM ● By Becky Warren, Elevate Public Affairs News Release

California Voters Give Over 300,000 Signatures to Put Act on Ballot

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Streaming Soon: “CADETS” The Making of A CHP Officer

Jan 23, 2024 02:50PM ● By CHP News Release

Gripping New Docuseries Gives Viewers Exclusive Access Inside the CHP Academy

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Electronic Logging Device Required for California Drivers of Regulated Commercial Vehicles

Jan 03, 2024 05:40PM ● By CHP News Release

CHP Amends California Code of Regulations

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CHP Highlights New Traffic Safety Laws For 2024

Dec 28, 2023 03:30PM ● By CHP News Release

California Laws Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom from this Year’s Legislative Session

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Sacramento Region Man Arrested for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Dec 28, 2023 09:11AM ● By Sacramento FBI News Release

Citrus Heights Resident Charged for Physical Confrontation with Law Enforcement Officers

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CHP Urging Motorists to Drive into The New Year Safely

Dec 27, 2023 11:48AM ● By CHP News Release

Maximum Enforcement Period Implemented Starting December 29

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CHP Begins Maximum Enforcement for Holiday Weekend

Dec 21, 2023 11:23AM ● By CHP News Release

Sacramento Region CHP Commissioner Calls for Commitment to Prioritize Safety

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CHP Focused on Tackling Distracted Driving Epidemic

Nov 15, 2023 12:21PM ● By CHP News Release

The CHP Encourages Drivers to Make the Conscious Decision to Drive Distraction Free

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CHP Celebrates the Graduation of 112 New Officers

Nov 08, 2023 02:53PM ● By CHP News Release

Ceremony was November 3, 2023

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Gallagher Bills for Fire Survivors and Fund Fire Protection Signed

Oct 20, 2023 11:39AM ● By the Office of Assm. Leader James Gallagher

Survivors of Disasters Such as the Camp Fire Can Avoid a Property Tax Increase after Rebuilding

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Grant Fuels the CHP’s Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Efforts

Oct 18, 2023 04:33PM ● By CHP News Release

7,639 motorcycle-involved crashes in CHP jurisdiction for 2021-22

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CHP Graduates 82 New Officers

Feb 22, 2023 12:00AM ● By CHP News Release

CHP graduates "Join the CHP 1,000" campaign goal

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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this Holiday Season

Dec 22, 2022 12:00AM ● By MADD California News Release

2019-2020 Increase In Drunk Driving Deaths Largest in California Out Of Any State

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Motorists Transition to Newly Constructed Roadway on Highway 70

Nov 03, 2022 12:00AM ● By Caltrans News Release

North of Marysville will continue to undergo roadwork

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California DAs to CDCR: Explain Early Release of Violent Criminals

Nov 02, 2022 12:00AM ● By CDAA News Release

Prisoners to earn credits for good behavior under Prop 57

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The Marysville Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint October 22, 2022

Oct 21, 2022 12:00AM ● By MPD News Release

 

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PCOE'S "Handle With Care" Program Wins State and National Innovation Awards

Sep 29, 2022 12:00AM ● By Placer County Office of Education News Release

Collaboration Between Schools and First Responders Designed to Support Students Who Experience Trauma

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New 988 number is the 911 for mental health emergencies

Aug 03, 2022 12:00AM ● By UCD Health News Release

Number connects directly to mental health professionals in US

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Bay Fire forces evacuations from 2 areas of Yuba County

Jul 11, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Shaun Holkko, assistant editor

 

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Chico State Custodian Admits Hate Crime for YouTube Posts

Jun 20, 2022 12:00AM ● By Butte County DA News Release

 

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K-9 Helps Take Drugs Off the Street

May 27, 2022 12:00AM ● By K-9 Helps Take Drugs Off the Street

 

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Man Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud, Embezzlement, and Unemployment Fraud

May 27, 2022 12:00AM ● By U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California

 

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Preparing for Wildfire Season: Battery and Generator Rebates, Finding Local Resources with 211 and Support for Customers with Access and Functional Needs

May 20, 2022 12:00AM ● By PG&E News Release

PG&E is Partnering with Community-Based Organizations, Other Networks to Provide Support During Wildfire Season

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CHP Welcomes New Canine Teams

May 20, 2022 12:00AM ● By CHP Press Release

 

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