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Chapa-De Indian Health Breaks Ground on South Placer Health Center

Mar 25, 2025 02:24PM ● By Chapa-De Indian Health News Release

Chapa-De Indian Health is proud to announce that construction is officially underway for its new South Placer Health Center located at 1451 West Stanford Ranch Road in Rocklin.

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Cinema at the State presents UTAMA

Mar 19, 2025 12:09PM ● By Auburn State Theatre News Release

Set in the starkly beautiful Bolivian highlands, this moving drama of devotion and survival centers on elderly lama farmers Virginio and his wife Sisa.

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New Webpage to Help Residents with Fire Hazard Mapping

Mar 19, 2025 11:59AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County, in partnership with the Placer County Fire Department, has launched the Engage Placer: Fire Hazard Severity Zones webpage, a centralized hub to help residents understand newly updated wildfire hazard maps, compliance requirements and insurance information.

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We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

Mar 18, 2025 11:27AM ● By Blue Zones Project News Release

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs.

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Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Mar 18, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera News Release

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

Mar 18, 2025 10:46AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers.

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Mar 18, 2025 10:31AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11.

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SMF Invests $2 Million in Public Art

Mar 18, 2025 10:24AM ● By Sacramento International Airport News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its public art program with a $2-million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion.

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Press Conference will Highlight Priorities for Agriculture

Mar 17, 2025 05:11PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Agricultural Coalition, including the California Farm Bureau, California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers and Western Tree Nut Association, will host a press conference to discuss the group’s key agricultural priorities for the upcoming legislative year.

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Placerville Man Convicted of Arson for Mosquito and Crozier Fires in August 2024

Mar 17, 2025 03:49PM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

On the week of Jan. 25, Jason Robinette, 48, of Placerville was convicted in El Dorado County Superior Court on two counts of arson for starting the Mosquito and Crozier fires on August 6, 2024.

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Sen. Roger Niello Appointed to Little Hoover Commission

Mar 11, 2025 10:39AM ● By Little Hoover Commission News Release

State Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg).

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Tahoe City Public Utility District Utilities Team Honored with Regional Awards

Mar 10, 2025 03:04PM ● By Tahoe City Public Utility District News Release

Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Small Collection System of the Year for the Sierra Section.

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Supervisor Gustafson to Host Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Lake Tahoe Basin Housing Amendments

Mar 07, 2025 10:07AM ● By County of Placer News Release

District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson is inviting the community to a virtual town hall meeting next week to hear updates regarding the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Phase 2 housing amendments for the Tahoe Basin Area Plan.

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Placer Emphasizes Importance of Early Submission for Grading and Digging Permits in Lake Tahoe Basin Area

Mar 07, 2025 10:02AM ● By County of Placer News Release

Grading and digging work are confined to drier months, May 1 to Oct. 15, to protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity from sources of erosion and sediment.

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North Auburn Wastewater Pipeline Construction Project Begins March 10

Mar 07, 2025 09:54AM ● By County of Placer News Release

Work is set to begin on the North Auburn Wastewater Pipeline Project.

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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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Placer’s Veterans Services Surpasses Records in Awarded Claims

Mar 05, 2025 02:32PM ● By Count of Placer News Release

Fueled both by the PACT Act, Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, and by expanded outreach efforts, Placer County’s Veterans Services Office (VSO) is helping more veterans than ever, handling a record 21,491 requests last year.

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Burning Question: How to Save an Old-Growth Forest in Tahoe

Mar 05, 2025 02:22PM ● By UC Davis News Release

Management Key to Conserving Old-Growth Forests in Seasonally Dry West

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

Mar 03, 2025 06:08PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

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Assemblywoman Hadwick Introduces Rural Advocacy Bill Package

Feb 28, 2025 10:59AM ● By Asm. Heather Hadwick News Release

The week of Feb. 21, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) introduced a series of bills aimed at addressing key challenges facing rural communities.

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Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

Jan 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Judy Andrews

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support

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Representative Kiley Cosponsored Bill, Fix Our Forests Act, Passes in the House of Representatives

Jan 24, 2025 11:49AM ● By Office of Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

On Jan. 23, H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, cosponsored by Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA), passed in the House of Representatives

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Assemblymembers Joe Patterson and Juan Alanis Introduce Bill to Make Domestic Violence a Violent Felony

Jan 24, 2025 11:35AM ● By Office of Assemblyman Joe Patterson News Release

On Jan. 22, Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) and Assemblyman Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) introduced AB 292 classifying felony domestic violence as a “violent felony.”

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Representative Kiley Appointed to Key Subcommittees on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Jan 24, 2025 11:20AM ● By Office of Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

On Jan. 22, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released a statement after being appointed to multiple committees

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FieldHaven Feline Center Transfers 47 Cats from L.A. to Placer County; Donations Matched up to $10K!

Jan 24, 2025 10:04AM ● By Fieldhaven Feline Center News Release

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Joy Smith, founder of FieldHaven Feline Center, and Kathy Leonard, Board of Directors president, loaded up dozens of empty cat carriers and drove to Stray Cat Alliance in Los Angeles

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Placer County Animal Services and Local Nonprofit FieldHaven to Support SoCal Animal Rescues Impacted by Fires

Jan 24, 2025 09:55AM ● By Placer County News Release

PCAS and FieldHaven together retrieved 47 adoptable cats from the Stray Cat Alliance, a nationally recognized organization based in Los Angeles

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Placer County Moves Forward with $20 Million Homekey+ Grant Application to Tackle Homelessness

Jan 24, 2025 09:39AM ● By Placer County News Release

Placer County is partnering with local nonprofit AMI Housing to apply for a competitive Homekey+ Program grant from the state

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Placer County Water Agency Invests in Recreation and Sustainability Through Major Infrastructure Upgrades

Jan 24, 2025 09:18AM ● By Placer County Water Agency News Release

Campground modernization and dam upgrades will enhance visitor experience, improve environmental health, and optimize water and power management.

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More Than $9 Million Of TOT Funding Approved for Community Projects In North Lake Tahoe

Jan 21, 2025 05:21PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved more than $9 million of transient occupancy tax funding for a total of seven projects in North Lake Tahoe this week. The projects fall into three categories: facilities, trails and transportation.

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Share Your Vision: Placer County Announces Placer 2050 Visioning Workshop Schedule

Jan 21, 2025 04:24PM ● By Placer County News Release

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is launching a series of in-person and online Placer 2050 General Plan Update visioning workshops beginning Feb. 26 through April 30.

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