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Update: Canyon Fire burns 0.3 acres in Placer County - Merced Sun-Star
Update: Canyon Fire burns 0.3 acres in Placer County Merced Sun-Star
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:42 pm
History: Harding becomes Galion’s first 4-time wrestling state placer - Richland Source
History: Harding becomes Galion’s first 4-time wrestling state placer Richland Source
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 7:42 pm
17 arrested, 65 pounds of meth, 7 pounds of coke seized in Operation Meltdown - KOLO | 8 News Now
17 arrested, 65 pounds of meth, 7 pounds of coke seized in Operation Meltdown KOLO | 8 News Now
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 12:56 am
Major drug trafficking bust in Placer County resulted in 17 arrests | California News | 2news.com - KTVN
Major drug trafficking bust in Placer County resulted in 17 arrests | California News | 2news.com KTVN
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 12:54 am
17 suspects arrested in northern California drug trafficking investigation | Local News | 2news.com - KTVN
17 suspects arrested in northern California drug trafficking investigation | Local News | 2news.com KTVN
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 10:45 pm
In his long-awaited OHSAA state wrestling debut, this senior got revenge on a three-time state placer - Cleveland.com
In his long-awaited OHSAA state wrestling debut, this senior got revenge on a three-time state placer Cleveland.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:11 pm
Placer football standout Keone Kauo set for Hall of Fame induction - Gold Mountain California News Media
Placer football standout Keone Kauo set for Hall of Fame induction Gold Mountain California News Media
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
Antonelli on pole for F1’s Chinese Grand Prix after teammate Russell wins sprint - WETM
Antonelli on pole for F1’s Chinese Grand Prix after teammate Russell wins sprint WETM
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 8:53 am
PARANG MAY KINIKILIG? 😜🥰 “PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” 3rd Big Placer Ashley Sarmiento turned heads with her latest social media update. 📸: Ashley/Instagram - facebook.com
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 2:10 am
Placer County celebrates its 175th anniversary - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County celebrates its 175th anniversary Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:54 pm
Placer County releases Granite View Condominiums draft Environmental Impact Report for public review - Sierra Sun
Placer County releases Granite View Condominiums draft Environmental Impact Report for public review Sierra Sun
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:15 pm
Placer County expands French Meadows forest thinning to reduce wildfire risk - Sacramento Bee
Placer County expands French Meadows forest thinning to reduce wildfire risk Sacramento Bee
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 7:12 pm
17 Suspects Arrested During Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation in Placer and Sacramento Counties - Sierra Sun Times
17 Suspects Arrested During Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation in Placer and Sacramento Counties Sierra Sun Times
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 1:28 pm
Update: Geisendorfer Fire burns 0.3 acres in Placer County - Merced Sun-Star
Update: Geisendorfer Fire burns 0.3 acres in Placer County Merced Sun-Star
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:50 pm
Key moments in ex-MLB player Serafini’s murder trial as CA court case nears end - Sacramento Bee
Key moments in ex-MLB player Serafini’s murder trial as CA court case nears end Sacramento Bee
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
17 arrested in Placer County drug trafficking bust, large quantities of meth seized - FOX40
17 arrested in Placer County drug trafficking bust, large quantities of meth seized FOX40
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:52 am
17 Arrested in massive drug trafficking shutdown - ABC10
17 Arrested in massive drug trafficking shutdown ABC10
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:25 am
Auburn pilot among Placer SPCA heroes - Gold Mountain California News Media
Auburn pilot among Placer SPCA heroes Gold Mountain California News Media
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 11:16 pm
Balk-off: Placer secures series win over Del Campo with walk-off balk - Gold Mountain California News Media
Balk-off: Placer secures series win over Del Campo with walk-off balk Gold Mountain California News Media
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 4:38 am
New Placer County Sheriff's Office Training Academy - Placer County Website (.gov)
New Placer County Sheriff's Office Training Academy Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:21 am
Riverdale's Phelps, a state-placer last year, returns to Columbus - Findlay News | The Courier
Riverdale's Phelps, a state-placer last year, returns to Columbus Findlay News | The Courier
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 12:30 am
Placer County awards $1.3 million in contracts to accelerate French Meadows ecological restoration - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County awards $1.3 million in contracts to accelerate French Meadows ecological restoration Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 11:53 pm
Placer County Board of Supervisors adopts statewide strategy to protect outdoor recreation and stren - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County Board of Supervisors adopts statewide strategy to protect outdoor recreation and stren Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 10:38 pm
Bullying lawsuit against Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District is settled for nearly $1 million - KCRA
Bullying lawsuit against Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District is settled for nearly $1 million KCRA
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 5:51 pm
Placer County Sheriff's Office to open Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy for first time in 20 years - Gold Mountain California News Media
Placer County Sheriff's Office to open Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy for first time in 20 years Gold Mountain California News Media
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 2:03 pm
Regional Forest Health annual report - Placer County Website (.gov)
Regional Forest Health annual report Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 12:52 am
Homemade explosives found in probationer’s car near sheriff’s office in Placer County - FOX40
Homemade explosives found in probationer’s car near sheriff’s office in Placer County FOX40
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 11:59 pm
Convicted sex offender David Allen Funston pleads not guilty to new Placer County charge - ABC10
Convicted sex offender David Allen Funston pleads not guilty to new Placer County charge ABC10
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 7:13 pm
Affordable housing in west Placer taking applications - Gold Mountain California News Media
Affordable housing in west Placer taking applications Gold Mountain California News Media
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 5:30 pm
Placer County Sheriff's arrest log: Destructive device possession, deportation reentry, unlawful fire - Gold Mountain California News Media
Placer County Sheriff's arrest log: Destructive device possession, deportation reentry, unlawful fire Gold Mountain California News Media
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 10:00 am
Serial child rapist pleads not guilty to new molestation charges stemming from 1996 in Roseville - KCRA
Serial child rapist pleads not guilty to new molestation charges stemming from 1996 in Roseville KCRA
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 1:20 am
Officials urge vaccines amid new measles cases in NorCal - Ventura County Star
Officials urge vaccines amid new measles cases in NorCal Ventura County Star
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 9:00 pm
Placer, Bear River split softball home-and-home series - Gold Mountain California News Media
Placer, Bear River split softball home-and-home series Gold Mountain California News Media
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 6:51 pm
Not guilty plea for convicted child rapist Funston in new Placer County case - Sacramento Bee
Not guilty plea for convicted child rapist Funston in new Placer County case Sacramento Bee
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 5:18 pm
After his crash killed a child, the DMV renewed his license – then it hid his records - CalMatters
After his crash killed a child, the DMV renewed his license – then it hid his records CalMatters
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 12:35 pm
(UPDATED) Placer County measles cases part of multi-jurisdictional outbreak - Placer County Website (.gov)
(UPDATED) Placer County measles cases part of multi-jurisdictional outbreak Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Parkside at Sabre City affordable housing project in west Placer now taking applications - Placer County Website (.gov)
Parkside at Sabre City affordable housing project in west Placer now taking applications Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County adds 27 acres near Roseville to conservation program - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County adds 27 acres near Roseville to conservation program Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 26 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Supervisor Landon advocates for farmer's health - Placer County Website (.gov)
Supervisor Landon advocates for farmer's health Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 24 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County seeking applicants for Building Board of Appeals - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County seeking applicants for Building Board of Appeals Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 19 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County officials advise residents to monitor snow loads during and after storms - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County officials advise residents to monitor snow loads during and after storms Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 18 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County Judge Denies Proposed SVP Placement in Alta location - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County Judge Denies Proposed SVP Placement in Alta location Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 13 February 2026 🕒 11:50 pm
Placer County launches Placer Job Network to connect local employers and job seekers - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County launches Placer Job Network to connect local employers and job seekers Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 5 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Paid parking expands in Tahoe - Placer County Website (.gov)
Paid parking expands in Tahoe Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 4 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County Board of Supervisors grants final approval of Hope Way affordable housing project, votes down funding agreement - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County Board of Supervisors grants final approval of Hope Way affordable housing project, votes down funding agreement Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Sup Landon appointed to Rural Adv Institute - Placer County Website (.gov)
Sup Landon appointed to Rural Adv Institute Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 23 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
New level of service for mental health clients helps Placer County bridge a gap - Placer County Website (.gov)
New level of service for mental health clients helps Placer County bridge a gap Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Launchpad Program - Placer County Website (.gov)
Launchpad Program Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 6:28 pm
Placer to open next funding round for Tahoe's workforce housing program Launchpad on Feb. 25 - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer to open next funding round for Tahoe's workforce housing program Launchpad on Feb. 25 Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Placer prevails in TBAP lawsuit - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer prevails in TBAP lawsuit Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County announces completion of American River Debris Removal Project, popular Calcutta Falls trailhead in Auburn reopens - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County announces completion of American River Debris Removal Project, popular Calcutta Falls trailhead in Auburn reopens Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County Conservation Program conserves 235 acres north of Roseville - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County Conservation Program conserves 235 acres north of Roseville Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
SR-49 Roundabout Opens - Placer County Website (.gov)
SR-49 Roundabout Opens Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Board hears appeals of Hope Way Apartments, grants tentative approval - Placer County Website (.gov)
Board hears appeals of Hope Way Apartments, grants tentative approval Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
12 Days of Placer County - Placer County Website (.gov)
12 Days of Placer County Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 10:46 pm
Board approves commendation for retiring Library Services Director Mary George - Placer County Website (.gov)
Board approves commendation for retiring Library Services Director Mary George Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County moves toward transit fleet electrification as board approves purchase of new buses - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County moves toward transit fleet electrification as board approves purchase of new buses Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County seeks input on mental health, substance use treatment services as part of new planning effort - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County seeks input on mental health, substance use treatment services as part of new planning effort Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Winter Book Bingo returns to Placer County Library - Placer County Website (.gov)
Winter Book Bingo returns to Placer County Library Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
DA’s Office requests answers regarding the decision to release alleged murderer - Placer County Website (.gov)
DA’s Office requests answers regarding the decision to release alleged murderer Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Placer's Tahoe City Complete Streets Improvements Project awarded $1.5 million - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer's Tahoe City Complete Streets Improvements Project awarded $1.5 million Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County Cold Case Foundation Formed - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County Cold Case Foundation Formed Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 20 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Board approves adoption of workforce housing amendments in North Lake Tahoe - Placer County Website (.gov)
Board approves adoption of workforce housing amendments in North Lake Tahoe Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Planning Commission approves resort campground plans near Donner Summit - Placer County Website (.gov)
Planning Commission approves resort campground plans near Donner Summit Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 14 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit - Placer County Website (.gov)
Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 14 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
New fire chief named to lead CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire - Placer County Website (.gov)
New fire chief named to lead CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Modeling protein–small molecule conformational ensembles with PLACER - PNAS
Modeling protein–small molecule conformational ensembles with PLACER PNAS
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 6:26 pm
Appeals of Hope Way Apartment Project to be heard by Placer County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 - Placer County Website (.gov)
Appeals of Hope Way Apartment Project to be heard by Placer County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Public Health honors National Family Caregivers Month with new caregiver survey and free dementia training - Placer County Website (.gov)
Public Health honors National Family Caregivers Month with new caregiver survey and free dementia training Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County Board of Supervisors to meet in Auburn on Nov. 17, and Tahoe on Nov. 18 - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County Board of Supervisors to meet in Auburn on Nov. 17, and Tahoe on Nov. 18 Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County Board of Supervisors approve two affordable housing agreements to expand local housing options - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County Board of Supervisors approve two affordable housing agreements to expand local housing options Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Placer County to host Nov. 5 Discover & Discuss community event featuring new mapping feedback exercise - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County to host Nov. 5 Discover & Discuss community event featuring new mapping feedback exercise Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 30 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Community volunteers needed for tax assistance program - Placer County Website (.gov)
Community volunteers needed for tax assistance program Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 27 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Proposition 50 puts Placer County in the spotlight - ABC10
Proposition 50 puts Placer County in the spotlight ABC10
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Fire Chief Brian Estes to retire after 35 years of service - Placer County Website (.gov)
Fire Chief Brian Estes to retire after 35 years of service Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Public Health recognizes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - Placer County Website (.gov)
Public Health recognizes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 20 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
County updates septic rules to lower costs - Placer County Website (.gov)
County updates septic rules to lower costs Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
PCSO cuts ribbon on new Mental Health and Vocational Training Facilities at South Placer Jail - Placer County Website (.gov)
PCSO cuts ribbon on new Mental Health and Vocational Training Facilities at South Placer Jail Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Board of Supervisors approves first phase of long-anticipated Placer Parkway project - Placer County Website (.gov)
Board of Supervisors approves first phase of long-anticipated Placer Parkway project Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 7 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Board approves Vision Statement for Placer 2050 General Plan update - Placer County Website (.gov)
Board approves Vision Statement for Placer 2050 General Plan update Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 7 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Medication take-back event approaching; year-round options also available - Placer County Website (.gov)
Medication take-back event approaching; year-round options also available Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 1 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
It's never just one- DV campaign - Placer County Website (.gov)
It's never just one- DV campaign Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 29 September 2025 🕒 11:17 pm
Placer County to host community meeting on proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County to host community meeting on proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
County to expand service to West Placer - Placer County Website (.gov)
County to expand service to West Placer Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 17 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Placer's Planning Commission recommends approval of workforce housing amendments in Tahoe - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer's Planning Commission recommends approval of workforce housing amendments in Tahoe Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 11 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
First human case of West Nile virus reported - Placer County Website (.gov)
First human case of West Nile virus reported Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 29 August 2025 🕒 7:11 pm
Placer’s Planning Commission to review Tahoe’s Phase 2 housing amendments - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer’s Planning Commission to review Tahoe’s Phase 2 housing amendments Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 28 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Placer County moves towards fleet electrification as board approves short-term transit plan - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County moves towards fleet electrification as board approves short-term transit plan Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Oaks County Center - Placer County Website (.gov)
West Oaks County Center Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 15 August 2025 🕒 2:36 am
Readers ‘Leveled Up’: Placer County Library sees record engagement with summer reading program - Placer County Website (.gov)
Readers ‘Leveled Up’: Placer County Library sees record engagement with summer reading program Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 13 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
American River Bridge Debris Removal - Placer County Website (.gov)
American River Bridge Debris Removal Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 11:57 pm
Placer County releases final recirculated EIR for Mill Creek Single Family Residential Project - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County releases final recirculated EIR for Mill Creek Single Family Residential Project Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 11 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Placer Conservation Authority secures conservation easements on 4,245 acres of land north of Lincoln - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer Conservation Authority secures conservation easements on 4,245 acres of land north of Lincoln Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New summer program helps kids build skills with power wheelchairs - Placer County Website (.gov)
New summer program helps kids build skills with power wheelchairs Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 17 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Placer County awarded $14.9 million Homekey+ grant to expand supportive housing in Auburn - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County awarded $14.9 million Homekey+ grant to expand supportive housing in Auburn Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 1 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Board approves 2025-29 housing action plan as Placer looks to accelerate 1,300 achievable housing units - Placer County Website (.gov)
Board approves 2025-29 housing action plan as Placer looks to accelerate 1,300 achievable housing units Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 12 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Placer County transitions first-time homebuyer program to interest list phase - Placer County Website (.gov)
Placer County transitions first-time homebuyer program to interest list phase Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 9 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Board approves two shelter contracts - Placer County Website (.gov)
Board approves two shelter contracts Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 4 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Sheriff's Office Launches Blue Envelope Program - Placer County Website (.gov)
Sheriff's Office Launches Blue Envelope Program Placer County Website (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 24 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
