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Placer County Moves Some Project Approvals to Engineer
Around townPlacer County has shifted approval of certain projects to the county engineer, changing who handles those decisions.
Placer County California DeskNov 8, 2026
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Placer County advances Haines Road bridge replacement
Roads and transitPlacer County has moved forward with a project to replace the Haines Road bridge.
Placer County California DeskNov 6, 2026
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Sites Reservoir clears final hurdle for construction
Housing and developmentThe Northern California water project has cleared the final hurdle identified in the development announcement and can move toward construction.
Placer County California DeskNov 6, 2026
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Placer County mandarin crop returns heavy and strong
Jobs and economyPlacer County’s mandarin crop has made a strong return, with the harvest described as heavy.
Placer County California DeskNov 5, 2026
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Placer County Advances Haines Road Bridge Project
Roads and transitPlacer County has moved forward with a project to replace the Haines Road bridge.
Placer County California DeskNov 5, 2026
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Two Injured in Truck Crash on I-80 Near Newcastle Road
Around townTwo people were injured in a truck accident on Interstate 80 near Newcastle Road in Placer County.
Placer County California DeskOct 30, 2026
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Placer County election reminders cover registration and voting
Around townThe Placer County Elections Office is reminding voters to check registration deadlines, office hours and vote center locations.
Placer County California DeskOct 16, 2026
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California owner agreed to $10 million sale of 402 acres
Around townIn 2022, the owner accepted a discounted deal for 402 acres despite approvals for 50.
Placer County California DeskOct 16, 2026
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Northern California Mega Surf Park Approved
Community and eventsA mega surf park described as producing 1,000 waves an hour has been approved in Northern California.
Placer County California DeskOct 8, 2026
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Placer County surf resort plans move inland
Around townA proposed Placer County surf resort would pair surfing with skate culture away from the coast.
Placer County California DeskSep 30, 2026
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Deputies kill man after gunbattle near Mineral Fire
Police, fire and courtsPlacer County deputies killed a man after an hourslong gunbattle and manhunt near the Mineral Fire, KCRA reported.
Placer County California DeskSep 22, 2026
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Placer County public works honored for river cleanup
Roads and transitThe Placer County Department of Public Works was honored for a project focused on cleaning up the American River.
Placer County California DeskSep 12, 2026
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Andressen Fire in Placer County reaches full containment
Around townThe Andressen Fire in Placer County has been brought under full containment, the Sacramento Bee reported.
Placer County California DeskSep 10, 2026
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Fiery crash leads to I-80 closure in Placer County
Police, fire and courtsA vehicle crash involving fire forced a closure on Interstate 80 in Placer County, disrupting travel while the scene was addressed.
Placer County California DeskSep 5, 2026