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Washoe Tribe Secures Collaborative Funding for a Lake Tahoe Community Liaison
(Lake Tahoe, CA) - The Wá∙šiw (Washoe) are a sovereign tribal nation who are the original inhabitants of DáɁaw Ɂága (Lake Tahoe) and its surrounding areas. Lake Tahoe is the Tribe’s most sacred pl...
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From Auburn Journal...
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $130,000 to be provided to the city of Colfax for the proposed skate park during its consent agenda Tuesday.
From Sierra Sun...
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From Loomis News...
The Town of Loomis took official steps last week on the road to rebuild the Horseshoe Bar freeway interchange and upgrade Taylor Road.
From CalMatters...
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved its annual contract with CalFire for fire protection services.
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The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites with EPA-registered repellent after confirming the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus in the county for 2024.
Visit Truckee-Tahoe unveiled its latest initiative, the Sustainable Truckee Visitors Guide. This digital and printed guidebook is designed to educate visitors on how to enjoy Truckee responsibly.
The Placer County Supervisors voted to accept grant funding for hazard mitigation planning from the Federal Emergency Management Administration during its consent agenda Tuesday.
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