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The Ranch Subdivision Moves Forward in West Placer

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action Tuesday to approve the environmental impact report, legislative actions and entitlement package necessary for construction of The Ranch, a 221.7-acre housing development in the Dry Creek area of west Placer.

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

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 Supes Approve Continuance on Portions of Village at Palisades

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – During the Tuesday, Dec. 10 Placer County Supervisors meeting, the board was set to conduct a public hearing on portions of the Village at Palisades Specific Plan.

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Brown Bear Studios Opens, Expanding Housing Resources for Homeless in North Tahoe

A vision years in the making has become a reality with the opening of Brown Bear Studios, a 14-unit permanent supportive housing facility in Kings Beach.

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Placer Hosts 70 Community Members to Discover and Discuss Projects and Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe

Seeking to answer resident questions and engage with the community, Placer County invited members of the public to this week’s "Discover and Discuss" event in North Lake Tahoe.

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Board Awards Nearly $1 Million in TOT Funding for Winter Shuttle Service and Enhanced Transit in North Lake Tahoe

AUBURN, Calif. – Working to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure residents and visitors have reliable access to numerous transit options in North Lake Tahoe this winter, the Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved additional resources for two transportation …

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Placer County to Run Emergency Notification Test

A county-wide test of our Placer Alert emergency notification system will take place on Thursday, December 12 at 12 p.m.

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League to Save Lake Tahoe Files Lawsuit Against Massive Development Project to Protect Local Environment

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The League to Save Lake Tahoe, the nonprofit environmental advocacy organization behind the movement to Keep Tahoe Blue, has filed a lawsuit formally challenging Placer County's approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, a …

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Placer County Supervisors Approve Purchase of Automated License Plate Recognition Readers for Kings Beach

AUBURN, Calif. – The Placer County Supervisors approved the purchase of Automated License Plate Recognition technology as part of the district's North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Plan during their Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting.

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Placer County Elections Office Certifies Nov. 5, General Election Results

The Placer County Elections Office has announced that the canvass and certification of the Nov. 5, General Election has been completed and that results are now considered official.

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Board to Hear Remaining Items for Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan in Auburn on Dec. 10

AUBURN, Calif. – Following approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at its Nov. 19 meeting in Kings Beach, the Placer County Board of Supervisors will hear a pair of items related to that plan at its Dec. …

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Community Members Invited to Help Shape the Future of North Lake Tahoe at Next Discover & Discuss Community Event

TAHOE CITY, Calif. Placer County is inviting the public and regional stakeholders to Discover and Discuss: Projects and Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Granlibakken Resort (725 Granlibakken Road) in …

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Cindy Gustafson Wins Second Term as District 5 Supervisor

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – After challenges to her incumbent position earlier this year, Cindy Gustafson took the Placer County District 5 position over Wayne Nader with 54.32% of the votes. She spoke with the Sierra Sun to discuss what she …