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Colfax Mudslide Evacuation Reduced to Warning

03/16/2023

The Placer County Sheriff's Office confirmed that mudslide risk has reduced, and while not completely in the clear, residents can now treat the evacuation order as a warning.

Placer Government Center Traffic Affected by Road Closure

03/16/2023

The Placer County Facilities Management Division is warning commuters from North Auburn that the Richardson Drive road closure will cause delays and reroutes through April 15.

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