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Agencies release results from water sampling at two Lake Tahoe beaches
PRESS RELEASE SHARED ON BEHALF OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD AND THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Agencies release results from water sampling at two Lake Tahoe beaches. July 16, 2024. Contacts:. Blair Robertson - California State Water Resources Control Board. Jennifer Jackson - Nevada...
Auburn voters to decide on 2% transient occupancy tax increase
AUBURN, Calif. — People in Auburn will vote on raising the transient occupancy tax by 2% in November. If Measure F passes, it would increase the sales tax from 8% to 10%, according to a staff report. Raising the tax would increase annual revenue by about $162,000, according to the city of Auburn.
Loomis Council moves on Horseshoe, Taylor improvement projects
The Town of Loomis took official steps last week on the road to rebuild the Horseshoe Bar freeway interchange and upgrade Taylor Road. In his first task since coming aboard staff, new Town Engineer Richard Ly-Lee released a request for proposal for a planning contractor for the proposed $15 million Horseshoe Bar Road/Interstate 80 interchange project.
Sparks' Big Boy locomotive viewing canceled after delay in Roseville
SPARKS, Nev. (KRNV) — The Big Boy viewing in Sparks has been canceled. The viewing of the largest operating steam locomotive was supposed to take place on Sunday afternoon. However, the Big Boy got held up in Roseville and ultimately won't make it to Sparks in tie for its whistle-stop.
Yard House files Folsom permits for Palladio location, city says
FOLSOM, Calif. — The high-end sports bar and restaurant Yard House looks to occupy a space in Folsom’s Palladio shopping center. Yard House reportedly pulled tenant improvement permits for a location at 350 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1941, according to the city of Folsom. A representative for Yard House...
New Bass Lake Road Park-and-Ride opens for US50 commuters
El Dorado County Transit Authority staff, local leaders and community members are celebrating completion and grand opening of the Bass Lake Road Park-and-Ride along the Highway 50 corridor near El Dorado Hills. The new park-and-ride, located near the intersection of Bass Lake Road and Country Club Drive, features 100 parking...
Jackson Elementary teachers earn Certified California Naturalist Status
The Rescue Union School District recently announced that two of its dedicated staff members, Amy Hadden and Julie Carruth, have successfully earned the title of Certified California Naturalists. This certification was awarded by the prestigious University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources program, which is committed to fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of California’s unique and varied natural environment.
Oroville City Council to discuss joining a separate energy community
Council members will review a letter of interest to possibly join Pioneer Community Energy, also known as PCE. It already provides electricity to communities in Placer County. Oroville City Council to discuss joining a separate energy community. Council members will review a letter of interest for possibility joining Pioneer Community...
Draft EIR available for 221 acre, 446 home development in “Roseville”
Roseville, Calif.- The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released a draft environmental impact report for The Ranch, a proposed 221.7-acre housing development in west Placer. (Unincorporated portions of Placer County have Roseville addresses although outside city jurisdiction) The public will have an opportunity to review and provide comments...
Capital improvement highlights in the City of Roseville Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget
Road resurfacing, the Roseville Soccer Complex, and utility system improvements are among scores of infrastructure and improvement projects included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget approved by the Roseville City Council at the June 19 meeting. Of the total $768 million City budget, the capital improvement program totals approximately $90...
Free speaker series at Donner
California State Parks, Nevada County Library and Sierra State Parks Foundation presents a monthly Sierra Speaker Series at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center in Truckee. On July 20, John C. Fremont’s accomplishments will be reenacted by Steve Hale; on Aug. 17 Sarinah Simons will show how we can live alongside black bears; and on Sept. 21 Kara Steeland of Truckee Meadows Water Authority will discuss water management practices at Donner Lake.
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