Featured Articles
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Bridges of Placer County
From the iconic Foresthill Bridge standing 730 feet over the American River, to the simple, single-lane bridge over Yankee Slough on Dowd Road in rural western Placer County, they have a history.
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From center to the edge
Placer County's snow removal operations keep the roadways clear.
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In the stars
A look into “ESTRELLA” artist Roger Berry.
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Honoring our Veterans in Placer County
Take a virtual tour of veteran memorials in Placer County.
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Mia's journey
Two families, one little girl and a tale of foster care in Placer County.
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Take the Library Challenge!
Kick off 2019 with reading books!
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Washed away
Placer County's rapid response to build a bridge and reconnect a stranded community in Alta.
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National Walking Day in Placer County
April 3 is National Walking Day this year, and Placer County is proud to again be taking part in this annual event to encourage employees and community members to stay fit and healthy. Placer Board of Supervisors Chairman Kirk Uhler is a strong advocate for personal fitness, so we interviewed him to ask what living a healthy, active lifestyle means to him.
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Help for fire insurance nonrenewals
After years of drought and extreme wildfires, many Placer County residents are reporting steep increases in their homeowner insurance premiums or even nonrenewals.