Placer Sentinel

12/11/2025

✂️ Rocklin's Walmart Supercenter's marked completion of renovations with ribbon-cutting ceremony, grants to local organizations.

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Whether shopping online or in-store, the investment and renovation of the Rocklin Supercenter and Citrus Heights Supercenter illustrates Walmart’s commitment to providing Sacramento area customers with the best assortment, prices and overall exper...

12/10/2025

Dean Dittman of Placer County's Probation Department Receives Statewide Recognition with Affiliate Employee of the Year Award

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Dean Dittmann, a longtime leader within the Probation IT Managers Association (PITMA) has been honored at the statewide 2025 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards Ceremony with the PITMA Employee of the Year Award.

12/06/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post-election audits.

For more information, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

12/06/2025

🖼️ Don't miss free holiday events at Placer County museums!

Two free, festive events will be held at Bernhard Museum Dec. 12 and the Placer County Museum Dec. 13 and 20.

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Placer County Museums is kicking off the holiday season with two festive — and free — community events at two Auburn museum locations.

12/04/2025

The Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector Office is reminding residents that the first installment of property taxes are due by Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.

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The Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector is reminding property owners to avoid property tax penalties by paying the first installment of property taxes by Wednesday, Dec. 10th at 5 p.m. for the 2025-2026 tax year.

12/03/2025

Counting and verifying votes takes time! And in California, we value accuracy over speed.

12/03/2025

Winter Book Bingo Returns to Placer County Library 📖❄️

Readers of all ages are welcome to participate in the event which runs through Jan. 31, 2026.

Placer County Library is welcoming readers of all ages back to its popular Winter Book Bingo program, running Dec. 1 through Jan. 31, 2026.

11/29/2025

All valid vote-by-mail ballots are processed in every election in CA, regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race, if they’re postmarked by Election Day & arrive to the county elections official within 7 days. The official canvass is open to the public.

For more information, go to: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

11/27/2025

PCWA Adopts 2026 Budget, including funding for major water treatment plant upgrades and renewal projects throughout the county💧

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At its Nov. 20 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $402.9 million budget for 2026, including funding for major water treatment plant upgrades and renewal projects throughout the county.

11/26/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post-election audits.

For more information, go to: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

11/26/2025

Tahoe City launces "Holly Jolly Strolls" on Dec. 5, 12 and 19. 🎄☃️

The downtown events feature caroling, visits from Santa Claus and complimentary gift wrapping. 🎁

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Three festive nights of local holiday shopping & seasonal cheer