Auburn Sentinel

10/20/2025

Homeowners in Placer County will soon find it easier and more affordable to install or upgrade septic systems, making adding ADUs easier 🏡

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Homeowners in Placer County will soon find it easier and more affordable to install or upgrade septic systems, thanks to updates to the county’s Local Agency Management Program (LAMP).

10/09/2025

Crop Value in Placer County Surged in 2024 🌾🐂

This year’s crop report marks the highest value ever recorded in Placer County, eclipsing the previous record set in 2021.

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Placer County’s total gross value of agricultural crops and livestock soared to a record-breaking $111 million in 2024, representing a 23.8 percent increase from the previous year’s total.

09/04/2025

To Our Readers and Clients,

We recently moved our main office to a new office in Carmichael. Unfortunately, Comcast has completely screwed up our service for internet and telephones. While some services are working, all our telephone lines are currently down and showing as “invalid numbers” and not even going through to our voicemail system. Comcast has not given us a timeline for when they can have the problem resolved.

There was also a recent internet security update that has blocked some of our email from coming through. We are working to resolve that issue.

To reach us, please email us at [email protected].

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Paul V. Scholl, Publisher

Messenger Publishing Group

September 4, 2025

04/22/2025

🎆 Fireworks Return to Tahoe City After 5 Years!

For the first time since 2019, fireworks will light up Tahoe City to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the tradition. The event is funded by the Tahoe City Downtown Association and local supporters.

📅 When: July 4, 2025
📍 Where: Commons Beach & Downtown Tahoe City

The Tahoe CIty Downtown Association has launched its Bring Back the Boom fireworks fundraising campaign to bring Fourth of July fireworks back to Tahoe City in 2025! The community has spoken loud and clear – they prefer fireworks over drones. The ...

04/21/2025

💊 Medication Take-Back Event – April 26, 2025

Placer County is hosting a free, anonymous medication take-back event on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations across the county.

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As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on April 26, local agencies continue to encourage residents to take advantage of permanent drop boxes and mail-in options that offer a safe, free way to dispose of medicatio...

04/21/2025

🎉 Fiesta Bingo – April 30, 2025

Join Loomis Soroptimist for a fun night of bingo, prizes, and community spirit at the Blue Goose Event Center!

🗓️ Date: April 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 5 PM doors open, 6 PM bingo
🎟️ Tickets: $35 (includes dinner & bingo pack)

Proceeds benefit educational programs and scholarships for women and girls.

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host the Fiesta Bingo fundraiser on Wednesday, April 30. This family-friendly event will be held at the Blue Goose Event Center, 3550 Taylor Rd, Loomis CA 95650. The doors open at 5 PM and the event b...

04/20/2025

🌟 Big Day of Giving is back May 1! 🌟

Support 800+ local nonprofits in just 24 hours. Ready to make an impact? 💙 Take a look:

On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region C...

04/20/2025

🐺 California Advances to Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan

With the gray wolf population expanding, California enters Phase 2 of its conservation plan. Seven confirmed packs and five breeding pairs mark significant progress.

Phase 2 includes population assessments, management strategies, and public engagement to support wolf protection and reduce conflicts with livestock.

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As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside.

04/20/2025

🚫 CalRecycle Cracks Down on Foam Foodware

California is now enforcing a ban on plastic foam foodware (Styrofoam) to reduce plastic pollution. Businesses must comply or face penalties up to $50,000 per violation.

The ban, effective January 2025, aligns with similar laws in Oregon and Washington, making the entire West Coast foam-free.

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CalRecycle released an update April 4 announcing that it will enforce California’s statewide ban on polystyrene foam foodware.

04/20/2025

📚✨ Amador County's Dale Lisa Flint Debuts with Time-Traveling Fantasy!

"Finding Juliet" is a thrilling blend of historical fiction and Shakespearean magic, perfect for young adult readers. With a Kirkus “Get It” designation, Flint's engaging characters and captivating story will transport you across time! ⏳🌿

Get ready for a journey filled with humor, passion, and the complexities of youth!

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Amador County resident Dale Lisa Flint’s debut novel is a time-traveling fantasy for young adults. Finding Juliet (Turtle Cove Press, 2025) leans on the author’s love of cross-genre historical fiction (à la Outlander) but with a Shakespearean twist.

04/19/2025

🏗️ Placer County Launches $1M "Launchpad" Program for Workforce Housing

A new program offering $1 million in low-interest loans aims to spur workforce housing construction in North Lake Tahoe, addressing the region's critical housing shortage.

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New funding will soon be available to spur the development of workforce housing projects in the North Lake Tahoe region.

04/19/2025

🏡 80 Affordable Housing Units Approved at Dollar Creek Crossing

Placer County Government has approved plans for 80 affordable housing units in North Lake Tahoe, addressing the region's housing needs. The project will be located near schools, transit, and trails.

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Following a financial feasibility study discussion, the Placer County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved staff to move forward with the design of a fully affordable housing development plan on a portion of the Dollar Creek Crossing site in Nort...