Alta
In Placer County, California.
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County of Placer
September 19Meadow Vista Community celebrates walkway project
The project represents the culmination of years of collaboration between the Meadow Vista community and Placer County to address pedestrian safety concerns while preserving the rural character of the town.
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South Tahoe Now
19 hours agoUpdate on Caltrans construction projects at Lake Tahoe
EL DORADO and PLACER COUNTIES, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists that several construction projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin will continue next week. Along State Route 28 (SR 28), […]
TransportationCounty of Placer
September 17As part of its 175th anniversary celebration, Placer County will recognize its past and present Saturday, Oct. 10, as the county seals a time capsule that will remain untouched for the next 75 years.
EventsCounty of Placer
September 17Public Health will offer free, walk-in flu vaccination clinics this fall at the Health and Human Services Center, located at 11434 B Avenue in Auburn, as well as at select community events.
Public SafetyCounty of Placer
September 16Join Placer PROTECT and 70+ senior-focused resources to learn how to help you live healthy and safely in Placer County. The event will take place Sept. 24 at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville.
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County of Placer
September 16Placer County Public Health shares respiratory virus data and free flu shot clinics
Public Health will offer free, walk-in flu vaccination clinics this fall at the Health and Human Services Center, located at 11434 B Avenue in Auburn, as well as at select community events.
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Alta by the numbers
- Area
- 2.38 sq mi (6.17 km²), 0.01 sq mi water
- Median age
- 46.9
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $96,792
- Median house value
- $470,000