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County of Placer
Published September 24Surf’s up! Alchemy Surf Resort approved for west Placer
The project, proposed by Inland Surf Company, will center around a 5-acre surf lagoon and include a variety of activities, a hotel, dining and gathering spaces.
County of Placer
Published September 15Placer’s Planning Commission approves use permit for Cabin Creek Biomass Facility project
The project is designed to convert locally, sustainably sourced woody biomass and other eligible organic waste materials into biochar.
County of Placer
Published August 28Planning Commission recommends approval of Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum project
The proposed Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum and Community Cultural Center is a project envisioned to celebrate the legacy of the 1960 Winter Olympics and the history of winter sports in the Sierra Nevada.
County of Placer
Published August 27Workforce Housing Preservation Program update expands eligibility and weigh in on Launchpad Program
Placer County continues to make strides in helping local workers find housing in the North Lake Tahoe region.
County of Nevada
Published August 20Dog Bar Bridge Earns 2026 Project of the Year Award
The project was honored by the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The Dog Bar Bridge Project replaced a more than 90-year-old bridge over Bear River, connecting Nevada and Placer counties
County of Nevada
Published August 19Dog Bar Bridge Earns 2026 Project of the Year Award
The project was honored by the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The Dog Bar Bridge Project replaced a more than 90-year-old bridge over Bear River, connecting Nevada and Placer counties