Placer County, California

Granite Secures $17 Million Duncan Creek Diversion Dam Improvement Project

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) announced today that it has been awarded an approximately $17 million construction contract by the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) for updates and improvements at the Duncan Creek Diversion Dam near Foresthill, California.

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  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) announced today that it has been awarded an approximately $17 million construction contract by the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) for updates and improvements at the Duncan Creek Diversion Dam near Foresthill, California.
  • The dam is one of the hundreds of older, small dams in Northern Californias Sierra Nevada Mountains.
  • Many of them will require major modifications in the near future in order to bring them up to modern standards.
  • Through the improvement project, the Duncan Creek dam will be brought up to current standards as required by the California Department of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD), while improving fish passage and allowing for more efficient operation of the facility.

International Drug Trafficking Defendant Hires Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Allen Sawyer

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A California man charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute drugs as part of an international operation out of Sacramento, Davis, and Roseville and extending into Toronto, Canada (Case# 2:21-mj-0056 CKD) has retained as his federal criminal defense attorney Allen Sawyer of the Law Offices of Allen Sawyer in Sacramento.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A California man charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute drugs as part of an international operation out of Sacramento, Davis, and Roseville and extending into Toronto, Canada (Case# 2:21-mj-0056 CKD) has retained as his federal criminal defense attorney Allen Sawyer of the Law Offices of Allen Sawyer in Sacramento.
  • With offices in Stockton, San Jose, and Sacramento, The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer comprise unparalleled attorney representation for a range of legal matters across the state.
  • Sawyer brings over 20 years of experience as a California attorney, including time spent as a prosecutor, to his California defense attorney practice.
  • Allen Sawyer litigates California criminal defense cases including, but not limited to, the following categories:

Official Statement from Senator Dr. Richard Pan Regarding Anti-Vaxxers Influencing COVID Public Health Decisions

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Friday, September 25, 2020
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According to the California Department of Health, Placer County currently is a substantial risk for COVID infection.

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  • According to the California Department of Health, Placer County currently is a substantial risk for COVID infection.
  • Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and State Senator representing the Sacramento area, issued the following statement denouncing the tactics ofanti-vaxxer extremists to undermine the health and safety of Sacramento area residents:
    "The Sacramento region is a thriving community of more than two million residents.
  • "Make no mistake, anti-vaxxers are interested in destroying trust in the very institutions that have successfully protected public health more than 150 years.
  • "I commend the former Placer County Public Health Officer, Dr. Aimee Sisson, who refused to back down from her oath to protect the people of Placer County and resigned in protest.

Community Invited to Create Handmade Gifts at Sierra College Holiday Maker Workshop on December 6

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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Maker volunteers will be helping guests at each station to create the gifts and all the craft making materials are provided.

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  • Maker volunteers will be helping guests at each station to create the gifts and all the craft making materials are provided.
  • Sierra College appreciates the support of the Arts Council of Placer County, CCC Maker, Hacker Lab powered by Sierra College, Sierra College Foundation and the Squeeze Inn Food Truck that makes this community event possible.
  • Learn about Sierra Makerspaces , and the statewide CCC Maker initiative, managed by Sierra College, online.
  • Sierra College serves 3200 square miles of Northern CA with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee.

Top Ski Resort Ad Program Continues to Expand

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
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Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington, Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe California, and Winter Park Resort in Colorado are now included in AllOver Media's exclusive collection of ski Resort partners that provide trail maps and advertising opportunities on chair lifts.

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  • Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington, Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe California, and Winter Park Resort in Colorado are now included in AllOver Media's exclusive collection of ski Resort partners that provide trail maps and advertising opportunities on chair lifts.
  • Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows is an internationally renowned mountain resort in North Lake Tahoe, California.
  • Winter Park is the closest major ski resort to Denver at just 67 miles away.
  • Crystal Mountain Resort, often referred to as Seattle's "home mountain," has amazing terrain and spectacular views of Mt.

MGM Resorts-GVC Joint Venture Partner With United Auburn Indian Community On Sports Betting

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Monday, October 8, 2018
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM GVC Interactive LLC, the joint venture owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings PLC (LSE: GVC), has partnered with the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) in a first-of-its-kind partnership for the joint venture in both California and with the Indian Community.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM GVC Interactive LLC, the joint venture owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings PLC (LSE: GVC), has partnered with the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) in a first-of-its-kind partnership for the joint venture in both California and with the Indian Community.
  • "We are excited to have a partner the caliber of UAIC as our first partner for MGM-GVC in Indian Country," said MGM President of Interactive Gaming, Scott Butera.
  • The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 28 unique hotel offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry.
  • The United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) is a federally recognized Indian tribe, comprised of both Miwok and Maidu Indians.