Last Chance and Other Ghost Towns in Placer County

It is mind boggling how many Ghost Towns in Placer County were once thriving thanks to the Gold Rush in the mid 1800’s. Unfortunately, not many of them made it to the next century. Founded in 1852, the township of Deadwood began its decline as early as 1855 and is […]

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Help with Selling a Home in Placer County

If you are selling a home in Placer County, you should know a few things before you put your property on the market. Although some people will tell you to wait until the market has settled down a bit, the real estate experts from Placer Living will tell you that […]

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Ghostly Sightings in Newcastle

Placer County certainly does have a rich history, including those who just don’t want to leave, even after they have passed on. The previous owners of Constable Jacks in Newcastle knew that there were strange goings on, but since new owner, Mike Antuzzi has been resurrecting the old building he […]

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The Rich History of Dutch Flat

I just love living in Placer County. There is so much history in our beautiful county, especially during the 1800’s. Some of the little towns that existed during the Gold Rush are just a memory, while others are still thriving. One of my favorite little places, Dutch Flat, is near […]

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Baxter California a True Blast from My Past

Placer County is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Being born and raised in Placer County has really made me appreciate everything about it, including the small townships that are dotted along Interstate 80 and the old Highway 40. My ancestors, the Baxter family, traveled across the […]

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