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Placer County Announces Completion of American River Debris Removal Project, Popular Trailhead Reopens

Placer County leaders were joined by members of the community group Protect American River Canyons in Auburn on Monday to celebrate the completion of the American River Debris Removal Project,

Highly Successful Lead Cleanup at Former Lincoln Gun Ranges to Continue This Spring

Placer County has extended the schedule for the former Lincoln Gun Ranges lead remediation project due to recent weather, following significant progress and successful lead cleanup at the site.

Over $12 Million in Wildfire Prevention Grants Awarded to Assembly District 1

Assemblymember Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) is happy to share Assembly District 1 has received $12,704,514.61 in grants from the CAL FIRE California Investments (CCI) Program.

Placer County Launches "Guard Against the Groom(ing) Campaign for Human Trafficking Awareness Month

This January, during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Placer County Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC) is excited to launch their new prevention campaign, “Guard Against the Groom(ing)” Read More »

Cinema at the State Presents 'Between the Mountain and the Sky'

“A Love Story With the Power to Change the World.” Read More »

Use Alternative Transportation or Carpool if You’re Headed to Tahoe to Enjoy Fresh Snow

With roughly nine feet of snowfall at Tahoe’s popular ski resorts over the last two weeks, local officials are encouraging visitors and residents alike to plan ahead and do their part to help reduce traffic congestion throughout the region. Read More »

SPFD Wins Grants, Continues to Face Critical Funding Needs

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded South Placer Fire District a SAFER Grant totaling $750,000 for the next three years to temporarily fund three new positions. Read More »

Court Rules in Favor of Placer County in Tahoe Basin Area Plan Amendments Lawsuit

The Placer County Superior Court has denied a request to reverse the Placer County Board of Supervisors’ approval of amendments to the county’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan. Read More »

Placer County Conservation Program Conserves 235 Acres North of Roseville

Approximately 235 acres of prime ranchlands, wildlife habitat and streams will now be protected north of Roseville. Read More »

Tahoe Rim Trail Association Opens Registration for 2026 Youth Backcountry Camps

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is excited to announce that registration for its 2026 Youth Backcountry Camps opens 10 a.m. on Wednesday Jan. 14. Read More »

Nevada County Arts Council Announces MUSE 2026 Launch Party

Nevada County Arts Council announces the release of the third annual issue of MUSE – A Guide to Local Arts & Culture. Read More »

CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP). Read More »

Don’t Use GPS, Stay on the Highway During Winter Storms

Local Roads May Be in Worse Condition Read More »

Students in California Struggling Most with Math

Education recruitment agency Find a Super Tutor investigated the subjects that students in the US are struggling with the most. Read More »

Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes Read More »

LaMalfa, Longtime North State Congressman Passes

U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a longtime Republican lawmaker who represented much of Northern California, has died, House Republican leadership announced Tuesday. He was 65. Read More »

Red Sand Project: Placer County Unites to Stop Human Trafficking

Placer County families, youth and community organizations are invited to participate in this year’s Red Sand Project, a community-wide effort to combat human trafficking. Read More »

New Year, New Laws

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is committed to keeping the public informed so they can make the safest choices for themselves and their families. Read More »

Tahoe City Launches Second Friday Starlight Strolls

Each 2nd Friday Starlight Stroll features a new theme. Read More »

Placer County to Upgrade Digital Building Permit System; Online Submittals Unavailable Jan. 1–4

The Placer County Building Services Division will temporarily shut down its online building permit submittal system Jan. 1–4, 2026, as part of an upgrade aimed at improving the permitting process. Read More »

Home Sales Decline but Remain Within Seasonal Normals

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region reflected normal levels in November as builder incentives continued to promote seasonal sales volumes. Read More »

Small Business Leaders Comment on Jobs Report

33 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November. Read More »

Defendant Sentenced for Felony Insurance Fraud

Jordan Roy Lester pled to felony insurance fraud and was sentenced to 270 days county jail, two years formal probation and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $232,829 to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Read More »

Neva Parker Delivers Thousands of Diapers and Baby Wipes to Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center

On Dec. 13, Neva Parker delivered thousands of diapers and baby wipes to Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center in Lincoln, following a successful community diaper drive held during Noche de Neva. Read More »

Board Hears Appeals of Hope Way Apartment Project, Grants Tentative Approval

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday tentatively approved a design review agreement and state density bonus requests for the proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn. Read More »

Loomis Soroptimist Showcases Designer Purses at Upcoming Fundraiser

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host the club’s annual designer purse fundraiser on January 28 to support Live Your Dream education awards, Dream It Be It career programs and other education projects that empower women and girls. Read More »

Cinema at the State Presents 'Wayfinder'

Q&A With Filmmaker Curtis Woodman Follows The Film Read More »

Office of Traffic Safety Awards $54,250 Grant to the South Placer Fire District for Life-Saving Technology

South Placer Fire District (SPFD) announced recently that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase and implement the HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud®. Read More »

South Placer Fire District Appoints New Chief Upon Chief's Retirement

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the South Placer Fire District (SPFD) Board of Directors congratulated Chief Mark Duerr who announced at a Nov. 6 meeting he would retire on Dec. 31. Read More »

Tahoe City Downtown Association Welcomes Newly Elected Board Members

The Tahoe City Downtown Association (TCDA) welcomes newly elected members to its Board of Directors, with terms beginning in January 2026. Read More »

Candidate Filing Period to Open for June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election

Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee Petitions, Declarations of Intention, Candidate Filing and Candidate Workshop Information Read More »

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Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability Read More »

Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals

As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region are launching the Match for Meals campaign. Read More »

PCOE Honors Assistance League of Greater Placer As Gold in Education Partner

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions of community and business partners through its Gold in Education Partner Recognition Program. Read More »

North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District Renewed for 10 years

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the renewal of the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District. Read More »

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