Placer County Staff Advances Tahoe Biomass Project, Seeking Public-Private Partnership

The proposed facility site is the Eastern Regional Landfill located in Placer County Read More »

Placer County Board of Supervisors Greenlights Next Contract for French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project

Placer County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate a contract to advance critical forest health initiatives in the Middle Fork American River watershed Read More »

PCOE Honors Three Community Partners in New Recognition Program

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) is pleased to honor Sutter Health, Lakeshore Learning and Tony Carmack of Placer County Libraries Read More »

Supervisors Pass Resolution to Formally Oppose Proposition 1 on the March Ballot

If Proposition 1 is approved, the BHSA would revise funding categories to prioritize supportive housing for those with the most severe needs Read More »

Community resources available to assist Placer County residents impacted by recent storms

Two community resource centers, plus libraries, open for residents impacted by power outages Read More »

Placer County to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn Read More »

Assemblyman Joe Patterson Introduces Legislation to Cut Electric Rates by 30%

“Nobody should have to choose between heating their homes and buying food. It is time for the CPUC to focus more on affordability of this necessary service.” Read More »

Rocklin High School Secures Fourth Consecutive Academic Decathlon Championship

The team will continue to the California Academic Decathlon competition next month Read More »

Placer County Takes Monumental Step to Move Forward on Regional Forensic Laboratory Project

Lab will revolutionize the way the region does forensic analysis, as well as partner with future forensic education programs to address statewide evidence backlog Read More »

California Gold Rush Community May Reject Bid to Reopen Historic Mine

Residents of a Gold Rush community will be lining up to comment on a junior mining company’s bid to re-open the historic Idaho-Maryland Mine Read More »

Dignity Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces

Dignity Health Recognized for the Second Consecutive Year Read More »

US Quadball National Qualifier Will be at Maidu Regional Park on Feb. 10 to 11

US Quadball National Qualifier Will be at Maidu Regional Park in Roseville on Feb. 10 to 11. It's the only West Coast national qualifier. Read More »

Placer County Elections Office shares important details about voting in upcoming primary election

The voting period for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election has officially started, according to the Placer County Elections Office. Early in-person voting is now available. Read More »

Missile Site’s TCE Spreading to Border of Active-Adult Community

Defunct Site in Lincoln Caused Contamination Read More »

Storm Season Safety: Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Reminds Californians About Being Prepared Read More »

Local restaurant murderer convicted of first-degree murder for the death of local woman

Johnnie Jordan convicted of first-degree murder of woman in 2021. Read More »

Steve Garvey's Campaign Announces 2023 Fundraising

Baseball Legend Steve Garvey's Campaign for the US Senate Announced its 2023 Year-End Fundraising Report Recently Read More »

Momentum Continues for the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, Retail Theft Reduction Act

California Voters Give Over 300,000 Signatures to Put Act on Ballot Read More »

Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District Receives Record Public Service Requests for Anopheles Mosquitoes

Placer County is active this past week with rice field mosquitoes, which are annoying but don't spread diseases to humans. Read More »

Placer County Urgently Recruiting Election Aides to Serve in Upcoming Primary

Placer County Elections Office needs to hire community members to work at vote centers in late February and early March. Read More »

Placer County to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

The 142,000-Square-Foot Facility Consolidates Existing Staff and Services From Six Divisions and is the County’s First Zero-Net-Energy Facility Read More »

$5 Million Grant Awarded to Help Citrus Groves

California Farmers Implement Climate-Smart Farming Practices Read More »

Harris Center for the Arts Presents “Mystic Pizza”

Folsom Lake College Hosts Performance of New Musical Read More »

New IRS Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments to Tax Returns

CPAs Available to Discuss Read More »

STEM Students to Apply for College Scholarships

PG&E Encourages Northern and Central California STEM Students to Apply for College Scholarships Read More »

Placer County Board of Supervisors to Host Housing Element Sites Rezone Workshop Feb. 13

The Workshop Has Been Moved up to Feb. 13 to Allow the Public More Time to Provide Input Read More »

Placer County Conservation Program Set to Acquire North Redwing Ranch Property Near Sheridan

The Placer County Conservation Program is Set to Acquire an Additional 430 Acres Read More »

Junk King Holds Ribbon Cutting Event

Rancho Cordova and Sacramento Areas Have New Junk King Franchise Read More »

Officer-Involved Shooting in Rio Linda

At Approximately 11 AM on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Deputies Responded to the Area of 18th Street and Elkhorn Boulevard in Rio Linda Regarding a Trespassing Call Read More »

California Automobile Museum Opens New Exhibit

"Rucas y Carruchas - Ladies in Lowriding" Will Open Saturday, January 20th Read More »

Intimate Showing of Documentary Film "Unbranded" on January 25th

Cinema at the State Presents "Unbranded" Sponsored by The Station Public House Thursday, January 25, 2024 – 7:00 PM Read More »

Hard Rock Live Sacramento Takes Top Spots in Touring and Ticket Rankings

After Only a Year and a Half of Operations, Hard Rock Live Sacramento is Making a Name for Itself in the Entertainment World Read More »

Sacramento Kings Named NBA Team of the Year

Sacramento Team also Receives NBA Innovation Award Read More »

SAFE Accepting Grant Applications for Financial Literacy Programs

In its Drive to Improve Financial Literacy in the Greater Sacramento Region, SAFE Credit Union Will Grant $20,000 to a Nonprofit Organization Read More »

River Cats Announce National Anthem Auditions for 2024 Season

Performers Must Submit Demo Prior to Feb. 10 Auditions Read More »