Joint Air Quality Advisory from Placer County Health and Human Services and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District

Placer County Health and Human Services and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory through Sunday, August 11, 2024, to notify the public of poor air quality conditions due to smoke from the Crozier Fire burning in El Dorado County. Read More »

Placer County’s Auburn, Rocklin Libraries Expand Hours to Enhance Community Access

Placer County is thrilled to announce the expansion of operating hours at two of its major library locations, Rocklin located at 350 Nevada Street, Auburn, and Auburn located on 4890 Granite Drive, Rocklin. Read More »

State Theatre Acting Company presents Golden Age Radio Theatre

State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) presents Golden Age Radio Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Auburn, 710 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn. Read More »

Placer County Conservation Program receives $5.39 million in state and federal grants, acquires 430 acres for conservation

After receiving over $6.5 million in grant funds to acquire the southern 560 acres of the Riosa Redwing Ranch in 2022, the Placer County Conservation Program (PCCP) was additionally awarded over $5.39 million to purchase the remaining 430 acres of the Riosa Redwing Ranch. Read More »

Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon Appointed to National Leadership Position on Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Landon will play a key role in shaping national policy on agriculture, rural development and related issues Read More »

Placer Residents Urged to Verify Internet Offerings to Help Get Improved Broadband For Their Area

Placer County residents are encouraged to verify whether their current level of broadband service has been accurately identified by the State of California Read More »

PG&E Spaulding Powerhouse is Back in Partial Service Ahead of Scheduled July 30 Completion Date

Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is pleased to share that a partial fix to PG&E’s infrastructure at Lake Spaulding has resulted in resumed deliveries of water into PCWA’s system Read More »

California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento Read More »

State Fair Here for 17 Days

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy Read More »

Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants Read More »

Dangerous Heatwave Continues

Governor Gavin Newsom Urged Californians on July 5 to Take Precautions and Directed an All-Hands Response to the Heatwave by State Government Read More »

Capital SouthEast Connector Project’s $25-Million Funding Celebrated

Many of the region’s elected officials with leaders in public safety and transportation on July 17 celebrated the United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) allocation of $25 million to the Capital SouthEast Connector project. Read More »

West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Detected in Sheridan

Placer Mosquito urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites with EPA-registered repellent Read More »

Grand Jury Addresses Missile Site Contamination

The Grand Jury Found That Cleanup Efforts Will Require Soil Remediation and Groundwater Monitoring to Mitigate Environmental Impacts Read More »

Drone and Firework Shows Abound in County But Fireworks Are Illegal in Unincorporated Placer

All fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Placer County, including all of North Lake Tahoe, and alcohol is banned on the Truckee River from July 1-6 Read More »

Placer County Libraries Extend Hours to Provide Relief From Excessive Heat

Auburn, Colfax, and Foresthill Library Locations Will Have Extended Hours Due to the Heat Wave Read More »

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

On June 5, Governor Gavin Newsom Announced the Following Appointments Read More »

California Expands Access to Naloxone

On June 21, Governor Gavin Newsom Announced that CalRx-Branded Over-the-Counter Naloxone HCL Nasal Spray, 4 mg, will be Available for Free to Eligible Organizations Through the Naloxone Distribution Project Read More »

Legendary Locomotive Makes 19 Whistle Stops

Big Boy No. 4014 Features Public Display Days in Roseville Read More »

Cinema at the State presents All The Wild Horses

Friday, July 12, 7 p.m., Sponsored by The Station Public House, At Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA Read More »

Board of Supervisors Approves New Budget For Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Placer County Board of Supervisors Adopted a Resolution on June 26 to Formally Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Read More »

California Live ’24 Basketball Tournament Taking Place in Roseville

Many of the Best Boys’ High School Basketball Teams in California, with a Few from Arizona and Nevada, and Some of the Most Highly Recruited Players in the Nation will Compete in the Boys California Live ‘24 Tournament Friday (June 28) through Sunday (June 30) at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville Read More »

Conservation Ahead For PCWA Customers Due to PG&E Delivery Issue

Customers Served by Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Are Urged to Reduce their Water Use to Help Manage an Ongoing Water Delivery Problem Read More »

Durheim Joins California Farm Bureau as First Chief Operating Officer

The California Farm Bureau is Pleased to Announce Dan Durheim as its New Chief Operating Officer Read More »

CalCompetes Program Reaches $50 Billion of Private Investment

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Announced on June 14 the Latest Round of Awards Under the CalCompetes Program Read More »

Prepare for Boating Hazards

Check Weather Forecast and Make Sure Your Boat has Essential and Required Safety Equipment and Communications Tools Read More »

Homebuyer Assistance Program Available to Help Households Impacted by Wildfires

Up to $350,000 in Forgivable Assistance Available to Qualifying Households Read More »

Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m. Read More »

Alasdair Fraser Featured with Sierra Fiddle Camp Folk Orchestra

Picnic Concert to Take Place on June 22 in Nevada City Read More »

SNC Adopts New Five-Year Strategic Plan

Supports Four Forest-Resilience Projects Read More »

LRE & Companies Calls on Local Artists to Submit Bids for Region’s Upcoming ‘Social Connection’ Gathering Place

Company Hopes to Make Art an Integral Part of New Food Hub and Beer Garden Read More »

1 in 6 New Trucks and Buses in California Are Zero-Emission

Sales of New Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks in California in 2023 Have Doubled from the Prior Year Read More »

Controller Cohen Issues April Cash Report

California Fiscal Year-to-Date Revenues Still Trend Below Expectations Read More »

SAFE Credit Union Announces Scholarship Award Recipients

$4,000 Scholarships Go to Graduating High School Seniors and Community College Students Read More »

New Measure Eligible for California's November 2024 Ballot

Restricts Spending by Health Care Providers Meeting Specified Criteria Read More »