FBI Arrests Alleged South Lake Tahoe Fentanyl Distributor

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office announces the arrest of Timothy Austin Pannell, 31, of South Lake Tahoe, on a federal complaint for alleged distribution of fentanyl, a felony. Read More »

Annual Point-in-Time Count Results for Placer and Nevada Counties

The annual Point-in-Time survey of people experiencing homelessness in Placer and Nevada counties was conducted on Jan. 29 to determine where people experiencing homelessness stayed the night of Jan. 28 and continued by street outreach teams through Feb 6. Read More »

Colla Voce gets Spotlight of the Month for Arts Council of Placer County

Join us in congratulating and celebrating the 20th year of Colla Voce, a non-profit arts organization based in Auburn. They began in 2005 as an adult group of chamber singers under Founding Artistic Director, Janine Dexter. Read More »

Supervisor Gustafson Appointed to State Board of Fire Services

Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson was appointed by the governor April 23 to serve on the State Board of Fire Services. Read More »

Great Turnout for Arts Advocacy Day

On April 23, a dedicated team of Placer County arts advocates made their voices heard at the California State Capitol, representing local arts organizations and lobbying for critical support. Read More »

279 More Acres of Blue Oak Woodlands Are Now Protected in Western Placer County

A partnership between Placer Land Trust, Placer County, and the Placer Conservation Authority to conserve 279 acres of blue oak woodlands recently closed escrow. Read More »

Public Health Launches Campaign to Reduce Deadly Senior Falls

Placer County is rolling out a new fall prevention campaign aimed at protecting older adults who face the highest risk of deadly falls. Read More »

Buzz Oates and Placer County Break Ground on Placer Commerce Center

Placer County and the Buzz Oats development company hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Placer Commerce Center, celebrating a bright future for business, innovation and high-wage jobs in west Placer. Read More »

Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fires Continue This Week

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New Flags Soar Higher as Placer County Unveils Upgraded Walk of Honor Memorial

Placer County, in partnership with the Granite Bay Rotary Club, today unveiled enhancements to the Walk of Honor Memorial in Granite Bay with a flag-raising ceremony. Read More »

New Eastern Placer Launchpad Program Opens Up $1M In Funding to Build Workforce Housing

Placer County began accepting applications to fund new deed-restricted housing units for the local workforce in North Lake Tahoe. Read More »

Nevada County Designates New Landmark

Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the Resolution to Landmark the Grant Schoolhouse, located at 135 Winchester St, in Grass Valley, on March 11. Read More »

License to Kill

Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window. Read More »

Roseville DMV Office Opening for REAL ID Appointments

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the Roseville office at 7200 Galilee Road will offer appointments on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., to accommodate customers who want to get a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement date. Read More »

Trailhead Improvements Coming to Lower Sawtooth Recreation Area

Placer County is moving forward with trailhead improvements this spring at the Lower Sawtooth parking lot at the popular entrance to U.S. Forest Service Road 06 in the Truckee area. Read More »

Placer Community Foundation 20-Year Celebration a Success

Placer Community Foundation held a special event on March 11th to celebrate the many donors, nonprofit partners and community volunteers who have collectively helped the Foundation grow over the last 20 years. Read More »

County Moves Forward with 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action Tuesday to approve the Countywide Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, outlining the funding status of 76 projects slated to be constructed by 2030. Read More »

Placer County to host April 30 Discover & Discuss Community Event

Placer County is inviting the public and regional stakeholders to our next Discover and Discuss community event, April 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center (8318 N Lake Boulevard) in Kings Beach. Read More »

Irrigation Season Begins Amid Ongoing Spaulding Repairs

With the 2025 irrigation season now underway, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is implementing seasonal conservation measures in response to ongoing limited water deliveries from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Read More »

Sutter Roseville Medical Center Receives Accreditation for Neurology Residency Program

New Program to Train 12 Resident Physicians Annually, Expanding Access to Specialized Neuro Care Read More »

Placer County to Host Walk of Honor Flag Raising Ceremony

Placer County, in partnership with the Granite Bay Rotary Club, will be hosting a commemorative ceremony at the Walk of Honor Memorial in Granite Bay on April 17 at 1 p.m. Read More »

Youth Commission Call Out for New Student Members

The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 21 formally appointed members for the 2025-26 term. Read More »

Prescribed Fire Operations Continue Week of April 14

If conditions and weather are favorable, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue prescribed burning this week at Lake Tahoe. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will burn piles off North Upper Truckee Road near Osgood Swamp to reduce excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present. Read More »

PG&E Open House in Colfax on Undergrounding, Strengthening Power Lines

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing to underground and install strengthened poles and covered power lines in Placer County and will host an open house on April 24. Read More »

Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Continues This Summer in Homewood

Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is continuing its long-term investment in drinking water reliability and fire suppression improvements with construction of Phase Three of the Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Project. Read More »

Author Dale Lisa Flint Launches Her Debut Novel

Amador County resident Dale Lisa Flint’s debut novel is a time-traveling fantasy for young adults. Finding Juliet (Turtle Cove Press, 2025) leans on the author’s love of cross-genre historical fiction (à la Outlander) but with a Shakespearean twist. Read More »

April is National Safe Digging Month

Every day in Central and Northern California, underground utility lines are damaged due to homeowners and contractors failing to call 811 before starting digging projects. Read More »

Board Approves Plan for 80 Affordable Housing Units at Dollar Creek Crossing

Following a financial feasibility study discussion, the Placer County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved staff to move forward with the design of a fully affordable housing development plan on a portion of the Dollar Creek Crossing site in North Lake Tahoe. Read More »

Launchpad Program to Begin with $1M to Spur North Lake Tahoe Workforce Housing Construction

New funding will soon be available to spur the development of workforce housing projects in the North Lake Tahoe region. Read More »

CalRecycle Announces Crackdown on Foam Foodware

CalRecycle released an update April 4 announcing that it will enforce California’s statewide ban on polystyrene foam foodware. Read More »

California Franchise Tax Board Warns of Tax Scams

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is warning taxpayers to protect themselves from persistent scams this tax season by reviewing Franchise Tax Board’s online scam avoidance tips and being especially guarded with tax, bank account, credit card and other personal information. Read More »

California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused, Stay Alive

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits. Read More »

California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State's Gray Wolf Population Expands

As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside. Read More »

California Snowpack Reaches Near Average at the End of Wet Season

On March 28, The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the April snow survey at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 39.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17 inches, which is 70 percent of average for this location. Read More »

Big Day of Giving Returns

On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Read More »