May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Since 1949, Mental Health America and its Affiliates Across the Country Have Led the Observance of May as Mental Health Awareness Month 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. 24 Read More »

Salmon Poisoning Disease Warning Given to Dog Owners

Salmon Poisoning Disease is a Potentially Fatal Condition Seen Only in Dogs Read More »

Lawsuit Against San Juan Water Alleges Illegal Rate Increases

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) and the Fair Oaks Water District (FOWD) Jointly File Lawsuit Against the San Juan Water District (SJWD) Read More »

Becerra, Bera Discuss Healthcare Worker Shortage at Rio Americano

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Ami Bera Hear Concerns and Promote Medical Education Read More »

Placer County Planning Commission Makes Recommendation on Rezone Program

Placer County has Been Working For More Than a Year with Willing Property Owners to Participate in its Housing Element Sites Rezone Program Read More »

Interstate 80 Emergency Repairs Update

Crews Performing Wheel Rut Repairs and Concrete Slab Replacements Read More »

Lincoln-Based Country Band to Release Album May 11

Mae McCoy and her Neon Stars, a western swing/honky tonk band based in Lincoln, CA, are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated debut album Read More »

Placer Rep Announces Cast for Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band

The City of Rocklin’s Parkview Event Room is turned into a black box theater on May 3 & 4 to perform this edge of your seat stage reading of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classical theater piece Read More »

Placer County Foothills Gear Up for Wildfire Season with Community Events

With wildfire season on the horizon, Placer County foothill communities are taking action to protect their homes and neighborhoods Read More »

Lake Tahoe Spring Prescribed Fire Operations Continue

Conditions and weather permitting, Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) members, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service, may burn piles this week at Lake Tahoe Read More »

Over $3 Million Available for Projects That Improve Air Quality in Placer County

The Placer County Air Pollution Control District is accepting applications for projects that reduce localized air pollution Read More »

Sierra Nevada Conservancy Reports 20 Years of Impact

This Impact Report is about celebrating the amazing work the SNC and our partners, the stewards who populate the Sierra-Cascade, have been able to accomplish together over the last 20 years Read More »

Placer County Adds One-Story, One-Bedroom ADU Unit to Pre-Reviewed Plans Suite

Placer County has added a new pre-reviewed plan for a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit that meets California’s current building standards Read More »

$5 Million Grant to Help Citrus Farmers Nourish Healthy Soils

A new collaborative effort will provide financial support for healthy-soils conservation management practices for citrus farmers in 11 California counties Read More »

Placer County Takes Step Toward Removing Decades-Old Bridge Debris From American River

Placer County has taken another step toward removing metal and concrete bridge debris that has been sitting in the American River for 60 years Read More »

Grammy Award-Winning Recording Artist David Rothenberg to Appear in Placerville

Rothenberg will appear as a guest on the monthly podcast Placertopia Live on March 14 from 4:30-6:00 PM at Green Room Social Club Read More »

PWCA Makes Progress Toward Consolidation of Shady Glen's Water System

Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors voted to move ahead with a $4.5 million funding agreement to consolidate the Shady Glen Community Water System into PCWA’s Colfax water system Read More »

Placer County Seeks Community Input on Wildfire Mitigation Strategies at Upcoming Forums

Placer County residents are invited to participate in a series of upcoming community forums focusing on mitigating wildfire risk to communities Read More »

Local Restaurant Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Local Woman

On March 4, 2024, the Honorable Judge St. Evans sentenced Johnnie Jordan, age 55, to 50 years to life in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Read More »

Upcoming 13th TAP-Iversary Brings 80's Theme

Join us at The Tapestry Network's Monthly Marketplace, a unique gathering where women from diverse professional backgrounds unite to empower, mentor, and support each other Read More »

Placer County Schools Job Fair To Showcase Nearly 20 Local Districts, Candidates Seeking Jobs in Placer County Education

The Placer County Office of Education will host its annual Placer County Schools Job Fair on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the PCOE Seavey Center Read More »

Cinema at the State presents "Woman in Motion"

Showing Thursday, March 14th at 7:00 P.M. Sponsored by Mike Holmes Read More »

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 »

New Survey Finds PCWA Water Quality Remains Among the Best in America

The survey found that PCWA’s drinking water quality far exceeds regulatory requirements 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »