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 »

Retire Flags with Dignity at SAFE Credit Union

There will be Flag Retirement Bins at All SAFE Credit Union Branches Through June 29 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 »

California Increases Groundwater Supply

For the First Time Since 2019, California's Groundwater Storage Has Increased Read More »

Help Prevent Fentanyl Fatalities by Being Aware

The Third Annual “Fighting Fentanyl” Fentanyl Awareness Event Will Be on June 1 Read More »

Scheduled Reopening Canceled on State Route 70

New Rockslide Occurred Over the Weekend During Storm Read More »

High Number of California Brown Pelicans Show Signs of Sickness

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has Received Increased Reports of California Brown Pelicans, a Fully Protected Species, Stranded Along the Coast from Santa Cruz County South to San Diego County, Since Late April Read More »

Caltrans Awards Historic Contracts, Seeking to Improve Safety

California Seeks to Harness the Power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to Protect Vulnerable Road Users and Improve Traffic Flows Read More »

CalAnimals and More to Host First-Ever California Adopt-A-Pet Day On June 1

ASPCA Providing Funds to Cover Adoption Fees for Participating Shelters Read More »

Honoring General Bud Anderson

On May 17, World War II Triple Ace Brigadier General Clarence E "Bud" Anderson Passed Away in His Home Peacefully Read More »

Alice Astafan Shares Her Story

Retired Major General Highlights Achievements (and Challenges) in New Memoir Read More »

California Capital Airshow Welcomes Back Thunderbirds

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team Will Be at this Year’s California Capital Airshow Lineup Read More »

Free Adoptions, ‘Doggy Speed Dating’ and More at Upcoming Placer County Animal Services Event

Placer County Animal Services will be Hosting a Special Event for California Adopt-A-Pet Day on Saturday, June 1, at Their Auburn Shelter Read More »

Auburn State Theatre Presents Cocktails & Cinema Fundraiser/Street Party

This Year, We’re “Dancing for the Ceiling” with Proceeds Going Toward the Theatre Restoration Fund Read More »

Caution Urged Near Rivers and Streams Due to Cold, Swift Flows from Spring Snowmelt

PG&E Reminds Outdoor Recreationists to be Wary Read More »

Placer County Board of Supervisors to Take Final Vote on Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Rezone Program

During the next Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board will vote on a final list of properties in unincorporated portions of the county Read More »