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 »

CEO Retires

Jane Christenson announced her retirement from Placer County effective May 4, 2024 Read More »

1 Pill Can Kill Placer Campaign Reports Continued Commitment to Combatting the Fentanyl Crisis and More

On May 7, on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the Placer County 1 Pill Can Kill Placer campaign released its annual update Read More »

Placer County Environmental Document Publishing Moving to All-Digital Format

Placer County will no longer print paper copies of environmental review documents that have traditionally been available at county offices and libraries Read More »

Nearly 2.7 Million in Tourism-Generated Funding Approved for Four Projects in North Lake Tahoe

Four investment projects in eastern Placer County amounting to nearly 2.7 million were approved May 7 by the Placer County Board of Supervisors Read More »

Placer County Health & Human Services Launches New Campaign to Promote Perinatal Substance Use Services

This year, Mother’s Day (May 12) happens to also be the first day of National Prevention Week, which promotes substance misuse prevention and positive mental health Read More »

Sacramento International Airport Opens Call for Artists

The County of Sacramento is Now Inviting Artists and Artist Teams to Submit Their Qualifications for Four Major Public Art Projects at SMF Read More »

California Accounted for 71% of All States’ Preschool Funding Increases in 2022-2023

National Institute for Early Education Research Releases Annual State of Preschool Report Read More »

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 »