Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need. Read More »

Public Invited to Virtual Informational Meeting for Amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

Placer County officials are inviting residents to attend a virtual informational meeting to learn about the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Read More »

National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Read More »

State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) Presents 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Bring the whole family and enjoy the State Theatre Acting Company’s (STAC’s) presentation of the ageless classic "It’s a Wonderful Life" as a live 1940s radio broadcast in front of a “studio” audience at the First Congregational Church of Auburn. Read More »

Placer County Planning Commission Approves Resort Campground Plans Near Donner Summit

The Placer County Planning Commission on Thursday, Nov. 13, approved a proposal to transform the Placer County portion of the Cisco Grove Campground into a resort-style camping and RV site. Read More »

Erica Larkin Martin Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Erica Larkin Martin of Roseville, California, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Boise State University. Read More »

Taking Flight With AAA Endowment

Endowment Fund at PCF Supports a Young Woman’s Lifelong Mission Read More »

Affordable Housing Needs: A Report From Community Service Providers

n response to growing concerns about housing instability, a survey of 50 health and human services providers was conducted in 2024 to understand the scope and impact of affordable housing shortages in our region. Read More »

Protecting our Resources With PARC Legacy Fund

For over three decades, Protect American River Canyons (PARC) has been a dedicated voice for preserving the natural, recreational, and cultural resources of the North and Middle Forks of the American River and its canyons through leadership and collaboration. Read More »

Appeals of Hope Way Apartment Project to be Heard by Placer County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16

The Placer County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider three appeals related to the proposed Hope Way Apartments project during its regular meeting at 9 a.m., Dec. 16, at the Placer County Health and Human Services Building, 11484 B Ave. in Auburn. Read More »

Multiple Arrests Made After Officers Uncover Multijurisdictional Retail Theft Enterprise

In September 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Valley Division Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) received an investigation referral from The Home Depot regarding a subject involved in a sophisticated fraud and theft scheme. Read More »

PCSBA Announces 2025 Trustee of the Year

The Placer County School Boards Association (PCSBA) is pleased to recognize the 2025 Trustee of the Year: Rob Baquera, President, Roseville City School District Board of Education. Read More »

Cinema at the State Presents Irish Music Documentary 'The Job of Songs'

Don't miss Auburn State Theatre's screening of "The Job of Songs", sponsored by Mike Holmes, on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Read More »

Public Health Honors National Family Caregivers Month With New Caregiver Survey and Free Dementia Training

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month this November, Placer County Public Health is celebrating the vital role of caregivers by launching a new caregiver survey and hosting a free Virtual Dementia Tour on Nov. 13. Read More »

Implementation of 2025 California Building Standards Code Begins Jan. 1

Placer County’s Building Services Division is informing residents, contractors, developers, designers and business owners that the 2025 California Building Standards Code will take effect Jan. 1 as mandated by the California Building Standards Commission. Read More »

Placer County Board of Supervisors to Meet in Auburn on Nov. 17 and Tahoe on Nov. 18

The location of the Nov. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting has been changed. Read More »

Placer County Board of Supervisors Approve Two Affordable Housing Agreements to Expand Local Housing Options

Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved two affordable housing agreements supporting the creation of new housing opportunities for extremely- low, very-low, low- and moderate-income residents in West Placer County. Read More »

$2 Million Legacy Gift by Rotary Club of Lincoln to Boys & Girls Club of Placer County

he Rotary Club of Lincoln is pleased to announce a $2 million dollar gift as part of their Centennial celebration that will help to build the new facility for the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County. It is the Club’s largest, one time gift in its 100 years of history. Read More »

Raccoon Creek Ranch Conservation and Restoration Kickoff Event Happening Nov. 7

The Placer County Conservation Program will host a Raccoon Creek Ranch conservation and restoration kickoff event to celebrate the permanent protection and restoration of 4,245 acres of prime farmland, open space and streams north of Lincoln. Read More »

Health and Human Services Team Shares Holiday Donation Opportunities for Children, Animals in Need

As the season of giving begins, Placer County Health and Human Services is highlighting a few opportunities to support local families and animals in need. Read More »

Lincoln Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Preying on Young Girls on Snapchat

Placer DA Launches their AppSafe Initiative in Response   Read More »

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Multiple Projects Underway with Various Lane and Ramp Closures Read More »

Annual Parking Restrictions Take Effect Nov. 1 East of Emigrant Gap

Placer County officials are reminding residents and visitors that annual winter parking restrictions in the county’s higher elevations will take effect Nov. 1 until May 1. Read More »

Placer County to Host Nov. 5 Discover & Discuss Community Event Featuring New Mapping Feedback Exercise

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

Annual Parking Restrictions Take Effect Nov. 1 East of Emigrant Gap

Placer County officials are reminding residents and visitors that annual winter parking restrictions in the county’s higher elevations will take effect Nov. 1 until May 1, 2026. Read More »

Tahoe City Shines for the Holidays with Festive Events, Shop Local Celebrations

Tahoe City Downtown Association invites residents and visitors to celebrate the magic of the holidays in Tahoe City and along the West Shore with a full lineup of festive events, community traditions and local shopping and dining experiences during the holidays. Read More »

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces More Than 5.4 Million California Voters Signed Up to Track Their Ballots

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced today that more than 5.4 million California voters have signed up to track their ballots. Read More »

Placer County Elections Office to Perform Manual Tally of Statewide Special Election Results

In accordance with provisions of the election laws of the State of California, the Placer County Elections Office gives notice that, on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m., the office will randomly select vote centers and precincts for a manual tally of no less than one percent of the precincts casting ballots at the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election. Read More »

California Highway Patrol Launches Halloween Maximum Enforcement to Target Impaired Drivers

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, through 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, to protect motorists and prevent impaired driving. Read More »

Cinema at the State Presents Free Veterans Day Film 'The Great Escape'

Exasperated by the number of Allied prisoners escaping from their POW camps, the Nazis relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Read More »

Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors to Hold Annual Budget Workshop Open to the Public

Tahoe City Public Utility District invites its customers to participate in the upcoming workshop by attending the meeting and/or submitting written comments or questions in advance. Read More »

Dutch Flat, California: A Small-Town Vacation

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More Than a Fridge

How Placer Community Foundation and Latino Leadership Council partner to lift local families Read More »

Family Matters: Why Genetic Cancer Testing is Important

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too? Read More »

57% of Americans Cut Back on Candy This Halloween as Chocolate Prices Rise: New Study

New research from Empower finds that over half of Americans (57%) say rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy. Read More »