Sierra College President Willy Duncan Earns International Recognition

In recognition of his efforts on the team to bring BOSCH to Placer County and his leadership with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, Sierra College Superintendent and President Willy Duncan has been named the recipient of the 2024 Community Partner Award by the International Economic Development Council. Read More »

County Water Agency Approves Project to Increase Storage at Hell Hole Reservoir

Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $5.8 million contract for the Hell Hole seasonal storage increase project, adding to the capacity of the Hell Hole Reservoir so it can store more water during wetter winters. Read More »

Come on in: Placer County Opens Temporary Library in North Auburn

The Auburn Library has opened its new temporary location with modified services and the same helpful, friendly staff to help patrons navigate materials and lead library programming. Read More »

Explore Careers at the Placer County Schools Job Fair

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) is excited to announce its annual Placer County Schools Job Fair, bringing together nearly 20 local school districts to showcase a wide range of employment opportunities in education. Read More »

Auburn State Theatre Looking at Possible Expansion

At this stage of the ongoing Theatre Restoration process, Auburn State Theatre has a unique opportunity to reconfigure the building to better serve future generations. Read More »

BriarPatch Food Co-op Auburn Hosting “Fifty Shades of Grape (& Chocolate) - A Fine Wine and Fabulous Chocolate Nosh”

Participants are invited to indulge in a curated selection of organically produced wines and ethically sourced (and delicious!) chocolates. Read More »

Rocklin High School Dominates Placer County Academic Decathlon for Fifth Straight Year

Rocklin High School (Rocklin Unified School District) has once again demonstrated academic excellence, winning the 2025 Placer County Academic Decathlon for the fifth year in a row with an impressive final score of 33,423.2. Read More »

Grave Mistakes: A Haunted Rom-Com

Join us for the Northern California premiere of playwright Ben Abbott’s quirky romance and haunted-house mashup as the State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) brings Abbott's tale of life, love, and the afterlife to the stage. Read More »

Snowpack Dips Well Below Average in Second Snow Survey of the Season

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) Jan. 31 conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. Read More »

United Way Helps Residents File Taxes for Free

Residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online or in person for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Preparation program that runs through April 15. Read More »

New Testing Finds Illegal Levels of Bisphenol S in Receipt Paper

On Jan. 14, the nonprofit watchdog Center for Environmental Health (CEH) announced new legal action against eight companies for exposing customers to Bisphenol S (BPS)–the lesser-known but also harmful chemical cousin to Bisphenol A (BPA)–in receipt paper. Read More »

Mt. Howell Vegetation Management Project

Smoke may be visible in Colfax and the surrounding community Wednesday, Jan. 29, from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More »

Free Tax Help for Eligible Individuals and Families

Get free help filing your taxes in 2025! Placer County Health and Human Services, in partnership with the IRS and United Way, offers free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Read More »

Representative Kiley Cosponsored Bill, Fix Our Forests Act, Passes in the House of Representatives

On Jan. 23, H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, cosponsored by Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA), passed in the House of Representatives Read More »

Assemblymembers Joe Patterson and Juan Alanis Introduce Bill to Make Domestic Violence a Violent Felony

On Jan. 22, Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) and Assemblyman Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) introduced AB 292 classifying felony domestic violence as a “violent felony.” Read More »

Representative Kiley Appointed to Key Subcommittees on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

On Jan. 22, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released a statement after being appointed to multiple committees Read More »

Placer County Animal Services and Local Nonprofit FieldHaven to Support SoCal Animal Rescues Impacted by Fires

PCAS and FieldHaven together retrieved 47 adoptable cats from the Stray Cat Alliance, a nationally recognized organization based in Los Angeles Read More »

Placer County Moves Forward with $20 Million Homekey+ Grant Application to Tackle Homelessness

Placer County is partnering with local nonprofit AMI Housing to apply for a competitive Homekey+ Program grant from the state Read More »

Athens Renewable Energy Supports Placer County through Holiday Community Giving Program

Athens Renewable Energy is pleased to announce the recipients of its fourth-quarter Community Giving Program Read More »

Agencies Continue Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fire Operations

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Monster Jam is Back in Sacramento

Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Golden 1 Center from Jan. 24 to 26. Read More »

More Than $9 Million Of TOT Funding Approved for Community Projects In North Lake Tahoe

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved more than $9 million of transient occupancy tax funding for a total of seven projects in North Lake Tahoe this week. The projects fall into three categories: facilities, trails and transportation. Read More »

Placer Awards $1.5M In Grants to Local Nonprofits Working to Address Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved $1.5 million in grant awards to four local nonprofits working to prevent and address the impacts of domestic violence and human trafficking. Read More »

Share Your Vision: Placer County Announces Placer 2050 Visioning Workshop Schedule

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is launching a series of in-person and online Placer 2050 General Plan Update visioning workshops beginning Feb. 26 through April 30. Read More »

Placer County Appoints Director of Human Resources Joe Ambrosini

Placer County has hired Joe Ambrosini as its new Director of Human Resources. Read More »

California’s Tax Filing Season Begun

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 7 by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically. Read More »

Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick Responds to Newsom Budget Proposal

Jan. 10, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Modoc) released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s budget proposal, calling for additional resources to protect public safety by preventing wildfires and implementing Proposition 36. Read More »

Placer County Supervisors Approve Contract to Expand Broadband Access To More Foothill Communities

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved a contract agreement to expand broadband to foothill communities spanning the Interstate 80 corridor. Read More »

Placer County Releases Draft Placer 2050 General Plan Update Background Reports for Public Review

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released a series of draft background reports along with an "Assets, Issues and Opportunities" booklet that will help stakeholders learn more about the Placer 2050 General Plan Update and provide input. Read More »

CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1. Read More »

First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California

After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms Read More »

Classical Guitarist Marc Teicholz performs Sunday, Feb. 2

On Stage from the State presents Marc Teicholz Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Mary Ann Flemmer Arts & Environment Fund at Placer Community Foundation and Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor at Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Read More »

Lawsuit Challenges Denial of Protected Habitat for Sierra Nevada Red Foxes

he Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dec. 30 for failing to provide habitat protection to endangered Sierra Nevada red foxes in California. Read More »

Rocklin Native Prepares to Attach Equipment to an Aircraft Aboard USS Carl Vinson

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sergio Pinion, of Rocklin, Calif., prepares to attach equipment to an aircraft during flight on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 26, 2024. Read More »

Placer 'Red Sand' Event to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking and Its Impact on Children

Red sand in sidewalk cracks: Families and organizations throughout Placer County are invited to join the Placer County Children's System of Care, Probation, law enforcement, education and other partners to raise awareness of human trafficking through the “Red Sand Project.” Read More »