UC Davis Health Successfully Implants Triclip™ System to Repair Leaky Heart Valve

UC Davis Medical Center is one of the first sites nationwide to treat tricuspid regurgitation using a minimally invasive catheter system 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 »

Claim Part of $1 billion in Refunds for Tax Year 2020

IRS Announces Unclaimed Refunds for Almost 940,000 People Read More »

Harris Center for the Arts Presents TISRA

Tabla Virtuoso Zakir Hussain Plays in Folsom with Sabir Khan and Debopriya Chatterjee 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 »

Former President and CEO Honored as Distinguished Banker of the Year

Louise Walker Receives Honor Given by the California Bankers Association (CBA) Read More »

High School Artists Invited to Create Winning Sticker Designs

SAFE Credit Union to Award Prizes of up to $500 to Northern California High School Artists Read More »

Reparations Would Cost Taxpayers $2.8 Trillion

Reparations would cost taxpayers $2.8 trillion, push 1.84 million additional people to leave California over 5 years, and increase the tax burden for the average household by 54 percent 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 »

Republicans Call on Attorney General Bonta to Investigate PaneraGate

Legislative Republicans Urge Investigation of Misconduct in Creating Carveouts to Assembly Bill 1228 to Benefit One of Gov. Newsom's Campaign Donors Read More »

California Homebuilding Foundation to Host Benefit Concert

All donations and proceeds will help the California Homebuilding Foundation and its programs benefiting California’s future leaders and the communities in which we live, work and play 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 »

California Continues to Expand Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Rail Fleet

Latest Caltrans Order Pushes Number of Zero-Emission Intercity Trainsets to 10 Read More »

Local Girl Scouts Reach Outer Space!

Girl Scout Troops Communicate with NASA Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

US Quadball National Qualifier Will be at Maidu Regional Park on Feb. 10 to 11

US Quadball National Qualifier Will be at Maidu Regional Park in Roseville on Feb. 10 to 11. It's the only West Coast national qualifier. Read More »

Community resources available to assist Placer County residents impacted by recent storms

Two community resource centers, plus libraries, open for residents impacted by power outages 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 »

Placer County to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn

New Health and Human Services Center in Auburn Read More »

Storm Season Safety: Evacuation Warning vs. Evacuation Order

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Reminds Californians About Being Prepared Read More »

Local restaurant murderer convicted of first-degree murder for the death of local woman

Johnnie Jordan convicted of first-degree murder of woman in 2021. Read More »

Steve Garvey's Campaign Announces 2023 Fundraising

Baseball Legend Steve Garvey's Campaign for the US Senate Announced its 2023 Year-End Fundraising Report Recently Read More »