Changes Coming to Airport

Effective Oct. 1 and without much ceremony, the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly parking lot was closed, according to the airport website. Read More »

Community Invited to Zoning Text Amendment Town Hall Oct. 15

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is inviting the community to hear a presentation and provide feedback on proposed county code amendments during a town hall meeting Oct. 15. Read More »

Placer Supervisors Oppose Props 5 and 33

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt two resolutions today opposing California’s Propositions 5 and 33 on the November ballot. Read More »

IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties. Read More »

Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters

Kitten Pop-Up Adoption Event and free Adoptions This Weekend! Read More »

Placer County Elections Office Announces Voting Materials for Nov. 5 General Soon on Their Way

Voter education workshops to be held next week Read More »

Secured Property Tax Bills for 2024-25 Have Been Mailed to Placer County Property Owners

Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector Tristan Butcher announced today that the property tax bills for the 2024-2025 fiscal year have been mailed. Read More »

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Multiple Projects Underway; Delays Expected Throughout Fall Read More »

Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected Read More »

Stay Current on Vaccines This Fall

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses. Read More »

Medication Take-Back Event Approaching; Year-Round Options Continue to Expand

As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on Oct. 26, local agencies continue to encourage residents to take advantage of permanent drop boxes and mail-in options that offer a safe, free way to dispose of medication year-round. Read More »

Placer, Tahoe National Forest to Host Two Community Meetings to Discuss the Lower Sawtooth Trailhead Improvements Project

Placer County and U.S. Forest Service - Tahoe National Forest will host a pair of community meetings next week to discuss the Lower Sawtooth Trailhead Improvements Project. Read More »

Cinema at the State Presents The Music of Strangers – Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

Cinema at the State Presents the Music of Strangers – Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. Sponsored by The Buxton-Neuhauser Trust at Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA Read More »

County Expands Family Self Sufficiency Program to Help More Households Build Strong Financial Foundation

Placer County is expanding its Family Self Sufficiency program, enabling more low-income households to access financial coaching, case management and other support services designed to build self-sufficiency. Read More »

BriarPatch Food Co-op Grass Valley Receives 2023 EPA GreenChill Recognition

BriarPatch Food Co-op's Grass Valley store recently received special recognition from EPA’s GreenChill Program Read More »

Placer County Secures $23.7M to Expand Broadband Access to More Foothill Communities

Another significant boost to broadband connectivity is headed for Placer County’s rural communities. Read More »

Placer Supervisors Adopt Resolution Supporting Prop 36

Placer County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously supports California’s Proposition 36 ballot measure, voting Sept. 24, to adopt an affirming resolution.  Read More »

Representative Kiley Praises Passage of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, Urges Swift Signing into Law

Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released the following statement after the passage of his bill, the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, in the House. Read More »

Placer County Secures $1.5M Grant to Bolster Wildfire Resilience in Foresthill Divide

Additional wildfire resiliency is on the horizon for Foresthill and the Foresthill Divide, with the Placer County Board of Supervisors approving an agreement to accept Congressionally directed federal funding for the area today. Read More »

Community Volunteers Needed for Tax Assistance Program

Want to give back to the community in the new year? Placer County’s Free Tax Prep program (also known as VITA) is currently seeking volunteers for the 2025 tax season. Read More »

Representative Kiley, Supervisor Landon to Partner with Placer County to Host Pet Adoption Event

On Saturday, Sept. 28, residents and visitors can adopt any pet from the Auburn shelter for free. Read More »

Cast Announced for Placer Rep’s MacBeth

The fruits of a region-wide talent search, Placer Repertory Theater has cast four very talented actors (Thomas Van Briggle, Stacey Winn, Matthew Rivera and Liam Roberts) to star in Placer Rep’s MacBeth Read More »

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Multiple Projects Underway; Delays Expected Throughout Summer, Fall Read More »

Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

Project Restores 3,400 acres of Habitat for Sensitive Fish Species While Also Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley Read More »

4th Annual Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic to Be Held Oct. 14 at the Granite Bay Golf Club Presented by Buzz Oates

Phil Oates will be hosting his 4th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic Presented by Buzz Oates, on Oct. 14, at the Granite Bay Golf Club, 9600 Golf Club Dr., Granite Bay. Read More »

Georgia Man Charged with Defrauding his Former Employer Williams Sonoma out of More than $10 Million

Indictment Alleges Defendant Billed for Work Not Provided and Spent the Proceeds on a Yacht, Mansion, Automobiles, Professional Sports Events, Landscaping, and Pet Cloning Read More »

Representative Kiley Presents Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act Before the House Natural Resources Committee

Sept. 18, Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) spoke in support of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act during the House Natural Resources Committee Hearing. Read More »

Matsui Leads Delegation in Urging California to Apply for Federal Behavioral Health Programs

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 27 of her colleagues from the California Congressional delegation in a letter to California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, urging California to apply for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s FY 2025 Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants. Read More »

“American Pickers” to Film in California

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024 Read More »

Controller Cohen Issues August Cash Report

State Controller Malia M. Cohen Sept. 10 released her monthly cash report covering the state’s General Fund revenues, disbursements and actual cash balance for the fiscal year through Aug. 31, 2024. Read More »

CHP Swears in Largest Class of New Officers in Over Two Years

The Swearing-In Of 119 Officers Marks the Biggest Graduating Class Since the Launch of The June 2022 Recruitment Campaign Read More »

IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time. Read More »