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 »

Voting in California’s 2025 Special Election

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted Read More »

12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles. Read More »

Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca’s High Fives

Caden Pinnick racks up weekly awards following a performance against No. 14 Northern Arizona that earned No. 6 UC Davis football a victory on homecoming. Read More »

Sacramento State’s Enrollment Continues to Climb

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels. Read More »

California Secretary of State Sets the Record Straight Regarding Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election Ballot Envelopes

On Oct. 13 California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., clarified information about Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election ballot envelopes. Read More »

Growers Top California Pumpkin Weigh-Off

In the end it was a battle of the out-of-state growers Saturday in California. Read More »

Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass Read More »

Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. Read More »

Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read More »

Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week. Read More »

It's the Great Pumpkin!

World’s Largest Prize Pool Offered at National Pumpkin Weigh Off Read More »

Sign Up for School Pesticide Notifications

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year. Read More »

Women's and Children's Center Celebrates Decade of Care

More than 61,605 Babies Delivered There So Far Read More »

Placer County Moves Towards Fleet Electrification

Looking to increase transit usage, provide a more connected network and deliver reliable service throughout western Placer County, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Placer County Transit’s 2025 short-range transit plan and proposed service plan implementation on Aug. 19. Read More »

Golden Autumn Wine Festival Returns to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm for 10th Anniversary Celebration

Local Wine Tasting Event Benefits Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way Programs Read More »

Placer County Awards $1.6 Million To Complete French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved on Aug. 19 $1.6 million in contract award agreements to complete the French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project, a multi-year collaborative effort aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health in the Sierra Nevada. Read More »

Tahoe City Public Utility District Celebrates Completion of West Lake Tahoe Water Treatment Plant

The Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is pleased to announce the completion and grand opening of the new West Lake Tahoe Regional Water Treatment Plant. Read More »

Recovery Happens Returns Sept. 6 With Celebration of Hope, Healing and Community

As Placer County and its partners continue working to address opioid and mental health crises locally, the county’s annual Recovery Happens event will once again honor the strength and resilience of community members who have found their way to recovery — whether they’re just starting or have decades behind them Read More »

Saving Thousands, Earning Credits

How Sierra College’s Dual Enrollment Transforms High School Education Read More »

The City of Roseville Implements BetterFleet Charge Management Software for Electric Buses and Municipal Fleet Vehicles

BetterFleet’s advanced charge management system helps Roseville transition to zero-emission vehicles while managing energy usage and providing real-time operational insights Read More »

Placer Conservation Authority Secures Conservation Easements on 4,245 Acres of Land North of Lincoln

Approximately 4,245 acres of prime farmland, open space and streams north of Lincoln will now be protected in perpetuity as part of the Placer County Conservation Program. Read More »

Trail Naming Ceremony Honors the Late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Environmental Legacy

Local, state and federal leaders gathered on Aug. 7 in Tahoe City to honor the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s enduring environmental legacy in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Read More »

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

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

PCWA Adopts Updated Martis Valley Groundwater Management Plan

A collaborative effort focused on long-term stewardship of Martis Valley’s groundwater resources Read More »

Placer County Releases Final Recirculated EIR for Mill Creek Single Family Residential Project

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released the final recirculated environmental impact report for the proposed Mill Creek Single Family Residential Project, a 322-lot single-family development with five parks and a trail in the southeastern Dry Creek–West Placer community. Read More »

Readers ‘Leveled Up’

Placer County Library sees record-breaking engagement with summer reading program Read More »

Tyler Rich Returns to Wheatland Aug. 21

On Thursday, Aug. 21, award-winning country artist Tyler Rich returns to his Northern California roots to headline “The Event,” an annual charity concert at Hard Rock Live Sacramento Hotel & Casino in Wheatland. Read More »

Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon Re-Appointed to National Leadership Position on Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Placer County District 2 Supervisor Shanti Landon has been re-appointed Rural Development Subcommittee Vice Chair for the National Association of Counties Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee, and as a member of the association’s Rural Action Caucus. Read More »

Placer County Families Can Now Shop at Farmers’ Markets Using Their WIC Card

Women, Infants and Children Program families in Placer County now have a fresh way to use their benefits — literally. Read More »

PCWA Preparing to Restore Full Untreated Water Deliveries

PCWA Anticipates Resumption of Normal Water Deliveries by Mid-August Read More »

CalFresh Cuts Will Hit Foothill Families Hard

Feeding the Foothills (FTF), a regional nonprofit food bank serving Placer, El Dorado, and Nevada counties, is sounding the alarm over significant federal cuts to CalFresh, California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Read More »

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

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

Free Back-To-School Vaccine Clinics for Families in Need

Placer County Public Health is offering free back-to-school immunization clinics for children who are without health insurance or have Medi-Cal and may have difficulty accessing the vaccines needed to attend school. Read More »