Placer’s Veterans Services Surpasses Records in Awarded Claims

Fueled both by the PACT Act, Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, and by expanded outreach efforts, Placer County’s Veterans Services Office (VSO) is helping more veterans than ever, handling a record 21,491 requests last year. Read More »

Brian Passenheim Appointed Placer’s New Chief Probation Officer

Placer County’s Assistant Chief Probation Officer Brian Passenheim has been promoted to probation chief, announced on March 4 ahead of the retirement next week of Chief Probation Officer Marshall Hopper. Read More »

Placer Rep New Works Showcase Features JM Lahr’s Intervals

The final New Works Showcase for Placer Repertory Theater season 2024-2025 features Sacramento area playwright JM Lahr and her work. Read More »

Unique Substance Use Recovery Facility Opens in Roseville

Services debut the week of Feb. 25 at The Harbor, a new 16-bed recovery residence that promises to bridge critical gaps for people seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Read More »

Loomis Soroptimist Gives Out $17K in Education Awards

Soroptimist International (SI) Loomis Basin invested in dreams by giving out more than $17,000 in education awards on Feb. 19 at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis. Read More »

Placer County Launches State’s First Fentanyl Probation Educational Program and Impact Panel

Program originated from local Assemblyman Joe Patterson and Placer District Attorney-sponsored AB 890 Read More »

PCWA Prepares for Second Year of Water Reductions

Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) announced Feb. 21 that Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has halted water releases from Lake Spaulding to facilitate ongoing infrastructure repairs. Read More »

Assemblywoman Hadwick Introduces Rural Advocacy Bill Package

The week of Feb. 21, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) introduced a series of bills aimed at addressing key challenges facing rural communities. Read More »

New Home Sales Surge in New Year

New home sales in the Greater Sacramento region saw their typical January surge as buyers returned to new home communities after the holiday lull, the North State Building Industry Association reported Feb. 11. Read More »

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 »

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 Highway Patrol Deploys Special Response Team to Southern California Wildfire Zone

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has deployed a Special Response Team (SRT) to support local law enforcement and protect communities impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires. 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 »

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 »