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Placer County Begins Review for Proposed Gateway Park Project

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released a notice of preparation for an environmental impact report for the proposed Gateway Park at Tahoe National Forest project.

Placer Fish and Game Commission Grant Application Period Now Open

The Placer County Fish and Game Commission has opened its annual grant solicitation process, inviting applications from nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, community groups and individuals.

Placer Breaks Ground on Placer Parkway Phase 1

Placer County officials joined regional partners in West Placer on Thursday, July 23 to break ground on the first phase of Placer Parkway, a long-awaited transportation project that will improve regional connectivity, reduce traffic congestion and support the continued growth of western Placer County.

Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Statement Regarding Sacramento City Unified School District

Today, Fiscal Advisor Luz Cázares appointed by the Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools to support the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) has acted to rescind the SCUSD Board’s action on July 30 to approve an agreement between SCUSD and the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA). Read More »

Placer County Health and Human Services Earns Three National Awards from NACo

Placer County’s Health and Human Services Department has received three awards from the National Association of Counties. Read More »

Tom Rigney and Flambeau Take the Stage in Auburn

This exciting band will take you on a deeply engaging, high-energy journey through the heart of American Roots Music, led by one of its most distinctive violin voices Read More »

Tahoe City Heritage Celebrates Local History with Heritage Celebration

Step back in time and discover the people and stories that shaped Tahoe City during the Tahoe City Heritage Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 1. Read More »

Every 44 Minutes: Stand Up Placer's New Numbers Reveal a Domestic Violence Crisis Growing in Placer County

Every 44 minutes, someone in Placer County reaches out for help escaping domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking. Read More »

Auburn State Theatre Presents 'The Biggest Little Farm'

Bring your picnic and chairs to Auburn’s beautiful School Park Preserve and enjoy the true story of “The Biggest Little Farm” on Saturday, Aug. 15. Read More »

California Sees Second Straight Year of Vehicle Theft Declines

Statewide vehicle thefts fall nearly 25% as CHP continues targeted enforcement and prevention efforts Read More »

Rocklin Engineering Firm Selected to Design Critical Lunar Terrain Vehicle Systems for Artemis Missions; Company Expanding Local Workforce

Innova Product Development, a Rocklin-based engineering design firm, has been selected to design critical electronic subsystems for a Lunar Terrain Vehicle that will support future Artemis missions and NASA's long-term goal of establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon. Read More »

DPR Releases Final Findings from State-Funded Fumigant Alternatives Study

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released the fourth and final component of a multi-part study exploring alternatives to fumigant pesticides. Read More »

TCPUD Launches Community Survey to Help Guide Next Steps for Tahoe City Community Center Planning

ahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) is inviting residents, property owners, and recreation users to participate in a community survey as part of the Tahoe City Community Center (TCCC) Planning and Feasibility Study. Read More »

Western Placer Unified School District Launches Summer Nutrition Program for Local Kids

Kids 0-18 years old can get 7 days of summer meals at no cost! Read More »

Tractor Supply Company Awards Grant to Loomis Veteran to Support Farming Venture

Tractor Supply Honors Stephen Boals Veteran Farmer with Grant for Small Business Read More »

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson to Convene Regional Leaders to Address Safety Concerns along I-08

Placer County Supervisor Cindy Gustafson is launching the Interstate 80 Corridor Safety Initiative, convening state, federal and local leaders to address the growing number of serious incidents affecting the region's primary transportation corridor. Read More »

Tahoe Fund Launches New Campaign to Improve Lake Access at Landing Beach

Every donation will be matched up to $75,000! Read More »

Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day

Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat. Read More »

Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum

California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director. Read More »

CHP Awards More Than $41 Million to Combat Impaired Driving Across California

Funding supports enforcement, education and forensic testing statewide Read More »

Auburn State Theatre Presents 'Rudy'

In partnership with Auburn Arts Commission, Auburn State Theatre presents "Rudy" sponsored by Arts Council of Placer County Read More »

More Than 5,000 People Expected for Senior Softball Tournament

About 130 slow-pitch teams – from as far away as Alaska, Hawaii and Texas – will compete in one of the largest tournaments in the nation and generate $3 million for the local economy. Divisions include 85-and-up men’s teams. Read More »

SMF Seeks Public Input to Shape Next 20 Years of Growth

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has launched a public survey as part of its Airport Master Plan update, inviting travelers, residents and community members to share their priorities for the airport's future. Read More »

Making Affordability Work: How Builder Incentives Help Buyers Get into New Homes

Ask prospective homebuyers about the biggest challenge they face today, and you’ll probably hear the same answer: affordability. Read More »

Vintage items for the Fashion show stacked together, including shoes and hat

Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show Read More »

Angry Chickz Continues Northern California Expansion With First Rocklin Restaurant Opening July 24

Fast-growing Nashville hot chicken concept adds Placer County location as statewide growth continues Read More »

PCWA Renews Critical Water Infrastructure Beneath Two Major Transportation Corridors

As part of its ongoing Renewal & Replacement Program, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors advanced projects to renew aging water infrastructure beneath Highway 49 in Auburn and received an update on critical pipeline improvements underway beneath Interstate 80. Read More »

Conservation Groups Tour Feather River Watershed

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy, California Department of Water Resources and Blue Forest Tour the Feather River Watershed to see State Water Project’s Efforts in Restoring Burn Scars, Forest Restoration, and Managing Water for Millions Downstream Read More »

sticky note that says "vaccine" surrounded by needle and pills

Free Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics Available for Placer County Families

As families prepare for the new school year, Placer County Public Health is offering free back-to-school immunization clinics for eligible children who are uninsured or have Medi-Cal and may have difficulty accessing the vaccines required for school attendance. Read More »

The Paddling Film Festival Returns

Cinema at the State presents The 2026 World Tour Paddling Film Festival this July. Read More »

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