Loomis Legacy Loop Brings Local History to Life

Loomis developed as a major Gold Country fruit growing hub after local prospectors transitioned to agriculture in the late 19 century. Read More »

Placer County Seals a Message to the Future

Seventy-five years from now, Placer County residents will have an unusual opportunity to look back at life in 2026, through an iPhone, a flake of gold, government records, photographs, toys, handwritten letters and other pieces of everyday life carefully preserved inside a 19th-century safe. Read More »

Eastern Placer’s Parking Restrictions Take Effect Nov. 1

Placer County officials are reminding residents and visitors that annual winter parking restrictions in the county’s higher elevations will take effect Nov. 1 until May 1, 2027. Read More »

Even in Today’s Economy, a New Home May Be More Affordable Than You Realize

It’s no secret that mortgage interest rates have climbed sharply this year, due in part to the ongoing conflict in Iran and uncertainties about oil supplies and cost. Rates have broken the 7% level and are likely to inch even higher. Read More »

What’s Cooking in California Schools?

Farm to School Summit brings state leaders, local students and fresh ideas Read More »

SAFE Credit Union Partners with Sierra College to Showcase Student Artwork

Highlighting its commitment to community-focused banking, SAFE Credit Union is investing in the futures of emerging area art students by displaying their work at its newest branch in Granite Bay. Read More »

Placer Breast Cancer Foundation Expands Support for Patients in Roseville

Local patients benefit from services and resources at Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Roseville bolstered by Placer Breast Cancer Foundation Read More »

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Calls for Special Election

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica has determined that a petition from community members seeking to vacate the provisional appointment of Mr. Carleton Copa to the Placer Union High School District (PUHSD) Board of Trustees is legally sufficient. Read More »

PCWA Breaks Ground on Ophir Water Treatment Plant

Generational investment will expand drinking water capacity and strengthen reliability for western Placer County Read More »

Placer County Elections Office Offers Reminders about General Election

Placer County Elections Office offers reminders about registration deadlines, additional office hours and vote center locations for November 3, 2026 General Electio Read More »

TCPUD Invites Community Input on Future of Tahoe City Community Center Property

Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) invites community members to attend a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at North Tahoe High School Read More »

Sierra College at Twelve Bridges Traffic Signal Gains Placer County Approval

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a nearly $12 million project to install a traffic signal and widen Sierra College Boulevard at Twelve Bridges Drive, advancing a long-planned project designed to improve safety at the busy intersection. Read More »

Placer County Library Makes Renewing Materials One Less Thing to Remember

Forgot to renew your library books? Placer County Library now has you covered. Read More »

Placer County's 2025 Crop Value Reaches Record $122 Million

Placer County’s total gross value of agricultural crops and livestock increased to a record $122 million in 2025, a 9.9% increase from the previous year. Read More »

Roseville Walmart Unveils New Shopping Experience

Newly remodeled Supercenter brings customers an easier-to-shop store, refreshed automotive and vision services, and more convenient ways to get what they need. Read More »

Fiesta Bingo Fundraiser Hosted by Loomis Soroptimist

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin will host family-friendly Fiesta Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 7. Read More »

Placer County Secures $700K Caltrans Grant for Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvements Project

Parking, traffic and pedestrian improvements will soon be taking shape in downtown Tahoe City following a $700,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant awarded to Placer County by the California Department of Transportation. Read More »

Placer County Seeks Applicants for Planning Commission at-Large Seat East of the Sierra Crest

Placer County is seeking applicants to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Placer County Planning Commission for an at-large seat representing residents who live east of the Sierra Crest. Read More »

Shop Local and Get Festive at FieldHaven Feline Center's Holiday Faire

Holiday shopping, handmade treasures, festive treats and adorable cats and kittens are coming together for the second-ever FieldHaven Holiday Faire on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FieldHaven Marketplace, 454 F Street in downtown Lincoln. Read More »

General Election Materials On Their Way to Placer County Voters

Placer County voters should be on the lookout for their Placer County Voter Information Guide and vote-by-mail ballot packets for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Read More »

Tahoe Construction Season Ends With Great Progress

Stay up to date on project plans with newly launched East Shore StoryMap Website Read More »

FAA Awards Contract for New Air Traffic Control Tower at SMF

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a design-build contract to Walsh Federal LLC for a new air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Read More »

Newsom Signs SB 690, Reforming CIPA to Protect Small Businesses and Nonprofits

The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition celebrated Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 690 on Sept. 30, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters. Read More »

Newsom Signs AB 2727 to Strengthen Public Safety Safeguards for Elderly Parole

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2727, authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove), following two years of work to strengthen public safety protections for children, survivors and communities within California’s elderly parole process. Read More »

$46 Million Awarded to Pavement Preservation and Road Rehabilitation Projects

Fix-it-first investments focus on preserving and repairing existing roadways for 24 projects Read More »

Auburn’s Historic Landmark Buildings

Established on April 25, 1851, during the height of the California Gold Rush, Placer County was carved from portions of Sutter and Yuba counties. Read More »

Full Speed Ahead

Small towns don’t have free concerts on Main Street. Don’t tell that to the folks in Colfax, California. Read More »

Going Electric in the Foothills

Placer County residents curious about electric vehicles were given the opportunity Saturday, Oct. 3 to learn about cleaner transportation at the Third Annual Placer Plug-In Day, hosted by Placer Earth Care Action. Read More »

Mark Anderson Selected for PCOE Area 5 Provisional Appointment

During the Sept. 15 special board meeting, Lincoln resident Mark Anderson was selected to fill a provisional appointment in Area 5 on the Placer County Board of Education (County Board). Read More »

Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

Volunteers Wash 16 Aircrafts, Help to Preserve Aeronautic History Read More »

New Lions Club Seeks Founding Members

The Magic Yarn Project creates character-inspired wigs for children Read More »

Park Rangers Recognized for Service and Lifesaving Work

Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers do much more than patrol local parks. Read More »