Accessing My Voter Portal (MVP)

My Voter Portal (MVP) is a dynamic online tool that allows voters to access their voter registration history, view ballot status and voting participation history. Read More »

May is Bike Month - Ride Smart, Ride Safe

Placer County is recognizing May is Bike Month by promoting safe riding practices, while celebrating the region as a premier destination to get outside and ride. Read More »

Farmers are a Critical Part of Conservation Program in Placer County

Warm air rises in pockets along the foothills of Placer County, creating weather that’s perfect for growing juicy mandarins, oranges, lemons and grapefruit that ripen during the depths of winter. Read More »

Placer County Student Claims Back-to-Back State Spelling Bee Titles

A Placer County student is once again earning statewide recognition for academic excellence, demonstrating remarkable dedication and a passion for learning. Read More »

Join Placer County at the Annual State of the County Address May 6 in Lincoln

Community members are invited to purchase tickets for the annual State of the County address taking place at Sun City in Lincoln on May 6. Read More »

Every Placer County Judge Endorses Incumbent Judge Leon Dixson for Superior Court

Unanimous Support Reflects Commitment to Fairness, Neutrality, Public Safety, and the Rule of Law Read More »

Placer County Fair is Looking for Still Exhibit Submissions, Commercial and Food Vendors, Corporate Sponsors and Volunteers

The 88th annual Fair returns June 25-28 with a carnival, free nightly concerts, live entertainment, a Family Fun Zone, livestock exhibit, All-Alaskan racing pigs and much more Read More »

TCPUD Receives ‘A+’ Credit Rating from S&P, Supporting Critical Infrastructure Investment

Tahoe City Public Utility District Public Finance Authority (“Authority”) has received an ‘A+’ long-term credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings on its Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A. Read More »

Threats to Schools Are Taken Seriously - And We Will Respond

Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica and Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo issued the following joint statement regarding recent threats to Placer County schools. Read More »

PCWA Seeks Candidates to Fill District 1 Board Vacancy

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors is accepting applications from qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board representing District 1, which includes most of the City of Roseville and portions of unincorporated west Placer County. Read More »

A Way Forward for Affordable Housing

Placer County Foundation (PCF's) partner Placer People of Faith (PPOFT) is advocating for local funding sources to achieve the County of Placer's goal of building 1,300 new units of affordable housing. Read More »

Placer County to Expand Code Enforcement Operations During Event Season, Promote 'Unpermitted Events Hotline'

Placer County Code Enforcement Services is reminding rural property owners and event hosts to review permitting requirements ahead of the upcoming events season. Read More »

Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

On April 16, the Placer County Planning Commission recommended the approval of proposed amendments to the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, advancing the item to the Placer County Board of Supervisors for final consideration. Read More »

Placer County to Host Virtual Community Meeting April 28 to Discuss Employee Parking Needs in Kings Beach

Community members are encouraged to participate in a virtual public meeting focused on the North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28. Read More »

2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating Read More »

Soroptimist to Host Community Human Trafficking Awareness Event May 3

With eye-opening presentations and resource fair, Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking in our Community will raise awareness and offer prevention strategies on Sunday, May 3 in Loomis Read More »

Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21. Read More »

Placer County Museums to Host Free Walking Tours for 175th Anniversary Celebration

Placer County Museums will host free guided walking tours of Old Town Auburn on April 25 as part of the county's 175th anniversary celebration. Read More »

Five Benefits of Buying a New Home

Every April, the homebuilding industry celebrates New Homes Month, a time to remember that even in today’s challenging market, new homes offer strong long-term value for buyers in the Sacramento region. Read More »

Assembly Republicans Demand Special Session to Combat California’s $180 Billion Fraud Epidemic

Are California Democrats ‘Complicit or Complacent?’ Read More »

New Housing Generates Billions Annually in Sacramento Region, Reports Find

Analysis shows homebuilding boosts local economies, supports jobs and delivers long-term revenue streams to governments Read More »

NFIB Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in California

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 4.3 million small businesses in California now that it has been made permanent. Read More »

CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone

Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry. Read More »

‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products. Read More »

The SNC and PCWA Host Forests to Fuels Field Tour for Policymakers

On April 9, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) held a Forests to Fuels Field Tour with the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) to the agency’s pump station in Auburn and the Deer Creek Fuels Reduction project outside Nevada City. Read More »

PCWA and Middle Fork Project Finance Authority Reach Settlement with PG&E Over Mosquito Fire

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) and the Middle Fork Project Finance Authority (MFPFA) have entered into a settlement agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation (collectively PG&E) resolving all litigation resulting from the 2022 Mosquito Fire. Read More »

Placer County Updates Capital Plan, Advances Key Infrastructure Projects

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the updated Countywide Capital Improvement Plan, outlining a more streamlined approach to infrastructure planning and advancing a slate of projects for the coming fiscal year. Read More »

Kabateck Comments on Latest Jobs Report

If only the California Legislature could produce something as bold as what Congress did Read More »

Record Hot, Dry March Wipes Out California Snowpack, Leaving No Measurable Snow for April Survey

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the critical April snow survey at Phillips Station April 1 and found no measurable snow, a stark indicator of how record‑hot March temperatures and high‑elevation rain have erased the Sierra Nevada snowpack months ahead of schedule. Read More »

Iran War Leads to Slowdown in Sales, North State BIA Reports

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region started out strong during the first two weeks of March but tailed off significantly later in the month as buyers appeared to pull back due to economic uncertainty as the war in Iran continued. Read More »

Stipends Available to Participate in Placer Artists Tour

The Placer Artists Tour will expand to North Lake Tahoe for the first time from Nov. 6 to 8 inviting the public to explore studios, galleries, and creative spaces throughout the region as part of a self-guided countywide arts tour. Read More »

PCWA Board Adopts Resolution Honoring Director Gray Allen; Receives Update On Water Supply and Snowpack

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors last week honored longtime Board Member Graham “Gray” Allen for his decades of public service and received an update on regional water supply conditions and Sierra snowpack. Read More »

Placer County Tabs Teichert with $61 Million Placer Parkway Phase 1 Construction Project

The long-anticipated Placer Parkway project – a new regional expressway designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve connections across West Placer – will soon break ground. Read More »

Placer County Court Clerks, Reporters and Employees Endorse Judicial Challenger Dave Bass Against Appointed Incumbent Leon Dixson

In a shocking development, the United Public Employees (UPE), representing Placer County’s Court Clerks, Reporters and Employees, have taken the unprecedented step of endorsing a judicial candidate challenging a sitting judge. Read More »

CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19. Read More »