PCOE Honors Assistance League of Greater Placer As Gold in Education Partner

The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions of community and business partners through its Gold in Education Partner Recognition Program. Read More »

North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District Renewed for 10 years

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the renewal of the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District. Read More »

County Moves Toward Transit Fleet Electrification

Placer County took a significant step towards its long-term transit fleet modernization goals following approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to purchase 16 new public transit buses, including four electric buses for the Truckee-Tahoe region. Read More »

Board Approves $500,000 to Facilitate Housing in North Lake Tahoe Through New Trust

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a funds management agreement with Housing Tahoe, a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and construction of housing in eastern Placer County. Read More »

Rocklin Walmart Unveils Remodel

Whether shopping online or in-store, the investment and renovation of the Rocklin Supercenter and Citrus Heights Supercenter illustrates Walmart’s commitment to providing Sacramento area customers with the best assortment, prices and overall experience Read More »

Herbalife Family Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Loomis Nonprofit Koinonia Foster Homes, Inc.

The Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) has awarded a grant of $75,000 to Koinonia Foster Homes, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Loomis dedicated to supporting foster youth and families through trauma-informed care. Read More »

Astound Brings Advanced Fixed Wireless Internet to 26,000 Homes Across Northern California

Astound Launches Wi-Fi Network, Delivering High-Speed Internet to Placer and Yolo County Communities Read More »

County Takes Next Steps on Regional Forensic Laboratory

The Placer County Board of Supervisors moved the Placer County District Attorney’s Office forensic crime laboratory forward by entering into a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Trustees of the California State University Read More »

New Startup Uses AI to Help Veterans Secure Disability Benefits

AI Joe Simplifies Claims, Reduces Errors and Keeps Costs Low Read More »

Free Cat Adoptions at Whisker Wonderland

FieldHaven Feline Center invites the community to Whisker Wonderland, its most magical holiday celebration of the year! Read More »

Placer and Sacramento County Leaders, Prosecutors and Businesses Mark One Year of Prop 36 with Public Forum

The event will outline how counties are implementing the law, and what businesses and community members can expect moving forward. Read More »

PCWA GIS Team Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation and Service

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) proudly recognized the 20th anniversary of its Geographic Information System (GIS) program during a presentation to the Board of Directors on Monday, Dec. 8. Read More »

Placer County Probation Department’s Dean Dittman Receives Statewide Recognition with Affiliate Employee of the Year Award

Dean Dittmann, a longtime leader within the Probation IT Managers Association (PITMA) has been honored at the statewide 2025 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) Awards Ceremony with the PITMA Employee of the Year Award. Read More »

Sutter Street Theatre Presents 'The Old Tyme Radio Show'

Come and enjoy classic radio programs from the 30s, 40s and 50s performed live and in costume by Sutter Street Theatre actors at 4 p.m. Dec. 13. Read More »

Placer County Museums Invites Community to Free Holiday Events in Auburn

Placer County Museums is kicking off the holiday season with two festive — and free — community events at two Auburn museum locations. Read More »

Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Chalets project

The Placer County Planning Commission today voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors approval of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Chalets project. Read More »

Special Meeting Set to Discuss Proposed Amendments to the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

Community members are invited to learn more about the amendments proposed for the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan and ask questions at a special meeting of the Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Read More »

Placer County Seeks Input on Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment Services

Placer County is inviting residents to take part in two online surveys to help guide the county’s planning under California’s Behavioral Health Services Act. Read More »

Placer County Elections Office Certifies November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election Results

The Placer County Elections Office has announced that the canvass and certification of the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election is complete and results are now considered official. Read More »

PCF Helps Ali Goff Do What She Does Best

Ali Goff is a people person. As founder and CEO of Goff Legal, PC, a boutique law firm in Rocklin dedicated to estate planning and administration, Read More »

Parole Hearing Scheduled for Justine Vanderschoot’s Killer, Three Years Early from 2028 Denial

The Placer County District Attorney’s Office announced that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has scheduled another parole hearing for Justine Vanderschoot’s murderer, Daniel Bezemer, on Dec. 18, 2025. Read More »

Winter Book Bingo Returns to Placer County Library

Placer County Library is welcoming readers of all ages back to its popular Winter Book Bingo program, running Dec. 1 through Jan. 31, 2026. Read More »

First Installment of Property Taxes Due

The Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector is reminding property owners to avoid property tax penalties by paying the first installment of property taxes by Wednesday, Dec. 10th at 5 p.m. for the 2025-2026 tax year. Read More »

New Launchpad Program Reserves $725k to Fund Housing in North Lake Tahoe

Two new local worker housing projects in North Lake Tahoe will move forward thanks to funding reserved from Placer County’s new Launchpad program. Read More »

PCWA Adopts 2026 Budget

At its Nov. 20 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $402.9 million budget for 2026, including funding for major water treatment plant upgrades and renewal projects throughout the county. Read More »

A Push of a Button, A Gift of Hope

With holiday shoppers looking on, community leaders and nonprofit representatives gathered Nov. 21 at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville to cut the ribbon on the annual Light the World Giving Machines Read More »

Placer’s Tahoe City Complete Streets Improvements Project awarded $1.5 million

Placer County’s Tahoe City Complete Streets Improvements Project was one of six transportation or transit improvement projects to receive funding from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency last week at their governing board meeting. Read More »

Tahoe City Launches Holly Jolly Strolls in December

Three festive nights of local holiday shopping & seasonal cheer Read More »

Open Position on the Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee

Placer’s design review committee for the Lake Tahoe Basin is seeking applicants for an open at-large position on the seven-member panel. Read More »

Board Approves Amendments to Encourage More Workforce Housing in Tahoe

The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing Amendments to support the development of new achievable housing in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Read More »

Lake Almanor: Enjoying California in Any Season

Our state is no stranger to tourism, so much so that it may be that the average Californian could experience secondhand burnout from the constant hustle. Where do we retreat for rest when the state is overrun with the daily grind? Read More »

PCF Donors Provide for Urgent Food Assistance

On Oct. 31st on the heels of cuts in government funding directly impacting food assistance to thousands of families in Placer County, Placer Community Foundation sent an email listing four local nonprofits plus our own Community Needs Fund as a means of quickly supporting food delivery. Read More »

Free Ridership Extended to 2027 Alongside New Systems Plan for Truckee Tahoe Area Regional Transit

Residents and visitors in the North Lake Tahoe region can continue to ride for free on Placer County’s Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit for the next two years following approvals at Tuesday's Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting. Read More »

Placer County DA’s Office Showcases Cutting-Edge Strategy, Data Analysis and Statewide Leadership Through Prop 36 at Retail Theft Initiative Update Event

This morning, the Placer County District Attorney’s Office hosted a Retail Theft Initiative Update inside the Westfield Galleria at Roseville. Read More »

Honoring Service, Strength and Heritage

Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country. Read More »