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 »

Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need. Read More »

30 Years of Community Problem Solving

Placer Community Foundation proudly administers a powerful collective of health and human service providers known as the Placer Collaborative Network (PCN). Read More »

Public Invited to Virtual Informational Meeting for Amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

Placer County officials are inviting residents to attend a virtual informational meeting to learn about the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Read More »

National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Read More »

State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) Presents 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Bring the whole family and enjoy the State Theatre Acting Company’s (STAC’s) presentation of the ageless classic "It’s a Wonderful Life" as a live 1940s radio broadcast in front of a “studio” audience at the First Congregational Church of Auburn. Read More »

Placer County Planning Commission Approves Resort Campground Plans Near Donner Summit

The Placer County Planning Commission on Thursday, Nov. 13, approved a proposal to transform the Placer County portion of the Cisco Grove Campground into a resort-style camping and RV site. Read More »

Erica Larkin Martin Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Erica Larkin Martin of Roseville, California, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Boise State University. Read More »

Taking Flight With AAA Endowment

Endowment Fund at PCF Supports a Young Woman’s Lifelong Mission Read More »

Affordable Housing Needs: A Report From Community Service Providers

n response to growing concerns about housing instability, a survey of 50 health and human services providers was conducted in 2024 to understand the scope and impact of affordable housing shortages in our region. Read More »

Protecting our Resources With PARC Legacy Fund

For over three decades, Protect American River Canyons (PARC) has been a dedicated voice for preserving the natural, recreational, and cultural resources of the North and Middle Forks of the American River and its canyons through leadership and collaboration. Read More »

Appeals of Hope Way Apartment Project to be Heard by Placer County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16

The Placer County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider three appeals related to the proposed Hope Way Apartments project during its regular meeting at 9 a.m., Dec. 16, at the Placer County Health and Human Services Building, 11484 B Ave. in Auburn. Read More »

Multiple Arrests Made After Officers Uncover Multijurisdictional Retail Theft Enterprise

In September 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Valley Division Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) received an investigation referral from The Home Depot regarding a subject involved in a sophisticated fraud and theft scheme. Read More »

PCSBA Announces 2025 Trustee of the Year

The Placer County School Boards Association (PCSBA) is pleased to recognize the 2025 Trustee of the Year: Rob Baquera, President, Roseville City School District Board of Education. Read More »

Public Health Honors National Family Caregivers Month With New Caregiver Survey and Free Dementia Training

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month this November, Placer County Public Health is celebrating the vital role of caregivers by launching a new caregiver survey and hosting a free Virtual Dementia Tour on Nov. 13. Read More »

Cinema at the State Presents Irish Music Documentary 'The Job of Songs'

Don't miss Auburn State Theatre's screening of "The Job of Songs", sponsored by Mike Holmes, on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Read More »

New Study: 38% of Americans Say Cash Feels More 'Real' Than Digital Money

Close to 2 in 5 Americans (38 percent) say cash feels more "real" than digital money: It's a tangible reminder of value, and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27 percent). Read More »

Implementation of 2025 California Building Standards Code Begins Jan. 1

Placer County’s Building Services Division is informing residents, contractors, developers, designers and business owners that the 2025 California Building Standards Code will take effect Jan. 1 as mandated by the California Building Standards Commission. Read More »

Placer County Board of Supervisors to Meet in Auburn on Nov. 17 and Tahoe on Nov. 18

The location of the Nov. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting has been changed. Read More »

NorCal Residents Advised to Prepare for Gusty Winds

National Weather Service Releases Wind Advisory for NorCal Read More »

Placer County Board of Supervisors Approve Two Affordable Housing Agreements to Expand Local Housing Options

Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved two affordable housing agreements supporting the creation of new housing opportunities for extremely- low, very-low, low- and moderate-income residents in West Placer County. Read More »