Placer County Local News: Local Governments

The 180-unit, affordable senior housing portion of the larger College Park development at Sierra College in Rocklin should begin construction by the end of the year, officials said.

A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the strain on students.

Auburn’s annual Community Service Day is scheduled Sunday, April 28, and the city is looking for volunteers to beautify some of its spaces.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $130,000 be provided to the city of Colfax for the proposed skate park.

Placer County announced the final environmental impact report (EIR) for its rezone program is available for public review.

The Nevada County Transportation Commission and the Town of Truckee teamed up to address the future of transportation in the Truckee TART transit system.

The city of Lincoln entered a master agreement with SiteLogIQ after unanimous council approval at the April 9 meeting to begin exploring ways to save money through solar electricity options.

Hitting the ground running, Rocklin’s newest Parks & Recreation Director has been busy checking out events the department is known for hosting.

After five years and 80-plus committee meetings, the Loomis Town Council finally adopted the 2040 General Plan last week.

Truckee's Public Art Commission has set its sights on enhancing the visual appeal of the Church Street & Truckee Way Roundabout with a new public art installation.

In a continued commitment to fair housing, the city of Colfax approved a resolution April 10 to further efforts to activities and programs related to housing and community development.

A recall may be on the horizon for the Auburn Union School District as 35 community members filed Intent to Recall paperwork this week against Trustees Greg Holt and Jayson Wedge.

The Colfax City Council approved a response generated to address the 2023 Grand Jury report findings regarding homelessness during its April 10 meeting.

The Town of Truckee is launching the first "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" photo contest as part of an initiative to encourage residents to limit light pollution and enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky.

Auburn is on its way to adding three pickleball courts and a multiuse space at School Park Preserve. Construction has officially begun on the space, a cement pad which formerly housed school facilities.

The City of Lincoln Recreation Department and Lincoln Hills Pickleball Club are putting the “pickle” in pickleball with the grand opening of the McBean courts on April 20 at 65 McBean Park Drive from 10AM - to 2PM.

Roseville Electric proposed additional utility rate increases this year and in 2025 on top of its 8-percent temporary energy surcharge becoming permanent at the April 3 Roseville City Council meeting.