Placer County has hired Joe Ambrosini as its new Director of Human Resources.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has deployed a Special Response Team (SRT) to support local law enforcement and protect communities impacted by the devastating Southern California wildfires.
The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 7 by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically.
Jan. 10, Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Modoc) released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s budget proposal, calling for additional resources to protect public safety by preventing wildfires and implementing Proposition 36.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved a contract agreement to expand broadband to foothill communities spanning the Interstate 80 corridor.
The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released a series of draft background reports along with an "Assets, Issues and Opportunities" booklet that will help stakeholders learn more about the Placer 2050 General Plan Update and provide input.
As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below …
After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms
On Stage from the State presents Marc Teicholz Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Mary Ann Flemmer Arts & Environment Fund at Placer Community Foundation and Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor at Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln …
On Stage from the State presents Marc Teicholz Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. Sponsored by Mary Ann Flemmer Arts & Environment Fund at Placer Community Foundation and Dean Prigmore & Patrice Taylor at Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln …
he Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dec. 30 for failing to provide habitat protection to endangered Sierra Nevada red foxes in California.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sergio Pinion, of Rocklin, Calif., prepares to attach equipment to an aircraft during flight on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 26, 2024.
Red sand in sidewalk cracks: Families and organizations throughout Placer County are invited to join the Placer County Children's System of Care, Probation, law enforcement, education and other partners to raise awareness of human trafficking through the “Red Sand Project.”
As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, many significant new laws will go into effect across California, impacting everything in daily life from traffic regulations, employment, housing to healthcare.
At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved updates to the Water Connection Charges (WCC) for new customers connecting to PCWA’s drinking water system in Western Placer County.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action Tuesday to approve the environmental impact report, legislative actions and entitlement package necessary for construction of The Ranch, a 221.7-acre housing development in the Dry Creek area of west Placer.
The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) hopes this winter season brings lots of cheer, warm memories, and time for rest and relaxation.
Our community is stronger when we come together to support one another. The affordable housing crisis in our region has touched so many lives, and we’re working to unite in finding solutions.
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick (R-Alturas) today joined state officials, community leaders, educators and workforce advocates to celebrate the unveiling of a transformative career education initiative, the Master Plan for Career Education.