Placer County Local News

The annual Point-in-Time survey of people experiencing homelessness in Placer and Nevada counties was conducted on Jan. 29 to determine where people experiencing homelessness stayed the night of Jan. 28 and continued by street outreach teams through Feb 6.

The Placer County Youth Commission (PCYC) is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 21 formally appointed members for the 2025-26 term.

Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson was appointed by the governor Wednesday to serve on the State Board of Fire Services.

The Colfax City Council discussed temporary improvements for the outdoor dining area on N Main Street in downtown during the April 9 meeting.

Five people who made contributions to building Auburn and Placer County were recognized with an honorary tile Thursday.

As the weather heats up and the snow starts to melt, the buzz of saws and the pounding of hammers will soon be competing with the gentler sounds of spring. Construction season is upon us, and it's not too late to start planning your ADU (accessory dwelling unit) project.

The project is planned to be a major commercial-industrial business park targeting research and development firms, warehousing, distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, flex spaces, light industrial and manufacturing businesses.

The Sacramento Region is full of nonprofit organizations of various causes seeking community support leading up to Big Day of Giving on Thursday, May 1.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team has welcomed Annabelle Monti as its new Program Manager who will play a key role in elevating regional efforts to prepare the Lake Tahoe Basin for wildfire. Monti brings extensive experience in fuels and vegetation management, strategic planning, and community engagement, which makes her exceptionally well-suited for the role, according to the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team.