Placer County Local News: Art, Culture & Media


All Local Art, Culture & Media News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

Auburn Journal logo From Auburn Journal...

12/05/2023
Image for display with article titled ARD Approves Creation of Art Wall at Skate Park

The Auburn Recreation and Parks District Board of Directors voted Nov. 30 to create an artistic community wall at the Auburn Skate Park.

Sierra Sun logo From Sierra Sun...

12/05/2023
Image for display with article titled Placer County Approves Murals Along Truckee River Trail

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a project proposal to place two murals along the trail passing under the Truckee River Bridge.

California Local Pin Marker From Los Angeles Times...

11/20/2023
With its hilly terrain, parts of Los Angeles aren’t always the easiest to build in. But that didn’t stop an architect from building a unique structure in Silver Lake.

Tahoe Guide logo From Tahoe Guide...

11/13/2023
Image for display with article titled Michelle Parker Kicks Off Speaker Series

Alpenglow Sports’ 18th annual winter speaker series kicks off with local freeskier Michelle Parker on Nov. 30 with her show “A Change in Perspective,” which documents her father’s battle with dementia and Parkinson’s.

California Local Pin Marker From Voice of San Diego...

10/31/2023
The San Diego Union-Tribune, which has operated for 154 years, sold to controversial Alden Global Capital last year. It’s not looking great for the paper’s future.

California Local Pin Marker From New York Times...

10/30/2023
Robert Irwin, an artist and MacArthur genius grant recipient, died in San Diego at 95 on Oct. 25. Michael Govan, who heads the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, offers a colorful retrospective on Irwin's work.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

10/26/2023
Through this new program, artists, culture bearers, and California Native American tribes will be eligible to receive funding to create artwork throughout state and local parks.

Sierra Sun logo From Sierra Sun...

10/21/2023
Image for display with article titled Unveiling of Donner Lake Sculpture: Trash to Treasure

On Oct. 17, locals came together to honor the unveiling of the new Donner Lake sculpture, made of trash retrieved from the depths of Donner Lake.

California Local Pin Marker From YubaNet...

10/20/2023
Written by Center for Biological Diversity scientist Tiffany Yap and illustrated by artist Meital Smith, “Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma’s Journey” takes the reader through diverse habitats, across busy freeways and inside science labs to learn about one mountain lion’s survival story.

Placer Herald logo From Placer Herald...

10/04/2023
Image for display with article titled Rocklin Reads: Program Dives Into Fentanyl Crisis

The Rocklin Friends of the Library has selected Sam Quinones’ “The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth” for its reading program.

Auburn Journal logo From Auburn Journal...

10/03/2023
Image for display with article titled Auburn State Theatre Moves to Next Stage of Restoration

On-site asbestos abatement at the Auburn State Theatre, meeting all California OSHA and EPA standards, has been completed.

Auburn Journal logo From Auburn Journal...

09/26/2023
Image for display with article titled Community Comes Together to Add to Mosaic Art at School Park Preserve

Earlier this month, the three artists behind the mosaic pieces in School Park Preserve — Katy Fries, Brian Fries and Ryan Goodpastor — installed and debuted the smaller mosaic sign on the corner of High Street and College Way.

Auburn Journal logo From Auburn Journal...

09/26/2023
Image for display with article titled Placer Approves Support Letter for DeWitt Group to Fundraise for Theater Restoration

The DCC is proposing to renovate the DeWitt Theater into a performance and multiuse theater that could seat 154 to 194 individuals for live performances, youth and school programs, master classes for performing arts, film events and community and business events.

Tahoe Guide logo From Tahoe Guide...

09/26/2023
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Fall Filled With Festivals

It’s a fun-packed fall season in Tahoe and the latest edition of Tahoe Guide is packed with events, from film showings and Oktoberfest celebrations to wine walks and the Made in Tahoe festival.

California Local Pin Marker From Roseville Today...

09/26/2023
Last night on Season 24 of The Voice, Kristen Brown from Roseville, now residing in Cool secured a spot on Team Gwen by singing “Blown Away,” by Carrie Underwood.

Tahoe Guide logo From Tahoe Guide...

09/25/2023
Image for display with article titled Samurai Rains’ Unconventional Art

Like other modern-day street artists, Samuel “Samurai” Rains’ artwork is unconventional, thought-provoking and a fun surprise. As a 14-year resident of North Lake Tahoe, Rains works as a boat captain, bartender, children’s book creator and artist.

Tahoe Guide logo From Tahoe Guide...

09/25/2023
Image for display with article titled Grammy-Award Winning Artist Billy Strings Blesses Tahoe Blue Event Center

From selling out arenas to penning Grammy-winning albums, Billy Strings has broken bluegrass barriers we didn’t even know existed.

California Local Pin Marker From California Local...

09/11/2023
Image for display with article titled California Slaps Back at School Book Bans, Bill Expands Teaching About State’s Diversity

But School Boards Association says bill could further inflame tensions between state and local districts

Tahoe Guide logo From Tahoe Guide...

09/11/2023
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Blue Event Center Opens: Debuts with Lake Tahoe Comic Con

The first Lake Tahoe Comic Con is coming to the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in South Shore on Sept. 23 and 24.

Join Us Today!