Placer County Local News: Local Governments

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.

The Rocklin Police Department presented its 2023 annual report at a city council meeting last month, revealing overall crime was down in comparison with last year.

\The Recreation and Parks Commission brought a wave of positivity to the North Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors' regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

Up to $150,000 is again available to eastern Placer workers looking to buy a home in the North Lake Tahoe region.

Ben Martin remembers the day the music stopped in Truckee.