Placer County Local News: History

How a series of mass shootings has made California the toughest gun control state in the nation.

Desperate to win elections, state’s GOP embraces voting practices decried by former president as fraudulent.

Have you visited the local museums in Truckee? Most specifically have you visited the newest museum, the Museum of Truckee History? Ideally local museums provide the history of the area and put the stories into...

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

The longest-serving California senator had a legendary political career spanning seven decades.

Like many small railroad towns in the 19th Century, Truckee’s businesses were strung along a main thoroughfare known as Front Street or Commercial Row. Behind these storefronts was an alleyway identified on the map as Second Street but what locals eventually called Jibboom Street. Jibboom Street was the heart of the hamlet’s Red Light District [...].

Author Stephen H. Provost has released his new book “Sierra Highway: U.S. 395 and El Camino Sierra in California and Nevada (Highways of the West).” The guidebook is a historical travelogue, featuring more than 550 images and is the fourth installment in the Highways of the West series following Highway 395.

The Sierra Speaker Series, a monthly event aimed at connecting individuals with the rich cultural and natural history of the Sierra region, is set to offer a captivating presentation on the often overlooked role of Chinese laborers in Truckee’s history.

The Nevada City race will be followed by the Heart of Gold Festival, which is a celebration of wellness featuring great food and brews, live local bands, a Kid Zone with lawn games, a bike rodeo and an outdoor recreation and wellness Vendor Village including businesses and organizations focused on recreation and youth mental health.

The Old Town Post Office at 1583 Lincoln Way closed its doors this month, leaving many wondering if the historic post office will reopen. According to Placer County Museum archives, the post office was opened in 1852.

The Old Town Post Office at 1583 Lincoln Way closed its doors this month, leaving many wondering if the historic post office will reopen.

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

Conceptual designs for the revitalization of the historic Cal-Neva Resort were revealed at Bowl Incline. The property was purchased by real estate investment, development and management firm, McWhinney, in April 2023.

A group of tech investors who want to build a new city in Solano County are following a well-worn path.

City staff received a letter from Colfax Railroad Days, Inc. (CRRD), which included an explanation of event costs and the request for the $2,500 donation, the same amount the city provided in 2022. According to the letter, expenses for last year’s event were more than $6,700, and CRRD raised $6,300.

Four hydroelectric dams totaling 100,000 tons of concrete will be destroyed by the end of 2024.

The Donner Party Hike has been offering hikes to fellow hikers, historians and people who are interested in the history of the area for 31 years.