Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) is currently seeking applications for our personal assistant registry. Our personal assistant registry is a listing of qualified individuals to be employed by people with disabilities to provide a wide variety of personal services.
The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District reported July 3rd that a mosquito sample had tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected from a site along the county's western border.
The Bureau of Land Management increased fire restrictions and temporary target shooting limitations to Stage 2 for BLM-managed public lands effective July 13, due to high fire danger.
We’re pleased to provide this update of our ongoing efforts to obtain refunds for property owners who paid the state’s now-suspended “fire prevention fee.”
Back in 2016 Jim Walmsley was on a course-record pace when he took a wrong turn and his hopes of winning the WSR100 were dashed. In 2017 he put too much into the muddy and snowy high country portion of the race and dropped out at the river.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously June 27 to approve a draft, balanced budget of $939.6 million for the next fiscal year - $73.4 million more than last year’s final budget of $866.2 million.
Pioneer Community Energy (Pioneer) will begin enrolling solar customers starting September 2018, based upon the customer’s true-up date. Solar customers interested in taking advantage of Pioneer’s lower electric rates and monthly billing cycle, do not have to wait to enroll. Solar/Net Energy…
Attention Placer County Residents: Replace your non-epa certified wood stove and receive a $500 - $600* incentive refund from the Placer county air pollution control district (APCD)
On June 12th California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced $37.5 million in state grant funding to combat the illegal sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to minors. The grants to 71 local entities throughout the state will fund operations, retailer training programs, the installat…
New grants will help Placer County expand services for children experiencing a mental health crisis or those at risk of one.
The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors awarded six grants totaling $106,612 to six public water purveyors at its meeting on June 21.
The June 5th Statewide primary election is now behind us. According to the Placer County elections office here is how Placer County voted:
Placer Place to Debut at 2018 Placer County Fair
Foresthill Union School District Cafeteria wants to inform families of an amazing summer food program available in Auburn. This program provides children a healthy lunch, free of charge! The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) federally funded progra…
Have you noticed the temperatures starting to climb? With some minor planning, everyone can enjoy the blue skies and warmer weather. Below is a list of easy things we can do to improve our comfort and safety during the hot summer months.
This is the 11th year for the Heritage Trail event with 22 museums from Roseville to Tahoe opening their doors free of charge for certain days throughout the summer. All 22 museums are committed to showcasing history in a fun and entertaining way. For many Trail Travelers, this event has bec…
Starting in July, Placer County pet owners who license their dogs will receive a new tag embedded with digital technology designed to help keep them safe and sound 24/7.
On Friday June 15 head on down to Auburn’s Regional Park located at 3770 Richardson Drive in Auburn for the annual Party in the Park.
With the system of fire service in many areas of Placer County becoming increasingly financially unmanageable, the Placer County Board of Supervisors today called for an evaluation of the system and a comprehensive effort to develop sustainable service throughout the county in the future.
New to Old Town Auburn the Auburn Co-op is the ultimate community gathering event. This uniquely Auburn event takes place the first Thursday of each month through September 2018.
California State Parks (CSP) and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation invite you to attend an interactive open house public workshop on the draft CSP proposed action for the Auburn State Recreation Area (SRA) General Plan/Auburn Project Lands (APL) Resource Management Plan.
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital is committed to providing a consistent, high quality patient experience and is looking for additional community members to gain insight and feedback about the experiences of our patients and their families at the hospital.
The Animal Spay Neuter Clinic in Auburn is celebrating 25 years helping the community. They opened their doors on March 3, 1993 and since then over 370,000 cats and dogs have been altered. Founded by Dede Shaw, Nancy Mcalpin and Julie Anderson they offer spay/neuter, vaccinations, a low cost…
Open dialogue and communication are key elements in maintaining a healthy, connected community. To encourage debate, Placer Community Foundation (PCF) awarded the following grants:
From June 18th - 20th there will be an opportunity for young people to play games, learn fundamentals, and have fun all inside the Foresthill High Gymnasium. The camp will be run by Varsity Boys Coach James Kuykendall and current staff.
Here is your chance to showcase your talent and claim the title of champion of Placer County Has Talent 2018. Interested contestants will be required to fill out this application and submit a 45 second video that will be used to determine who moves into the semi-finals.
Michael Woodbridge has been selected as the new District Ranger for the Tahoe National Forest’s American River Ranger District headquartered in Foresthill.
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That’s right, on Sunday, May 6th from 9am – 4pm.…Dinosaur Day and Science Fest is back with even more to see and do than ever before.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from young people who wish to serve as one of 18 formally-appointed members of the Placer County Youth Commission for the 2018-19 term. The Placer County Youth Commission is an advisory board to the Placer County Board of Super…
Everywhere you look, people of all ages have their heads down looking at their mobile devices. For children and adolescents, screen media time has steadily increased to an average of 7 hours a day! Excessive screen time is linked to a host of problems, including poor school performance, beha…
Despite a dry start to 2018, storms in late March and early April have produced above-average precipitation in the watersheds that source Placer County Water Agency’s (PCWA) water supply. The favorable news was reported to the PCWA Board of Directors at its April 19 meeting, during a hydrolo…
With Placer County’s cannabis ordinance now in effect for over a year, county staff will host three drop-in meetings in May to answer questions about rules for cannabis cultivation and the county’s compliance and enforcement process.
On April 25th Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) announced his Senate Bill 1219, which would have eliminated California’s status as a “sanctuary state,” failed to pass out of the Senate Committee on Public Safety.
The number of homeless individuals in Placer County decreased slightly in 2018 compared to the previous year, according to county results from the annual point-in-time count published today by the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras. HRCS is the lead agency in the region’s Homeless Cont…
The Forest Service has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Tahoe National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation Project.
How time flies, it is the Foresthill Pools 4th year participating in “Big Day of Giving.” Some might be asking “what is this?” As one of 600 area Non-profits, the Foresthill Pool and other organizations participate in a 4 county wide national event sponsored by Sacramento Community Foundatio…
Stand Up Placer Presents a Gala Evening of Fun, Fine Food, Auctions and Dancing, With The Placer County Stars...
On March 8th the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) Governing Board approved nearly $3 million in grants for projects that will reduce wildfire risk and restore forest and watershed health in the Sierra Nevada region. Funding for these projects comes from Proposition 1, The Water Quality, Suppl…
The Pioneer Community Energy (Pioneer) Board reviewed its rates in light of PG&E’s recent rate hikes, and voted unanimously to maintain Pioneer’s rates as they were set December 2017. Pioneer customers will now realize an average 9% discount on electric generation over PG&E rates, wh…
In 1928 there no formal “ski areas” or conventional lift systems, Highway 40 was closed in the winter and skiing in the western U.S. was limited to a few small mountain communities. The founders of Auburn Ski Club, a loose configuration of skiers and ski jumpers from the Foothills, quickly c…
This past weekend, March 17 and 18, Group 5 of the California Wing of Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, hosted a two-day air and ground search and rescue exercise held out of Sacramento Executive Airport in Sacramento, California.
The Superior Court of California, County of Placer is seeking applications from Placer County citizens interested in an opportunity to serve on the 2018-2019 Grand Jury. The Grand Jury’s one-year term begins on July 1, 2018 and ends on June 30, 2019.
On February 28th Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) applauded the California Board of Equalization’s (BOE) vote against a recommendation to increase California’s gas excise tax by $0.04 a gallon.
Placer County Museums held a grand opening at the DeWitt History Museum last week.
Folsom, Calif. – This Spring come out and enjoy the gifts of nature. The American River Water Education Center is a family friendly destination for those who appreciate nature, gardening, and learning of the benefits of water conservation.
As the outdoor recreation season arrives, the Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region reminds visitors that unauthorized drone operations are restricted around California’s Folsom and Shasta dams.
Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today announced Senate Bill 1218, legislation that will help families save money for college by making contributions to 529 plans tax deductible in California.
Placer SPCA is seeking nominations for the 2018 Hero Awards, to be presented at the 17th Annual Funny Bones Comedy Show & Awards Night on Friday, March 23rd.
Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today made the following comments during the Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing’s informational hearing regarding the impacts of Senate Bill 1, the $52 billion transportation proposal that imposes permanent new gas taxes and user fees on motorists.
As the clock struck midnight on January 1, Placer County Water Agency’s (PCWA) Middle Fork Project (MFP) marked a momentous occasion 55 years in the making. As of New Year’s Day, PCWA completely controls power generation of the hydroelectric facility. The exciting news of a smooth transition…
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