News across Placer County
County of Placer
Published September 16Placer County marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with fourth annual event hosted by Kiley, Landon
For the fourth year, Placer County Animal Services is teaming up with local elected officials to raise awareness and celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with special adoption events and promotions.
County of Placer
Published September 15Placer’s Planning Commission approves use permit for Cabin Creek Biomass Facility project
The project is designed to convert locally, sustainably sourced woody biomass and other eligible organic waste materials into biochar.
Folsom Times
Published September 15Body found in Folsom Lake near Dotons Point
Authorities are investigating after the body of a man was found in Folsom Lake Tuesday morning. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible body in the lake at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Deputies responded to the area and located an adult man in a…
County of Placer
Published September 10County celebrates 150th Firewise Community, still #1 in nation
The county is pleased to celebrate the addition of its 150th Firewise Community just as we roll into September's National Preparedness Month. Placer continues to have more Firewise community designations than all other counties in the nation.
County of Placer
Published September 10Recovery Happens returns Sept. 12 with celebration of hope, healing and community
This weekend, the county’s annual Recovery Happens event will return to honor the strength and resilience of community members who have found their way to recovery — whether they’re just starting or have decades behind them.
County of Placer
Published September 09TART introduces real-time tracking and trip planning as fall service begins
Finding bus routes and getting around North Lake Tahoe is becoming easier today with the addition of new technology and expanded service from Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit.
County of Placer
Published August 31Free pet adoptions Sept. 26 for Kevin Kiley and Shanti Landon's annual event
Placer County Animal Services is teaming up with Congressman Kevin Kiley and Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon for the 4th year to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
County of Placer
Published August 28Planning Commission recommends approval of Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum project
The proposed Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum and Community Cultural Center is a project envisioned to celebrate the legacy of the 1960 Winter Olympics and the history of winter sports in the Sierra Nevada.
County of Placer
Published August 27Workforce Housing Preservation Program update expands eligibility and weigh in on Launchpad Program
Placer County continues to make strides in helping local workers find housing in the North Lake Tahoe region.
County of Nevada
Published August 20Dog Bar Bridge Earns 2026 Project of the Year Award
The project was honored by the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The Dog Bar Bridge Project replaced a more than 90-year-old bridge over Bear River, connecting Nevada and Placer counties
County of Nevada
Published August 19Dog Bar Bridge Earns 2026 Project of the Year Award
The project was honored by the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The Dog Bar Bridge Project replaced a more than 90-year-old bridge over Bear River, connecting Nevada and Placer counties
County of Placer
Published August 19Placer launches StoryCorps-inspired oral history project for 175th anniversary
Placer County has launched a StoryCorps-inspired community oral history collection project as it continues observances for its 175th anniversary this year. All are invited to record to help capture and archive the stories of Placer.