News across Placer County
Folsom Times
Published September 23League play arrives as area gridiron squads shift into high gear
Unbeaten Folsom opens SFL play against Rocklin; Vista, Oak Ridge, Granite Bay and Casa Roble also begin league play; Cordova looks to improve its 3-0 season in non-league The first few weeks of high school football provided the tests, the road trips, the statement wins and, for…
South Tahoe Now
Published September 20Update on Caltrans construction projects at Lake Tahoe
EL DORADO and PLACER COUNTIES, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists that several construction projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin will continue next week. Along State Route 28 (SR 28), […]
County of Placer
Published September 19Meadow Vista Community celebrates walkway project
The project represents the culmination of years of collaboration between the Meadow Vista community and Placer County to address pedestrian safety concerns while preserving the rural character of the town.
County of Placer
Published September 17Placer County invites community to time capsule sealing ceremony Oct. 10 in Auburn
As part of its 175th anniversary celebration, Placer County will recognize its past and present Saturday, Oct. 10, as the county seals a time capsule that will remain untouched for the next 75 years.
County of Placer
Published September 17Placer County Public Health shares respiratory virus data and free flu shot clinics
Public Health will offer free, walk-in flu vaccination clinics this fall at the Health and Human Services Center, located at 11434 B Avenue in Auburn, as well as at select community events.
County of Placer
Published September 16PROTECT Senior Resource Fair coming Sept. 24
Join Placer PROTECT and 70+ senior-focused resources to learn how to help you live healthy and safely in Placer County. The event will take place Sept. 24 at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville.
County of Placer
Published September 16Placer County Public Health shares respiratory virus data and free flu shot clinics
Public Health will offer free, walk-in flu vaccination clinics this fall at the Health and Human Services Center, located at 11434 B Avenue in Auburn, as well as at select community events.
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.