Auburn

The Placer County Water Agency Board approved an agreement with Sacramento and Roseville to establish the RiverArc Joint Powers Authority, advancing a long-planned regional water supply project.

The Placer County Civil Grand Jury has released its 2025-26 Final Report, featuring six investigations into local government operations, public safety, health services, community communication and oversight of the Foresthill Public Utility District.

PCWA has awarded a $170.5 million construction contract for the long-planned Ophir Water Treatment Plant, with construction expected to begin in October 2026 and the facility projected to open in 2030.

The Placer County Water Agency is moving forward with major infrastructure improvements beneath Highway 49 and Interstate 80 in Auburn, replacing aging pipelines to improve long-term water reliability while minimizing impacts to motorists and customers.

Roseville, Calif. - In Placer County, the unemployment rate has risen slightly while retaining its status among the best-performing counties in California, trailing the Bay Area and Orange County.

Celebrate the 30th Annual Jerry Bash on August 8 in Nevada City with live music, food, local vendors, and a day honoring the legacy of Jerry Garcia.