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Western Placer USD Offers Free Summer Meals for Kids through August 4, 2026

Western Placer Unified School District is helping families stay nourished this summer by providing free weekly meal distributions for children ages 18 and under in Sheridan through its Summer Nutrition Program.

Folsom Appoints Sari Dierking as New City Attorney

The Folsom City Council has appointed Sari Dierking as the city's new City Attorney. A longtime legal advisor to the city, she brings more than two decades of experience representing California public agencies.

Eureka! Opens New Scratch-Made Restaurant Near Sacramento State With Craft Cocktails, Whiskey Club

Eureka! has officially opened across from Sacramento State, bringing scratch-made American cuisine, craft cocktails, an extensive whiskey selection, live music and a spacious indoor-outdoor dining experience to Sacramento.

PCWA Reviews Water Service Costs as Placer County Plans for Future Water Needs

The Placer County Water Agency is reviewing the cost of providing water service through an independent study designed to guide long-term planning and future rate decisions.

Rocklin Volunteers to Pack 400,000 Meals for Hungry Children

Thousands of volunteers will gather at Jessup University in Rocklin this September to pack more than 400,000 meals for children facing hunger worldwide during the 16th annual Placer Feed My Starving Children MobilePack.

❤️ 8 Reasons Why Placer County Is One of California’s Best Places to Live

From year-round sunshine and Sierra adventures to convenient travel, thriving communities and economic opportunity, discover why so many people love calling Placer County home.

Placer County Approves $1.5 Billion FY 2026-27 Draft Budget

Placer County supervisors approved a balanced $1.5 billion preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026-27, funding public services, infrastructure projects and future growth.

SMUD to Issue $250 Million in Green Revenue Bonds for Electric System Improvements

SMUD plans to issue approximately $250 million in green electric revenue bonds to finance electric system improvements and advance its goal of eliminating carbon emissions from electricity production by 2030.