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Child Abuse Prevention Month activities from Auburn to Roseville

Auburn, Calif. - Earlier this month, the Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Placer County, kicking off a month-long series of activities and events

Placer County reminds residents of medication take-back event

Auburn, Calif. - As Placer County prepares to host another free medication take-back event on April 26, local agencies continue to encourage residents to take advantage of permanent drop boxes

Placer County vendor workshop in Auburn to be held April 2

Auburn, Calif. - Join Placer County's Procurement Services Division to learn how the county contracts with vendors to provide services and goods that are critical to serving our residents.

Where does Placer County rank? California Unemployment Rate by County 2025

Roseville, Calif. - Placer County's unemployment ticked ticked up .3 percent in the latest report from the California Economic Development Dept.

PCOE takes lead in preserving 402 acres of Clover Valley in Rocklin

Rocklin, Calif.- The Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) has taken a leadership role in the successful effort to conserve 402 acres of Clover Valley by approving a final $2.37 million investment on March 13, securing the full funding needed for its permanent protection through a conservation easement.

North Auburn Wastewater Pipeline construction project begins March 10

Auburn, Calif. - Work is set to begin on the North Auburn Wastewater Pipeline Project. The new wastewater trunkline, which is designed to relieve capacity restraints, will be constructed along Joeger Road,

Brian Passenheim appointed Placer’s new chief probation officer

Auburn, Calif. - Placer County's Assistant Chief Probation Officer Brian Passenheim has been promoted to probation chief, announced today ahead of the retirement next week of Chief Probation Officer Marshall Hopper.

Open: Auburn Library’s temporary location

Auburn, Calif. - The Auburn Library has opened its new temporary location with modified services and the same helpful, friendly staff to help patrons navigate materials and lead library programming.

Sierra College President Willy Duncan earns international recognition for economic development efforts

In recognition of his efforts on the team to bring BOSCH to Placer County and his leadership with the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, Sierra College Superintendent and President Willy Duncan has been named the recipient of the 2024 Community Partner Award

❤️ 8 reasons we love Placer County

Roseville, Calif.- A glut of grandeur, a surfeit of sunshine, and a plethora of possibilities. Hyperbole? Well, local residents don't think so and neither do we. Placer County is one of California's amazing places to live, play and do business.

Placer Conservation Authority takes step toward securing 4,245 acres of land easement acquisitions north of Lincoln

Auburn, Calif. - Approximately 4,245 acres of prime farmland, natural open space and environmental resources north of Lincoln is a step closer to being secured in perpetuity as part of the Placer County Conservation Program.

Placer County takes action to preserve Vista Ranch

Lincoln, Calif. - A 279-acre property of blue oak woodlands along the south shore of Camp Far West Reservoir and the Bear River north of Lincoln is a step closer to being added to the Placer County Conservation Program.

Placer County and Marin County share much in common despite differing political affinities

Roseville, Calif. - There are many factors that determine those tangible and intangible things that make for best places to live lists. Be it geography, weather, education, or other amenities on your checklist, those marketing and PR compilations citing "best places"

Roseville to Kings Beach: Free tax help for eligible individuals & families in Placer

Auburn, Calif. - Get free help filing your taxes in 2025! Placer County Health and Human Services, in partnership with the IRS and United Way, offers free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Placer County Animal Services and nonprofit FieldHaven supporting Southern California animal rescues

Auburn, Calif. - Placer County Animal Services is partnering with local nonprofit FieldHaven Feline Center to step up and support animal rescue organizations in Southern California impacted by recent fires. PCAS and FieldHaven together retrieved 47 adoptable cats from the Stray Cat Alliance, a nationally recognized organization based in Los Angeles.

Placer County moves forward with $20 million Homekey+ grant application to tackle homelessness

Auburn, Calif. - Placer County is partnering with local nonprofit AMI Housing to apply for a competitive Homekey+ Program grant from the state. The initiative, if awarded, would bring up to $20 million in funding to expand permanent supportive housing

Placer County & Roseville Dog Leash Laws

Despite how it may appear in many places around our great county with lots of our wonderful four-legged friends running around, there actually is a leash law in Placer County.

Placer County appoints Director of Human Resources Joe Ambrosini

Auburn, Calif.- Placer County has hired Joe Ambrosini as its new Director of Human Resources. Ambrosini will oversee 57 departmental staff, oversee an approximate $7.7 million budget as well an additional $18.2 million in proprietary funding.

Roseville to host ‘Red Sand’ event to raise awareness of human trafficking and impact on children

Roseville, Calif. - Red sand in sidewalk cracks: Families and organizations throughout Placer County are invited to join the Placer County Children's System of Care, Probation, law enforcement, education and other partners to raise awareness of human trafficking through the "Red Sand Project."

Roseville to Lake Tahoe: Movies filmed in Placer County

Placer County locations have played a part in dozens of films going all the way back to the 1920's. See the list of Movies filmed in Placer County.

Placer County Animal Services reports significant reduction in cat and kitten shelter intakes

Auburn, Calif. - Placer County Animal Services is celebrating a significant reduction in cat and kitten shelter intakes, at least in part thanks to a low-cost spay and neuter program that the county has sponsored via nonprofit clinic Animal Spay and Neuter

Dry Creek housing development slated to add 446 homes, 13-acre park, and access to local trails

Roseville, Calif. - The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action Tuesday to approve the environmental impact report, legislative actions and entitlement package necessary for construction of The Ranch, a 221.7-acre housing development in the Dry Creek area of west Placer.

Kings Beach supportive housing facility Brown Bear Studios opens

Kings Beach, Calif. - A vision years in the making has become a reality with the opening of Brown Bear Studios, a 14-unit permanent supportive housing facility in Kings Beach. Originally the site of the 7 Pines Motel

Roseville company awarded contract to connect Hidden Falls and Big Hill Preserve

Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a $724,575 contract agreement with Trailscape Inc. of Roseville to build phase two of the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project.

Placer County remains number 1 in DUI Conviction Rate in California

Roseville, Calif.- If you're caught drinking and driving in Placer County, prepare to pay the price. Motorists are more likely to be convicted of a DUI than any other county in the state.

Placer County: Quick guide to buying firewood in Placer County

Auburn, Calif.- With the wood stove and fireplace season upon us, Placer County Agricultural Commissioner reminds consumers to know what they are getting when buying firewood.

Auburn library to relocate during major renovation as grand reopening slated for 2026

Auburn, Calif. - After serving the community for over 50 years, the Auburn Library is gearing up for a transformational renovation and a temporary relocation to North Auburn

Affordable housing project breaks ground for Parkside at Sabre City

Roseville, Calif.- An innovative affordable housing project that combines primary residences with accessory dwelling units broke ground in west Placer County last week.

Hidden Falls Regional Park expansion with Big Hill Preserve

Auburn, Calif. - The long-awaited Hidden Falls Regional Park Expansion Project moved closer to reality Tuesday with the Placer County Board of Supervisors taking action to ensure the expansion is well managed for users and neighbors when opened to the public in 2025.

1 Pill Can Kill Placer premiere event in Rocklin to address fentanyl crisis

Rocklin, Calif.- The Placer County District Attorney's Office is inviting residents to view the premiere of a new 1 Pill Can Kill Placer public safety video on Nov. 12 starting at 6 p.m. at Whitney High School.