Placer County

Placer County Agriculture Hits Record $122 Million in 2025

Placer County's agricultural industry reached a record $122 million in gross crop and livestock value in 2025, a 9.9% increase over 2024. Higher cattle prices, increased rice acreage and growing almond production helped drive the gains, according to the county's latest crop report.

New Alchemy Surf Resort Coming to Edge of Roseville, Rocklin, & Lincoln

Roseville, Calif.- The Placer County Planning Commission has approved plans for the Alchemy Surf Resort, a new recreational surf and hospitality destination planned within the Placer One development.

Roseville to Lake Tahoe Movies: Films Worth Watching

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 Grand Jury Releases 2025-26 Final Report on Local Government

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.

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.

Rocklin Financial Advisor Sponsors 35,000 Meals for Feed My Starving Children MobilePack

Rocklin, Calif. - The upcoming 16th Annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack announced today that local Financial Advisor Coach Douglas Brauer is sponsoring 35,000 meals that will be packed at the September MobilePack.

Placer County Unemployment Ticks Up: Trails Bay Area and Southern California locations

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.

❤️ 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.

Hiking Avery's Pond Trail in Placer County among best spring hikes

Newcastle, Calif.-  On a Tuesday morning, with a balmy, sunny 70+ degrees in the forecast and a few hours of early morning work already completed, the outdoors beckoned. We decided to take the call.

2025 Homeless Count in Roseville and Rocklin Area: Key Findings

Explore the 2025 homeless count results for Roseville, Rocklin, Placer County, and Nevada County, including trends in unsheltered, youth, and veteran populations.

Family-Friendly Biking: New ADA Trail Connects Truckee to Northstar Village

Placer County and the Northstar Community Services District are pleased to announce the completion of Segment 3F of the Martis Valley Trail.

Roseville's Creekview Ranch Project Dedicates 27 Acres for Dry Creek Conservation

Roseville, Calif. - The Placer County Conservation Program recently recorded a 27-acre conservation easement along the Dry Creek corridor. The property will be preserved in perpetuity.

PCWA Positions Major Infrastructure Projects for Early 2026 Start

Auburn, Calif. - At its Thursday meeting, the Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors approved a series of contracts and equipment purchases that position the Agency to move major capital improvement and renewal and replacement projects forward in 2026.

Placer County Seeks Volunteers for 2026 Free Tax Prep Program

Roseville, Calif. - Want to give back to the community in the new year? Placer County's Free Tax Prep program (also known as VITA) is currently seeking volunteers for the 2026 tax season.

PCWA Budget Includes Rate Hike for Major Water Upgrades

Auburn, Calif. - At its November 20 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors approved a $402.9 million budget for 2026, including funding for major water treatment plant upgrades and renewal projects throughout the county

Don't Get Burned: Essential Firewood Buying Tips & Legal Requirements for 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.

Placer County Moves Forward With Hundreds of New Affordable Homes

Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Board of Supervisors recently approved two affordable housing agreements supporting the creation of new housing opportunities for extremely- low, very-low, low- and moderate-income residents in West Placer County.

Placer County HHS highlights holiday donation opportunities for children, animals in need

Auburn, Calif. - As the season of giving begins, Placer County Health and Human Services is highlighting a few opportunities to support local families and animals in need.

Placer County Eases Rules for Septic System Upgrades, ADUs

Auburn, Calif. - Homeowners in Placer County will soon find it easier and more affordable to install or upgrade septic systems, thanks to updates to the county's Local Agency Management Program (LAMP).

Placer Parkway: Placer County Board Approves Plans for $106 Million Project

The Placer County Board of Supervisors recently approved plans and specifications for the long-anticipated Placer Parkway project, a new regional expressway in West Placer designed to reduce congestion and improve connections to key destinations

Historic Harvest: Placer County Agricultural Value Soars to Record $111 Million

Placer County's total gross value of agricultural crops and livestock soared to a record-breaking $111 million in 2024, representing a 23.8% increase from the previous year's total.

Building Tomorrow: Placer County's 2050 Vision Charts a Path for Growth and Balance

Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Board of Supervisors today adopted the Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles, marking another milestone in the comprehensive update of the county's General Plan.

Flu Shot clinics in Auburn and Kings Beach

Auburn, Calif. - As updated vaccines become available through local healthcare providers, Placer County Public Health is sharing data around respiratory virus deaths in the last year

Celebrate California Clean Air Day in Auburn at Placer Plug-In: September 27th

Auburn, Calif.- Join us on Saturday, September 27, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Placer Plug-In, a free event to celebrate California Clean Air Day 2025 and National Drive Electric Week.

Rocklin: Placer County adding hub for public safety and government services

Rocklin, Calif. - Placer County is expanding its footprint in West Placer with the acquisition and development of two buildings in Rocklin, creating a new hub for public safety and essential government services.

Updated: Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles

Auburn, Calif. - Placer County has released an updated version of its draft Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles document to reflect recent feedback from the Board of Supervisors.

Lincoln resident is first reported human case in Placer for West Nile Virus in 2025

Since the first 2025 detection of West Nile virus in Placer County in June, the District has detected the virus in 5 dead birds and in 129 mosquito samples. The county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2025 was reported in a Lincoln resident.

PCWA advances recreation upgrades with completion of Middle Meadows well project

Auburn, Calif. - At its Aug. 21 meeting, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors authorized the Notice of Completion of the new potable water supply for the popular Middle Meadows Campground, marking another major upgrade supporting recreation in the American River watershed.

Placer County awards $1.6 million to French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project

Auburn, Calif. - The Placer County Board of Supervisors recently approved $1.6 million in contract award agreements to complete the French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project, a multi-year collaborative effort