December

Partially revised draft EIR available

Placer County has released for public review a partially revised draft environmental impact report for the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, formerly known as the Village at Squaw Valley.

Building code changes on Jan. 1

Energy storage systems and electric stovetop readiness are examples of new home construction requirements when the California Building Standard Code updates Jan. 1

Bear River Recreation Area

Combination tests support arsenal of protection against winter respiratory viruses

As several respiratory illnesses circulate simultaneously in Placer County and across the state, the county’s OptumServe testing sites have rolled out combination COVID and Flu A/B tests to help residents stay better informed about their health. Appointments are available online.

Regional University plan moves ahead

Regional University plan revisions approved for west Placer

Placer County HHS programs receive state, national awards

Placer Commerce Center moves forward

A major commercial-industrial business park targeting research and development firms, warehousing, distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, flex spaces, light industrial and manufacturing businesses was approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

Infrastructure improvements for Placer County Government Center approved

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a contract to begin infrastructure improvements at the Placer County Government Center - helping service the long-term vision of public and private land uses at the county’s campus in North Auburn.

Weygandt Doty Ravine Preserve

Cabin Creek biomass facility

Accessory home plans being updated

Placer County is working to update its free pre-approved plans to build an accessory home to meet the 2022 California Buildings Standards Code that go into effect Jan. 1.

From Ukraine to Placer: Oleysa’s refugee story

One morning in February, Oleysa awoke to the sound of bombing. What followed was a harrowing months-long journey that brought her to a new life in Placer County, which is home to a growing number of refugees from Ukraine. In this podcast, hear how they’ve adjusted to and embraced The Placer Life.

DEIR available for Creekview Ranch

A draft environmental impact report for the proposed Creekview Ranch Subdivision, a gated community in southwest Placer, has been made available – now through Feb. 1 – for public review and comment. A public meeting before the Placer County Planning Commission is also scheduled for Jan. 12 to receive comments on the draft report.

Rabid skunk prompts safety reminder from Public Health

A skunk found in a residential back yard in Placer County has tested positive for rabies, prompting Placer County Public Health to remind residents about the importance of vaccinating dogs for rabies and avoiding contact with wild animals.

“Everyone wins:” Super-donor to Animal Services reflects on giving

A phone call a decade ago blossomed into not just a loving home for a pet in need, but a longstanding relationship between Placer County Animal Services and the McCusker family, who have donated $40,000 to the shelter in the past two years.

Placer library launches Book Bingo

In January and February, the Placer County Library is launching a Book Bingo Challenge for adults and young adults (age 17 and up) to help readers get out of their reading routines and into exploration of new genres.