Placer County

AUBURN, Calif. — The Bear River Recreation Area in Colfax will remain open to the public for daytime use only under a new agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The agreement, approved Nov. 29 by the Placer County Board of Supervisors, will allow the county to provide essential services such as ranger […]

AUBURN, Calif. — A free medication take-back event will take place at many locations across Placer County and the Town of Truckee in Nevada County on Saturday, Oct. 29th. Local law enforcement in collaboration with youth organizations, utilities, public health entities and local schools, will hold drop offs at nine locations in western Placer County […]

AUBURN, Calif. — The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday ratified the county’s proclamation of a local emergency for the Mosquito Fire, as conditions continued to fuel fire growth into the evening.  The board’s action ratifies a proclamation by the county’s director of emergency services made Sept. 7.  Governor Gavin Newsom also proclaimed a […]

An emergency shelter for Mosquito Fire evacuees opens at 10 a.m. today at Sierra College in Rocklin, and the former shelter site at the Bell Road Baptist Church in Auburn has closed. Residents under mandatory evacuation due to the Mosquito Fire can access the shelter, operated by the American Red Cross, at: Sierra College 5100 […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County Health and Human Services and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District have extended the joint air quality advisory through Monday, September 12, 2022, to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions from smoke from the Mosquito Fire in both Placer and El Dorado counties. Wildfire […]

Auburn, CA – Placer Community Foundation (PCF) has established the Mosquito Fire Relief Fund to accept donations from those who wish to support local fire victims. With many structures threatened and thousands of residents under evacuation orders, dollars raised by the fund will be mobilized at the earliest opportunity to meet the greatest needs. “As […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County has proclaimed a local emergency due to the ongoing threat from the Mosquito Fire.  The fire near Foresthill has burned 6,870 acres and threatens more than 1,000 structures. Foresthill and nearby communities in both Placer and El Dorado counties remain under evacuation orders and warnings.  A local emergency proclamation asserts […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County Health and Human Services and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory through Friday, September 9, 2022, to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions from smoke from the Mosquito Fire in both Placer and El Dorado Counties. Wildfire […]

AUBURN, Calif. – Placer County will keep three of its libraries open throughout the long holiday weekend to help residents stay cool and out of the heat. County libraries located in Auburn, Foresthill and Colfax will extend their hours of operation until 7 p.m. on Saturday. Although typically closed on Sundays and holidays, these three […]

AUBURN, Calif. — September is Hunger Action Month, and more than 30,000 people in Placer County alone — including children and seniors — experience food insecurity. To raise awareness and address local need, the Placer Food Security Coalition is hosting a community food drive at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. Please drop off non-perishable food items on […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County Public Health has confirmed the county’s first COVID-19 death of a youth under the age of 18, a child with no underlying health conditions. The death occurred earlier in the summer. “We extend our deepest sympathies to the family for their loss,” said interim Health Officer Dr. Rob Oldham. “Every […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County Public Health is offering free back-to-school immunization clinics for children without access to vaccines. Children who are uninsured or have Medi-Cal can attend clinics in August and September by appointment. Parents or guardians can call 530-886-1883 to schedule an appointment, and must attend the clinic with their child and provide […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County Public Health has confirmed a positive case of monkeypox.  The case was identified by a healthcare provider and likely exposed during in-state travel. The individual is currently in isolation. No further details will be shared about the case.    Statewide, more than 600 cases of monkeypox, including a pediatric case, […]

AUBURN, Calif. – In an effort to maintain the health and safety of visitors during Fourth of July celebrations, Placer County’s annual Truckee River alcohol ban will be in effect July 1-6. The ban prohibits possession of open alcoholic containers in and along both sides of the river, including islands and bridges, from its outfall […]

AUBURN, Calif. — With high temperatures projected over the next few days, Placer County will open two cooling centers on Friday evening to help residents battle the heat. Placer County’s Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street will extend its hours on Friday, June 10, until 8 p.m. The Stewart Community Hall in Sheridan, at 6005 […]

AUBURN, Ca — The Placer County Board of Supervisors adopted a series of resolutions Tuesday, to authorize the award of two design-build contracts totaling $56 million for the construction of the Mental Health Facility and the Vocational Training Facility at the Bill Santucci Justice Center in Roseville. Based on a best-value criterion, the contracts were […]

AUBURN, Calif. — With just weeks remaining until the June 7 statewide direct primary election, the Placer County Elections Office is facing a shortage of volunteers to serve in precincts throughout the county. Poll workers who are bilingual in Spanish, Tagalog, Punjabi or Korean are in special need, too. Training classes for election poll workers […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Nearing shelter capacity for dogs, Placer County Animal Services is seeking community support to adopt dogs and reunify lost dogs with their owners. More than 90% of dog kennels are full, with more dogs arriving each day. As a result, dogs are being doubled up in kennels or housed in overflow areas […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Speeders beware: The California Highway Patrol will step up traffic enforcement on county roads after the Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved new contracts for the expanded service.  The approvals follow recent requests from residents for increased speed limit enforcement in communities spanning the county.  “We have a lot of residents who […]

AUBURN, Calif. — The popular Hidden Falls Regional Park in North Auburn will require visitors to obtain a parking permit between April 9-22. Historically, the number of visitors traveling to the park outnumbers available parking spaces during this time period. Parking reservations are required year-round on weekends, holidays and peak-use days. The Placer County Department […]