Need to schedule a building inspection, or curious as to when your scheduled inspector will arrive? Building services has recently developed an online platform that makes it easier to schedule inspections and track progress through the application process. Read more

Can't get enough of this year's election? Get in on the action and become one of the more than 1,600 poll workers we'll need to staff the Placer County polling sites for the June 7 primary and Nov. 8 general election. (And earn up to $120 while you're at it.) Apply online

Roseville's Oak Ridge Health Care Center has become a smoke-free campus, keeping their employees and residents healthy by creating an environment safe from secondhand smoke and tobacco use. (Image courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Read more

Congratulations to Whitney High School's broadcast program for winning best taped daily show and best overall network at a national competition of high school news productions! Read more

Creating a sense of community and place by promoting local activities and events, the North Tahoe Business Association's new banner program will provide aesthetic value to the Kings Beach streetscape. More information

The Newcastle Road overcrossing and Interstate 80 at Newcastle Road will be closed overnight on Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, March 30. Detour maps and postcards will be distributed in the Newcastle area. More on the Raise 80 project

The Placer County Transportation Agency is offering up to $200 toward the cost of a commuter bike and eligible accessories for those who work or attend school in Placer County, with the goal of getting commuters out of their vehicles. More information