Facing increasingly tight access to affordable housing like much of California, Placer County took action Tuesday to develop an affordable housing work plan for the entire county and joined the Tahoe Truckee Regional Housing Council toward setting a regional housing strategy for the North Lake Tahoe area, specifically. Read more

Here we go again, Placer County! Make sure you're prepared for the storm expected to last Thursday night through Saturday. Rain, snow and high winds are in the forecast so be sure to follow the weather on local news and monitor the Caltrans QuickMap for real-time road conditions. Visit our website to find sand and sandbag locations near you.

The public will get a closer look at draft Placer Ranch and Sunset Area plans in fall 2017 as Placer County moves forward with its vision for south Placer to create a vibrant community, and promote economic growth and job development for decades. Read more

Plans to bring a University of Warwick campus to Placer County moved forward Tuesday with the board of supervisors voting to front some county staff costs of planning and permitting for the project. Learn more

Placer County is proud to release the 2017 Community Health Status Assessment, a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of Placer residents that identifies health trends and disparities.

While the county is ranked among the top five healthiest in the state, this report will help individuals and groups – from elected officials to healthcare providers to community members – make informed decisions to help spur action and address health challenges together. Learn more

Every kid deserves a happy childhood. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and you can make a difference. Join us in wearing blue this Friday to demonstrate your commitment to ending child abuse and neglect. 

Parents and teens are invited to join the Coalition for Auburn and Lincoln Youth and other community partners at a forum the evening of April 25. Attendees will learn strategies to prevent underage drinking and drug use, as well as strengthen family bonds. Download a flier with more information. 

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to businesses and residents in certain counties, including Placer, that were affected by the severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides that occurred Jan. 5-14, 2017. If you suffered storm-related damage during this time, you may apply for assistance here. The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is April 24, 2017. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 24, 2017. 

The Placer County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the appointment of Merrill C. Haber to the Placer County Planning Commission representing District 5. Haber is a resident of Homewood and brings over 30 years of experience as an attorney and mediator. Read more

The Big Day of Giving is less than a month away! The annual 24-hour online giving challenge will take place May 4. It's a great time to donate to your favorite causes and celebrate the good work our nonprofits do for communities throughout the Sacramento region.