2 hrs ago | Knco radio
Robbers Fire Defendant Indicted and Rearrested
Defendant Bryon Mason was indicted last week by the Placer County Grand Jury on charges of Arson Causing Great Bodily Injury and Arson of an Inhabited Dwelling stemming from an incident which took place on July 11, 2012, in Placer County commonly referred to as the "Robbers Fire".
6 hrs ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper
Sacto 911: Placer district attorney bypasses judge, indicts fire suspect
The Placer County District Attorney's office announced Tuesday that the man who reportedly started the 2,630-acre Robbers Fire has been rearrested and will stand trial on charges of arson causing great bodily injury and arson of an inhabited dwelling stemming from the July 11, 2012, incident.
10 hrs ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper
New DMV office to open in Roseville
The new state Department of Motor Vehicles office in Roseville is scheduled to open Monday, June 24, officials said.
14 hrs ago | Rocklin and Roseville Today
Veterans Benefits and Services Presentations
Placer County Veterans Service Officer Jonn Melrose will speak at several upcoming meetings of 3rd District municipal advisory councils to talk about benefits and services available to veterans.
Yesterday | Sacramento Bee Newspaper
Placer County grand jury bashes Newcastle fire district
Former board members of the Newcastle Fire Protection District wasted taxpayer money by neglecting repairs at a damaged fire station, resulting in needless spending on temporary housing for firefighters and on a costly special election, according to the Placer County grand jury.
Child Located on Bike Path Leads to Mother's Arrest
Deputies from the Placer County Sheriff in North Lake Tahoe found a young boy on the bike path on the Truckee River on Thursday and concern was raised when they could not locate the child's mother.
Workshop Held on California Red-Legged Frog
More than 25 natural resources professionals participated in a recent workshop on the biology and management of the California red-legged frog hosted by the Placer County Resource Conservation District .
Two Arrested for Auburn Burglaries
Auburn police have two suspects in custody following an early morning complaint Thursday of individuals acting suspiciously in the area of Burlin Way and Perkins Way on the south side of Auburn.
Back-seat Driver: Hazel Avenue houses torn down years ahead of road widening
The county has knocked down 40 of the 41 houses it bought on Hazel for that street's big road-widening project, leaving stretches feeling eerily empty.
County ramping up Kings Beach planning efforts
This summer, Placer County will focus on Kings Beach as part of efforts to update its Community/General Plans in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Sacto 911: Placer County grass fire contained after scorching 237 acres
Local California Arts Scholars
PlacerArts is pleased to announce the acceptance of Placer County's high school California Arts Scholars into the prestigious 2013 California State Summer School for the Arts .
Data Center: Census: Asians, Hispanics drive recent growth in Sacramento region
The four-county region added residents at a slow pace between 2010 and 2012, with Asians and Hispanics accounting for most of the growth, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today.
Auburn's 25th Anniversary Library Garden Summer Series
PlacerArts is pleased to announce Auburn's 25th Anniversary Library Garden Summer Series of concerts kicks off with Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers on Sunday, June 16 at 7 pm.
My Rides Program Launches in Placer County
Placer County Transportation Planning Agency is pleased to announce the launch of the My Rides Program in Placer County.
Homebuying tallies well ahead of 2012
New-homes sales are about 10 percent ahead of last year at this time in the Sacramento region, according to new figures released Tuesday by the North State Building Industry Association.
Courtesy Placer County Beverly Lewis is director of the Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office.
Lake Tahoe's picturesque and varied landscape of towering mountains, woodlands and blue waters attracts not only visitors, but movie production companies that are helping drive the local economy.
City Of Roseville Emphasizes Ham Radio Involvement At Tornado Drill
Following the recent devastating and deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma , Roseville city officials are doing their part to prepare for a similar catastrophe in their area.
Hensley Real Estate Welcomes Kelly O'Brien
"Kelly has been in real estate and appraisals in the Bay Area, Sacramento and Placer County for 20 years.
Del Oro High to restage graduation ceremonies indoors
Del Oro High School in Loomis will repeat its commencement indoors tonight, days after intense heat at an outdoor graduation ceremony Saturday morning sent five people to local hospitals and forced the city's fire chief to halt the proceedings.