The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to receive over $13 million from Senate Bill 1 for road maintenance in fiscal year 2026-27. The funds will support multiple infrastructure projects across the county without affecting the General Fund.
Sacramento County and Placer County officials announced an end to the recent regional measles outbreak after no new cases emerged for over six weeks. Health leaders credit vaccination efforts and community cooperation for containing transmission.
Placer County Library is launching its annual Summer Reading Program on June 7 with a dinosaur theme aimed at encouraging readers of all ages. Participants can join events across multiple branches and earn prizes throughout the summer.
Grass Valley Medicaid providers billed $2,279,144 for Procedures / Professional Services in 2024, reflecting a 1.5% increase from the prior year.
Placer County’s Business Advantage Network invites employers and community partners to an informational session on the Help to Hire program on June 11. The initiative offers up to $10,500 in reimbursements for hiring eligible participants.
The California State Senate approved five reappointments to its Board of Parole Hearings on June 3 despite objections from Republican lawmakers concerned about public safety. Several GOP senators criticized both Governor Newsom’s administration and Democratic colleagues for supporting what they say are lenient policies toward violent offenders.
Placer County will mark completion of a new Martis Valley Trail segment with a ribbon cutting on June 3 near Northstar Village. The extension closes an important gap in local trails infrastructure.
The City of Auburn is seeking student applicants for its 2026-27 Youth Advisory Commission. The program offers leadership opportunities for local youth interested in civic engagement.
On May 29, 2026, Senator Roger Niello publicly addressed issues related to student preparedness and remedial education at California’s public universities through several tweets.
Senator Roger Niello used social media between May 26–29, 2026 to spotlight progress on an ADA reform bill and commemorate Officer Harminder Grewal through a highway dedication.