Government

California Senate budget subcommittees reviewed a range of issues this week, including funding for public universities, refinery regulations, and the status of emergency response systems.

Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones and Senator Roger Niello have introduced a legislative package aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California…

Storm drain repairs have begun at the Grocery Outlet parking lot located at 414 Grass Valley Highway.

Subcommittees of the California State Senate continued their budget discussions this week, focusing on a range of issues including education funding, water infrastructure, homelessness programs, and court facilities.

Subcommittee #1 on Education, chaired by Pérez (D-Pasadena), did not meet this week.

Residents in Auburn can now receive notifications about city meetings and reports through a new online service.

Senator Roger Niello posted on February 24, 2026 about David Funston’s release under California’s Elderly Parole Program.

A new policy resolution urging federal action to address mental health challenges among farmers and ranchers has been adopted as a priority by the National Association of Counties.

Legislation introduced by Assemblyman Joe Patterson seeks to make California a leader in peptide research and therapeutic innovation.

Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R–Rocklin) has introduced two public safety bills sponsored by the Placer County District Attorney’s Office, aiming to address gaps in California’s parole and probation systems.

Placer County is inviting residents to apply for open positions on its Building Board of Appeals.

Senator Roger Niello raised issues about budget transparency and praised a local student’s achievement in recent posts dated February 10 and February 13, 2026.

Majority Democrats in the California legislature have advanced Senate Bill 106, a budget measure that would allocate $90 million in no-bid grants to clinics providing abortion services.

Senator Roger Niello used Twitter in early February 2026 to inform Californians about unclaimed property procedures and publicly condemned a Truth Social post by the President targeting Barack and Michelle…

Placer County is planning to expand its paid parking program in North Lake Tahoe after a two-year pilot project showed positive outcomes.

Senator Roger Niello announced the grand opening of Jake’s Journey Home Community Assist Center on February 3, 2026, emphasizing its services for veterans and at-risk individuals.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved over $5.4 million in transient occupancy tax (TOT) funding for seven projects in North Lake Tahoe.

Assemblyman Joe Patterson, a Republican representing Rocklin, has introduced AB 1652, a bill that would prohibit elected and appointed officials at California state agencies from signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related…

Senator Roger Niello used his Twitter account on January 21-22, 2026 to spotlight community outreach by both the Los Angeles Superior Court’s pop-up center and Del Campo High School’s student-led…

The City of Auburn has announced it is looking for proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide on-call marketing and creative services.

With about nine feet of snow falling at Tahoe’s ski resorts in the past two weeks, local authorities are urging visitors and residents to plan ahead and consider alternative transportation…

On December 19, a detective from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office found a hidden surveillance camera at a residence in North Auburn.

On December 19, a detective from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office found a hidden surveillance camera at a residence in North Auburn.

Placer County is inviting families, youth, and community organizations to participate in the Red Sand Project, an initiative focused on raising awareness about human trafficking and its effects on children.