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California’s tallest bridge to undergo structural testing
California’s tallest bridge, the Foresthill Bridge in Placer County, will be undergoing non-destructive testing after an Ohio bridge of similar construction was shown to have issues in its steel, according to Placer County officials. The 730-foot tall bridge spans across the North Fork of the American River canyon, about 35 miles north of Sacramento. According […]
Newly approved Nevada County Budget prioritizes community needs, fiscal responsibility
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $387.7 million budget for fiscal year 2024/2025 to fund essential services while maintaining a healthy $40 million in general fund reserves given ongoing economic uncertainty. “We are supporting the community’s priorities for wildfire, housing and more. But...
KCRA Today: California lawmakers approve state budget, PG&E bills to decrease starting July 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — KCRA 3 is rounding up all the information you need to know to get a head start on your day. Here, you'll find what you missed overnight, what's happening throughout the day, the forecast and how your commute is shaping up. You can also watch our...
A kickin' new country music series coming to NorCal
GRASS VALLEY — The Center for the Arts presents the Penntucky Country Music Series at Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds this summer featuring Lonestar on July 20 and the Sawyer Brown 40th Anniversary Tour on Sept. 8. Enjoy country music under an open sky with great food and beer. Get...
4th of July events in Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin and Roseville
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — There are several 4th of July events happening in Placer County. See a list of events happening below. The downtown parade starts at 10:30 a.m. July 4. View the parade map HERE. Auburn's 4th of July festivities are moving to Railhead Park this year starting...
Fiddyment Vegetation Management Burn June 29
South Placer residents may see smoke on Saturday, June 29, 2024, as CAL FIRE NEU/Placer County Fire Department holds their annual Fiddyment Burn. Local area fire agencies, including Roseville Fire, will take part in this training exercise and fuel reduction project. Saturday's efforts will focus on burning approximately 125 acres...
California's Placer County makes push to become sports tourism destination
ROSEVILLE — Boys basketball is becoming the latest slam dunk for Placer County tourism.More than 5,000 high school players, coaches and fans are filling the Roebbelen Center at @the Grounds in Roseville this weekend. The event center can accommodate 12 full-court basketball games simultaneously."It's not something that we get to see every day," said Dave Karnes with marketing at @the Grounds. "Me, personally, i love seeing athletes come here and compete to the best of their abilities."This three-day basketball tournament is bringing in more than 160 teams from across California and other western states. NCAA scouts from UCLA, Kentucky and...
Tahoe City Public Utility District board seats up for election
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe City Public Utility District (“District”) will conduct a consolidated general election with both Placer County and El Dorado County Elections Departments on November 5, 2024. Three board member seats will be up for election. The District provides safe, reliable drinking water...
Yuba County nonprofit repurposes old fire hoses to prevent chains from sparking fires
YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — A Yuba County nonprofit organization is using a creative approach in an effort to decrease the risk of wildfires in the foothills that could be sparked by dragging tow chains. The unique solution comes from repurposing a piece of unusable fire equipment. “A lot of...
Water Supply Reliability: It’s Good to Be in Placer County
Planning ahead keeps Roseville taps flowing while community keeps growing. There’s a reason so many people are flocking to Roseville and Placer County: It’s the water. In particular, Placer County and its largest city, Roseville, have tapped into reliable sources of water, not just for now, but for generations to come. That makes sustainable growth possible while maintaining a high quality of life.
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