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Bomb threat hoax causes scary start to school year for students near Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — There's already been scary moments for teachers, students and parents at a Placer County elementary school due to a bomb threat emailed to the principal just five days into the school year. It happened early Wednesday morning at Creekview Ranch Middle School, which is near Roseville....
Low-income housing approved for Folsom Historic District
The Folsom Historic District Commission approved 10 Habitat For Humanity affordable homes on Persifer Street last week. The commission reviewed the proposal during the regular monthly meeting Aug. 7. The Persifer property was previously the site of the Marvin May building, a former firehouse, city hall annex and library. The board unanimously voted to approve the project at Coloma and Persifer streets, but had little choice with state pressure to streamline affordable housing.
Bidwell Street in Folsom closed due to ruptured gas line
A lengthy road closure went into place on Bidwell Street in Folsom Thursday afternoon due to broken gas line. The incident has forced the closure Bidwell Street in both directions between Folsom Boulevard and Sibley Streets. The incident occurred at 2:50 p.m. and was originally dispatched as a possible structure...
Placer Supervisors approve contracts for American River debris removal
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved two service agreements for the American River Debris Removal Project within its consent agenda Tuesday. The State Route 49 Bridge broke into three pieces and was washed away in December 1964, when the partially constructed Hell Hole Dam failed during an atmospheric river event. The debris was never removed, as construction of the Auburn Dam three miles downstream was authorized, and still lies in a stretch of the river within the Confluence of the Auburn Recreation Area nearly 60 years later. The board approved a fund transfer agreement in February 2023 to receive $8 million from the California 2022-23 budget for the project.
City of Auburn adopts sewer rate increase: 5% per year through 2029
Following a rate study regarding sewer rates in the city of Auburn, the city council this week officially adopted a raise in sewer rates starting in 2025. The increase, which begins July 1, 2025, is 5 percent every year through 2029. Following a process which ensures the city’s sewer revenues...
Citrus Heights making major upgrades to Auburn Boulevard in $35.5 million project
CITRUS HEIGHTS – The City of Citrus Heights is taking on its biggest public works project since 2014, revitalizing Auburn Boulevard. It is a project that has been in the works since 2015.The upgrades for the project known as "Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2" will be happening along Auburn Boulevard stretching from Rusch Park to Interstate 80 in Roseville. "It has taken about 10 years, but that's not unusual for a project of this size," said Citrus Heights City Engineer Leslie Blomquist. She said the city had to coordinate with over 60 different property owners and several utility companies but...
Ash Feeney to Speak at Membership Luncheon
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) – The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to attend an informative luncheon that will provide an update from Citrus Heights City Manager Ashley Feeney on Aug. 20. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20,...
American Legion Post 637 Hosts Battle of the Bands and BBQ
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - The American Legion Post 637 is inviting residents to its upcoming Battle of the Bands and BBQ’s fundraiser on Sept. 14. The Battle of the Bands & BBQ is a family-friendly event at the Rusch House in Rusch Park, featuring four bands and up to eight barbecue pitmasters competing for your vote of who is the best. One hundred percent of the proceeds will provide much-needed assistance to the veterans in our community.
Don Anderson of Auburn appointed to North Auburn MAC
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Don Anderson of Auburn to the vacant North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) seat. The North Auburn MAC, composed of four members representing District 5 and three members representing District 3 at-large, is an advisory board for the Placer County Board of Supervisors on issues or concerns within its service area. According to the county, MACs are designed to provide local public forums where land use, transportation and general county information are shared and discussed.
Folsom Council Candidates take stage in community forum Monday evening
Public encouraged to attend in person or tune in to livestream broadcast for informative event. Folsom residents will have the opportunity to get to know each of the candidates that will be on the ballot for open seats on Folsom City Council Monday evening in a special Candidate Forum presented by Choose Folsom at Folsom Lake College. The event if free to attend in person, but will also be viewable to a vast audience and those who cannot attended as it will be live streamed by Folsom Times on multiple platforms in an effort to provide Folsom’s more than 84,000 residents the opportunity to learn more about those running to represent their city.
Second StretchLab to open in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A new StretchLab location is set to open in Roseville in a few weeks. Once open, it would be the second location in the city. The new studio will be near the Galleria Mall at 250 Gibson Drive Suite 120. Michelle Cino is the General Manager for both Roseville locations.
SAFE Credit Union’s Flag Retirement Drive a huge success
FOLSOM -When a new employee resource group (ERG) at SAFE Credit Union that focuses on veterans and military families looked for a way to connect its mission with credit union members, it landed on a unique initiative centered on the nation’s flag. In honor of Flag Day in June...
Loomis looks to add 10 EV chargers downtown
Despite concern over a $200,000 match, the Town of Loomis is moving forward with a $1 million plan to add 10 solar electric car chargers downtown with grant funding. The Loomis electrification project was identified as part of the Placer County-wide zero emission vehicle infrastructure plan. California has an aggressive policy to require all new passenger sedans, trucks and SUVs sold be ZEVs by 2035.
Protect Your Home: Attend the Upcoming Placer County Firewise USA Workshop
AUBURN, CA (MPG) - Community members are invited to participate in a free Firewise USA Program workshop Aug. 28 at 3 p.m., in-person in North Auburn or via Zoom. This interactive session offers valuable information for homeowners and residents to prepare their properties for wildfire season. The session will provide...
Celebrating Our Water Pros: Meet Brian Freese, Roseville’s Water Treatment Hero!
The City of Roseville, California, celebrated Water Professionals Week with a special spotlight on one of their dedicated team members, Brian Freese. As a treatment plant operator at the Barton Water Treatment Plant, Brian plays a crucial role in ensuring that fresh, clean drinking water flows from Folsom Lake to the homes of Roseville residents.
Flagpole Installation Planned for Carmichael Park
CARMICHAEL, CA (MGP) - A new flagpole will be installed at Carmichael Park in front of the Veterans Memorial Building with the installation scheduled for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The flagpole will display the U.S. flag, with the POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) flag positioned beneath it. Bob Fitzgerald,...
Placer County’s Auburn, Rocklin Libraries Expand Hours to Enhance Community Access
AUBURN, CA (MPG) - Placer County is thrilled to announce the expansion of operating hours at two of its major library locations, Rocklin and Auburn. Starting Aug. 11, both libraries will be open seven days a week, providing increased access to a wealth of resources and services for the community. The change underscores the library’s mission to connect people and strengthen community for a better future.
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