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Loomis Soroptimist Accepting Education Award Applications

Soroptimist International of Loomis Basin invites single mothers going back to school, girls at Del Oro High School who are community volunteers and Loomis Union School District teachers to apply for education grants.

Placer County Celebrates Adopt a Shelter Dog Month With Annual Event

Placer County marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with fourth annual event hosted by Congressman Kiley, and Placer County Supervisor Landon

We're Here to Stay

And that’s a fact! KAHI Radio has a long and special history in Auburn.

PCWA Board Updates Water Connection Charge

To keep water infrastructure funding aligned with the cost of serving new development, the Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors approved an update to the Agency’s Water Connection Charge (WCC). Read More »

Placer County Invites Community to Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony in Auburn

As part of its 175th anniversary celebration, Placer County will recognize its past and present Saturday, Oct. 10, sealing a commemorative time capsule that will remain untouched for the next 75 years. Read More »

Education Leaders in Placer County Endorce Wendy Biel for RCSD

School Board and Education Leaders in the Placer County Region Endorse Wendy Biel for Roseville City School District Board Read More »

Placer County Public Health Shares Respiratory Virus Death Data and Free Flu Vaccination Opportunities

As cold and flu season gets underway, Placer County Public Health is sharing an overview of respiratory virus deaths among Placer County residents last year (July 2025 to June 2026) and will offer free flu shots at walk-in clinics and local events this fall. Read More »

The NTCA and North Tahoe Chamber Welcomes New Leaders to Their Team

Christine Horvath joins as Marketing Director, Nadia Fuia assumes Controller role and long-time NTCA staff member Anne-Karin Atwood shifts to North Tahoe Chamber position Read More »

Cinema at the State Presents "500 Days in the Wild"

Award-winning director and cinematographer Dianne Whelan is the only person to complete this epic journey of discovery—hiking, biking, paddling, snowshoeing and skiing the entire length of the Trans Canada trail. Read More »

Placer's Planning Commission Approves Use Permit for Cabin Creek Biomass Facility Project

The Placer County Planning Commission approved a use permit for the proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility at its Sept. 10 meeting. Read More »

Registration Opens for Truckee's 31st Annual Truckee River Day and Fair

The Truckee River Watershed Council welcomes all ages, backgrounds and experience levels at volunteer restoration event Read More »

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Selected Tahoe Fund as Wildfire Resilience Initiative Partner

Tahoe Fund will represent the Tahoe/Sierra Region through innovative SPARK Program Read More »

Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Multiple projects underway with various lane and ramp closures Read More »

Silent Killer

SUPER SIZE IT! BUFFET IT! Make it bigger, taller, pile it on! That’s our American eating mentality, and it shows in our waistlines. Read More »

A Morning Like No Other - Ground Zero at 25 years

After a long night of late work well into the morning, I was in a deep sleep. The repeating ring of the telephone awakened me. I received an alarming telephone call from a close friend frantically trying to get my attention. She said “just get up and turn on the TV. You won’t believe what is happening”. She was absolutely right. Read More »

Recovery Happens Returns with Celebration of Hope, Healing and Community

This weekend, the county’s annual Recovery Happens event will return to honor the strength and resilience of community members who have found their way to recovery — whether they’re just starting or have decades behind them. Read More »

The Big West Honors Ching as the League’s Offensive Player of the Week

Following her two-goal performance that helped lift the Sacramento State women’s soccer team to victory against Southern Utah, junior Candace Ching was named The Big West’s Offensive Player of the Week on Monday (Aug. 31) for the first time in her career. Read More »

Homegrown Centerback Chibi Ukaegbu to Join Houston Dynamo on Club Record Transfer Fee

Republic FC announced that the club has reached an agreement with Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo FC transferring defender Chibuike “Chibi” Ukaegbu (pronunciation: Chi-bee Oo-kay-boo) to Houston Dynamo II of MLS NEXT PRO pending league and federation approval. Read More »

STUNT Assistant Coach

UC Davis Welcomes Zyhira Jones as New STUNT Assistant Coach

UC Davis STUNT is strengthening its coaching staff with the addition of Assistant Coach Zyhira Jones. A former collegiate STUNT athlete and experienced head coach with a proven track record of program building and athlete development. Read More »

State Fair Junior Championship golf

State Fair Junior Championship Crowns 2026 Winners at Haggin Oaks

The State Fair Junior Championship for boys and girls ages 7 to 18 was held Saturday, Aug. 26, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Players ages 12 to 18 competed on the Alister MacKenzie 18-hole course, while the 7 to 11 division played nine holes on Arcade Creek. Read More »

History Expeditions Presents "Frémont Sierra Expedition"

History Expeditions Presents "Frémont Sierra Expedition" at Crooked Lane Brewery Read More »

TART is a public-private collaboration that provides free transit services and connections throughout the Tahoe Truckee region

Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit Introduces Real-time Tracking and Trip Planning as Fall Service Begins

Finding bus routes and getting around North Lake Tahoe is becoming easier today with the addition of new technology from Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit. Read More »

Voters Agree Building Fees Are a Major Problem

Three-quarters say government fees and regulations contribute to affordability challenges; 83% favor reducing fees that average over $100,000 per new home Read More »

Celebrating Transit Month in September

Sacramento riders can earn gift cards by simply logging their rides Read More »

PCWA Approves Forester Agreement to Protect Watersheds and Water Infrastructure

Trees may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about reliable water service, but managing hazardous trees and vegetation is an important part of protecting the water system. Read More »

Tahoe City Public Utility District’s (TCPUD) Director of Strategic Affairs, Kim Boyd, has been named the 2026 Staff Member of the Year by the California Special Districts Association

TCPUD's Kim Boyd Wins Statewide Staff Member of the Year Honor

Tahoe City Public Utility District’s (TCPUD) Director of Strategic Affairs, Kim Boyd, has been named the 2026 Staff Member of the Year by the California Special Districts Association (CSDA), recognizing her leadership, initiative and commitment to public service at TCPUD and throughout California’s special district community. Read More »

Auburn Old Town Gallery Presents September Feature Wall 'Fur and Feathers'

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 6 p.m. as we celebrate the 31st Anniversary of Auburn Old Town Gallery! Read More »

Placer County Celebrates 150th Firewise USA Community, a Milestone in Wildfire Reduction Efforts

Placer County continues to lead the country with the highest number of designated Firewise USA® communities and today celebrated a new milestone. Read More »

New this year, Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off will be featured at the 5th annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival

Introducing Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off at the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Festival

Get ready for “GOLDEN,” the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival, a free community celebration showcasing the diverse cultures and communities of the Greater Sacramento region. Read More »

Guests who visit four popular Lake Tahoe area restaurants are proving that their love of the Tahoe environment runs deep -- raising nearly $400,000 for the Tahoe Fund

Four Iconic Lake Tahoe Area Restaurants Raise Nearly $400,000 for the Tahoe Fund

Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Riva Grill, Bar of America and Sparks Water Bar guests serve up support for Tahoe Read More »

From Tragedy to Tradition

Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy Read More »

Sacramento Kings to Honor Hall of Fame Coach Rick Adelman

The Sacramento Kings announced Aug. 24, that players will wear a commemorative black band on the upper-left shoulder of their jerseys throughout the 2026-27 NBA season to honor Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, recognizing one of the most influential figures in franchise history. Read More »

Tahoe-area Families Receive Free Air Purifiers from Forest Service

Free air purifiers are being distributed to low-income seniors and families in the Placer County area of the Lake Tahoe Basin, with the first of 92 deliveries happening this week. Read More »

Assemblyman Patterson's Legislation Prohibiting Governor and State Officials From Using NDAs Signed into Law

Assemblyman Joe Patterson, R-Rocklin, announced today that AB 1652 has been signed into law, strengthening transparency and accountability in California state government by prohibiting the Governor and top state officials from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to conceal discussions related to legislation and regulations. Read More »

Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum and Community Cultural Center

The Placer County Planning Commission took action yesterday to unanimously recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the proposed Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum and Community Cultural Center, a project envisioned to celebrate the legacy of the 1960 Winter Olympics and the history of winter sports in the Sierra Nevada. Read More »

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