Sacramento RegionPlacer County launches new process to count mail-in ballots dropped off at vote centers immediatelyNovember 1, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaPlacer County’s new “sign, scan and go” process reduces its post-election night ballot counting by allowing vote centers to scan and count mail-in ballots. Roughly 90% of the county votes by mail, often close to election day.
Sacramento RegionWhat are the rules for what voters can say and wear at a polling place?October 28, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaIt’s important to follow rules regarding what’s allowed when visiting vote centers. One of these rules is no electioneering, which is something Placer County’s registrar of voters said is often done because voters are unaware of the law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Forward Progress Stopped On Fires In El Dorado, Placer CountiesAugust 2, 2018 | Bob MoffittFire crews have stopped the forward progress of three fires that broke out Wednesday afternoon in the foothills east of Sacramento.
University Of Warwick Withdraws Placer County PlansDecember 21, 2017 | Steve MilneOne of England's top universities has decided to withdraw its plans for a campus in Placer County, near Roseville. University of Warwick made the announcement Thursday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Area Of Auburn Evacuated Briefly For Gas LeakOctober 26, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAn area of North Auburn was evacuated after a vehicle accident caused a gas line to rupture on Luther Road.
Health CareCalifornia's Latest Mosquito Threat Hits Seven CountiesAugust 14, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia vector control districts are on the lookout for the St. Louis Encephalitis Virus after it appeared in Placer, Yuba and Stanislaus counties last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTwo Drones Could Be Flying Over Placer County In Search For MosquitoesApril 11, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District has two new weapons in its fight against disease-carrying mosquitoes. The district plans to use drones to help spot places where mosquitoes could breed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Selfie-Taker Falls Off Foresthill BridgeApril 5, 2017A woman fell off the Foresthill Bridge in Placer County while taking a selfie Tuesday, April 4.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPlacer County Approves Controversial Squaw Valley Expansion ProjectNovember 18, 2016After years of tenuous debate, the Squaw Valley Expansion project has been approved. Sierra Sun Reporter Amanda Rhoades was at the Placer County Supervisor's meeting on Tuesday and joins us to discuss what's next. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Placer County Ramps Up Mosquito Control EffortsJuly 18, 2016 | Steve MilnePlacer County mosquito control officials say a spike in West Nile virus activity has prompted them to schedule four-consecutive days of aerial insecticide spraying starting Tuesday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
