Rocklin Unified weighs e-bike policy as safety concerns grow
E-bikes have become a familiar sight outside Rocklin campuses, especially at Granite Oaks Middle School, where students pour out of class each afternoon and onto electric wheels.
How climate change is reshaping the art and science of Sierra snowmaking
Increasingly, resorts are turning to experts whose full-time job is figuring out how to make winter, even when winter doesn't show up.
Placer County DA highlights retail theft initiative advancements as holiday shopping ramps up
As holiday shopping ramps up, Placer County officials are spotlighting their countywide retail theft initiative, a partnership between prosecutors, law enforcement, and local businesses aimed at stopping organized theft before it hits store shelves.
Granite Bay yellow ribbons honor troops far from home during the holidays
If you drove through Granite Bay recently, you may have noticed dozens of yellow ribbons suddenly lining Douglas Boulevard.
Folsom numismatist says penny's discontinuation won't spike coin values
With the penny now out of production, many people are wondering whether those copper coins sitting in jars and drawers could soon be worth more than face value.
Sierra ski resorts await colder temperatures in race to get open
Rain moved across Northern California on Thursday, and while the Sierra Nevada saw its fair share of it, snow was noticeably absent.
Auburn rolling out new downtown entertainment zones just in time for the holidays
The City of Auburn is getting ready to take its downtown atmosphere to the next level, launching new entertainment zones that will let people enjoy alcoholic beverages in designated public areas.
Communities come together across Sacramento region to celebrate Native American Heritage Month
At the second Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade in downtown Sacramento, hundreds filled Capitol Mall with color and movement, a display of pride and resilience.
Placer County food banks continue to see record demand amid SNAP benefits uncertainty
As millions of Californians began to see their SNAP benefits return after delays, food banks across Placer County say demand for help isn't slowing.
Source of strong odor spreading across western Roseville, Rocklin identified
A strong, unpleasant odor hanging over parts of western Roseville and Rocklin this week had many residents holding their noses and wondering where the smell was coming from.
Political plans shift across Placer County as candidates eye new districts
The impact of Proposition 50 is already being felt across Placer County, as new political boundaries are shaking up campaigns for the upcoming midterms.
Placer County's "Sign, Scan, And Go" ballot process heads into second year
As Election Day approaches, Placer County officials say a fairly new way of processing mail-in ballots is paying off, increasing in-person voter turnout and cutting down the time it takes to count ballots.
Roseville businesses step up as SNAP benefits run dry
As many families see their SNAP benefits run dry during the ongoing government shutdown, some local businesses in Roseville are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry.
Roughly 200,000 to gather in Yuba City for 2025 Nagar Kirtan
The 2025 Yuba City Nagar Kirtan is officially underway, marking the start of one of the largest Sikh gatherings outside of India.
New details revealed in South Lake Tahoe mayor's arrest outside Stateline bar
Newly released security and body camera footage shows the moments leading up to the arrest of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass last month outside a Stateline bar.