West Sacramento Police Officer Bitten by Dog, Forced to Discharge Weapon; Internal Review Underway
Police responded to a man yelling in the street; the situation escalated leading to an officer shooting a dog after being bitten. Officer was hospitalized, dog died, and department is reviewing the incident.
Rocklin Police Department Arrests Suspected Organized Retail Thief Through Innovative Use of Technology and Strategy
Rocklin Police Department detained a suspect for multiple retail thefts across several counties, using their COPPS unit, a police truck, and a drone. The suspect is held without bail.
Major Roadwork on Newtown Road in El Dorado County to Cause Year-Long Closure and Detours Starting April 2024
Newtown Road in El Dorado County will be closed from April 15, 2024, to June 14, 2025, for bridge replacement and road improvements, requiring detours via Fort Jim Road.
Placer County Invests $1 Million in Workforce Housing Initiative for North Lake Tahoe Region
Placer County is investing $1 million from tax revenue into their Launchpad program to encourage the development of workforce housing in the North Lake Tahoe region, focusing on new construction and renovations for local workers.











