The Placer Conservation Authority secured 4,245 acres of Raccoon Creek Ranch via conservation easements, ensuring its protection and ongoing agricultural and ecological use.

Rancho Cordova residents found a raccoon trapped in a fence and contacted Animal Services, who successfully rescued the animal and sent it to a rehab center.

Placer County is incentivizing development in North Lake Tahoe with economic sweeteners to modernize Tahoe City and Kings Beach, including tax cuts and tourist accommodation unit promises.

The Sacramento City Council has approved the Urban Forest Plan to increase tree canopy coverage from 19% to 35% by 2045, addressing heat island effect and equity in tree distribution across neighborhoods.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved plans for the first segment of the North Tahoe Shared-Use Trail, promising improved recreational opportunities and reduced traffic congestion.

Folsom residents are invited to a workshop to discuss updates to the city's Kids Play "Castle" Park. The event is on June 26, 5:30-7:30 PM, at Folsom Middle School.

Sacramento reduces pool entry fees to $1 on June 14-15, with swim programs and facilities, including a new splash pad, available for summer recreation.

Sacramento unveiled the new Mama Marks Splash Pad, offering an ocean-themed retreat from the heat with features like sea turtles and dolphins, and open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

El Dorado County plans to expand the Rubicon Trail staging area in Tahoma, adding new trailer spots to reduce parking overflow and protect ecosystems. Community feedback is sought through meetings and surveys.

Sacramento encourages park usage with guidelines for events, vending, and behavior to maintain communal green spaces. Permits are required for large gatherings and vendor activities.

Placer County partners with Indigenous-led non-profit The Sierra Fund, supported by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, to boost wildfire resilience in the Foresthill Divide as part of a 10-year action plan.

Vista Ranch in Western Placer County, a 279-acre property featuring blue oak woodlands, has been protected from development by the Placer Land Trust, Placer County, and Placer Conservation Authority.

Sacramento City Express announces a garden tour on May 3 focusing on California native plants and sustainable landscaping, featuring a variety of native plants and rebate information.