Now that the weather is starting to warm up, Placer County is in full swing with heaps of activities for you and your family to enjoy. If you don’t have plans this weekend, head into Auburn for the Moonlight Hike at Big Hill Preserve. Presented by Placer Land Trust, you […]
A Few Great Restaurants from Auburns Past
We all know that Placer County is rich with history. Every town that has carved out a niche has transformed itself into a growing community that embraces the past, but moves forward with the future. If you look at the restaurants, diners, and yes, dives, that have once called Placer […]
The History of Roseville Part Three
For the past two weeks, we have shared our research regarding Roseville’s history from its humble beginnings, with the mysterious name Grinders, to the growth spurt after the depression that was mentioned in last week’s blog. This week is the third and final part of the series. At least for […]
The History of Roseville Part Two
After Roseville was incorporated in 1909, expansion began with the townsfolk completing over 100 buildings including the Pacific Fruit Express Building in 1913, which was then the largest ice-manufacturing planet anywhere in the world. Up until then, downtown Roseville only had a few buildings, including the Old W.A. Thomas Store, […]
The History of Roseville Part One
Even if you have lived in Placer County your entire life, you may not know the history of one of the best places on the planet. This week we’re going to talk about Roseville’s history. Originally known as, “Grinders, Roseville Junction, and Junction,” Roseville began as a stagecoach town and […]
Rocklin and Spring Valley Ranch
Although Rocklin has a rich history, much of its growth has occurred in the past 30 years. Back in 1864, Rocklin was recognized as a premier destination alongside the transcontinental railway line. It was about the same time that granite mining in Rocklin began. Incorporated in 1893, Rocklin was smack […]
More Ghost Stories in Placer County
After the response from last week’s blog, we decided to do some more research about ghostly sightings in Placer County. The old Pearson’s Soda Works, now known as the Cozmic Café, is one of the oldest buildings in Placerville with mine tunnels under the building that are still in use […]
Ghostly Sightings in Newcastle
Placer County certainly does have a rich history, including those who just don’t want to leave, even after they have passed on. The previous owners of Constable Jacks in Newcastle knew that there were strange goings on, but since new owner, Mike Antuzzi has been resurrecting the old building he […]
Placer County and Old Town Auburn
Placer County is full of well-kept historical secrets that are sometimes difficult, if not impossible to uncover, but thanks to some intense research, Placer Living has discovered some little known facts about the area. Known as, “Gold Country,” Placer County was established as a county in April 1845 and is […]
Enjoy the New Year with Activities in Placer County
If you are like most folks, the end of the holidays often signals a sigh of relief. However, once the decorations are packed away for another year and your house is back to normal some may feel a bit out of sorts. Cabin fever is all too familiar, especially to […]