Housing & Development · Placer County
Placer County supervisors approved a loan of up to $6 million to Sierra Nevada Biochar LLC to build a biochar processing facility on 2.7 acres of county-owned land at the Eastern Regional Landfill, 900 Cabin Creek Road, south of Truckee. The loan carries a 10% annual interest rate over five years, with collateral including equipment, buildings, carbon credits, and assets across six Biochar Now LLC locations. The facility would process about 5,000 tons of forest debris annually—currently hauled up to 200 miles for disposal—into biochar for soil improvement and carbon storage. County officials acknowledged uncertainty about whether collateral would cover the loan if the company defaults, and a separate ground lease has not yet been approved. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027, with the facility projected to employ five full-time workers.
Community News · Roseville, CA
Residents of Roseville are invited to a DeFlock Roseville forum on Friday, Oct. 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Maidu Center. The event addresses opposition to automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and Flock surveillance cameras, featuring presentations on policing and public safety alongside a public comment period. Candidate Sean Frame for California’s 6th Senate District is expected to attend, joining other potential candidates in discussing privacy and accountability concerns. This gathering highlights growing regional resistance to ALPR technology, extending beyond the ongoing debates in Elk Grove.
Public Safety · Roseville, CA
A water main break has temporarily disrupted service to homes at 601 to 919 Darling Way in Roseville. The City of Roseville announced the disruption shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, prompting a one-block road closure between Clarice Lane and Keehner Avenue. Utility crews are preparing to begin repairs, though no estimated completion time has been provided.
Community brief · Roseville, CA
Mandi House, a Yemeni halal restaurant specializing in Mandi dishes, is scheduled to open in Roseville this December. The new establishment will occupy the former location of Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse at 963 Pleasant Grove Blvd., which closed in April after 12 years of operation. Owner Faris Alqabass stated that the menu features authentic Yemeni cuisine, including grilled chicken seasoned with Hawaij and lamb haneeth, served in…
