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 […]

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Baxter California a True Blast from My Past

Placer County is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Being born and raised in Placer County has really made me appreciate everything about it, including the small townships that are dotted along Interstate 80 and the old Highway 40. My ancestors, the Baxter family, traveled across the […]

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