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Photo of the week🎃 We hope you have as much fun this Halloween as this itty bitty pumpkin! This #PlacerLife photo snapped in Roseville was shared on Instagram by proud grandma, @debjordan66. Featured story WATCH: Large pieces of American River Bridge debris pulled from the waterProgress continues on the American River Bridge debris removal project. Recently, the contractor removed large chunks of metal from the water. Divers have been cutting the material underwater, and excavators are being used to pull the debris out. Watch video Learn more about this project at www.placer.ca.gov/ARdebris Superior court Superior Court remains open during United Public Employee strike …

Photo of the weekPerfectly picked persimmons! This #PlacerLife photo of a persimmon orchard in Penryn was taken by @chefedierobertson on Instagram. Featured story The new normal: How local businesses are adjusting to life in 2025 and beyondWe were proud to be a presenting sponsor for this year’s Placer Valley 2025 – the largest business summit in the region. Over 500 civic leaders, business owners and community members gathered last Friday in Roseville to gain valuable insights, network and elevate their business. Our Board of Supervisors Chair Bonnie Gore and new Roseville Chamber of Commerce CEO Ananda Rochita offered takeaways below: 🤝 Sights and sounds from the summ…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of snow in Olympic Valley was taken by @michael_kennedy999 on Instagram. Featured story 120 local high school students get inside look at Placer County operations and careersRoseville High School and Placer High School students had a chance to connect with county staff at the Placer County Government Center last week for Youth In Government Day. Led by the Department of Human Resources, this year’s event featured over 20 departments and included tours of multiple facilities in Auburn. Students had the chance to interact with county staff, ask questions, learn about career paths to civil service and dive deeper into county services…

Photo of the week👻Spooky season is here! This #PlacerLife photo of an adorable home-made ghost costume was taken on the steps of the Historic Auburn Courthouse by @littledove.justine on Instagram. Featured story ✂️ Placer County Sheriff’s Office cuts the ribbon on new Mental Health and Vocational Training facilitiesConstruction of two major expansion projects at the South Placer Jail were recently completed and recognized by community leaders and Placer officials this week. The new Mental Health Facility and the Medium Security Vocational Training Facility will provide more than 55,000 square feet of modern space designed to enhance care, provide training and improve l…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of a beautiful fall sunset in Lincoln was taken by @ihavemannyadventures on Instagram. Featured story Support the fight against breast cancer and get your own pink patchThe Sheriff’s Office’s Pink Patch Project is back this month in support of breast cancer awareness. The pink patches are always a community favorite and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Placer Breast Cancer Foundation. Patches may be purchased for $20 per patch either online or in person but must be picked up in person at the Loomis-South Placer Substation (Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or at the Auburn Justice Center Records front counter (Monday–Thursday, …

Photo of the weekMisty morning: This #PlacerLife photo of fog across a field in Olympic Valley was taken by @michael_kennedy999 on Instagram. Featured story Before, during and after disaster - we’re here for youSeptember is National Preparedness Month, and Placer County is spotlighting the people and programs that strengthen our community before, during and after disasters. This year’s campaign highlights the essential role county staff play in keeping residents safe—and the steps you can take at home to prepare. Sign up for Placer Alert, create a family emergency plan, and build a go-kit. If you live in a fire-prone area, consider joining your neighbors to become a Fir…

CORRECTION: The free dog adoption event at the Placer County Animal Shelter is Oct. 4. A previous version of this newsletter's headline stated an incorrect date. Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the bright red sunset was taken in Roseville by @khalil_sonya7m4_pics on Instagram. Featured story County set to expand service to West Placer residentsIn a proactive move, Placer County is expanding service to West Placer by adding a new sheriff’s station and county service center closer to new housing developments in the unincorporated areas. A pilot forensic crime lab is also in the early planning stages. Learn more Pets and animals Kiley, Landon to again host eve…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the the Auburn Fair was taken by @heyimadrian on Instagram. Featured story Placer Unsolved: Granite Bay teacher’s cold case get a fresh lookIt’s been 32 years since Eureka Elementary teacher and mother of three, Cherilyn Hawkley, was tragically found deceased in her minivan on Halloween in 1993. The case remains unsolved — but not forgotten. Our Placer County Sheriff’s Cold Case team is re-examining this case using advanced DNA technology and modern investigative tools. If you have any information that could help bring closure to Cherilyn’s family, please call the Sheriff’s Homicide Tip Line at 530-889-7830. Watch video Economi…

Photo of the weekThis electric #PlacerLife photo of lightning over Colfax was taken by @grey.sharpe on Instagram. Featured story Preparedness starts at home: Be ready for any emergency todaySeptember is National Preparedness Month. Take time this month to know the risks in your community and talk with your family about what to do in an emergency. Create a family emergency supply kit with food, water, medications, flashlights and other essentials. Develop a family plan that includes safe meeting places, evacuation routes, communication methods and pet care. For more tips, checklists and resources, bookmark readyplacer.org. Stay connected by signing up for Placer Alert, t…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of a rainbow over Lake Tahoe after the weekend’s thunder storms was taken by @visittahoecity on Instagram. Featured story Placer County launches first-ever community wildfire protection planOur Office of Emergency Services is developing our first countywide wildfire plan, working with residents to identify top risks and strategies through public outreach. Get involved. Help make Placer County more wildfire resilient. Read more Development Placer County Planning Commission approves three Auburn projects The Placer County Planning Commission recently approved land use permits for three projects in North Auburn, supporting expanded w…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of a rainbow over Lake Tahoe after the weekend’s thunder storms was taken by @visittahoecity on Instagram. Featured story Placer County launches first-ever community wildfire protection planOur Office of Emergency Services is developing our first countywide wildfire plan, working with residents to identify top risks and strategies through public outreach. Get involved. Help make Placer County more wildfire resilient. Read more Development Placer County Planning Commission approves three Auburn projects The Placer County Planning Commission recently approved land use permits for three projects in North Auburn, supporting expanded w…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the Sergeant Nicole Gee U.S. Marine Corps Memorial Highway sign in Roseville was taken by @sgtnicolegeememorialfoundation on Instagram. Sgt. Gee, who grew up in Roseville, was killed in an attack in Afghanistan in 2021. The new memorial highway sign is viewable along Interstate 80 at Douglas Blvd. (eastbound) and Interstate 80 and state Route 65 (westbound). Featured story Hear the history of the DeWitt General Hospital campus in AuburnWorld War II was perhaps most visible to Placer County residents in the form of the Army’s DeWitt General Hospital in Auburn. Developed to treat injured servicemembers, it transformed the communi…

Photo of the week We are beaming with excitement about this #PlacerLife photo of the sunset at Sugar Pine Reservoir taken by @nitro_octane_turbo on Instagram. …

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of a cotton-candy sunset over two kayaks on the shores of Lake Tahoe was taken by @airplanealix on Instagram. …

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of a sunset in Rocklin was taken by @thewinningshotphotos on Instagram. …

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of the bright red sunrise in Olympic Valley was taken by @michael_kennedy999 on Instagram. …

Photo of the week This mini #PlacerLife photoshoot in Colfax of fearless fawns and their mom was shared by @rodolfotografo on Instagram. …

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of the Fourth of July fireworks in Tahoe City was taken by @nickmcmah0n on Instagram. …

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of Placer County resident Emily Hawgood, who finished among the top 10 women at the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile race that starts in Olympic Valley and finishes in Auburn, was shared by @emilyhawgood on Instagram. …

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife video of a June snow on the Truckee River was taken by our visual communication specialist Erik Bergen and shared by @placercounty on Instagram and @PlacerCountyGovernment on Facebook. …

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of @californiaconservationcorps members “smiling through the hard work” was taken in Auburn by @bionicbmma on Instagram. …

Photo of the week Celebrate National Trails Day on June 7 with a view like this! This #PlacerLife photo, captured by @sdegroff on Instagram, showcases the breathtaking Western States Trail near Auburn—just one of many scenic paths to explore in Placer County. …

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of the hiker at Lake Clementine in Auburn was taken by @akimpala93 on Instagram. …

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of a girl and her horse was taken in Auburn by @maisie.rasmussen936 on Instagram. …

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