A Valentine's Day 'I do' at Clerk-Recorder-Elections chapel and Supervisors reduce housing rezone list in this week's Placer County newsletter

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Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of a chain control station on Interstate 80 was taken by @chp_truckee on Instagram. Three storms are expected to hit the region over the next week, bringing more rain and snow. Stay safe out there. Featured story Placer County takes monumental step forward on regional forensic lab project Our Board of Supervisors this week took a huge step toward making the Placer County District Attorney’s Office forensic crime laboratory project a reality, voting to move the project into its first phase of planning. The project is an innovative and collaborative effort between the DA’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office, the Placer County Executive Office, Sacramento State and others.  Forensic evidence is often critical in criminal cases. Currently, the District Attorney’s Office contracts with the California Department of Justice to analyze all its forensic evidence, which can take from nine to 12 months or more – delaying justice for both the victims and the accused. This project is part of the future Sacramento State Placer Center and will provide forensic students hands-on experience through the university’s criminal justice program, while addressing current forensic backlog issues. Learn more Housing Board takes action to emphasize flexibility within Rezone Program To continue meeting state requirements while maintaining as much flexibility as possible, our Board of Supervisors took action to refine a list of properties for consideration within the Housing Element Sites Rezone program. Read more Health and Human Services Auburn’s new HHS Center begins opening to the public Health and Human Services programs in Auburn are transitioning to the new, consolidated HHS Center. This “one-stop” service center opened its doors this week. Find a schedule and view a video about the building. Learn more & watch video Homelessness Supervisors formally oppose Proposition 1 on March ballot Our Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution to oppose Prop 1, which would provide $6.38 billion from general obligation bonds to house more homeless residents - but reduce local control and funding for county health services. Learn more County services  Love was in the air in Placer County this Valentine’s Day Ten happy couples said “I do” at the Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office yesterday. Performing over 650 ceremonies a year, the office is proud to offer multiple wedding venues and a host of extras like photography, bouquets and rings. Learn more   In other news Placer County named one of America’s top places to work (and #1 government agency of our size in California) FREE first hour of chipping service available - schedule now! This week in Placer County history On Feb. 10, 1934, George Anderson entered the Holsclaw Feed Store just before closing time. When he approached the counter where young Arthur Holsclaw was working, he drew a pistol and aimed it at the young man’s stomach. Anderson demanded money and asked for the paper bills first, which Holsclaw pulled from the cash drawer and handed over. Then Anderson demanded the silver, and Holsclaw pulled out the silver drawer and sat it down on the counter. Anderson began to scoop out the change with one hand, but with each passing microsecond, the immense pressure of time grew. He put the gun down on the counter and scooped the change with both hands. Holsclaw snatched the gun and fired two shots into the floor. Anderson begged him not to shoot and gave up. The elder Holsclaw, alerted by the shots, quickly ran to the store from his house next door. He and a customer tied Anderson up with bailing wire. Anderson was promptly arrested and transported to the Placer County Jail. He pled guilty at his trial, and because this was his third felony, Judge Landis sentenced him to life at Folsom Prison. He would be eligible for parole in 12 years, but Anderson was already 69 years of age. He died in 1940 and is buried in the Newcastle Cemetery. Photo from the Placer County Museums Collection: The Holsclaw Feed Store safe. It is on display at the Placer County Archives and Collections Facility located at 11526 C Avenue in North Auburn on the DeWitt Government Center campus. Learn more Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Night Out at the Museum: California’s Native Voices, Be Well Roseville: Leap into Fitness Circuit Workout, Movie Club @ The Downtown Library Lincoln: Valentines on the Placer Wine Trail ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Find current state COVID-19 guidance, along with local data and resources, here. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include: Building Appeals Board Library Advisory Board Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Gold Run Cemetery District Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board  Agricultural Commission Civil Service Commission  County Audit Committee Housing Development Advisory Taskforce Placer County Child Care Advisory Upcoming public meetings and events Board of Supervisors meeting, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. Info Foresthill, Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council meeting, Feb. 20, 5:30 p.m. Info Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council meeting, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. Info Weimar, Applegate, Colfax Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. Info Planning Commission meeting, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. Info Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council meeting, Feb. 22, 6 p.m. Info To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer County Projects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn.  Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications

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