Behind the scenes of missing hikers rescue and fire season outlook in this week’s Placer County newsletter

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Photo of the week Whooo likes this Photo of the Week? This #PlacerLife photo of a northern pygmy owl was taken by @matty.g.photo on Instagram. Featured story Evacuation warning lifted, U.S. Forest Service takes the lead on Royal Fire With the Royal Fire continuing to hold within its footprint, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office suspended its evacuation warning today and the U.S. Forest Service will now be the lead agency managing the fire. Thank you to all our first responders for their tremendous work to keep us safe! During the height of the fire,13 hikers had been left stranded in the Tahoe National Forest when their vehicles were burned by the blaze. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office rescued the hikers Monday. Watch video What’s next 🚫 Tahoe National Forest’s fire area closure order for the fire footprint and surrounding area remains in effect for the safety of the public and firefighter personnel. Soda Springs Road is closed between Robinson Flat Campground and Serene Lakes. Details 💻 Throughout the fire we shared updates on evacuations, road closures and more on our ReadyPlacer Dashboard: a one-stop shop for emergency information in Placer County. Bookmark it now so you can find it quickly next time disaster strikes. Visit ReadyPlacer Dashboard Public safety County fire chief shares 2024 fire season outlook Residents are being urged to remain vigilant this fire season. CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire's preparedness level is high with increased staffing and equipment. Learn more about the 2024 seasonal outlook from Fire Chief Brian Estes. Watch video Wildfire preparedness Placer recognized for commitment to wildfire planning Placer has received the Fire Risk Reduction Community designation by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, helping residents and organizations to receive priority consideration for grants and insurance discounts. Read more Forest health Enhancing forest health and wildfire resilience Our Board of Supervisors this week approved a framework for a 10-year countywide action plan for healthier forests and wildfire resilience, aiming to better protect communities in our forested and wildland-bordering areas. Read more Public health First West Nile virus mosquitoes of the year detected The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus for 2024. The mosquitoes were collected in Sheridan, and residents are encouraged to safeguard against mosquito bites. Learn more In other news Conservation ahead for PCWA customers due to PG&E delivery issue Free back-to-school vaccine clinics for families in need Comstock’s 35th Anniversary Edition features the best of Placer County (see pages 109-141) Virtual workshop coming for first-ever countywide Active Transportation Plan  Head’s up, Tahoe. Placer will begin paid parking in Kings Beach at Christmas Tree parking lot  Riverside Avenue ramp closure along Interstate 80  Fire chief provides fire services update ahead of board vote to renew CAL FIRE contract Placer County under an Excessive Heat Warning through July 12, 8 p.m. This week in Placer County history On July 10 and 11 of 1856, actor Edwin Booth performed in Auburn with his theater company. The Placer Herald article about the event does not say where in Auburn they performed. From Auburn, the troupe traveled to Nevada. Although born in Maryland to a theatrical family, Booth honed his thespian skills out west in Sacramento in the mid-1850s before moving back to the east coast in 1857. His older brother, Junius Brutus Booth, Jr., performed with him in 1856 and remained in California for most of 1857 before returning to the east.  But as talented as Edwin and Junius were on stage, their fame was forever overshadowed by their younger brother, John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.  Before the assassination, the three brothers performed on stage together for the first and only time in their careers. They performed the Shakespearian play, “Julius Caesar,” which was a benefit to raise money for a statue of William Shakespear that would be erected in New York City’s Central Park. The statue is still there. After the assassination, Edwin disowned his younger brother and did not allow his name to be spoken in his house.  Edwin Booth died in 1893 at the age of 59 after a series of strokes.  Photo: Edwin Booth, c. 1886 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 Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Gold Run Cemetery District Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board  Agricultural Commission Housing Development Advisory Taskforce Horseshoe Bar Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Did you know? There's a group dedicated to bringing nonprofits together during disasters! Even this week, with the Royal Fire, we’ve seen an example of the risk Tahoe faces when it comes to wildfire and other disasters. Nonprofits and community-based organizations are a key partner to the county when disaster strikes, often supporting vulnerable residents with disabilities or other challenges. This week, Placer County extended its financial commitment to support the Tahoe Truckee Community Organizations Active in Disaster, which coordinates among nonprofit partners during disasters. Originally a two-year pilot program led by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, the COAD is now headed into its third year. Learn more about them Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Big Boy Westward Bound Tour, Music in the Park, Venture Lab Open House Lincoln: Fowler Ranch Farmer’s Market Loomis: High Hand Bar-Side Concerts, Loomis Summer Concert Series, High Hand Art Demo Auburn: Auburn Cruise Night, Summer Concert Series North Lake Tahoe: Music on the Beach ...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 Upcoming public meetings and events Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 15, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - Newcastle/Ophir Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 15 Information 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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