Survey shows how fire insurance instability affects residents in this week’s Placer County newsletter

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Photo of the week Whoa! What a LOCO-motive. This #PlacerLife photo of the Big Boy 4014 and crowd in Roseville was taken by @elrondlawrence and shared by @railphotoart on Instagram. Featured story Continuing to push for insurance stability and fairness Though Placer County doesn’t have jurisdiction over the insurance market, we’re working hard to learn more about how fire insurance instability is affecting our residents and what more can be done to help. Recently, we conducted a scientific survey via FlashVote where 56.2 percent of respondents indicated that their fire insurance has either not been renewed or subject to significant price increases. Full results for that survey can be accessed here. If you would like to be active in future FlashVote surveys, click here. More help could be on the way. Earlier this month Placer County was recognized for our commitment to wildfire planning best practices, receiving the 2024 Fire Risk Reduction Community designation by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. That could result in priority consideration for specific wildfire prevention grants and potential homeowners insurance discounts. Learn more Residents may also be eligible for insurance discounts through the following programs: 🔥 Firewise Communities 🏠 Wildfire Prepared Home designation 🌲 Safer from Wildfires To receive future insurance and wildfire safety updates by email, sign up here.  Elections Thinking of running for office in Placer County? We can help! For any office listed on the November ballot, candidate filing is now open and will close Aug. 9. Candidates are invited to attend the Placer County Elections Candidate Workshop at the Elections Office in Rocklin on July 20. Learn more Broadband Lagging internet speed? A new program may be able to help. Paying for blazing-fast internet but getting dial-up speeds? Confirm if a new map accurately depicts the internet speed at your home or business. Accurate information may help get broadband improved in your area. Check map Development The Ranch draft EIR is now available for public review and comment Placer County has released draft environmental documents for The Ranch, a 221.7-acre housing development in west Placer that includes a park and trails. Review and comment on the DEIR until Aug. 26. Read more Public safety Transient release may be considered for sexually violent predator Another court hearing was held to review housing options for William Stephenson. The court denied a request to release him into a motel but said a transient release may be considered if housing isn’t found. The next hearing is Aug. 5. Learn more In other news Ready to test your Placer County film knowledge? Take our six-question quiz here Placer County ranked 5th in 22nd Annual Digital Counties Survey Placer County Board of Supervisors to meet July 23 in Auburn This week in Placer County history On July 16, 1969, while astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins were on their way to the moon, a 14-year-old boy in Roseville was fishing at Dry Creek when he became startled by what he could only describe as a gorilla. He was so startled, in fact, that he fainted. When he regained consciousness, he fled the area and reported his sighting to the Roseville Police Department. The July 17, 1969, Roseville Press Tribune reported: “…[Sgt.] Wanish said he and two reserve officers searched both sides of the creek with negative results. No footprints or traces of such a creature could be sighted…Police, however, did find and return the boy’s fishing equipment.” It should be noted that the article in the Roseville Press Tribune began by asking the question: “Does Roseville have its own hairy-type creature as reported seen in Butte County and the Oroville area?” Everyone is entitled to their opinion about the existence of what is commonly known as “Bigfoot.” We can’t say for sure what the 14-year-old boy saw near Dry Creek in 1969. Many experts mistake black bears for Bigfoot as they sometimes stand on their hind legs. Could that be what startled the boy? We’ll never know. Photo: “Baxter’s Bear,” c. 1930  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 Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Concerts on the Square: Zepparella Rocklin: Evenings in the Park Lincoln: Fowler Ranch Certified Farmer’s Market Loomis: High Hand Bar-Side Concerts: Ariel Jean Band, High Hand Artist Meet & Greet, 2nd Annual Chocolate Olympics, Manga Club Auburn: July After Hours networking Mixer, Game Night at The Farmers Marketplace, Old Town Pizza 25th Anniversary Party, Parks & Big Trucks, Summer Concert Series 2024, Swim Nights & Free Movies Colfax: Farmacy Farmer’s Market, Art Walk and Car Cruise North Lake Tahoe: Music on the Beach, Concerts at Commons Beach, Tahoe City Farmer's Market ...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 Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council meeting, July 19, 9 a.m. Information Free household hazardous waste drop-off, July 20, Information Board of Supervisors meeting, July 23, 9 a.m. Information North Auburn / Ophir Fire Safe Council meeting, July 23, 4 p.m. Information CANCELED - Horseshoe Bar / Penryn Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 23 Information Planning Commission meeting, July 25, 10 a.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council meeting, July 25, 6 p.m. 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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