Local, national leaders recommit to Lake Tahoe’s health and prosperity in this week’s Placer County newsletter

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Photo of the week We’re 'bearly' able to stand this #PlacerLife photo of a young black bear in Tahoe City taken by @edwyin_ on Instagram.  Featured story Placer County joins regional and national leaders in pledge to protect Lake Tahoe Hear from Placer’s District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson, CEO Daniel Chatigny and Deputy CEO for the Tahoe region Stephanie Holloway as they participate in the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit from Zephyr Cove, Nevada. Placer’s leadership and staff joined both California and Nevada lawmakers to reiterate the importance of preserving Lake Tahoe, and key new funding initiatives were announced to improve transportation around the lake. Watch video Wildfire preparedness Supervisors expand access to defensible space funds Great news for eastern Placer County residents! We've expanded eligibility for the Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Program. Get up to $5,000 to create a safer home from wildfires. Eligibility requirements apply. Learn more Development Design of North Auburn marketplace wins statewide award Our Facilities Management team’s vision for an eclectic marketplace of shops and “farm to glass” amenities in North Auburn recently won a statewide Award of Merit from the American Institute of Architects 2024 Urban Design Awards. Read more Community involvement Placer County seeks applicants for Charter Review Committee Would you like direct input into the operation of local government? Apply for our Charter Review Committee. Our charter outlines the structure, duties and responsibilities of our elected and appointed officials. Read more Wildfire preparedness Protect your home: Attend the upcoming Firewise USA Program Workshop Community members are invited to the Firewise USA Program workshop on Aug. 28 at 3 p.m., in-person or via Zoom. This interactive session offers key info. for residents to prepare their properties for wildfire season. Learn more In other news Reminder: Make appointment in advance for back-to-school vaccine clinics Save the date for Recovery Happens, celebrating mental health and substance use recovery Discussing the beauty and challenges of health services in this month’s North Lake Tahoe newsletter This week in Placer County history On Aug. 13, 1980, Robert Brewster was enjoying lunch in a Dutch Flat restaurant while seated in his wheelchair. Brewster, a paraplegic after a motorcycle racing accident in 1964, was nearly finished with his goal of crossing the country on his motorized wheelchair. He left his home in Long Island, New York, on June 16 and stuck to mostly state highways. He motorized his wheelchair himself by refurbishing a Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engine he bought at a junkyard. He built the driving mechanism from discarded auto parts.  During his journey, he stopped at a Briggs & Stratton factory in Wisconsin. Impressed with what he was able to do with one of their older engines, the company donated and installed a brand-new engine in his wheelchair to ensure the success of his journey. When he grew weary, he would pull over and unroll his sleeping bag. He had no tent, no support car following and paid for the journey himself. His engine got between 70 and 80 miles per gallon, and though the top speed was around 30 mph, he maintained a steady speed of 20 mph.  He reached Auburn the next day and took state Route 49 to the Interstate 80 west onramp where California Highway Patrol escorted him to Taylor Road. On Aug. 16, he reached San Francisco where his wife was anxiously waiting for him. Photo: Courtesy the Wisconsin State Journal, July 15, 1980 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 Fish & Game Commission  Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council   Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Concerts On The Square: Aeromyth, Friday Flicks: Migration Rocklin: Stand-Up Comedy Night at Cool River Loomis: Loomis Basin Historical Society Auburn: Food Truck Fiesta Colfax: Colfax Art Walk & Cruise Night North Lake Tahoe: Music On The Beach with Sneaky Creatures, Makers Market at Tahoe Backyard, Live at the Launch ...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 Village at Palisades specific plan virtual community meeting, Aug. 15, 5:30 p.m. Information Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council meeting, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. Information Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan Joint Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. Information Free household hazardous waste drop-off, Aug 17.  Information Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council meeting, Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m. Information Weimar / Applegate / Colfax Municipal Advisory Council, Aug. 21, 6 p.m. Information West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. Information Planning Commission, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council meeting, Aug. 22, 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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