Placer asks governor for insurance state of emergency, Hidden Falls Regional Park expansion approved in this week’s Placer County newsletter

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Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of the yellow fall leaves in North Lake Tahoe is giving sweater weather vibes. The pic was taken by @cjlewis63 on Instagram.  Featured story Placer supervisors ask governor for insurance state of emergency With residents and businesses facing dire insurance affordability challenges, our Board of Supervisors this week asked the governor to declare a state of emergency for homeowners and commercial property insurance. Here’s how it would help Wildfire preparedness Placer County ranks #1 in US for Firewise USA Communities Placer County is leading the way in wildfire prevention! We've officially become the top county in the US and California for Firewise USA Communities. Join the movement and help protect your home and community. Read more Parks and trails Get ready to explore more of Hidden Falls Regional Park! Exciting news for outdoor enthusiasts! Our board approved Phase 2 of the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project. This means more trails, stunning views and outdoor adventures coming soon! Read more Agriculture Placer County 2023 Crop Report: See which crop reigns supreme Great news for Placer County agriculture! Despite weather challenges, crop value rose to $89 million in 2023. Rice, beef cattle, poultry, nursery products and walnuts were top performers. See more in our 2023 Crop Report. Read more Public health Most deaths from respiratory viruses among seniors As updated vaccines become available through local healthcare providers, Placer County Public Health is sharing data around respiratory virus deaths in the last year, local trends and vaccine options. Learn more In other news Community invited to participate in Zoning Text Amendment workshops, town hall meeting Deadline extended to apply for Charter Review Committee Major delays expected between Kings Beach and Tahoe City as state Route 28 construction continues Funding awarded to reduce wildfire risk and increase vegetation management in North Lake Tahoe Pacific Gas & Electric working to underground power lines in Dutch Flat, Gold Run, Alta and Monte Vista to reduce wildfire risk   This week in Placer County history On Sept. 12, 1935, Superintendent of Placer County Schools Portia Moss traveled to Tahoe City to establish a temporary school for the film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. MGM was producing a film in the area entitled “Rose Marie,” which was based on a popular musical of the same name from the 1920s. The film starred Reginal Owen, Gilda Gray and James (Jimmie) Stewart.  Several child actors were used in the film and MGM contacted Portia Moss to provide a teacher for the actors and for her office to maintain school records. Amy Laing was named as the teacher for the child actors. MGM paid the teacher’s salary and purchased all the materials needed for instruction.  “Rose Marie” was released Jan. 28, 1936, and was a box office success, grossing over $3.5 million. Portia Moss served as superintendent of schools in Placer County from 1927 through 1938. Photo: Gold Hill School (Portia Moss, teacher, is second from left), c. 1920 Did you know? Suicide or intentional self-harm is within the top 15 leading causes of death for Placer County, and the county’s death rate due to suicide is slightly higher than the statewide rate. Suicide rates are highest among older adults, and particularly among males. This is National Suicide Prevention Week, and all September is Suicide Prevention Month. Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide and familiarize yourself with national 988 Suicide Lifeline. For 24/7 local crisis resources including mobile crisis teams and our Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center, call 1-888-886-5401. Learn more and watch a video 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 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 Wastewater Advisory Committee Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board   Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Trash Bash, Food Truck Mania, Friday Flicks: Kung Fu Panda Rocklin: Patriot Day, Maker Faire Rocklin Lincoln: Market Under the Lights, 1st Annual Lincoln Safety Day Loomis: Third Thursdays, Preschool Storytime Auburn: Auburn Cruise Nite, Symphony & Art in the Park, Old Town Co-Op: Oktoberfest, Ain’t Necessarily Dead Fest Colfax: Colfax Railroad Days, Outfielder’s Community Garden Fundraiser Party North Lake Tahoe: Chalk Art in the Park, Makers Market at Tahoe Backyard, 2024 Tahoe City Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest Kick-Off Fest ...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 North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. Information Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - Newcastle/Ophir Municipal Advisory Council, Sept. 16 Information Foresthill/Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, Sept. 17, 5:30 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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