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Photo of the week This brilliant #PlacerLife image of the sunset in Tahoe City was taken by @mansfieldrayy on Instagram. Featured story New fire station to receive World Trade Center beam as a memorial A beam from the World Trade Center will be installed as a memorial in front of the soon-to-be-constructed Bickford Ranch Fire Station in west Placer County. The CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department was awarded the beam for demonstrating leadership, courage and professionalism. The memorial program is being run by Sims Metal of Richmond, California, which held the contract to clear the World Trade Center site and recycle all the metal. This is the final beam in its memorial program to honor heroes of 9/11 and our first responders who risk their lives daily. Construction of the new Bickford Ranch Fire Station is slated to begin in mid-to-late 2026. The beam will remain in storage until then. Watch video Public works North Auburn Wastewater Pipeline construction project begins March 10 Initial work beginning March 10 is focused on locating underground utilities, followed by pipeline construction, which is scheduled to start at the corner of Park Drive and Quartz Drive and move southeast toward state Route 49. Read more Public safety Meet our new Chief Probation Officer Brian Passenheim Congratulations are in order for Assistant Chief Probation Officer Brian Passenheim, who has been promoted to probation chief ahead of the retirement next week of Chief Probation Officer Marshall Hopper. Learn more about Chief Passenheim Public safety Proposed release of sexually violent predator may be revoked In a March 3 update, the Department of State Hospitals indicated its intention to file a report requesting the revocation of sexually violent predator William Stephenson’s pending release. The next court date is set for March 17. Read more Women in leadership Celebrating our region’s female leaders of today and tomorrow This month in Comstock's Magazine, Placer County's Women in Leadership take center stage. All over the county, visionary women in local government, education, business, housing and nonprofits are making a positive impact. Read more In other news PG&E warns customers to be wary of scammers Supervisor Gustafson to host virtual town hall March 10 to discuss Lake Tahoe Basin housing amendments Placer emphasizes the importance of submitting grading and digging permits for the Lake Tahoe Basin area early Placer County firefighters take part in truck operations class to brush up on skills Read & subscribe: New Placer County Fire Safe Alliance newsletter This week in Placer County history On March 1, 1940, Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Frank of Dutch Flat were presented with a brand new 1941 model Buick automobile and 1,000 gallons of Texaco gasoline as winners of a Procter & Gamble radio contest. According to the March 7, 1940, Auburn Journal: “The company had been presenting ten Buicks every week to the persons who finish the sentence, ‘I like Ivory Soap because –’ in the best 25-word slogan.” Mrs. Frank submitted three entries in mid-February and was notified by Western Union Telegram that one of her entries was selected as the winner. Bud Duncan’s Buick Motor Company in Auburn provided the car to Mr. and Mrs. Frank with Bud himself making the presentation. John Swan, the local Texaco dealer, provided the certificate for 1,000 gallons of Texaco gasoline. Unfortunately, we don’t know what Mrs. Frank submitted as the winning entry. It appears that Procter & Gamble ran this promotional giveaway in 1940 and did not continue into 1941. Of course, after the United States entered World War II on Dec. 7, 1941, there would be no new cars until late 1945. Photo: Bud Duncan posing with a new 1953 Buick automobile Did you know? Placer County is home to approximately 25,000 veterans. Our free help netted them nearly $15 million last year. Don't let the veterans in your life fall prey to ‘claim sharks,’ or companies that charge veterans for help filing disability claims without Veterans Affairs accreditation. These companies often use aggressive or misleading tactics. By contrast, Placer’s Veterans Services Office is free of charge, accredited and all staff are highly experienced. The VSO offers free help with claims, healthcare, education and other benefits. This team is helping more veterans than ever, handling a record 21,491 requests last year. Veterans working with the VSO received $14.8 million in VA benefits last year, a 26% increase from 2022. Compounded, the economic impact of benefits attained through the VSO is $142 million since 2020. Learn more about the VSO's recent work, and make sure the veterans in your life are connected with their team: placer.ca.gov/Veterans. 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: Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Auburn Cemetery District Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District Civil Service Commission County Parks Commission Economic Development Board First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Fish & Game Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Foresthill Forum Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Placer County Charter Review Committee Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Resource Conservation District Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Planning Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Cemetery District Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Food Truck Mania Lincoln: Protect Your Pets: FieldHaven Feline Center’s Vaccine & Microchip Clinic Loomis: Preschool Storytime, UC Master Gardeners Presents: Starting Your Summer Vegetable Garden, Puzzle Swap, Kids Creative Writing Club Auburn: *Waitlist* March 8 – Lay of the Land: Geology Hike at Big Hill Preserves, Pie Party on the Preserve, Farmers’ Market, Celebrating 110 years, FOL Used Books Donation Days Colfax: All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast North Lake Tahoe: North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST 2025, Aprés in the Village at Northstar California, Tail Wagger Dress Up Your Dog presented by Kristen Pepin, Kings Beach SnowFest Parade, Tahoe Backyard hosts Kings Beach Snowfest Parade After Party ...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 CANCELED - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, March 6 Information Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, March 6, 6 p.m. Information Virtual town hall - Tahoe Basin Area Plan: Phase 2 Housing Amendments, March 10, 6 p.m. Information North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council, March 11, 6 p.m. Information Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council, March 12, 6 p.m. Information Planning Commission, March 13, 9 a.m. Information North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, March 13, 6 p.m. Information Placer 2050 Visioning workshop in-person open house, March 13, 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 Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of a Kings Beach dock in Lake Tahoe was taken by @scottytangphoto on Instagram. Featured story Udderly amazing: Cows join Hidden Falls Park to curb wildfire risk Moo-ve over, hikers! Hidden Falls Regional Park in North Auburn has new seasonal residents—100 cattle grazing to reduce wildfire risk and promote biodiversity. Share the trails responsibly and enjoy nature’s helpers in action! Read more Substance use & recovery Unique substance use recovery facility opens in Roseville Whether someone is transitioning from inpatient care or waiting for a spot in a residential program, The Harbor ensures they’re not left to navigate recovery alone. The new facility is supported by grant funding. Watch video & learn more Water Lake Spaulding repairs will affect PCWA supply for another year The Placer County Water Agency is preparing for another year of water reductions as PG&E has halted releases from Lake Spaulding for infrastructure repairs. Customers are being asked to reduce water usage by 20 percent. Read more Mosquitoes Dump and drain after rain to prevent mosquito development As the weather warms, and after rain, expect more mosquito activity. Rice field mosquitoes do not spread disease in our county, but they’ve been overwintering in our communities and will become active as the weather warms up. Fight the bite General plan Did you miss our first Placer 2050 visioning workshop? Watch it now Our Planning Services Division hosted a virtual Placer 2050 visioning workshop Feb. 26. This was the first of many events to offer your input on our general plan update on topics such as sustainability, community design and housing. Watch video In other news Tahoe environmental report shows progress and outlines challenges Placer District Attorney launches state’s first official fentanyl probation educational program and impact panel Learn before you burn: Placer County Air Pollution Control District reminds you to only burn dry vegetative material and manage piles so that smoke does not bother neighbors Sierra College enters land purchase agreement to construct new regional public safety training center Placer County Water Agency approves project to increase storage at Hell Hole Reservoir; additional capacity could supply 10,000 households Did you know? Four movies filmed in Placer County have won Academy Awards. Over the years, Placer’s stunning terrain has played a role in some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. Here are the Oscar-winners with local scenes: “The Gold Rush” (1925): Charlie Chaplin’s masterpiece was partially filmed at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. It went on to win Best Original Score and Best Sound Mixing at the 1943 Oscars after its reissue. “A Place in the Sun” (1951): Filmed at Lake Tahoe, this classic starring Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift won Best Picture at the 1952 Oscars. “The Godfather Part II” (1974): Often celebrated as one of the greatest sequels in cinematic history, this film, also partially filmed at Lake Tahoe, took home Best Picture and a total of 11 Oscars in 1975. “Her” (2013): Directed by Spike Jonze and starring Joaquin Phoenix, parts of this visionary movie were filmed in Placer County. It won Best Original Screenplay, along with accolades for Production Design and Original Score, and was nominated for Best Picture at the 2014 Oscars. Placer County’s natural beauty and versatile landscapes continue to inspire filmmakers and create cinematic magic. Find a complete list of locally-filmed movies, TV series, commercials and more on our website. Following this year’s postponement due to the Los Angeles fires, the 97th Academy Awards will take place this Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theater. See all of the nominees here. This week in Placer County history At around 6:20 a.m. on the morning of Feb. 22, 1935, railroad workers in Roseville were startled by a fireball in the sky overhead. Some of the workers thought the object was moving toward Lincoln while others reported it was heading south. A Southern Pacific freight train crew reported they saw an airplane in flames that crashed somewhere between Lincoln and Roseville. But no one in Roseville or Lincoln reported any crashed airplanes—or anything at all unusual. G.M. Boles, a switchman in the Roseville train yard, said it was a meteor. But which direction was it going and where did it land? The answer was about 130 miles to the southwest in Monterey Bay. According to the Feb. 23, 1935, Santa Cruz Evening News: “Richard Rackerby of San Francisco and James Scott…parked in an automobile at the ocean cliff at the end of 41st avenue yesterday morning and saw a huge object drop into the waters of Monterey Bay…the object was three times the size of an automobile and it dropped into the bay about a mile from shore, causing a splash and huge waves. The belief of the boys was that it was a meteor.” About 17,000 meteorites fall to Earth every year with automobile-sized meteorites falling about once per year. Photo: While we don’t have any meteorites in our collection, we do have a photograph of the Lake Tahoe passenger steamboat Meteor c. 1885 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: Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Auburn Cemetery District Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Economic Development Board First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Fish & Game Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Foresthill Forum Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Placer County Charter Review Committee Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Resource Conservation District Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Planning Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Cemetery District Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Food Truck Mania, The World's Worst Expo Lincoln: Protect Your Pets: FieldHaven Feline Center’s Vaccine & Microchip Clinic Auburn: PARC Winter Social: River Rendezvous, Lay of the Land: Geology Hike at Big Hill Preserves, Pie Party on the Preserve, Farmers’ Market, Envision Auburn 2045 North Lake Tahoe: North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST 2025, SNOWFEST Street Faire, Colfax: Clean Slate, Coffee & Conversation ...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 Placer 2050 Visioning workshop in-person open house, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. Information Foresthill Forum, March 3, 7 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, March 4, 9 a.m. Information Placer 2050 Visioning workshop in-person open house, March 4, 6 p.m. Information Virtual Office Hours - Firewise USA Program questions, March 6, 9 a.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 Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week This lovely photo of a happy rock-climbing couple in the Auburn State Recreation Area was taken by @courtland_photography_llc on Instagram. Featured story Winter storm continues in Placer County: Key information and safety tips Here are some things to know to help you stay safe and informed as this week’s strong winter storm continues to impact Placer County: A Winter Storm Warning will remain in effect through Friday for the Sierra Nevada, bringing heavy snow and gusty winds A backcountry avalanche warning has been issued for the greater Lake Tahoe area Gusty winds in the valley and foothills will persist before decreasing through the day on Friday How to stay informed and be prepared: Sign up for Placer Alert emergency notifications: PlacerAlert.org Winter weather preparedness tips and resources: ReadyPlacer.org Stay informed: Weather: National Weather Service Sacramento, Reno Road conditions: Caltrans QuickMap This holiday weekend is expected to bring an increased number of visitors to the Tahoe region and that will likely result in significant roadway delays. Placer County officials are urging residents and visitors alike to pack your patience if you plan on traveling. Remember, Placer County offers free transit services in the Tahoe area, including Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit and TART Connect micro-transit shuttle service throughout North Lake Tahoe. Find safety and transit info here With feet of snow forecast in the mountains, we’ll be working around the clock to keep county roads clear for everyone’s safety. How do we manage one of the toughest snow removal jobs in the state? Ride along and see Public safety Inside look at unique rescue in abandoned Auburn mine shaft When an Auburn teen became trapped in an abandoned mine shaft this week, CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team took on one of its most unique rescue missions ever to save him. See video from inside the mine Library services Come on in: Placer County opens temporary library in North Auburn The Auburn Library has opened its new temporary location at 2950 Richardson Drive in Auburn with modified services and the same helpful, friendly staff to help our patrons navigate materials and lead library programming. Read more Public safety State releases updated mapping of Fire Hazard Severity Zones Updated mapping has been released by the state fire marshal that identifies high-risk fire zones in areas protected by local fire districts. This comes as the governor is seeking more stringent building codes in high-risk zones. Learn more Economic development Key Placer partner Willy Duncan earns international recognition In recognition of his efforts on the team to bring BOSCH to Placer County and his leadership, Sierra College President Willy Duncan has earned the 2024 International Economic Development Council Community Partner Award. Read more In other news Mark your calendars: On Feb. 15, national news program 48 Hours shares local family’s tragic story of loss and the importance of knowing the signs of teen dating violence Share your vision for the future of Placer County at an upcoming Placer 2050 workshop The sooner you file, the sooner you get your refund! Schedule free tax prep WATCH: CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department Chief Brian Estes’s creativity found unexpected ways to shine throughout his remarkable career This week in Placer County history On Feb. 8, 1978, pilot Herman Crabtrey took off from Phoenix Field in Fair Oaks in his 1960 Comanche airplane heading east. After about 30 minutes, terror struck the pilot when his engine sputtered and died. Frantically, he searched below for a place to land and was able to glide his plane over Interstate 80. He was able to touchdown just ahead of a semi-truck near the Applegate exit. Within minutes, a California Highway Patrol Officer arrived and was able to tow Crabtrey’s plane off the highway. According to the Feb. 10, 1978, Auburn Journal, “The engine was pulled Thursday [Feb. 9] and will be sent to the FAA [Federal Aviation Agency] Lab in Sacramento to determine what happened. Crabtrey then plans to have it repaired by a Lincoln mechanic.” After the engine failure cause was identified, Crabtrey paid the Lincoln mechanic $2,000 to repair and re-install it in his plane, which remained near the Applegate exit. Crabtrey obtained a one-time permission letter from Caltrans, CHP and Placer County to make the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 his runway and on March 10, 1978, Herman successfully took off amid applause from onlookers. He landed safely at Phoenix Field in Fair Oaks about 10 minutes after takeoff. Photo: Detail of the Feb. 10, 1978, Auburn Journal. 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: Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Auburn Cemetery District Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Economic Development Board First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Fish & Game Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Foresthill Forum Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Placer County Charter Review Committee Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Resource Conservation District Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Planning Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Cemetery District Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Friday Flicks: Elemental Lincoln: Fall in Love with the Placer Wine Trail Auburn: Sacred Earth and Healing Arts of Tibet at General Gomez Arts, Nature Quest: Forest Bathing at Canyon View Preserve, Placer Grown Farmer's Market North Lake Tahoe: Aprés in the Village at Northstar California ...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 CANCELED - North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, Feb. 13 Information Placer County offices CLOSED for President’s Day holiday, Feb. 17 Information Foresthill/Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m. Information West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, Feb. 19, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - Weimar/Applegate/Colfax Municipal Advisory Council, Feb. 19 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 Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of a whitewater kayaker in Auburn was taken by @j_macklin_ on Instagram. Featured story Placer Conservation Authority takes step toward securing 4,245 acres of land easement Approximately 4,245 acres of prime farmland, natural open space and environmental resources north of Lincoln is a step closer to being secured in perpetuity as part of the Placer County Conservation Program. The Placer Conservation Authority Board of Directors took action today to execute three purchase-and-sale agreements to acquire conservation easements on the Raccoon Creek Property, formerly known as the Teichert property. The Raccoon Creek Property acquisition would approximately double the 4,318 acres in the PCCP’s reserve system and represents the largest remaining concentration of prime farmland in Placer County. Read more Additionally, the Placer County Board of Supervisors took action this week to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a purchase-and-sale agreement to acquire a 279-acre property of blue oak woodlands along the south shore of Camp Far West Reservoir north of Lincoln. Read more Aging Survey: Help shape programs for healthy aging Placer County Public Health is developing a healthy aging program. Fill out our survey to help us better understand community challenges and preferences related to healthy aging, and inform programs to support older adults. Complete survey Payment security New, more secure EBT cards coming To fight skimming and benefits theft, new EBT cards with chip and tap-to-pay tech are rolling out statewide. EBT customers should check your mail often for your new card—benefits transfer automatically, and your PIN stays the same. Learn more Mountain travel Winter weather could cause delays in Tahoe, so pack your patience Snowy conditions and an increased number of visitors this weekend will likely result in significant delays throughout North Lake Tahoe. If you take to the road, county and local CHP officials are urging you to pack your patience. Read more Insurance Get a flood insurance check-up The rainy season is far from over—now’s the time to double-check your insurance coverage! Whether you own your home or rent, a quick call to your provider can give you peace of mind and ensure you’re fully protected. Learn more In other news District 5 supervisor to host virtual town hall Feb. 13 to present the transit priority lane plan and discuss parking management updates in North Lake Tahoe Apply now to serve on the Placer County Grand Jury Placer County Offices will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12, for President Lincoln’s birthday This week in Placer County history On Feb. 5, 1982, at 8:31 p.m., an explosion tore through the calm of the Old Auburn Cemetery. The sound jolted homeowners and rattled windows as far away as Luther Road. The Auburn Fire and Police departments responded. According to the Feb. 7, 1982, Auburn Journal: “Pranksters fired off a Civil War cannon in the Old Auburn District Cemetery…The explosion knocked the ancient cannon awry on its cement base and flattened a flagpole located directly behind the cannon. Shreds of toilet paper were strewn all over.” Assistant Auburn Fire Chief Keith Lukens said that the pranksters loaded black powder into the cannon, then stuffed it with toilet paper before lighting it off. An unnamed culprit was apprehended by Auburn policeman Wayne Lankford, who made him agree to make restitution to the Cemetery District in lieu of arrest. Photo: Firemen inspecting the Old Auburn Cemetery cannon Feb. 5, 1982. 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: Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Auburn Cemetery District Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Economic Development Board First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Fish & Game Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Placer County Charter Review Committee Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Resource Conservation District Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Planning Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Cemetery District Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Rocklin: Storytime at the station Auburn: Placer Land Trust Peaceful Winter Morning Hike, Take a hike, fly a kite ...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 Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, Feb. 6, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, Feb. 6 Information CANCELED - Olympic Valley Forum, Feb. 6 Information Placer County offices CLOSED for President Lincoln's birthday holiday, Feb. 12 Eastern Placer County virtual town hall, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, Feb. 13 Information Placer County Planning Commission, Feb. 13, 9 a.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 Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of a vintage truck traveling on I-80 under the Auburn Ravine Bridge was taken by @mac.in.motion on Instagram. Featured story Vole patrol is on the hunt at Placer County parks Raptor perches located at some of our parks are gaining some attention! The perches give raptors, such as hawks and owls, a vantage point to hunt for pesky field mice that wreak costly havoc on our plants, fields and irrigation systems. 🎙️ Listen: Our Parks, Trails and Open Space Supervisor Matt Williams joins Capital Public Radio’s Insight with Vicki Gonzalez to discuss how the program works. Listen here 👀 Watch: Get a closer look at our raptor perches and learn more about the types of raptors that hunt at some of our parks and trails. Watch here General plan Share your vision: Placer 2050 visioning workshop schedule released Placer County's Community Development Resource Agency is launching a series of in-person and online Placer 2050 General Plan Update visioning workshops beginning Feb. 26. The schedule will include online engagement activities. Read more Flood insurance Don’t wait - protect your property with flood insurance The winter rainy season is here. Don’t wait for the big storm to secure your peace of mind with flood insurance. New policies generally take 30 days to go into effect. Learn how to protect your property. It’s not too late! Read more North Lake Tahoe Over $9 million of TOT funding approved for community projects Our board approved more than $9 million of transient occupancy tax funding for seven projects in North Lake Tahoe last week. The approved projects use tourism funds and fall into three categories: facilities, trails and transportation. Read more Tax season Placer's offering free tax help for eligible individuals and families Get help filing your taxes in 2025! Human Services offers free tax prep through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. This year, taxpayers earning $67,000 or less can get help online or in person across the county. Learn more In other news Our Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday to discuss affordable housing, the Tahoe Basin Area Plan, school-based mental health and more The latest edition of our economic development newsletter details Placer’s unemployment rate, wildfire relief funding and more View upcoming tax deadlines for property owners Did you know? Placer County has the second lowest rate of homelessness among all California counties. This week, county staff - from Health & Human Services to law enforcement - joined partners from other cities and nonprofit organizations to support the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras' annual Point-In-Time count. The local annual count is part of a nationwide effort, required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to assess homelessness by collecting data on individuals and families experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness. The information gathered helps identify community needs, allocate resources and develop strategies to address homelessness effectively. Dozens of volunteers helped with the count, the results of which are expected to be published in late spring. Since 2020, homelessness in Placer has slightly declined, as rates statewide have increased. Last year (2024), there were 702 homeless individuals counted in Placer County – the second lowest rate per capita (17.0 per 10,000) statewide. Of the unsheltered population, 56% were in south Placer, 40% in mid Placer and 3% in eastern Placer. This week in Placer County history On Jan. 27, 1943, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Riley of Auburn received a letter from their son, Lt. Bob Riley, who was serving in the Army Air Corps as a P-38 combat pilot in North Africa during World War II. In the letter, Riley explained that he had narrowly escaped death in his latest mission. He had taken fire and lost an engine, but was able to keep his damaged craft aloft the two hours it took to return to base. After he landed, the ground crew discovered four high explosive cannon shell holes along with nine 30-caliber holes. His P-38 was determined to be unrepairable and was promptly disassembled for parts to repair other aircraft. From an excerpt of his letter published in the Jan. 28, 1943, Auburn Journal: “You sure can learn a lot from a scrap like that though, and let me tell you, it will be a long cold day in July before they catch me like that again. So don’t worry about that. I’ve lived through the worst stages, so I’ve (got) a darn good chance for the rest.” Bob Riley was a graduate of both Placer High School and Placer Junior College (now Sierra College). He flew 53 combat missions over North Africa and Europe during World War II. He remained in the Air Force after it was officially established in 1947 from the former Army Air Corps and began flying fighter jets. He retired from the Air Force in the 1960s as a lieutenant colonel. In 2007, at the age of 86, he became a walking tour docent for the Placer County Museums. Before his death in 2017, he donated some of his uniforms and medals to the Placer County Museums. Riley is buried in the Old Auburn Cemetery. From our collection: Lt. Col. Bob Riley’s U.S. Air Force blue flight cap, c. 1959 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: Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Auburn Cemetery District Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Economic Development Board First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Fish & Game Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Placer County Charter Review Committee Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Resource Conservation District Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Planning Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Cemetery District Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Rocklin: Storytime @ the Fire Station Rocklin Fire Department Auburn: Peaceful Winter Morning Hike at Big Hill Preserves, Take a Hike and Fly a Kite – an Open Preserve Day, Broom Battle!, Farmers’ Market North Lake Tahoe: Sierra Community House Food Distribution Kings 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 Foresthill Forum, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, Feb. 4, 9 a.m. Information Virtual office hours - Firewise USA Program questions, Feb. 6, 9 a.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 Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week This magical #PlacerLife photo of the snow-covered trees in Kings Beach was taken by @laurens__camera on Instagram. Featured story Share your vision: Placer 2050 visioning workshop schedule released Want to help shape the future of our community? The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is launching a series of visioning workshops to gather input on the Placer 2050 General Plan Update. This plan will set the vision for the unincorporated areas of Placer County through 2050. Workshops will begin Feb. 27. Click here for the schedule and more information. Prepare for our workshops with our background reports and “Assetts, Issues and Opportunities” booklet. Click here Get inspired with our Placer 2050 video. Join the conversation at Placer2050.com. Public safety Combating domestic violence and human trafficking in our county Our Board of Supervisors this week awarded $1.5 million in grants to four local nonprofits working to prevent and address the impacts of domestic violence and human trafficking. The county launched the new grant program in 2024. Learn more Public safety What’s our risk of wildfire in Placer County? Our fire chief explains As local firefighters continue to support the wildfire fight in Southern California, hear from CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Chief Brian Estes about how wildfire risk in Placer County compares and what’s being done to reduce it. Watch videos Pets & emergencies Animal Services, local nonprofit to support SoCal animal rescues Placer County Animal Services partnered with local nonprofit FieldHaven Feline Center to support animal rescue organizations in Southern California impacted by recent fires. PCAS and FieldHaven together retrieved 47 adoptable cats. Learn more Housing & homelessness Placer seeks $20M grant to expand supportive housing for homeless Placer will be competing for $20 million in state funding to expand permanent supportive housing through purchase and renovation of a motel building in unincorporated Auburn. Housing would be paired with 24/7 onsite support. Learn more In other news Roseville: Baseline Road closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Jan. 25 Listen: CAL FIRE / Placer County Fire Chief Brian Estes joins District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson on KTKE to discuss wildfires Work in Tahoe? Help us understand your commute patterns and inform our Regional Commuter Transportation Plan for the North Tahoe and Truckee Region with a short survey Over $9 million approved for community projects in Tahoe This week in Placer County history On Jan. 23, 1915, readers of the Placer Herald newspaper were informed that noted portrait artist Herman Herkomer had moved to the Mt. Vernon area just outside of Auburn. Herkomer had been living in Europe but came to California to show his art in San Francisco in preparation for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition that year. Herkomer was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1862 and discovered his talent and love for painting at an early age. He studied and practiced in Europe for 31 years, exhibiting his art at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy of London before returning to the U.S. in 1915. According to the Jan. 23, 1915, Placer Herald: “After painting likenesses of many royal personages, the Bank of England directorate, etc., Mr. Herkomer tired of being an artist and sought farm life in California.” Although he and his wife continued to live on their farm in Mt. Vernon, by 1918 he opened a winter art studio in Santa Barbara. But, most of their time was spent in the Auburn area until his death in 1935. Herman Herkomer self portrait, c. 1895 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: Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Auburn Cemetery District Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Economic Development Board First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Placer County Charter Review Committee Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Resource Conservation District Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Planning Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Cemetery District Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Lincoln: Vaccine & Microchip Clinic Loomis: National Seed Swap Day Auburn: Aviation Career Day, Farmers’ 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 Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 23, 6 p.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Jan. 23, 6 p.m. Information Placer County Sheridan 4H(EH), Jan. 27, 5 p.m. Information Newcastle/Ophir Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 27, 6 p.m. Information North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Council, Jan. 28, 4 p.m. Information MEETING CANCELED - Horseshoe Bar / Penryn Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 28 Information Placer 2050 update to Planning Commission, Jan. 30, 9 a.m. Information Planning Commission, Jan. 30, 9 a.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 Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week Thank you to the brave firefighters assisting the state in containing the wildfires in Los Angeles. This #PlacerLife photo of local CAL FIRE firefighters assigned to the Palisades Fire was posted on Instagram. Featured story Human trafficking is closer than you think. Let’s make sure no one falls through the cracks. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Placer County kicked it off by participating in the Red Sand Project at the Downtown Roseville pedestrian bridge last week. Community members came together to pour red sand into sidewalk cracks, symbolizing victims of human trafficking who often “fall through the cracks.” Check out video from the event, and for those unable to attend, red sand is available for pickup throughout January at the Children’s System of Care offices in Rocklin and Auburn. Victims of human trafficking are in our communities and often overlooked. Vulnerable individuals, including children, are often targeted by traffickers. By raising awareness, we can better protect our neighbors. Visit our District Attorney’s Office human trafficking resource portal here. There are more opportunities to get involved throughout January, including trainings, webinars and a panel discussion with experts Jan. 29 hosted by the Placer County Office of Education. Let’s ensure no one falls through the cracks. Visit the calendar of events and join us throughout Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Tune in Jan. 21 as our Board of Supervisors considers a series of grant awards to local nonprofits working to combat human trafficking and domestic violence. Read the report Wildfire prevention Reduce wildfire risk with our Chipper Program - low wait times Our Chipper Program currently has low wait times and offers affordable pricing and fee waivers for residents who are elderly or have a disability. We’re here to help make your life easy. Request an appointment today. Learn more Firefighters WATCH: Local fire crews on front lines of Los Angeles wildfires Take a look as CAL FIRE NEU Deputy Chief Jim Hudson joins FOX40 News to explain how resources from Placer County are fighting the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Be sure to follow CAL FIRE NEU on Facebook. Watch video Human resources Placer County hires new Director of Human Resources Joe Ambrosini Following four years as HR director at the City of Long Beach, Ambrosini has been appointed to serve as our new director of Human Resources and will oversee 57 employees and an approximate budget of $7.7 million. Read more Truckee library Schematic design revealed for new Truckee Regional Library The Friends of the Truckee Library, in partnership with Nevada and Placer counties and the Town of Truckee, are thrilled to reveal the new schematic design for the Truckee Regional Library - shaped by extensive community input. Read more In other news Help inform the Regional Commuter Transportation Plan for the North Tahoe and Truckee Region with a short survey Learn about new laws, criminal justice and more at the District Attorney's Citizens Academy. Apply today! This week in Placer County history On Jan. 11, 1862, the Middle Fork of the American River reached flood stage after a series of storms ravaged the region. The swollen river cut a trench behind 10 people who lived and worked on Boston Bar, effectively turning it into an island that was shrinking by the hour. Determined to save the stranded men, women and children , the citizens of nearby Michigan Bluff sprang into action. A boat was quickly constructed under the supervision of Capt. Giles A. Buel, a former sea captain. Once the makeshift boat was ready, Morris Flood and Samuel Jones joined Buel and maneuvered the boat into the torrent of the American River. But tragedy struck when their boat was swamped, and all three men were swept away by the raging waters. Their bodies were never recovered. In their grief, the people of Michigan Bluff mustered the courage for a second attempt. According to the Jan. 18 Placer Herald: “The People on Boston Bar were rescued on Sunday [Jan. 12], by Geo. Langdon and several other fearless, brave men who succeeded in taking a boat to them from the El Dorado side.” Men harnessed the power of water to mine placer gold, but that power could, at times, become ungovernable and deadly. Photo: Sardine Claim on the Middle Fork of the American River (near Boston Bar), c. 1858 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: Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Appeals Board Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Economic Development Board First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Placer County Charter Review Committee Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Resource Conservation District Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Planning Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Cemetery District Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Auburn: Nature Quest Launch Party, Winter Morning Hike in the New Year at Big Hill Preserves, Aviation Career Day, Farmers’ 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 Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 16, 6 p.m. Information North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, Jan. 16, 6 p.m. Information Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. Information Free household hazardous waste drop-off, Jan. 18, all day Information Rx Fire 101 Workshop, Jan. 18, 8:30 p.m. Information Placer County offices CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Jan. 20 Information Board of Supervisors meeting, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. Information Foresthill/Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m. Information West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. Information Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 23, 6 p.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Jan. 23, 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 Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week It’s a beautiful time to get on the trail! This #PlacerLife video of runners on an Auburn trail was taken by @runhikenplay on Instagram. Featured story Board members kick off 2025 with oath of office It’s official! Three members of our Board of Supervisors were ceremonially sworn in to office this week by Placer County Superior Court Presiding Judge Alan Pineschi during the first meeting of the new year. District 3 Supervisor Anthony DeMattei (left) was newly elected in November. District 4 Supervisor Suzanne Jones (center) and District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson (right) were both re-elected to serve another four-year term in office. We spoke with Supervisor DeMattei on camera to learn more about his goals as a new supervisor. The board’s first action of the year was to approve the selection of District 1 Supervisor Bonnie Gore as the new chair, who then presented District 4 Supervisor Suzanne Jones with a plaque for her service as chair in 2024. We spoke with Supervisor Gore, who shared her goals as chair for 2025. Public safety Placer County firefighters battle SoCal blazes A total of 110 fire personnel from our local CAL FIRE unit are on the fire lines in Southern California. The unit sent nine engines, three hand crews, two dozers and 16 command officers. Alerts are critical during times of crisis. Sign up Broadband access Broadband access coming to more foothill communities Broadband expansion continues in Placer County! Our Board of Supervisors this week approved a $23 million contract to expand broadband access to 3,825 homes and businesses in Applegate, Cape Horn, Magra, Dutch Flat and Alta. Read more Pets & animals Discounted pet adoptions: New year, new home Start 2025 off right by giving a loving pet their forever home! From now through Jan. 31, all animals who have been with Placer County Animal Services for 25 or more days are just $25 to adopt. Learn more and browse adoptable pets. Land use Placer 2050 background reports now available for public review Our Placer 2050 background reports and “Assets, Issues and Opportunities” booklet cover all aspects of the General Plan Update. Find them at Placer2050.com to learn more about our planning and provide your input to staff. Read more This week in Placer County history On Jan. 7, 1980, Auburn was visited by a famous four-legged actor: Benjean, also known as Benji. According to the Jan. 8, 1980, Auburn Journal, “…although the celebrity didn’t have much to say, his trainer, Frank Inn, discussed Benji’s world travels. Besides starring in two movies and a television series, Benji has visited countries throughout the world and has two television specials coming up this spring.” Benjean replaced her father, Higgins, who portrayed Benji in the 1974 film “Benji.” When he got too old to perform in the mid-1970s. Benjean starred in three movies: “For the Love of Benji,” “Oh! Heavenly Dog,” and “Benji the Hunted.” Benjean also starred in four television specials and a short-lived Hanna-Barbera series, “Benji, Zax and the Alien Prince.” The family-friendly film series was popular in the 1970s and 80s. There were two attempts to revive the franchise in 2004 and 2018, but each bombed at the box office. Both Benjean and Higgins were mixed-breed dogs. Photo: Benjean, c. 1979 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: Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Appeals Board Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Economic Development Board First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Hazardous Vegetation Abatement Hearing Body Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Mental Health Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council Placer County Charter Review Committee Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Resource Conservation District Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Planning Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Cemetery District Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch Auburn: Farmers’ Market North Lake Tahoe: Sierra Community House Food Distribution Kings 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 Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 9, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, Jan. 9 Information Newcastle/Ophir Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 13, 6 p.m. Information Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 13, 6 p.m. Information Planning Commission, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. Information North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, Jan. 16, 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 Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.