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PLACER COUNTY NEWS
Stay connected with your government
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Looking up at the historic courthouse in Auburn. (Placer County photo/Erik Bergen)
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Marking its 25th year, Placer County’s annual
economic development summit breakfast March 31 showcased the breadth and
quality of all that is made in Placer. Read more |
 Facing a spring surplus of rescue pets, Placer County’s Auburn
animal shelter will lower adoption fees through April 9. Dog adoptions -
normally $118 plus a $20 licensing fee - are just $20 (plus the
licensing fee). Cat adoption fees are reduced from $98 to $15 (no
licensing fee). See adoptable pets
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April 2016 is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, our board of supervisors proclaimed. Here, District 2 Supervisor Robert Weygandt presents the proclamation to Executive Director of KidsFirst Barbara Besana (right) and Placer County Acting Director of Children’s System of Care Twylla Abrahamson (left). KidsFirst, a Roseville nonprofit counseling and family resource center, is our partner in pursuing the goal of reducing and treating child abuse and neglect in Placer County. Learn more
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 Now is your chance to be a part of the North Lake Tahoe business community! Placer County is accepting bids for a commercial real estate property near the crystal clear shores of Kings Beach. Read more
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 Measles has been confirmed in an unvaccinated student in
neighboring Nevada County. While there are no confirmed measles cases in
Placer County at this time, the possibility of exposure is there and
it’s not too late to take precautions. Learn more at the CDC Measles website.
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Two members of Placer County
4-H have been honored for their exemplary volunteer service with a President’s
Volunteer Service Award.
The award, which recognizes
Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to
serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit
of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama. Read more
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 It's not April Fools' but the invigorated first Friday of
April for the Auburn Art Walk, running from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Auburn Art Walk is a free reception to showcase local artists who display their work in participating businesses. Learn more at PlacerArts.org.
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 In
response to the concerns raised by the other supervisors and members of the
public, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and District 5 Supervisor Jennifer
Montgomery worked to review existing law and ascertained that law enforcement
currently has adequate laws and regulations to enforce on public intoxication. Read more
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Upcoming public meetings and events
- Newcastle Road overcrossing closure, March 28 through April 14
- Foresthill Municipal Advisory Council, April 4, 7 p.m. Agenda
- Placer
County Board of Supervisors meeting, Auburn, April 5, 9 a.m. Agenda
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Meadow Vista Municipal Advisory Council, April 6, 6 p.m.
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Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, April 6, 7 p.m. Agenda
- Squaw
Valley Municipal Advisory Council, April 7, 6 p.m. Agenda
County jobs website is updated regularly
Check out Placer County's employment website for a
list of open positions. Job seekers can apply for positions and submit interest cards to be notified of openings. Those without Internet
access can use a computer kiosk in the Human Resources Department's lobby, at
145 Fulweiler Ave., in Auburn. Apply for a
job
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. Current projects
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Placer County Communications and Public Affairs
piostaff@placer.ca.gov | 530-886-4646
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