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Instagram photo of the week

This #PlacerLife photo, taken by @sara_loves_nature, was captured at the American River Confluence.

Help us plan the future of Placer County Government Center

The first of several community meetings on the future of the Placer County Government Center in North Auburn is April 19 at 5:30 p.m. Project planners hope to get public input on new potential uses for the campus, including possible commercial and residential development. Read more

Free medication take-back at 10 Placer County locations April 30

A free medication take-back event will take place at 10 locations throughout western Placer County on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read more

Big Day of Giving is May 3

There are only 18 days left until the third annual Big Day of Giving! Help lift lives and participate in the 24-hour giving challenge that helps support nonprofits serving our region. Big Day website

PG&E awards $2 million in wildfire prevention project grants

Local California Fire Safe Councils, including three in Placer County, have received grant funds to reduce the increased risk of wildfires due to massive tree mortality. California has declared a state emergency as bark beetles continue to infest and kill drought-ravaged trees, increasing the risk of fire. More information

Wildfire preparation town hall meetings in Auburn

The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council is hosting the first of two town hall meetings in Auburn at the Placer County Community Development Resource Center, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22. Come learn how to protect yourself, your family and your home against wildfire. More information

Upcoming public meetings and events

• North Tahoe Municipal Advisory Council, April 14, 6 p.m. Agenda
• Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, April 18, 7 p.m. 
• Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting, Tahoe, April 19, 9 a.m. Agenda
• Placer County Government Center master plan update community meeting; April 19, 5:30 p.m., Community Development Resource Agency Planning Commission Hearing Room, 3091 County Center Drive, North Auburn
• Weimar-Applegate-Colfax Municipal Advisory Council, April 20, 6 p.m. Agenda
• Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council, April 21, 6 p.m.
• Newcastle-Ophir Municipal Advisory Council, April 21, 6 p.m. Agenda
• Wildfire town hall meeting, April 22, 6:30 p.m., Auburn Information

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

Placer County Communications and Public Affairs
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