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Instagram photo of the week

This #PlacerLife photo, taken by @justincasewages, was captured at the Doty Ravine Preserve.

Placer debuts new community welcome signs

Placer County's unincorporated areas have just as much community pride as their town and city neighbors and now they have a new way to show it. Starting with six signs in Bowman and five in North Auburn, Placer County debuted a new welcome sign program Aug. 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Bowman. Read more

Tri County Job Fair Aug. 18

The annual Tri County Job Fair will be held Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at William Jessup University. Over 80 companies are expected to attend. More information

Placer and Nevada Counties receive statewide honor for joint effort to end opioid abuse

Placer and Nevada County have received a statewide honor for their joint communications campaign to end opioid abuse. Opioid abuse, overdoses and deaths are a growing concern in both counties. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please visit the Opioid Safety Coalition website for tips and information. Read more

Location change for Aug. 9 Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting

The Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting Aug. 9 has been moved to the Planning Commission Hearing Room located at the Community Development Resource Center in North Auburn. Read more

Changes planned for 916 area code

The 916 area code is running out of prefix numbers, so a new area code may be coming to the Sacramento region in 2018. The California Public Utilities Commission will hold a public meeting about the planned changes in Roseville Aug. 16. More information

Placer bear box program wins national award

Our Bear Box Loan Program is getting praise from the nation's leading waste management association for its outreach and communication efforts. Read More

Upcoming public meetings and events

• Squaw Valley Municipal Advisory Council, Aug. 4, 6 p.m. Agenda
• Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Agenda
• Placer County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Auburn, Community Development Resource Center, 3091 County Center Drive, Aug. 9, 9 a.m. Agenda 
• North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council, Aug. 9, 6 p.m. Agenda
• Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Agenda
• West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Agenda
• Placer County Planning Commission, North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. Agenda
• North Tahoe Municipal Advisory Council, Aug. 11, 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

Placer County Communications and Public Affairs
piostaff@placer.ca.gov | 530-886-4646