The Placer County Board of Supervisors will meet twice next week; in North Lake Tahoe on Monday, and in Auburn on Tuesday.

Monday, Oct. 23

In Tahoe, they’ll hear an update on the county’s efforts to ensure short-term lodging providers are collecting their fair share of guest lodging tax, and consider both the policy on the investment of those funds and approval of several local projects that would be funded with revenue from them. It’s a packed agenda. Agenda

Tuesday, Oct. 24

In Auburn, the board will hear updates on the county’s library program and Placer Re-Entry Program, which helps offenders successfully transition back into society. Agenda 

Can't make it in person? Stream meetings online at placer.ca.gov or call in at 530-886-5225.

The waitlist for Placer County’s Housing Choice Voucher Program, which helps low-income individuals and families who are struggling to pay rent by providing rental subsidies, will open Oct. 30. Eligible residents can complete a pre-application through Nov. 9, and 500 applicants will be placed on the waiting list by computer-generated lottery. More details

Placer County’s draft update to its winery and farm brewery ordinance is now available for public review and comment. The draft ordinance is designed to help define events allowed at these venues while protecting the character and long-term viability of our agricultural lands. Read more

A winter weather advisory will be in effect at higher elevations tonight, Oct. 19. Snowfall may occur with chain controls possible after midnight. Gusty winds may also reduce visibility. You can track current road conditions and traffic information using Caltrans’ QuickMap.

Bruce Halls says driving a bus around Lake Tahoe is the best job he’s ever had. Find out why in our new video series, “Why Placer,” featuring stories from real employees about why they love their Placer jobs and their Placer lives. Watch the video

The Ready Set Ride Commute Challenge encourages you to drive alone less in October by walking, biking, using transit, riding in a carpool or vanpool or teleworking. Pledge and log trips Oct. 22-28 for a chance to win prizes, earn virtual badges and challenge your friends and co-workers. Learn more

Miles of Smiles is a volunteer-run program providing dental screenings and referrals to elementary students in Roseville. With the help of a $10,000 infusion from Placer County, approved by our Board of Supervisors in September, it will further expand to two middle schools in the coming year — reaching at least 200 more children each year. Read more 

In its second year, the Placer Empowering People event brought essential services to more than 120 individuals in need, most of them homeless. Read more and view photos

Construction has come to a close for the year on the State Route 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project. New Truckee River bridge abutments were put in place and the new state Route 89 alignment was completed. Learn more about the project here.