Placer County Newsletter: November 9, 2017

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This photo, taken by Matt Stomper (@matthewpow on Instagram), was captured at Yankee Jim's in Colfax.

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Placer Supervisors Nov. 14 meeting time and location change

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The Placer County Board of Supervisors will hold an afternoon meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Community Development Resource Center in North Auburn. The meeting will start at 3 p.m. Details

Help end veteran homelessness in Placer County

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They gave so much to defend our nation, and now it’s our turn to give back in return. Placer County is working with our partners to find homes for homeless veterans. If you or someone you know has room in your heart to become a landlord for a homeless veteran, please contact us to learn more. Read more

Honoring Placer County's veterans

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Please join us in thanking and honoring our many employees and their family members who have served our nation in the armed forces. We are so fortunate to have them in the Placer family! Click here to view photos

Placer's orginal 'Rosie the Riveter': Hear her story

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Two days after graduating high school, she went to work helping America win World War II. As we observe Veterans Day this week, hear original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ and longtime Placer County resident Betty Samson's story about life during wartime and her lifelong admiration for our nation's service members. Click here to listen

Help with homeowners insurance issues related to wildfire risk

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If you’re facing homeowners insurance rate hikes or non-renewals related to the risk of wildfire, a new tool may be able to help. The Sierra Insurance Finder connects you with local insurance professionals who do the work of finding the best insurance options for your situation. (Sierra Insurance Finder is provided by Yapacopia, a public benefit corporation, in conjunction with the Insurance Sub Group of the Governor’s Tree Mortality Task Force. It is not affiliated with Placer County.) Learn more

Winter parking restrictions are now in effect

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Winter parking restrictions in eastern Placer County are in effect until May 1, 2018. Parking along roadway shoulders during this time is prohibited. Details

Placer takes next steps in reinventing the old Tahoe City Firehouse properties

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A community vision to reinvent the old Tahoe City firehouse properties in North Lake Tahoe is moving forward with the county seeking letters of interest to redevelop them. The request for interest document invites mixed-use development firms and other interested parties to submit letters of interest for a long-term lease and the reuse development of the properties. Read more

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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

Upcoming public meetings and events

CANCELED - North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting, Nov. 9
CANCELED - Placer County Planning Commission hearing, Nov. 9
County offices CLOSED for Veterans Day holiday - Nov. 10
Auburn Coffee with Supervisor Montgomery, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. Details
Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting, Nov. 14, 3 p.m. Agenda
CANCELED - North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Nov. 14
Weimar-Applegate-Colfax Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Nov. 15, Agenda
CANCELED - Newcastle-Ophir Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Nov. 16

To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here.

Upcoming community events

Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...

All around the county: PlacerArts Studios Tour

Auburn: Placer Land Trust Hike-Geology of the Foothills

Loomis: 23rd Annual Cowpoke Fall Gathering

Roseville: Food Truck Mania, 41st Annual International Railfair, Maidu Museum Public Tour

North Lake Tahoe: Passport to Dining, Holly Arts, Snow Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them, Community Soup Night, NorCal Fire Relief Benefit, Alpenglow Winter Film Series

...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events.


Join the community in honoring our veterans:

• Auburn Veterans Day Parade (Nov. 11) 

• Lincoln Community Veterans Day Celebration (Nov. 11) 

• Rocklin Veterans Day Ceremony (Nov. 11)

• Truckee Veterans Day Ceremony (Nov. 11)

• Colfax Veterans of Foreign Wars Pancake Breakfast (Nov. 12)  

 

Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County!

County jobs website is updated regularly

Check out Placer County's employment website for a list of open positions, including internships. Job seekers can apply for positions and sign up for job alerts 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. 

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