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Photo of the week

This #PlacerLife photo, taken by @jbbevel on Instagram, shows the view as you enter Placer County near Donner Summit.

Placer updates secondary dwelling unit ordinance, aiming to increase housing supply

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to support an update to the county’s ordinance for secondary dwelling units, making them easier to build. Read more

Storm brings possible flooding, find a sandbag location near you

This week's storm is packing heavy rain and lots of wet snow at higher elevations, with flooding possible for the foothills and Lake Tahoe. Sand and sandbags are currently available at locations throughout the county free of charge. Find a sandbag location

Placer Commuter Express phasing out 20-ride pass in favor of Connect Card fare system

Placer Commuter Express’ 20-ride passes are set to be phased out as part of a transition to the new Connect Transit Card regional transit fare system. It’ll make paying fares easier, and in some cases, cheaper. Read more

Telling the whole tooth

Hear from Placer County Public Health Officer Dr. Rob Oldham why proper care of baby teeth is so important and how it can promote good nutrition, aid in speech development and help self-esteem. Read more

County offices closed Nov. 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving

Placer County offices will be closed Nov. 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. If you are choosing to "opt outside" this holiday break, Placer County has a variety of parks for you to explore and enjoy. Find a county park

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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 - Newcastle-Ophir Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Nov. 16
Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Nov. 20 Agenda
County offices CLOSED for Thanksgiving holiday - Nov. 23 and 24

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

Upcoming community events

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

• Placer County Visitors' Bureau
• North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
• The Arts Council of Placer County
• Placer Valley Tourism
• PlacerGROWN

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

Auburn: Mountain Mandarin Festival, PlacerArts Moving Sale 

Lincoln: Lincoln Firefighters' 4th Annual Turkey Drive

Roseville: Night Out at the Museum, Maidu Museum Public Tour, Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade, Friday Night Flicks, Roseville Turkey Trot 10k and 5k

North Lake Tahoe: Holly Arts, Community Soup Night, Alpenglow Winter Film Series, An Elegant Affair

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

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