Placer County Newsletter: February 8, 2018

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Placer approves purchase agreement for Kings Beach Center property

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A new agreement approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors this week could result in the first new hotel in Kings Beach in decades. Read more

Placer County Public Health Laboratory to close; county to contract with Sacramento for services

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Following a lengthy discussion, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted this week to authorize a contract with Sacramento County to provide public health laboratory services, and close the Public Health Laboratory in Auburn by the end of June. Read more

Placer County wineries win big at prestigious wine competition

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Placer County's wine is the toast of the town, as 11 Placer County wineries won 57 medals in the prestigious 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Out of 6,960 entries from across the U.S., Placer wines earned a best of class award, one double gold and nine gold, 27 silver and 19 bronze medals. Learn more about Placer's wineries and other local products at www.PlacerGrown.org 

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 California Insurance Finder connects you with local insurance professionals who do the work of finding the best insurance options for your situation. (California Insurance Finder is provided by Yapacopia, a public benefit corporation. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Placer County.) Learn more

Supervisors approve state and federal legislative platform

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The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week approved this year's legislative platform - the basis for the county’s advocacy efforts with the executive and legislative branches of state and federal government to help ensure that federal and state policy and funding decisions benefit Placer County. Read more

Placer's Child Support Services ranks fourth out of 49 in state performance measures for 2017

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Congratulations to the dedicated staff at Placer County Child Support Services, who were just ranked fourth out of 49 local child support agencies in California for 2017! The latest ranking is the highest ever achieved by the department. Read more

Placer County Planning Commission seeks members

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Recent resignations have left two vacancies on the Placer County Planning Commission. Residents of District 2 (Lincoln, Sheridan and the western portions of Rocklin and Roseville) and District 5 (the communities from Auburn to North Lake Tahoe) who are interested in helping shape land use decisions are encouraged to submit an application to represent their district. 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

North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Agenda
County Offices CLOSED for Lincoln's birthday holiday - Feb. 12
CANCELED - Auburn Coffee with Supervisor Montgomery, Feb. 12, 9 a.m.
North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Agenda
Colfax Coffee with Supervisor Montgomery, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. Agenda
CANCELED - Western Placer Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Feb. 14
Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Feb. 14. 7 p.m. Agenda
Newcastle - Ophir Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Agenda
Sunset Area Plan, Placer Ranch Specific Plan community workshop (at Placer County Planning Commission hearing), Feb. 22, 10 a.m.


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... 

County-wide: Placer County fifth annual employee art show, Valentine Weekends on the Placer Wine Trail

Roseville: Food Truck Mania, 20th Annual Roseville Firefighters Crab Feed

North Lake Tahoe: Winter Music Series in the Village, Star Gazing Snowshoe Tour, Winter Fireworks, Self-guided snow trails, Alpenglow Winter Film Series, Valentine's Day Snowshoe Tour

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

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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