Placer County Newsletter - Sept. 27, 2018

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Photo of the week

Fall is in the air in Placer County! This wonderful #PlacerLife photo, taken by @mirandalinns on Instagram, was captured at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin.

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Final county budget approved

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The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week approved the $970.9 million final county budget, after approving a proposed operating budget in June. Read more

Walk of Honor dedication ceremony

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Join the Rotary Club of Granite Bay this Sunday at 10 a.m. for a ceremony dedicating its Walk of Honor flag project at Placer County's Granite Bay Community Park, honoring Gold Star mothers. Gold Star Mother's Day is observed on the last Sunday of September each year to recognize and honor families who have lost a son or daughter in the service of our country. Learn more

Insurance protections expanded

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Friday, Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill 824, which will expand insurance protections for homeowners following a wildfire disaster. Here are four things you need to know. Read more

Upcoming road improvement details

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More than 130 miles of county-maintained roads are planned for resurfacing by next summer if current revenue projections hold. These road improvements projects are integral to the overall condition of Placer County’s roads. Learn more

October is PlacerGROWN Month

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This week the Placer County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October as "Celebrate PlacerGROWN Month" in Placer County. We encourage everyone to support our local farms and ranches by purchasing locally-grown agricultural products. Learn more about PlacerGROWN

Poll worker stipend increased

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Good news! Stipends for poll workers for the Nov. 6 general election have been increased by up to $40. Just another reason to serve your community and our democratic process. Sign up to volunteer

Preserving Placer’s agricultural heritage

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Nearly 315 acres of oak woodlands just north of Auburn will be permanently conserved with the Placer County Board of Supervisors this week approving $496,200 in Placer Legacy Open Space funds to buy three agricultural conservation easements over the land. Learn more

She said, "Yes!"

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At Day With A Deputy last Saturday, one of the Placer County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team members made an unforgettable proposal. Watch the video

Free oil filter exchange

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Every Saturday and Sunday in October, you can bring your used motor oil filters to a participating O'Reilly Auto Parts or AutoZone store and leave with a FREE new one. Find out more

Suicide Prevention Month

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This week our Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation in support of the upcoming Placer County Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk in Auburn. This annual event promotes hope, help and healing. Learn more

Tahoe transportation survey

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If you live in eastern Placer County or enjoy visiting North Tahoe’s beaches or slopes, please take a few minutes to take an online survey to help shape the future of transportation in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Your input can help identify opportunities for future transportation improvements. Take the survey

Bear River fish advisory

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The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has shared this important advisory around eating fish from the Bear River. 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

Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council meeting, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. Details
Auburn Memorial Veterans Hall meeting, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m. Details
CANCELED - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Oct. 3
Foresthill Forum Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Oct. 7 p.m. Agenda
Squaw Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. Agenda 

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...

Granite Bay: Walk of Honor
Lincoln: Kick Up the Dust
Roseville: Barktoberfest, Family Fest, Romanian Festival, 
North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City Farmers' Market, Summerlong Music, Paint the Pumpkin

...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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