Be part of our country’s electoral process and become one of the more than 1,300 poll workers we’ll need to staff Placer County polling sites for the Nov. 6 general election. (And earn up to $135 while you’re at it.) Learn more

Oct. 10 is National Walk to School Day, but with #PlacerWalks you can participate not just at school but also work, home or anywhere in the community! Sign up for a free toolkit and get walking! Sign up

A victim of domestic violence forced to leave her home and job behind. A single mom struggling to build a life for herself and her son. Meet a handful of clients who have found meaningful careers and more by working with the county’s Employment Services team. Learn more

Granite Bay Community Park is home to a new memorial that pays tribute to our nation’s fallen service members and their families. A dedication ceremony was held on Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, Sept. 30, with a special dedication ceremony to honor Gold Star families and veterans. Read more

Gold Country Wildlife Rescue and Placer County Animal Services will hold a joint open house to showcase their programs for domestic and wild animals on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Learn more

Meet the ghosts of the Old Auburn Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Witnesses, officers, jurors and murderers will rise from the grave to tell you their stories. Discover tales of love and lives lost, revenge and mourning as they are brought to life through first-person narratives. Re-enactors from Placer County Museums will be stationed at plots throughout the cemetery to impart the buried history of some of Auburn’s permanent residents. Don't miss the fun - they're dying to meet you! Learn more

Start off celebrating PlacerGROWN month with this weekend’s Farm and Barn Tour! This tour is self-guided and will take you on an expedition of farms, ranches and hop fields in the beautiful countryside of Placer County. Get your cameras ready and don’t forget to tag or add #PlacerGROWN when you share your pictures! Sign up today to receive a map of the tour. Sign up

Are you a high school junior or senior looking to develop your leadership skills? Apply today for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments' Youth Leadership Academy. Apply here

Do you change your car’s oil filter yourself? Now is a great time to give your car some love because every Saturday and Sunday in October, you can bring your used motor oil filter to a participating auto store and leave with a new one — for FREE.  Learn more

Couldn't make it to this week's community open house about the proposed Dry Creek Greenway West trail project in Roseville? There's still time to share your feedback! Attend the virtual workshop on your own time through Oct. 15 to learn more about the project and give your comments. Join the workshop