Placer County Newsletter - Feb. 28, 2019

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Photo of the week

Wow! What a gorgeous, moody sunset. This #PlacerLife image was captured in Lincoln by @bsaer on Instagram. 

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Voter information guides

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In preparation for the March 26 special primary election, the Placer County Elections Office has distributed voter information guides to registered voters in California's 1st Senate District. Voters are encouraged to confirm their polling locations and participate early to avoid lines. Learn more

Restoring Sierra Nevada forest health

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The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week moved forward a multi-agency partnership to clear underbrush, thin smaller trees, remove biomass to renewable energy facilities and reforest 30,000 acres of public and private land around the French Meadows Reservoir, located west of Lake Tahoe. Learn more

Roadway signage upgrades

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This week, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a $1 million contract with Highway Specialty Company Inc. to upgrade roadway warning signage throughout the county. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin this spring and continue through the end of summer. Learn more

 

Granite Bay Community Plan survey

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What are your thoughts about traffic and transportation in Granite Bay? Take this short survey, but hurry - the survey closes March 8. Take survey

Child Support Services improves performance

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Placer County Department of Child Support Services improved on their statewide performance statistics for a second consecutive year, ranking first among medium-sized counties and third overall out of 58 counties in California. Read more

Free accessibility compliance workshop

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Placer County is inviting business owners to participate in a free small business workshop on American Disability Act compliance March 5 in Auburn and by video stream in Tahoe City. Learn 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

Foresthill Veterans Hall Board meeting, March 4, 6 p.m. Information
Foresthill Forum Municipal Advisory Council meeting, March 4, 7 p.m. Information
Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council meeting, March 6, 7 p.m. Information
CANCELED: Squaw Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting, March 7

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...

Auburn: Silver Screen Classic Movies, Auburn Winds Spring Concert North Lake North Lake Tahoe: Snowfest


...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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