Placer County Newsletter - March 21, 2019

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Photo of the week

Spring is officially here! This beautiful #PlacerLife photo was captured in Tahoe City by @timrossiphotography on Instagram. 

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Special election reminder

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The special primary election for California's 1st Senate District, which includes part of Placer County, is this coming Tuesday, March 26. Make sure to check your polling location for election day. Or, if you forgot to register, file a conditional ballot at the Placer County Elections Office during business hours, extended hours this weekend 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or until 8 p.m. on March 26. Learn more 

Saving wildlife

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A unique collaboration between Placer County Animal Services and Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is helping save the lives of more wildlife in Placer than ever before. The partnership was honored by the National Association of Counties with a 2018 Achievement Award. Read more

Got a ‘drive’ for good health?

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How does your commute to work impact your health? In his latest column, Placer County Health Officer Dr. Rob Oldham takes a look at the intersection of transportation and health. Read more

Forest health in the Sierra Nevada

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Forest health and reducing wildfire risks are critically important in Placer County. Learn more about the French Meadows Restoration Project and how its partnership could serve as a model for forest management and fire safety throughout the Sierra Nevada. Learn more

Foster a Paradise kitten

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The devastation of the Camp Fire has left the Paradise Animal Shelter overwhelmed with lost and displaced animals. Placer County Animal Services has taken in many Paradise animals for adoption, relying on its partners at Kitten Central to care for neonatal kittens until they reach adoptable age. Volunteers are needed to foster these kittens, and Kittens Central will host training for prospective foster volunteers at the Animal Services Center in Auburn March 23. 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 Coffee with Supervisor Montgomery, March 25, 9 a.m. Information
Board of Supervisors meeting, March 26, 9 a.m. Agenda
Horseshoe Bar-Municipal Advisory Council meeting, March 26,
7 p.m. Information
North Fork American River Shaded Fuel Break Community meeting, March 27,
6 p.m. Information
Tahoe Coffee with Supervisor Montgomery, March 28, 9 a.m. Information

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...

North Lake Tahoe: Spring Music Series, Winter Fireworks 

...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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