Placer County Newsletter - May 30, 2019

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This stunning #PlacerLife image, captured in Foresthill, was taken by @josephdondelinger on Instagram.

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In remembrance of WWII veteran Shigeo Yokote

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A moment of silence was held in honor of WWII veteran Shigeo Yokote at Tuesday’s Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting in Auburn. Shigeo passed away on May 19 at the age of 102.  Learn more

Road maintenance scheduled for summer

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Nearly 12 miles of county-maintained roads are planned for pavement overlay this summer. The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week approved a $4.7 million contract agreement with Teichert Construction for the work, set to begin in June. Learn more

More than 137 acres in Auburn approved for permanent conservation

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Over 137 acres of agricultural land and blue oak woodland are planned for conservation in North Auburn, with the Placer County Board of Supervisors this week approving the use of $205,000 of Placer Legacy open space funds. The funding will contribute to an agricultural conservation easement that will be held by the private nonprofit Placer Land Trust. Read more 

@TheGrounds construction update

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The new Placer Valley Sports and Event Center is taking shape at @the Grounds in Roseville. Watch the video

2-1-1 information and referral system underway

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With Tuesday’s direction from the Board of Supervisors, Placer County will move forward to develop a 2-1-1 information and referral system.
The free online and telephone support service connects community members connecting them with resources ranging from disaster aid to health and human services. Learn more

New trees for Sheridan Elementary School

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Sheridan Elementary School has planted 18 new trees on its campus thanks to funding from the Placer County Tree Preservation Fund. These trees will provide much needed shade, for students and community members alike. Read more 

Vote early: June 4 Special General Election

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Our Elections Office will be open until 8 p.m. June 4 for the Senate District 1 Special General Election. You can also vote early at the office this Friday and Monday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and this Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please visit the Placer County Elections Office webpage for more election and voter information, here.

Senior resource fair June 4 in Roseville

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Senior citizens and their loved ones can get help preparing for some of the challenges that come with aging by attending an upcoming senior resource fair. The event will take place June 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Maidu Senior Center in Roseville. 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

Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall meeting, June 3, 6:30 p.m. Information 
Colfax Veterans Memorial Hall meeting, June 4, 5 p.m. Information 
CANCELED: Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council meeting, June 5, 7 p.m. Information
Meadow Vista Municipal Advisory Council meeting, June 5, 6 p.m. Information
Squaw Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting, June 6, 6 p.m. Information

To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here.

Upcoming community events

Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County!

Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...

Auburn: Silver Screen Classic Movies
Lincoln: Downtown Lincoln Car Show 
Roseville: Friday Flicks, Downtown Tuesday Nights
North Lake Tahoe: Spring Music Series, Tahoe City Clean-Up Day, North Lake Tahoe Clean-Up Day

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

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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