📰 This week's Placer County news

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This #PlacerLife photo, taken by @charletonchurchill on Instagram, was captured on the Tahoe Rim Trail.

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"Mastering the Mountains" documentary

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Watch the story of the Transcontinental Railroad being built in Placer County and the blood, sweat and grit needed to connect our country. Special thanks to our Placer County Museums for their amazing work showcasing this piece of California's history. Watch now

Free bus rides proposal, draft vacation rental rules on agenda for Placer Supervisors meeting in Tahoe

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A potential pilot program to offer free rides on TART buses in eastern Placer County and the first draft of new proposed regulations for vacation rentals are on the Placer County Board of Supervisors’ agenda for consideration at their meeting Oct. 22 in Kings Beach. Can’t make it in person? Stream meetings online at placer.ca.gov or call in at 530-886-5225. View agenda

Placer Empowering People puts smiles on faces, resources in hands of low-income residents

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There was joy and laughter as dozens of low-income and homeless residents attended the fourth annual Placer Empowering People event earlier this month. There was a wide array of resources from the county and local nonprofit organizations on display. Learn More

Interstate 80 truck lane project seeks to improve traffic

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Placer County joined Caltrans and project partners to celebrate the completion of the Interstate 80 Truck Climbing Project near Colfax with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project, which includes a new three-mile truck climbing lane located on Interstate 80, improves traffic flow and increases motorist safety on this stretch of highway between the Long Ravine Railroad Overcrossing and the Alpine Overcrossing. Learn more 

Take the "Creepy Clown Challenge"

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Creepy clowns have taken over one of our museums! All the brave souls who complete the "Creepy Clown Challenge" will be rewarded with Halloween candy. The challenge awaits at our Placer County Museum in the Historic Courthouse in Auburn, now through Halloween. Good luck! Watch the video and plan your visit

Employment Services graduates embark on new careers

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A year ago, she was a single mom ready to fight for a better life. Now she’s an iron worker who thrives in her career every day. Hear from some recent graduates of Placer County’s Employment Services program in this story and video.

Libraries closed Oct. 18

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All Placer County Library locations will be closed Oct. 18 for a day of staff training. Visit our online library catalog here.

Build your business at the South Placer Business Summit

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The south Placer region continues to be one of the most desirable places for businesses. Learn key marketing tactics and various tools to improve your business at the South Placer Business Summit, coming Oct. 22 in Roseville. Register here

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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

Board of Supervisors meeting in Tahoe, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. Information
Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Information
Foresthill Coffee with Supervisor Gustafson, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. Information
Planning Commission meeting, Oct. 24, 10 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...

Auburn: Machado Orchards Annual Apple Festival, Auburn Community Harvest Festival, Auburn Big Time-Pow Wow, Auburn Winds Fall Concert, Search & Rescue’s “Fill-the-Pack”
Roseville: Roseville Friday Flicks presents “Dumbo”, Family Fun Night Downtown Roseville HALLOWEEN 2019
Colfax: Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market
Rocklin: Rocklin Fine Arts Member Showcase Show

...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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