Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue & Winter Environment Safety Tips - Supervisor Bonnie Gore's Monthly Newsletter

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Supervisor Gore's Monthly Newsletter

February 2020

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Dear Friends and Neighbors:

It is the wonderful winter ski season here in Placer County and we are lucky to have our very own search and rescue team serving alongside our Sheriff deputies.

Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue (SAR) is a volunteer, 501 c(3) non-profit that works under the direction of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office for search and rescue functions and mutual aid. They are the premier winter environment search and rescue group in the Tahoe area mountains, have served our community for more than 44 years and have 500 saves in that time.

In January 2020, we had a horrible incident where one individual perished and another was seriously injured in an avalanche here in Placer County. (Click Here for the Full Story – Fox40) Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue wants you to be prepared for the next time you are out on the mountain with these important tips:

  • When you go out into the winter environment, be prepared physically and mentally with the proper gear and knowledge.
  • Know what to look for concerning avalanche terrain.
  • Understand basic winter survival skills and execute them early to save energy and increase your odds of surviving and being rescued.
  • Have a plan: advise family and friends where you are going, how long you plan to be gone and where you plan to park.
  • Travel with a partner whenever possible, it is not only more enjoyable but also much safer.
  • If you do find yourself lost or injured, stay put. It is much more difficult to rescue a victim on the move

For more information on winter survival tips or information about this special team, I encourage you to visit www.TahoeNordicSAR.com. Go out and enjoy the majesty our county has to offer! We are so blessed to have these activities only a few miles from our doorsteps, but we must always stay vigilant and safe.

Have a fantastic February and I look forward to seeing you very soon.

Bonnie Gore
Placer County Supervisor, District 1

Other News, Notices and Updates

2020 Census

Beginning in March, the Federal Government will begin the 2020 Census process. Not only does it affect political representation, it also directs billions of dollars in government funding to local programs and services. Click Here to visit PlacerCounts.org and learn more.

Committees and Commissions

We are currently seeking applicants to serve as commissioners for District 1 on the Placer County Parks Commission, Historical Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board and this summer, the Civil Service Commission.

Click Here to Learn More and Submit Your Application

Free Tax Preparation for Eligible Familes

For the fourth year, Placer County Health and Human Services will provide free tax assistance to eligible individuals and families, in cooperation with the IRS and United Way, through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

Click here to learn more about this program

District Attorney Appointment

Former Placer District Attorney Scott Owens retired effective Dec. 30, 2019, resulting in a vacancy in the office. Pursuant to the county charter and state statute, when a mid-term vacancy occurs in an elective county office, the Board of Supervisors must appoint a successor. 

Click here to learn more about the District Attorney Appointment

West Placer MAC

The February 12 West Placer Municipal Advisory Council has been cancelled. The next West Placer MAC meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2020.

Click Here for more about the West Placer MAC

Click Here for February 12 Cancellation Notice

Walerga Road Bridge Update

With construction of the east side of the new Walerga Road bridge nearly complete, motorists in each direction are expected to be detoured onto the new bridge starting February 11.

Click Here to Visit WalergaBridge.com for More

In the Community: Visiting with Roseville Kiwanis

Thank you to the Roseville Kiwanis Club, Loring Turrell and John DeLury for hosting me in January. I very much enjoyed our time together!

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In the Community: West Park High School Tour

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RJUHSD Superintendent Denise Herrmann generously took me on a tour of the new West Park High School.
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This new school will be the pride of West Roseville and I look forward to being with all of you at the Grand Opening this Fall!

 Supervisor Bonnie Gore

Contact Supervisor Gore at SupervisorGore@Placer.CA.Gov

Placer Alert

Be sure to sign up for Placer Alert, a joint emergency alert system that will provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations. First-responders rely on this state-of-the-art alert system to notify residents in our community of emergencies ranging from evacuations to severe weather.

Visit Placer-Alert.org to sign up today.

West Placer Construction

Click Here to Learn More About Placer Vineyards

Click Here to Learn More About Riolo Vineyards

Click Here to Learn More About Walerga Road Bridge

List of 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. Current projects

Work for Placer County!

Check out Placer County's employment website for a list of open positions. Job seekers can apply for positions and submit interest cards 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. Apply for a job

Other County News

New County Flag Unveiled
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Board of Supervisors Meetings This Month

In February, the Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 25. Board meetings begin at 9am at the Placer County Board of Supervisors Chambers in Auburn. 175 Fulweiler Avenue.

Office Hours

Our district office maintains office hours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Friday or you can make an appointment by contacting us at 916-787-8952 or contact me directly at SupervisorGore@Placer.CA.Gov

District 1 Bulletin Archive

An updated archive of my past District 1 Newsletters is available online:

Click Here to read past Newsletters