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Free Tickets for Placer Valley Event Center's grand opening

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Take a free tour of the new Placer Valley Event Center @the Grounds at its grand opening Feb. 13. Shows are at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m! Watch a sneak peek video here and get your free tickets here.


New Roseville area bridge almost open to drivers

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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 Feb. 11. Learn more


Poll workers need for the upcoming election

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We’re still seeking poll workers for our polling precincts in Rocklin, Roseville, Granite Bay and North Lake Tahoe for the March 3 presidential election. It's a great way to participate in our democracy, meet your neighbors and earn some money, too. Learn more


Vandalized Foresthill bridge call box phones are now restored

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Several suicide prevention call box phones on the Foresthill Bridge that were vandalized and stolen have been restored to full working order. Placer County Sheriff's Office wants to remind the public to please report crimes directly to the Sheriff’s Office, not just on social media. If you have any information on this crime, please contact their Investigations Division at 530-889-7830. Watch video


Child Support Services ranked #1 in California

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Kudos to our Child Support Services Department! They’ve just ranked #1 among all California counties for performance statistics. Well done, team! 
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Wineries and farm breweries public hearing

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The Placer County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on our proposed winery and farm brewery zoning text amendment and its final environmental impact report Feb. 13 in North Auburn. 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

Board of Supervisors meeting, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. Information
County offices CLOSED Feb. 12 in observance of President Lincoln's birthday
Planning Commission meeting, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. Information
North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting, Feb. 13, 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

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

Auburn: A Taste? of Chocolate at Auburn Old Town Gallery
Tahoe: 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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