The county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was discussed at length at the recent meeting of the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The health officer provided an update, the CEO shared the state of county operations and the board discussed some of the considerations that factor into state and local conversations about gradually reopening while protecting our community’s health. Watch the board meeting here.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors and CEO want to reassure residents that the county is preparing for the day the governor reopens the state to more business. Watch video

A new Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance has been adopted by the Board of Supervisors to enhance defensible space efforts in time for the start of fire season.  The ordinance seeks to enhance defensible space on county unincorporated land by creating consistent guidelines and encouraging compliance through a streamlined appeals process. Learn more

Join local county and hospital health officials next week for Moonshine Ink's Tahoe Talks as they give a healthcare update with Tahoe residents. Email tahoetalks@moonshineink.com to sign up and be part of this community conversation. Learn more

The colonnade of Placer County’s historic courthouse in Auburn will beam blue in honor of essential workers and those battling COVID-19. Historical buildings and area landmarks across the nation have been displaying blue lights in solidarity of all essential workers, individuals battling COVID-19 and those that have lost their lives. Nearly two dozen blue lights were installed on the enclosed base of Placer County’s courthouse dome in recognition of our community’s frontline workers who are battling the pandemic. See a video of the courthouse here.

Our Planning Commission last week voted to approve the Gateway Commons Subdivision development project in North Auburn, which may include multi-family residential units that could help boost the county’s “attainable housing” supply. Read more

Contractors and homeowners can now connect with county building inspectors virtually and receive same-day approval on projects with Placer County Community Development Resource Agency’s new remote video inspection program. Read more

More than 132 miles of county roads will be resurfaced starting in May after the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved $4.5 million in contract work. Check out what roads are being worked on. Read More

This Wednesday was Earth Day. There were many ways to celebrate while still maintaining physical distancing. Here were some of our recommendations that are good for everyday. You can make a compost pile by using kitchen scraps to add nutrients to your soil. You can visit a local farmers’ market. You can also learn about county recycling efforts, how to reduce your food waste, or gardening tips. Join our county as we celebrate Earth day, everyday.