Placer's health order to expire but governor's order still applies

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State stay-at-home order still applies as Placer health order expires

Covid

As of Saturday, May 2, Placer County’s local health officer order will expire and residents will be guided by the governor’s Executive Order to shelter in place — removing any confusion over areas of difference between the two orders. This transition will allow a local focus on planning for a phased reopening in partnership with local governments, health care, business and other stakeholders, as well as regional and state partners. Learn more


Board of Supervisors requests public comment for annual budget review

BOS budget

Budget discussions are prompting the Placer County Board of Supervisors to change the time of its regularly scheduled public meeting on May 5 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to encourage community participation. Supervisors will hear budget presentations for the next fiscal year budget, which begins July 1. The budget discussion is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. and residents are urged to provide input remotely. Learn more


Join Placer County’s FlashVote Community

Flashvote

As we move into COVID-19 recovery efforts, your feedback is vital to help us figure out what you need from us. Join our FlashVote community and give us your input on the issues you care about in seconds, from any device, anytime. Sign up


What projects would proposed sales tax increase fund?

Placer County transportation - road photo

The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved a comprehensive expenditure plan identifying which major transportation and traffic improvements are proposed for funding in South Placer should voters decide to pass a ballot measure that would increase the sales tax by a half cent. Learn more


Governor's order still applies in North Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

With Placer County’s local health order expiring May 2, county officials and the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association are reminding would-be-visitors that while they are preparing now for when North Tahoe reopens, that date still depends on the state’s timeline for loosening physical distancing requirements. Learn more


May is Wildfire Awareness Month

Wildfire season

The month of May marks Wildfire Awareness Month. Visit the county’s Ready Placer website as well as
CAL FIRE’s Ready for Wildfire website to learn more about how you can participate in the comfort of your own home. To celebrate, we  joined our partners as CAL FIRE NEU to create a wildfire preparedness bingo game. You can also tune into next week’s Board of Supervisors meeting for a fire season update. 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

CANCELED - Parcel Review Committee, May 4
CANCELED - Foresthill Forum meeting, May 4 
Board of Supervisors Meeting, May 5, 12:30 p.m. Information
CANCELED - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council meeting, May 6
CANCELED - Squaw Valley Design Review Committee, May 7
CANCELED - Squaw Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting, May 7

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

Upcoming community events

State and local public health guidance directs all non-essential gatherings to be postponed or canceled until further notice. Learn more 

PlacerGROWN farmers’ markets are still taking place following social distancing direction from health authorities. Learn more