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Photo of the week

This #PlacerLife photo, taken by @hurtado_photos on Instagram, was captured in Foresthill.

Placer County green lighted to open all Stage 2 businesses

The Placer County COVID-19 Variance Attestation submission was officially posted on the California Department of Public Health website on Tuesday, allowing the county to begin reopening additional businesses in Stage 2 that had been closed under the state’s current order. Learn more

Message from Placer County health officer and board chair

As more and more businesses begin to reopen, Placer County’s leadership would like to assure you that public health remains a top priority. The following is letter from the county’s health officer and the chair of the Placer County Board of Supervisors. Read here

Find tools and resources to help your business reopen responsibly

Guidance, tools and resources are available on our Reopen Placer webpage to help Stage 2 ‘lower risk’ businesses reopen responsibly - including checklists for businesses, posters, supplier directories and more. Learn more

Unsure if your business can reopen? We can help

Wondering if your business is able to reopen? Use our easy-to-use new tool to find out. If your business is not listed, refer to the Reopen Placer guidance web page for more information. Learn more

Auburn and Folsom Lake state recreation areas begin phased reopening

Auburn and Folsom Lake state recreation areas opened to the public today as California State Parks begins its phased reopening of parks and beaches in compliance with state and local public health ordinances. Visit the Auburn SRA and Folsom Lake SRA websites for reopening guidelines.

Honoring National Police Week

Since 1962, National Police Week has paid special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. The blue lights in the Placer County Sheriff’s Office rotunda have been on this week to honor fallen peace officers in the United States. The county lowered our flags today in honor of National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

Be prepared: Sign up for Placer Alert

As we continue through Wildfire Awareness Month, it is important to be signed up for Placer Alert. This is our county notification system used to alert residents about emergency events such as missing persons, evacuations and significant public safety information. As we prepare for wildfire season, ensuring you and your loved ones are registered is an important part of being prepared. Learn more

Sign up for FlashVote Today!

If you have few minutes each month to help your county make informed decisions, please click here to sign up for our FlashVote surveys.

Click here to sign up for emergency notifications

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, May 19, 9 a.m. Information
CANCELED - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council meeting, May 18
CANCELED - Bond Screening Committee, May 18
CANCELED - Weimar-Applegate-Colfax Municipal Advisory Council meeting, May 20
CANCELED - Code Compliance Administrative Hearing, May 20
CANCELED - Newcastle-Ophir Municipal Advisory Council meeting, May 21

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

Upcoming community events

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

Visit our regional partners to discover what plans are on the horizon as businesses prepare to reopen in a safe and responsible manner to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

• Placer County Visitors' Bureau
• North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
• The Arts Council of Placer County
• Placer Valley Tourism
• PlacerGROWN

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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Placer County Communications and Public Affairs
piostaff@placer.ca.gov