Placer County has been placed on the state’s COVID-19 Monitoring List as of July 9. If the county remains on the list for three consecutive days, some businesses will be required by the state to close indoor operations for a minimum of three weeks.

The following businesses are urged to prepare for a shift to outdoor operations:

• Dine-in restaurants
• Wineries and Tasting Rooms
• Family Entertainment Centers
• Movie Theaters
• Zoos and Museums
• Cardrooms

In addition, all brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs would need to close, both indoors and outdoors, unless they offer sit down, dine-in meals. Stay tuned to this page for updates as to when these requirements may go into effect. Learn more

County residents are encouraged to keep updated on the current data surrounding COVID-19 cases in Placer County by checking each Friday in the news section of the Placer County COVID-19 webpage. Public health officials are publishing the weekly report to give residents detailed insight into newly confirmed cases, testing information and state monitoring indicators. The news section is also where you will find COVID-19 updates that are provided to the Board of Supervisors by Placer County Public Health. The latest update was provided to the board on July 7.  Watch video

Here in Placer County, face coverings are an important tool to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect our most vulnerable residents. The "Got It Covered" campaign showcases actual Placer residents and business owners sharing their personal reasons for wearing a face covering. Support our campaign by submitting your video or picture here and tell us why you wear a face covering.  Watch Video

We are very thankful to everyone for doing their part to help keep our community a safe place to live, work, learn and play. Learn more about how Placer County is supporting local businesses at https://www.placer.ca.gov/reopen

As fire season continues, we encourage residents to make a Go Bag, learn more at readyplacer.org, sign up for Placer Alert and watch this virtual town hall meeting on wildfire preparedness. This one was one of two town halls held so far for this year’s fire season and part of a larger messaging effort to ensure Placer County is prepared for wildfire. If you live or are visiting North Lake Tahoe we encourage you to learn more about how you can be fire safe in the region. 

Catch a unique glimpse into one of the Placer County Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team's trainings. PCFD trains for and responds to a wide spectrum of emergencies including fire, medical, technical rescue, swiftwater rescue, hazmat, and more. See video

Electric buses will be purchased and operating within the next three years to serve residents in eastern Placer as part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide more achievable housing. During this week’s meeting, the Placer County Board of Supervisors accepted nearly $3.6 million in grant funds from Neighborhood Partners, LLC in exchange for implementing transit and trail improvements. Learn more

Last week, we teamed up with the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, the North Tahoe Business Association and the Tahoe City Downtown Association for a free giveaway of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). We passed out hand sanitizer, face coverings and yard signage in an effort to prepare for the Fourth of July weekend and beyond. We are committed to keeping North Lake Tahoe healthy! Watch video

Placer County’s accounting and auditing processes have been given a clean bill of health from the Placer County Audit Committee, which found the county’s system of internal controls to be in place and operating effectively. The committee also found the financial reporting processes adequate to ensure the financial statements fairly presented the county’s financial position. Learn more

Most drownings occur when our rivers are running cold and fast and the weather is warm. CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief Brian Estes and CAL FIRE firefighters are encouraging everyone to learn these simple and easy safety steps to prevent an unnecessary tragedy. Learn the safety tips