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Sacramento State Placer Center reaches major milestone

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The Placer County Board of Supervisors applauded the land transfer for the planned Sacramento State Placer Center, marking a major milestone for the Sunset Area Plan and Placer Ranch Specific Plan. California State University, Sacramento has officially taken control of a 300-acre piece of Placer County land from the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Eli Broad, who passed away earlier this year, and his company, Placer Ranch Inc., for the future Sacramento State Placer Center. Learn more

 Be prepared if an earthquake hits

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The earthquakes we felt last week were a good reminder to stay prepared for any emergency. Ready Placer has you covered with an earthquake preparedness page. Learn preparation tips, follow earthquake alerts and find emergency resources. Learn more

Give your feedback on the Truckee River Recreational Access Plan

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Join us next Wednesday, July 21, to discuss next steps for the Truckee River Recreational Access Plan. The draft notice for the environmental review process, which maps out the project's goals, is available online for review. Learn more

Redistricting Placer Survey: Provide input

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Your input can help define your community! Placer County is beginning the process of redrawing its five supervisorial districts. This process happens every 10 years after the results of the Census are published. We invite you to submit a survey online to help inform Placer County in creating the new proposed districts. The survey is quick, easy, convenient and important! Take survey

Placer County’s whistleblower hotline goes public

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Placer County’s whistleblower hotline is now available to the community, empowering residents to help ensure the county continues to uphold the highest level of public service accountability. Learn more

A year after launch, 211 Placer is better than ever

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211 Placer recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, fielding more than 20,000 calls and 5,000 texts in its first year of operation! This week, it launched a revamped website that allows you to search more dynamically for services and save and share your own customized list of resources. Learn more

COVID-19 vaccines are still free and readily available in Placer County

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Wherever you live in Placer County, it’s easy to get a free COVID-19 vaccine at a location near you. Make an appointment online at MyTurn.ca.gov or just drop by one of our community vaccine clinics. Learn more

Join the summertime fun with our library!

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You're invited to participate in our Library's Summer @ Your Library program. The reading program is in full swing and designed to engage all groups in exploring new ideas, books and activities! It is free family fun to keep you reading all summer long! Track your reading, participate in challenges and win badges and prizes through the Beanstack app or library website. Or sign up at your nearest library. Learn more

Share your thoughts on a new development proposal near Lincoln

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We are now seeking public input on the scope of the environmental review document for the proposed Bickford Ranch Marketplace project near the City of Lincoln, with a public meeting set for July 29. The proposed development consists of a grocery store, retail buildings, restaurants and a gas station with a convenience store. 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

Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council meeting (virtual), July 15, 6 p.m. Information
CANCELED - Newcastle/Ophir Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 15
Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 19, 7 p.m. Information
Board of Supervisors special, July 21, 9 a.m. Information
Joint Meadow Vista Municipal Advisory Council and Weimar-Applegate-Colfax Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 21, 6 p.m. Information
West Placer Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 21, 6:30 p.m. Information
Planning Commission meeting, July 22, 10 a.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...

Roseville: Friday Flicks In Roseville, 3rd Saturday Art Walk 2021 Roseville
Rocklin: Placer Valley Eats, July 12-18
Lincoln: Placer Valley Eats, July 19-25
Auburn: Heritage Trail Museum Tour, Auburn Cruise Night 2021,  Auburn Arts Commission Summer Music Series
North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City Explorathon, Music On The Beach 2021

...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!

California fully reopened the economy on June 15. Everyday life will feel a lot like before COVID-19. Restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places will be open as normal with no capacity limits or social distancing required. This does not apply to schools, health care settings and some other public settings. See the latest state COVID-19 guidance for more.

Local COVID-19 information will continue to be available on the Public Health website, including a roundup of upcoming community vaccine clinics.

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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