Weather forecasts into early next week indicate potentially significant amounts of rain throughout our region. Plan for potential localized flooding, hazardous road conditions and power outages now by visiting readyplacer.org for preparedness tips and resources.
View our new interactive road conditions map, here.

We are asking residents and business operators to let us know how satisfied they are with  their internet service where they live or work. We have just launched the 2021 Internet Service Survey to help identify communities where broadband internet infrastructure improvements need to be made. Take the survey

You should have received an emergency notification yesterday from our Placer County Sheriff’s Office for the 2021 Great California Shakeout. If you did not receive the alert please make sure you are signed up for Placer Alert. And be sure to check out our new interactive map to learn more about earthquake risks in our county.

Ten schools in Placer now have Wellness Centers onsite to support student mental health, the result of a grant-funded partnership between the Placer County Children’s System of Care and Placer County Office of Education. Learn more

A new roof has been installed on the historic courthouse in Auburn, just in time for the rainy season. Placer County brought in a historic consultant to work with the roofing contractor to ensure the iconic courthouse continues to be properly preserved for generations to come. Watch video

Grab your blankets and pumpkin spice tea, it's time to curl up with our seriously spooky "The Placer Dead" podcast series. Join us for an auditory adventure as we learn about a couple of our haunted historic museums. Listen on Spotify, iTunes or Soundcloud. 

Celebrate PlacerGROWN month with award-winning wine, ale and ciders. Wonderful wineries and farm breweries use grapes, hops and other crops grown right here in Placer County. Many of these wineries and breweries offer tours, providing visitors a unique farm-to-glass experience. Plan your visit at PlacerGROWN.org.

To ensure continued robust access as additional populations become eligible for their primary immunization series or for boosters, Placer County Public Health this week opened a small COVID-19 vaccine community clinic at the Maidu Community Center at 1550 Maidu Drive in Roseville. The vaccine clinic will at first be offering the Pfizer and J&J vaccines. As supplies allow, flu vaccine will also be offered at the clinic. Hours and vaccine brand availability are subject to change as needs and demand shift. Appointments and information are available and will be continually updated at myturn.ca.gov. Announcements regarding future vaccine sites will be posted to placer.ca.gov/vaccineclinics.

Redistricting map alternatives submitted by Placer County residents are now available for review. These submissions will be analyzed as part of the upcoming staff report and presentation to the Advisory Redistricting Commission meeting on Nov. 4. View the maps, here. Staff report, presentation, and record of public comment from Oct. 14 are available, here.

Free medication and vaping device take-back events will take place at multiple locations across Placer County this Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs, controlled substances, veterinary medications and vaping devices will be accepted. Learn more