CAL FIRE Nevada Yuba Placer Unit’s and North Tahoe Fire Protection District’s seasonal burn suspensions have been lifted for the year. Keep in mind, burning may still be restricted periodically to help preserve air quality and reduce wildfire risk on windy days. Before you burn, check placerair.org/burnday or call the Placer County Air Pollution Control District. Remember that only dry vegetation such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimmings may be burned; trash, painted wood or other debris cannot be burned. Learn more

Following successful summer and fall pilot programs, our Board of Supervisors this week approved an additional $1.4 million to fund winter service of TART’s free on-demand microtransit service. TART’s public bus system will also remain free to ride for a second two-year period. Learn more

This week marks Red Ribbon Week, a time to support drug prevention through awareness, advocacy and resources. Take time this week to speak to the youth in your lives about the dangers of drug use. With the recent increase of fentanyl in our communities, educating our kids has never been more important. Learn more

Last week's storms are a reminder of the risk of flooding in our region. Placer County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, providing homeowners, renters and business owners in our community with access to federally backed flood insurance at a discount. It takes 30 days for your plan to go into effect so be sure to secure yours today! Learn more

To ensure continued robust access as additional populations become eligible for their primary immunization series or for boosters, Placer County Public Health opened a small COVID-19 vaccine community clinic at the Maidu Community Center at 1550 Maidu Drive in Roseville. The vaccine clinic is offering the Pfizer, Moderna 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

Placer County Transportation Planning Agency wants to hear from you about how public transit can best serve the Placer County region. The annual unmet transit needs survey is closing soon and we want to hear about your ideas on improving local transit service. Take the survey

Last week’s medication and vaping device take back event was a huge success despite the rainy forecast. Overall, 2,138 participants dropped off 7,011 pounds of unneeded medications! That totals 92,160 pounds of medications safely removed from our communities and environment since 2010. Find a permanent drop-off site

Community members are invited to the Placer County Advisory Redistricting Commission’s next public meeting Nov. 4 in North Auburn. We’re in the process of revising supervisorial district boundaries, which are shaped by input from community members. Learn more