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Stay up to date on what's happening in Placer County
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This #PlacerLife photo of a cloudy sunrise in Weimar was captured by @rodolfotografo on Instagram.
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Featured story
Sheriff Devon Bell retired July 6 after 30 years of dedicated, exceptional service to Placer County. The Sheriff's Office put together this fantastic video of his last day in service. Watch video
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Tahoe housing
 Local workers at all income levels looking to buy a home in North Lake Tahoe are now eligible for down payment assistance through Placer County’s Workforce Housing Preservation Program, after approval of new program guidelines.
Learn more
Fire department
 The Placer County Fire Department recently updated its website. The critical information you need is now more organized and easier to find. They've even included an interactive map of all the PCFD fire stations. Visit site
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Art
 Placer County’s annual show of art by our employees is back! This month we're showcasing the art at the County Administrative Center, located at 175 Fulweiler Ave. in Auburn. We’ll showcase more in the coming weeks.
Take the virtual tour
Transportation
 After one year in service, TART Connect receives high marks for increasing transit ridership and reducing traffic congestion. And now, the Town of Truckee is adding the app-based service for the summer. Learn more
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The July 6, 1901 issue of the Placer Herald told the story of a daring stage robbery that took place on Wednesday, June 3, 1901.
According to the Herald, as the Foresthill stage coach made its way to Foresthill, a man wearing a mask and carrying a double-barreled shotgun stepped out in the road and called for the driver to stop. The driver refused, at which point the man wearing the mask shot the lead horse. The wagon came to a stop. The robber demanded that the Wells Fargo strongbox be thrown down and then ordered everyone to get out of the stage and line up. He told everyone to throw their money on the ground and walk up the grade. The robber made off with about $100, half of which was from the Wells Fargo strongbox.
Once news of the robbery reached the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies Dependener and Coan went to the crime scene and pursued the robber. Wells Fargo detective Thacker joined the pursuit the following day, but the thief was never caught.
The lead horse shot by the robber was named Old Joe and after the robbery people mourned his loss. A memorial to Old Joe was erected at the site of the robbery along what is now the Foresthill Road. Over the years, the look of the memorial has changed and it is currently maintained by the Native Sons of the Golden West, Parlor #59.
To learn more about this event, visit our Forest Hill Divide Museum in Foresthill.
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 Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...
Roseville: Downtown Roseville Tuesday Nights, Food Truck Mania
Loomis: Loomis Summer Concerts
Auburn: Canyon Keepers Guided Hikes in ASRA, Auburn Cruise Nite, 13th Annual Heritage Trail Museums Tour, Music Around Town, AAC Presents Summer 2022 Summer Concert Series
North Lake Tahoe: Music On The Beach at Kings Beach
...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!
Placer County Visitors' Bureau
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association
The Arts Council of Placer County
Placer Valley Tourism
PlacerGROWN
Placer Wine Trail
Find current state COVID-19 guidance, along with local data and resources, here.
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Upcoming public meetings and events
 Foresthill Forum meeting, July 11, 7 p.m. Information
Board of Supervisors meeting, July 12, 9 a.m. Information
North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 12, 6 p.m. Information
Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 13, 7 p.m. Information
Planning Commission meeting, July 14, 10 a.m. Information
To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here.
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
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