Welcome to the first edition of the North Lake Tahoe monthly newsletter from Placer County. From road construction to housing, water quality to recreation, this monthly newsletter features the latest news, information and updates from across the county specifically designed for North Lake Tahoe.
 Enhancing emergency response in eastern Placer County: A game-changing approach
In times of crisis, a well-coordinated and swift emergency response is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. Placer County, with its vulnerability to wildfire and severe winter weather, has recognized the need for more robust emergency planning efforts by public safety agencies.
Recently, the Placer County Board of Supervisors took a significant step forward in improving cooperation and coordination by restructuring its emergency management model. Central to this enhanced model is the addition of a dedicated lieutenant from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and an assistant fire chief from CAL FIRE NEU/Placer County Fire Department. See Office of Emergency Services Assistant Director Dave Atkinson's full story in Moonshine Ink. READ MORE
 Firefighting helicopter now at CAL FIRE NEU headquarters for 2023 fire season
CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department Chief Brian Estes unveils a new firefighting helicopter and how it plays a critical role in the initial attack against wildfires in the region. Located at station 10 in Auburn, it can be off the ground in six minutes and ready to respond quickly making it ideal for fighting fires in eastern Placer. VIEW VIDEO
 North Lake Tahoe Parking Management virtual workshop to be held July 20
Placer County is developing a North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Program to better manage the existing parking supply in the North Lake Tahoe region. County officials are considering solutions, such as a paid parking system in town centers and recreational beach parking areas, as well as the establishment of specific residential permit parking zones.
Join county officials for a virtual community workshop on July 20 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Parking Management Program, share your input and define key program details. REGISTER HERE
 County takes steps to protect Lake Tahoe’s pristine waters as it awards water quality project in Kings Beach
In an effort to improve lake clarity and reduce sediment and roadway runoff to protect the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, Placer County is moving forward with construction of the transformative Lower Secline Water Quality project in Kings Beach.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors recently authorized a contract award of $580,951 to F.W. Carson Co. out of Incline Village, Nevada, for construction of this vital water quality improvement project - located on Secline Street south of state Route 28 and encompassing the western portion of Brockway Vista Avenue in the Kings Beach commercial core. READ MORE
OTHER NEWS
 EVENTS
- North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting, July 13, 6 p.m. Information
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Placer County Virtual Parking Management Workshop, July 20, 5:30 p.m. Information
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Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting (in Tahoe), July 25, 9 a.m. Information
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Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee meeting, July 25, 4 p.m. Information
- Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Aug. 3, 6 p.m. Information
- North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting, Aug. 10, 6 p.m. Information
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