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Come participate in the first-of-its-kind Rancher’s Fire Academy for ranchers in the Sierra Foothill and Sierra Nevada regions. This series of workshops and field days will focus on Education and hands-on training for ranchers regarding the use of prescribed fire for range improvement, weed management, and fuel load reduction; and (b) Creating new and strengthening existing rancher networks to assist in preparing for and responding to wildfire with the region.
Date: Thursday, March 7
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: 11477 E Ave, Auburn
Cost: $10
Register Here
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Understanding Fuels and Fire Behavior to Build a Prescription
By: Placer County Resource Conservation District
Placer Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) is hosting this training to help community members better understand weather prescriptions and to introduce available tools and resources to PREDICT when a good weather window may be opening. Improving our ability to predict a prescribed burning weather window will help us all prepare our units in time, apply and obtain necessary permits, meet due diligence standards and intelligently manage risk, and ultimately lead to a more fire-resilient community. The course will use prescription information to help landowners begin building a burn plan. This will be a great course to help prepare landowners planning for spring burns for invasive species management or those interested in preparing a burn plan for an early fall burn.
OPTION #1
Date: Thursday, March 14 (Understanding Fuels and Fire Behavior) AND Thursday, March 21 (Burn Planning)
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 11434 B Ave, Auburn, in the Jeff Brown Room #3
Cost: FREE
Register Here
OPTION #2
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: 11434 B Ave, Auburn, in the Jeff Brown Room #3
Cost: FREE
Register Here
Have questions? Contact Cordi Craig, Prescribed Fire Program Manager, at cordi@placerrcd.org
For more information on upcoming events, visit
https://placerrcd.org/events/
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 Fire Safe Council Open Seats
The Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council welcomed newly appointed member Tim Monroe to seat #3. The GAAFSC is recruiting for one open seat. To serve on the council, you must live within the Greater Auburn Area boundaries and be able to attend in-person meetings once a month.
The North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council is recruiting for one open seat to represent District 3. To serve on the council, you must live in Placer County District 3 and be able to attend inperson meetings once a month.
The Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council is recruiting for one open seat to represent the Greater Colfax Area. To serve on the council, you must live in the Greater Colfax Area and be able to attend in-person meetings once a month.
Council member duties include, but are not limited to:
- Public education and outreach
- Community engagement on wildfire topics
- Working with local agencies on wildfire projects
To apply, please fill out this application form and email it to boardclerk@placer.ca.gov.
 For more information and meeting locations, Click Here
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By: Placer County Resource Conservation District
 Placer Resource Conservation District (RCD) offers the Chipper Program, which is a cost-share program funded by Placer County and CAL FIRE that provides low-cost residential chipping for Placer County residents, incentivizes fuel reduction, and promotes defensible space adherence and fire prevention activities.
For $80 per hour, a crew will chip and broadcast piled vegetation. Cost-share fees may be waived for landowners who have a household income not exceeding the “very low limit” as defined by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.
To find out if you are eligible for a waiver, visit the Placer County Chipper Program Fee-Waiver Eligibility Requirements.
You can learn more about the specific requirements for service here: Chipper Program Information and Requirements.
Request chipping services today by clicking here.
Questions? Please email chipper@placerrcd.org or call (530) 390-6680.
Disclaimer: The Placer County Chipper Program only serves addresses within the Placer Resource Conservation District service area. It cannot serve addresses within the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) jurisdiction. The TRPA jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to, the communities east of Alpine Meadows like Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Dollar Point, Tahoe Pines, Homewood, and Meeks Bay.
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By: Regional Forest Health
Be part of an exciting new chapter in our county's quest for a resilient and healthy forest landscape. We invite you to participate in the upcoming Community Forums to discover the innovative Land Tender tool, a data and mapping tool crafted to enhance the planning and prioritization of forest and community wildfire resilience projects.
Resident input is invaluable as we work on developing a countywide action plan for wildfire and forest health resilience in the forested areas of Placer County. These forums provide a platform for community members to contribute feedback, which will play a central role in shaping our county's strategy for managing forested areas and mitigating wildfire risks. This countywide initiative will complement both existing and future neighborhood/community-level wildfire resilience plans.
All are welcome as we shape the future of our forests and community together. Mark your calendars and be a part of these crucial discussions. We eagerly await your presence and your valuable perspectives.
Foothill Community Forum
Date: Monday, March 18
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Auburn Planning Commission Hearing Room
Address: 3091 County Center Drive, Auburn
Tahoe Community Forum
Date: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: North Tahoe Event Center
Address: 8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach
Virtual Session Community Forum
Date: Tuesday, April 2
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom (*Open to participants from ALL Zones)
Link: https://placer-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/92559592689
*Please note the virtual session and in-person meetings will have the same information.
Summit – West Community Forum
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Foresthill Veterans Memorial Hall
Address: 24601 Harrison Street, Foresthill
By: California Department of Insurance
On Friday, Feb. 9, the California Insurance Commissioner announced the first of several regulatory rule change packages aimed at streamlining the Department’s rate approval process. These proposed changes are intended to modernize the submission requirements for auto, home, business, and other property and casualty insurance rate applications, ensuring that insurance companies adhere to clear guidelines and provide comprehensive information from the outset for the Department’s review. Commissioner Lara is now receiving public comment on the regulations.
Key highlights of the proposed regulations include:
Clarity in Submission Requirements: Insurance companies will now have clearer instructions about what must be submitted with a complete rate application, with necessary materials and information clearly specified by regulations. This clarity will provide insurance companies with certainty regarding the documentation required for initial rate submissions.
Front-Loading the Delivery of Key Information:
The proposed regulation will eliminate lengthy exchanges between the Department and insurers about incomplete applications before the rate review process may actually begin. These amendments will also provide consumer representatives more opportunity to timely review insurer rate applications in order to decide whether to intervene in the rate review process.
Inclusion of Criteria and Guidelines:
The proposed amendments mandate what insurers must provide so the Insurance Commissioner may assess whether requested rates are appropriate and not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. This includes any and all criteria, guidelines, systems, manuals, models, and algorithms used to assess risks or modify coverage options, as set forth in California Insurance Code section 1861.05.
Written comments may be submitted to the Department of Insurance until March 26, 2024, at which time the Insurance Commissioner will hold a public hearing. Public comments may be sent to CDIRegulations@insurance.ca.gov.
Community Input Needed on New State Insurance Regulation Proposal For more information, visit the California Department of Insurance press release to view the following resources:
- Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action
- Text of Regulation
- Initial Statement of Reasons
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