May 1 marks the start of grading and digging season in North Lake Tahoe
Waste Tire Amnesty event: Dispose of up to nine tires for free!
Give feedback on mental health services as part of annual plan update
Get the latest traffic information for Caltrans and Southwest Gas road construction in North Lake Tahoe
Next Thursday, May 9, join Placer County Economic Development Director for a panelist discussion sharing big ideas to create a prosperous future
Placer Veterans Stand Down event to support local vets, families May 6-9
 On April 30, 1945, the U.S. Army submitted a press release to newspapers in areas where German prisoners of war, or POWs, were being held. An excerpt of the release in the May 3, 1945, Auburn Journal informed readers that:
“It has come to the attention of Army officials that many high school students have marked the prisoner of war identification upon their clothing as a prank. The large white “PW” printed upon a man’s clothing indicates he is a prisoner of war. It is an extremely dangerous practice for students to do this, for military personnel believing them to be escaped PWs may shoot, if they do not halt when ordered to do so!”
German POWs were being held at Camp Flint in Auburn during the latter half of World War II. The prisoners performed various duties at the U.S. Army’s DeWitt General Hospital. It is unclear if any local high school students participated in the ‘”PW” prank the U.S. Army was concerned about.
To learn more about this facet of our history, please visit the DeWitt History Museum, located at 2985 Richardson Drive in North Auburn and is open Wednesdays from 12 to 4 p.m.
Photo: German POW carrying hospital supplies at the Auburn Depot, c. 1945
 Are you an entrepreneur who wants to apply for a business license in Placer County? Do you want to look up details about a property you own or want to buy? Or are you ready to pay your property taxes online?
Did you know you can do all of this in one place?
The Placer County’s Assessor, Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-Tax Collector offices have all of these areas covered (and more!) with a one-stop customer service website where all your questions can be answered about property tax bills, the appeals process, forms, business licenses, property databases and much more.
Check it out at http://www.placer.ca.gov/propertytaxportal
 Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...
Roseville: Be Well Roseville Presents: May the 4th Be With You, Food Truck Mania, Placer Veterans Stand Down
Rocklin: Rocklin Community Festival
Lincoln: Cinco de Mayo Festival
Loomis: Spring Clean Up Day 2024
Auburn: Kidzapalooza, Bike Month Kickoff Party!
North Lake Tahoe: Project MANA Food Distribution 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 Tahoe Community Alliance
Tahoe City Downtown 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.
 Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply
Current recruitments include:
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