Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide or intentional self-harm is within the top 15 leading causes of death for Placer County, and the county’s death rate due to suicide is slightly higher than the statewide rate. Suicide rates are highest among older adults, and particularly among males. Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide and familiarize yourself with national 988 Suicide Lifeline. For 24/7 local crisis resources including mobile crisis teams and our Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center, call 1-888-886-5401. Learn more and watch a video here

SMUD Country Acres Project 
Baseline Road Construction

Construction of a left turn lane on eastbound Baseline Road into the project location will begin in October. Speed limits will be reduced through the construction zone.

Click here to download the notice

Community volunteers needed for tax assistance program

Want to give back to the community in the new year? Placer County’s Free Tax Prep program (also known as VITA) is currently seeking volunteers for the 2025 tax season. The program, operating in conjunction with United Way and the IRS, offers free tax preparation assistance to low income individuals and families in Placer County. Learn more.

Help shape the future
of Placer County!

The General Plan establishes the community’s vision for the future and is an expression of how the community wants to look, feel, and change over the next 25 years.  The General Plan covers many important topics, including where housing and businesses get built, how we travel around the county, protecting the natural environment, and providing parks and community services. Learn More

"We'll have a home one day:" Placer expands family financial program

Placer's Housing Authority is expanding its Family Self Sufficiency program to serve more families in subsidized housing thanks to a new grant. Hear from one family in the 5-year program building a financial foundation. Watch video

Upcoming Events

The events in this section are county-sponsored or free for the public.

Voting begins soon, Election Day is November 5!

The Placer County Elections Office hopes you will cast your vote in the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election!

Visit placercountyelections.gov for information on returning your ballot, finding a vote center and much more!

Zoning Text Amendment Town Hall 
October 15, 2024

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency is seeking public input into its proposed 2024 Zoning Text Amendment initiative, with multiple workshops beginning in September and a town hall meeting Oct. 15.  The county’s zoning ordinance – a local law that regulates how land and buildings can be used in specific areas in the county – is updated periodically to clarify ambiguous or conflicting sections, comply with new laws and regulations, address emerging technologies or trends and correct errors or inconsistencies. Learn more.

Homelessness in Roseville Seminar
October 5, 2024

Hosted by Roseville Advocates for the Homeless

Click Here to Download the Flyer

Affordable Housing Seminar
October 18, 2024

Hosted by Placer People of Faith Together

Click here to Download the Flyer

Public Safety Spotlight

Probation Department

A few of our Probation Officers assigned to the Outreach Team at our weekly Roseville check-ins. These officers make every effort to meet clients where they are, helping to ensure compliance while providing support and resources. Thank you to our fantastic Probation Officers!

Supervisor Bonnie Gore
Placer County, District 1
SupervisorGore@Placer.CA.Gov

Follow Supervisor Gore online: Facebook.com/
SupervisorBonnieGore

Landon Wolf
Chief of Staff, District 1
LWolf@Placer.CA.Gov

Office Hours

West Roseville Office
1211 Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95678

Residents are encouraged to make an appointment by contacting Landon Wolf, District 1 Chief of Staff, at the email address above.

West Placer Construction

Visit the West Placer construction Website to track projects including development and road improvements.

Click Here for the "Current Construction" Website

Click Here to Learn More About Placer Vineyards

Click Here to Learn More About Riolo Vineyards

List of 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. Current projects

Other Recent County News

Keep up with the latest news from throughout Placer County including Board of Supervisors business by visiting our news page.

Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings

The Board of Supervisors meets twice monthly at the Placer County Administration Center, "The Domes," unless otherwise noted.

Administrative Center
"The Domes"
175 Fulweiler Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603

Residents are always welcome to attend meetings in person or watch the meetings online HERE.

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Location: Auburn

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Location: Auburn

District 1 Information Archive

An updated archive of my past District 1 Newsletters, Bulletins and alerts are available online:

Click Here to read past information

West Placer Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Municipal Advisory Council may advise the Board of Supervisors on matters that relate to the area served by the Municipal Advisory Council (MAC). The Council shall advise the Board of Supervisors on matters specifically referred to it by the Board of Supervisors for review and recommendation.

Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs) are groups of residents from the local community who advise the Board of Supervisors on concerns. They are open forums where information about land use, transportation and general county information is shared and discussed. Residents can attend these meetings in their own community and talk about issues that are important to them.

The next West Placer MAC Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening,
October 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Visit Placer.CA.Gov/WPMAC for more information, minutes and past videos from the West Placer MAC