PLACER COUNTY NEWS

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☄️ This #PlacerLife photo of the Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3, above Speedboat Beach in North Lake Tahoe was taken by @laketahoephoto on Instagram.

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Engage Placer: New platform makes local government participation easy

This week we launched a new community platform called Engage Placer. Using a series of engagement tools, you can now provide feedback at every stage of project planning through this convenient online platform. 

Currently, Engage Placer features projects and initiatives that relate to long-term planning such as the county’s General Plan Update, parking management program in North Lake Tahoe, as well as a project dedicated to addressing housing challenges in east Placer. Over time, additional projects and initiatives will be added.

📚 Learn more here

💻 Sign up here

🎥 Watch introductory video

Elections

Important reminders for upcoming Nov. 5 general election

The Placer County Elections Office is in full swing preparing for the upcoming election in November. Know these important reminders to ensure you know all your voting options and are ready to make your voice heard on Election Day. Learn more

Winter preparedness

Winter is coming. Are you prepared for the unexpected?

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it's time to prepare for the unpredictable winter weather. From heavy rain to howling winds and heavy snowfall, being prepared can make all the difference in staying safe. Learn more

Parks and trails

Hidden Falls Park closed Friday and Saturday due to red flag warning

Hidden Falls Park in North Auburn will be closed this Friday and Saturday due to a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service. The park is expected to reopen Sunday, so be sure to nab a parking permit before you go. Learn more

Economic development

Join Placer’s leaders at the region’s largest business summit

Placer Valley 2024 brings together many of the region’s economic leaders to connect, collaborate and learn. Visit the Placer booth to learn more about the latest technology improving business and the environment in our region. Learn more

In other news

County operations gear up for winter and detailing parking restrictions in this month’s North Lake Tahoe newsletter

Caltrans updates I-80 construction report

31st annual Placer Artists Tour opens Oct. 19 with a Taste of the Tour

Placer County Conservation Program releases 2023 summary report

Take Placer County’s 2024 Unmet Transit Needs survey

This week in Placer County history

On Oct. 15, 1924, Maude Rinehart of Roseville filed for divorce against her husband, John Rinehart, with Placer County Clerk A.S. Fleming.  According to the Oct. 16, 1924, Auburn Journal, Maude Rinehart said “…her husband grew careless in his personal appearance to the point where he only took a bath once a month…” Based on her husband’s poor hygiene, Rinehart claimed extreme cruelty and asked for custody of their minor child. Their divorce was finalized Feb. 22, 1926. Maude would marry two more times before passing away in 1968. John Rinehart never remarried and died in 1959.  Photo: Detail of Placer County officials photograph with A.S. Fleming circled, c. 1932

Advisory committees and commissions

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:

• Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council
• Building Appeals Board
• Colfax Cemetery District
• Economic Development Board
• Fish & Game Commission
• Gold Run Cemetery Committee
• Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council
• Hazardous Vegetation Abatement Hearing Body
• Historical Advisory Board
• Housing Development Advisory Taskforce
• In Home Support Services Advisory Committee
• Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention
• Library Advisory Board
• Mental Health Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board
• Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council
• Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council
• Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council
• Placer County Charter Review Committee
• Placer County Child Care Advisory Council
• Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission
• Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council
• Solid Waste Local Task Force
• Tahoe Cemetery District
• Wastewater Advisory Committee

Fun things to do this week

Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...

Roseville: Friday Flicks: Goosebumps, Trunk 'r Treat, Placer Valley 2024, Placer Artists Tour studio reception
Rocklin: Deer Creek Farm Pumpkin Patch by Compassion Planet, Evenings in the Park
Auburn: Auburn Harvest Festival, Auburn Big Time Pow Wow
North Lake Tahoe: Spooky Movie Nights at Alibi Incline Public House

...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

Upcoming public meetings and events

Firewise Renewal Workshop, Oct. 17, 5 p.m. Information
Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Information
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. Information
Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off, Oct. 19, Information
SPECIAL MEETING - Newcastle/Ophir Municipal Advisory Council, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. Information
Placer County Board of Supervisors, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. Information
North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Council, Oct. 22, 4 p.m. Information
Placer County Planning Commission, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. Information
Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Oct. 24, 6 p.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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