 We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have much to feel thankful for. As our thoughts turn to those in our community who are less fortunate, here are some great ways to help spread the holiday cheer.
🛍️Shop with a Cop
Local law enforcement agencies participate in the Shop with a Cop program, including the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and Placer County Probation Department. You can make a donation to fund gifts for a child in need in your community:
🚨 Placer County Sheriff’s Office
Donations can be made to the Placer Sheriff’s Activities League by Venmo (@PlacerSAL) or by check: by mail to P.O. Box 1592, Loomis, CA 95650; or dropped off at the Loomis substation. Target or Visa gift cards are also accepted for Shop with a Cop and can be dropped off at the Loomis substation.
🚔Placer County Probation Department
The Placer County Probation Department is selling ‘Shop with a Cop’ patches for $20 to fund its Shop with a Cop program. Contact Aaron Johson (530-308-2176) or Summer Ferguson (530-485-7327) for details.
👮♂️ For more information on other local Shop with a Cop programs, please visit the websites for the Roseville Police Department, Rocklin Police Department, Lincoln Police Department and Auburn Police Department.
🐶 Donation opportunities for children, animals in need
As the season of giving begins, Placer County Health and Human Services is highlighting a few opportunities to support local children and animals in need, including the annual Holiday Miracle Program providing gifts for foster youth and other children. Learn more
🍴 Help for hunger
Placer County is committed to raising awareness of hunger needs and commends the ongoing efforts of Feeding the Foothills and the numerous hunger relief organizations throughout the county who are dedicated to providing no-cost nutritious food to families in need. Support hungry families
🤝 GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday (Dec. 3 this year) is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. It also kicks off the Give Back Tahoe Giving Season in our eastern Placer communities. Consider donating to the local causes and organizations you care about most. Learn more
On Nov. 29, 1977, Frank Bozza appealed to the Placer County Board of Supervisors for an exemption to the recently passed ordinance that banned fortune telling. Bozza was an astrologer, and he attempted to distance himself from palm readers, mystics, numerologists and the like. He stated that he was certified by the state to teach astrology in adult school, had a radio program and a regular newspaper column.
But the Board of Supervisors was not impressed with his bonafides and his request was denied. However, his lucky stars illuminated a legal path forward as the Colfax city attorney reached out to let him know that as long as he practiced within the Colfax city limits, he could do so without fear of penalty for Colfax had no such ordinance.
The ordinance was initially drafted by Placer County Sheriff Don Nunes, who mirrored it after other such ordinances in the state. However, in 1984, a California appellate court ruled that such ordinances were a First Amendment violation, making them invalid. At the June 12, 1984, Board of Supervisors meeting, the ordinance was amended with all mention of fortune tellers deleted.
Photo: Placer County Sheriff Don Nunes, c. 1980
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 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:
 Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...
Roseville: Tree Grove, Roseville’s Christmas Tree Lighting
Rocklin: Rocklin Tree Lighting
Lincoln: Lincoln Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting, Lincoln Hometown Christmas Parade
Auburn: Downtown Auburn Tree Lighting, Holiday Open Studios – Nicholson van Altena Glass, Dec. 7 - Free For All: An Open Preserve Day!, Christmas Craft Faire
Colfax: Colfax Lion’s Club’s Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner
North Lake Tahoe: Discover & Discuss: Projects and Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe in Tahoe City, Holiday Tree Lighting
...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
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