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The People are the Key to Placer's Greatness!
 October 1st 2025
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Greetings Friends!
I hope you’re enjoying the crisp autumn mornings and golden light that October brings. It’s a great time to get out, connect with neighbors, and participate in community life.
In September, life in District 4 showed how much our communities matter. In Roseville, the Mavericks Square Dancing Club continued to bring residents together at the Veterans Memorial Hall. In Loomis, Boy Scout Troop 12 convened at the Veterans Memorial Hall on multiple weekends, emphasizing youth engagement and leadership. On the county level, I participated in meetings with Sacramento Area Council of Governments and the Placer County Transportation Planning Agency to press for smarter infrastructure and safer roads in District 4. I also serve on the Pioneer Energy board of directors where we discuss how to keep electricity flowing affordably.
Turning to October, the RosEVille Rising Culinary Showcase will spotlight local chefs, restaurants, and food culture. The annual OAKtober Festival returns with nature walks, plant education, crafts, and sustainability programming. Loomis hosts the Fruit Shed Fest on October 4 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) downtown, blending music, local vendors, food, and fun. The Loomis Community Farmers Market continues through October on first Fridays. In Penryn, the AGROart Festival at Griffith Quarry will again combine art and agriculture, as artists sculpt from produce and engage visitors in demonstrations. Granite Bay is looking to plan a Christmas Tree lighting event. We do not yet have a location however the volunteers are ready to deck the halls.
Furthermore, if you know of or are hosting a community event, please sent a flyer to my office. Also, I strongly encourage local groups to post gatherings on the county’s public calendar. Smaller events such as neighborhood cleanups, potlucks, youth programs are the glue that keeps our towns vibrant.
Beyond events, we are pushing for state and federal funding to ease road congestion and make key intersections safer. Fire preparedness remains top priority: I am coordinating with fire agencies and seeking opportunities to increase community education, defensible space, and strategic vegetation management. Even small steps like clearing brush, removing non-native plants, maintaining defensible space align with larger mitigation efforts.
As fall settles in, I encourages you to jump in where you can. Volunteer at a festival, bring a neighbor to a local gathering, or just drop me a line with ideas or concerns. Your voice shapes county priorities and keeps our work grounded in real community needs.
There will be NO October MAC meeting since there are no items to bring before the planning commission. We are planning a Supervisor Forum however the date has yet to be determined due to scheduling conflicts for presenters.
Thank you for staying engaged and caring about this place we share.
Warmly,
Suzanne Jones
District 4 Supervisor
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 In a proactive move, Placer County is expanding service to West Placer by adding a new sheriff’s station and county service center closer to new housing developments in the unincorporated areas. A pilot forensic crime lab is also in the early planning stages. Learn more
It’s a Special Election, Placer!
The Placer County Elections Office wants all eligible voters to make their voice heard in the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election.
Visit any one of 17 regional vote centers in the county to vote in person. Six Placer vote centers open Oct. 25; the remaining 11 locations open Nov. 1.
Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned in person, by mail or by using one of 20 official drop boxes. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 4 and received by Nov. 12 to be counted.
Want to scan your ballot and watch it counted? Use “Sign, Scan & GO!” Bring your voted vote-by-mail ballot to any open Placer County vote center, sign in, scan your ballot and GO!
Vote center and drop box locations have changed due to this special election – visit our website to find out more.
Questions? Visit placercountyelections.gov, call 1-800-824-8683 or email election@placer.ca.gov.
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Placer County has released an updated version of its draft Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles document to reflect recent feedback from the Board of Supervisors.
The Planning Services Division delivered a presentation to the board to discuss the draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles on Aug. 5. The board directed staff to update the document with further detail and clarity around housing opportunities, conservation planning, mountain resort communities and maintaining agriculture lands.
Development of the Vision Statement and Guiding Principles involved a robust public engagement process. The county hosted a series of in-person and virtual workshops, attended community events and conducted a statistically significant survey.
“This document really reflects our shared values within the Placer County community and will be used to inform the next phases of planning,” Planning Director Chris Pahule said.
The Vision Statement envisions Placer County in 2050 as a region that cherishes its natural beauty, fosters vibrant and inclusive communities and promotes sustainable growth. It emphasizes the importance of preserving open spaces, ensuring access to achievable housing and maintaining the unique character of its rural, suburban and mountain resort areas.
The Vision Statement also highlights the county's commitment to resilient infrastructure, environmental stewardship and economic innovation.
Accompanying the Vision Statement are a set of guiding principles designed to provide direction for decision-making throughout the General Plan Update process.
These principles focus on balanced growth, environmental sustainability, community well-being and transparent governance. They serve as a compass for county leaders and staff to align future initiatives with the community's values and priorities.
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to review the Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles document and participate in upcoming phases of the General Plan update.
The document is expected to go before the Board of Supervisors for approval Oct. 7 and will include time for public comment.
Learn more about the Placer 2050 General Plan Update and engage with us at http://www.Placer2050.com.
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WellSpace Health New Location!
 An amazing addition to the City of Roseville! WellSpace Health celebrated their newest facility, Placer Community Health Center with a wonderful ribbon cutting ceremony and community gathering. This new location is expected to treat nearly 40,000 patients per year, the majority of which are insured by Medi-Cal. The 16,000-square-foot facility will provide primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health and dental services. This is an amazing gift to the Placer County community.
Read more at: Health center in Roseville CA to serve tens of thousands | Sacramento Bee
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$27.7 million expansion at our Sutter Roseville Medical Center campus!
 Adding 36 acute-care beds to meet the growing demand in South Placer County and the Greater Sacramento region.
Includes 12 new intensive care unit beds and 24 medical/surgical beds with telemetry capabilities
This raises Sutter Roseville Medical Center's total to 418 licensed beds.
The new ICU beds are on the third floor of the emergency department building.
The medical/surgical rooms are on the second floor of the Sutter Rehabilitation Institute, which connects to the main hospital.
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Hope Way Community Meeting Tonight!
 Placer County’s Community Development Resource Agency will host a community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Del Oro High School in Loomis to share information and answer questions about the proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn.
The affordable housing project proposes building 240 apartments on roughly 11 acres of vacant land on Penryn Road, close to the highway and nearby amenities. The property is zoned for multifamily housing of up to 30 units an acre.
The developer, USA Properties Fund, Inc., has applied for a design review and state density bonus, which allows for additional housing and design flexibility under state law. While state law does not require a new environmental review for this project, county staff reviewed it carefully to make sure it fits with past studies already completed for housing in the area.
“This meeting is being scheduled to provide the community with a clear picture of what’s being proposed and to explain the review process,” Planning Director Chris Pahule said. “County staff, developer representatives and our expert team of environmental consultants will be on hand to answer questions.”
At the meeting, county planning staff will give an overview of the project and provide answers to questions that have been raised by the public.
Event Details:
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What: Community meeting on the Hope Way Apartments project
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When: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6–8 p.m.
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Where: Del Oro High School, 3301 Taylor Road, Loomis
For more information, visit the project webpage or contact the CDRA Planning Division at kkedinge@placer.ca.gov.
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Since 2000, the IC3 has received complaints crossing the spectrum of cybercrime matters, to include online fraud in its many forms including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) matters, Computer Intrusions (hacking), Economic Espionage (Theft of Trade Secrets), Online Extortion, International Money Laundering, Identity Theft, and a growing list of Internet facilitated crimes. It has become increasingly evident that, regardless of the label placed on a cybercrime matter, the potential for it to overlap with another referred matter is substantial. Therefore, the IC3, formerly known as the Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC), was renamed in October 2003 to better reflect the broad character of such matters having an Internet, or cyber, nexus referred to the IC3, and to minimize the need for one to distinguish "Internet Fraud" from other potentially overlapping cyber crimes.
On the IC3 website, you can take two vital steps to protecting cyberspace and your own online security.
First, if you believe you have fallen victim to cybercrime, file a complaint or report. Your information is invaluable to helping the FBI and its partners bring cyber criminals to justice.
Second, get educated about the latest and most harmful cyber threats and scams. By doing so, you will be better able to protect yourself, your family, and your place of work.
Anyone can become a victim of a cyber-enabled crime. Take action for yourself and others by reporting it. Reporting cybercrimes can help bring criminals to justice and make the Internet a safer place for us all.
IC3 Mission Statement
The mission of the Internet Crime Complaint Center is to provide the public and private sector with a mechanism to submit information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning suspected cyber-facilitated criminal activity and to develop effective alliances with law enforcement and industry partners. Information is analyzed and disseminated for investigative and intelligence purposes to law enforcement and for public awareness.
The IC3 focuses on collecting cyber-enabled crime. Crimes against children should be filed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Other types of crimes, such as threats of terrorism, should be reported at tips.fbi.gov.
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We Need Your Input for the Evacuation and Transportation Resiliency Study!
The Placer County Transportation Planning Agency is collaborating with the Placer County Office of Emergency Services on the Evacuation and Transportation Resiliency Study to strengthen community safety during wildfires, floods and other natural hazards or events. ETRS will identify vulnerable communities, determine the risks from wildfires and other natural disasters, and recommend improvements and strategies to better protect residents during evacuation. Your voice and input in this project is critical!
Please visit www.dks-engage.com/placerco-evacplan to share your feedback by either:
📍Adding your suggestions to the interactive map
📝 Sharing your feedback and experiences on the available survey
Please feel free to contact David Melko at 530-823-4090 or by email at dmelko@pctpa.net if you have any questions or comments regarding the ETRS project.
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Do you or someone you know qualify for services?
Visit feedingthefoothills.org/calfresh/ for more information.
For more information or to donate visit feedingthefoothills.org. You can also give via text. Text ACTNOW to 50155 to give in less than 60 seconds.
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Placer’s Planning Commission recommends approval of workforce housing amendments in Tahoe
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AUBURN, Calif. -- The Placer County Planning Commission this week unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve three items related to the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing amendments to support the development of new achievable housing in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The recommendation asks the board to consider adopting a resolution and ordinance to repeal and replace the Tahoe Basin Area Plan in its entirety at a public meeting later this year. The proposed update would amend Chapters 2 and 3 of the plan’s Implementing Regulations to refine code sections that promote achievable housing.
An addendum to the TBAP’s environmental impact report was presented by county staff to the planning commission in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements. The Planning Commission recommended finding that the proposed Phase 2 Housing amendments would not result in any new or substantially more severe significant effects than those previously identified in the prior environmental impact report.
These amendments apply only to 100% deed-restricted housing projects within the town centers in Kings Beach and Tahoe City, along with other areas already zoned to allow multifamily housing, providing greater flexibility related to height, density and parking in those areas. The deed restrictions would specify one of three categories: affordable, moderate or achievable (local worker) groups.
The amendments were approved by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Governing Board on Dec. 13, 2023, with further amendments approved on June 26, 2024. Those amendments were subsequently litigated before the parties settled in July 2024.
These amendments must be incorporated into the Lake Tahoe Basin’s applicable area plans to be consistent with the TRPA’s Regional Plan and Code of Ordinances. As the TBAP is a joint document, the TBAP Phase 2 Housing Amendments must be approved by both TRPA’s Governing Board and the Placer County Board of Supervisors. TRPA’s Governing Board adopted the TBAP amendments on March 26.
The TBAP was amended in 2020 for housing and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) updates and again in 2023 for housing and economic sustainability updates.
Over the past five years, diverse stakeholders and community groups shared feedback on these amendments through the TRPA’s Tahoe Living Working Group. Formed in 2020, this group identified development standards that could incentivize the construction of multifamily housing options to support local workers. The working group is composed of representatives from local jurisdictions, non-profits, builders and community members. The group identified the following three phases for recommended amendments:
First phase:
- Align Tahoe-Basin accessory dwelling unit allowances with state requirements
- This phase was approved by the Board of Supervisors Dec. 15, 2020 and by TRPA’s Governing Board Feb. 24, 2021
Second phase:
- TRPA hired a consultant, Cascadia Partners, to conduct a study in 2020 to outline what development standards could be changed to make projects financially feasible without public subsidies
- The changes target height, density, parking and coverage for deed-restricted housing, mixed use development and accessory dwelling units
Third phase, called ‘Cultivating Communities’:
- The working group began meeting in Dec. 2024 to discuss a new system to govern development rights and create future housing amendments to TRPA code and regional planning
- The third phase is expected to return to TRPA’s board next summer
The Board of Supervisors is expected to hear this item for final approval later this year.
Learn more about the planning commission here: https://www.placer.ca.gov/2403/Planning-Commission.
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Placer releases new Business Resources Hub to help start and grow a business
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AUBURN, Calif. -- For new business owners looking for help getting off the ground or established businesses trying to grow, Placer County’s new Business Resources Hub offers comprehensive resources tailored to meet their business needs.
The hub is a one-stop destination for tools, guides and support for every stage of the business journey with more than 60 essential resources:
- Access vital permits, licenses and registrations for Placer County and local cities including Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis, Rocklin and Roseville
- Connect with trusted advisors or join local chambers of commerce and business alliances across Placer County and the Sacramento region to gain insights
- Stay updated with business education events, webinars and training sessions from Service Corps. of Retired Executives (SCORE), Small Business Development Centers, the U.S. Small Business Administration as well as university partners
- Request customized business data or explore public economic statistics via the state’s Employment Development Department and U.S. Census Bureau portals
- Explore a variety of funding options such as SBA loans, grants from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate and eco-friendly financing programs
- Leverage innovative online platforms like OpenCounter, GIS Mapping, the Growth Factory and Roseville Venture Lab—all designed to accelerate business growth
- Find workforce training programs and get hiring assistance through Placer’s Business Advantage Network, state services and other local training agencies
- Navigate food safety and permitting with Placer County Environmental Health, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller’s permits and specialized workshops on launching cottage food businesses
- Get specialized non-profit assistance starting with Placer’s Non-profit Resource Guide
“This is the premiere destination for business owners of all kinds to level up their skills and workforce,” said Placer’s Economic Development Director Gloria Stearns. “This collaborative approach to economic development helps growing businesses or even those exploring new business ideas. There’s something for every business on this hub.”
The Business Resource Hub offers workforce programs and hiring support tailored to your business needs, freeing up owners to focus on growth and large-scale initiatives.
The hub is located at: https://www.placer.ca.gov/10408/Resources.
Businesses are also encouraged to share their shop and their services on the Shop Placer map to help customers find local offerings on the Engage Placer website here: https://engage.placer.ca.gov/shop-placer.
For further assistance, business owners may contact the Placer Business Resource Center at 916-770-8380 or email brcinfo@placer.ca.gov.
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Placer County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Loomis Office 6140 Horseshoe Bar Road, Suite D Loomis, CA 95650 916-652-2400 (Non-Emergency)
South Placer Fire District 6900 Eureka Rd, Granite Bay, CA 95746 (916) 791-7059 southplacerfire.org
CAL Fire Nevada-Yuba Placer 13760 Lincoln Way, Auburn 95603 530-889-0111
California Highway Patrol - Auburn Area Office (220) 9440 Indian Hill Road Newcastle, CA 95658 (916) 633-3344 (Non-Emergency)
Placer County District Attorney’s Office 10810 Justice Center Drive Roseville, CA 95678
 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
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PLACER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Board of Supervisors Mission Statement:
To act as the legislative arm of county government and provide responsive leadership, governance, effective oversight of county services, and involve citizens and communities in processes that determine and enhance Placer County's future.
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"The People are the Key to Placer's Greatness!"
The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County and certain special districts. The Board enacts ordinances and resolutions, adopts the annual budget, approves contracts, appropriates funds, determines land use zoning for the unincorporated area, and appoints certain County officers, including the CEO and members of various boards and commissions.
Regular Meetings
The Board of Supervisors generally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Placer County Administrative Center located at 175 Fulweiler Avenue in Auburn, CA. Please view the meeting calendar to verify meeting dates.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Strategic Plan
Placer County has identified eight Critical Success Factors to help set the county’s priorities. Part of that effort includes an annual work plan that acts as a roadmap toward achieving our goals and is closely monitored by the board. In an effort to provide total transparency, the Placer County Strategic Work Plan is now available for public review, and we encourage residents to follow our progress through quarterly updates. Learn more about the critical success factors.
What Questions, Comments, Suggestions do you have...
Contact: District 4 Chief of Staff MichaelSpelis@placer.ca.gov ♦ (916) 719 -2955
District 4 Representative FUdvarhely@Placer.ca.gov ♦ (530) 906 - 3120
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