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Stay up to date on what's happening in Placer County
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Sun Rose Apartments in Roseville celebrated its official ribbon cutting this week, marking the completion of final exterior renovations to the 82-unit supportive housing community.
The former hotel was transformed through California’s Homekey program into permanent housing for residents transitioning out of homelessness. Placer’s first Homekey project was in Kings Beach, and a third facility is planned in Auburn. Learn more about some of our past and future permanent supportive housing projects.
At Sun Rose, tenants sign rental agreements and pay 30% of their income towards rent. There is a 24/7 site manager and tenants receive ongoing services, giving them the opportunity to rebuild with dignity.
Recent Point-in-Time Count data reflect nearly a 10% decrease in homelessness since last year countywide, even as other communities have seen increases and the statewide homelessness rate per capita is more than triple of that in Placer County.
Watch a video about Sun Rose and one of its residents
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Wildfire preparedness
CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire and other fire agencies have been busy this month conducting prescribed burns throughout the county. Prescribed burns reduce fuel loads and protect people and the forest from destructive wildfires. Watch video
Animal services
The County Line is back with CEO Daniel Chatigny, who recently toured our Animal Services Center in Auburn. What an amazing operation! Animal adoptions are just $5 through June. Come see what furry friend is waiting for you!
Watch video
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Placer County Fair
Join us next weekend to recognize our 175th anniversary at the Placer County Fair, appropriately themed, “Past, Present and Future.” Plus, visit our booths, partake in a 360-video and join us for the Rib Cook-Off, June 25-28. Learn more
Government
Our Board of Supervisors recently accepted the final report and recommendations of the 2025 Charter Review Committee and directed staff to prepare proposed charter amendments for voter consideration on a future ballot. Read more
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 Before reinforced concrete became more widely used in construction in the late-19th and early 20th-centuries, granite dominated the industry for building sturdy, fireproof buildings and foundations. In Placer County, places like Granite Bay and Rocklin take their names from this important natural resource, which is spread throughout the region and forms the backbone of the Sierra Nevada.
As California’s population was booming in the 1850s and 1860s, local granite was used to build Fort Point and the defensive barracks at Alcatraz. Penryn granite was used for the foundation of the U.S. Branch Mint in San Francisco, and the private residences of wealthy Californians such as Charles Crocker and Governor Leland Stanford. Local granite is in the California State Capitol building, Placer County Courthouse and many other notable projects throughout California and the United States.
The process of quarrying granite is difficult and dangerous. Black powder and muscle were the primary tools used in the process, along with gravity, steam power and oxen. At the Griffith Quarry in Penryn, visitors are invited to walk the grounds of this historic site where many relics of the industry can be spotted, including anchor points, derrick mounts, wells, the original office building (which is now a museum), and even the quarry itself.
On Saturday, June 20, the Heritage Trail will include stops at the Griffith Quarry, the Loomis Library and the Rocklin History Museum. At 11 a.m., at the Rocklin History Museum, visitors can even see a historic and rare granite splitting demonstration by a local expert. Learn more
Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline
 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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Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...
Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Sutter Roseville Farmers Market, The Fountains Sunset Karaoke, Friday Flicks, Placer County Fair, Concerts On The Square
Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Living Smart Farmers Market
Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market
Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn Music On The Square, Party In The Park!, Placer County Heritage Trail – Griffith Quarry Museum, A-Town Classic, State Theater Presents: The Golden Age Of Radio, Market in the Square
Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market, Live In Colfax!, Colfax Art Walks & Lions Cruise Night, Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market
North Lake Tahoe: Broken Arrow Sky Race, Tahoe City Farmer’s Market, Tahoe City Classic Car Stroll, Tahoe City Art by the Lake, Music on the Beach, Kings Beach, Big Blue Adventure Lake Tahoe Mountain and Gravel Bike Race, Tahoe Truckee Air Show, Concerts At Commons Beach, Tahoe City, TrailCon 2026, Movies on the Beach Tahoe City
...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
 Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, June 19, 9 a.m. Information
North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Council, June 23, 4 p.m. Information
Virtual North American Subbasin 2026 public meeting, June 24, 5:30 p.m. Information
Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, June 25, 6 p.m. Information
Planning Commission, June 25, 9 a.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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