PLACER COUNTY NEWS

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Love seeing that bear box in this #PlacerLife photo shared on Instagram by @isawthismorning. Help protect beautiful families like this by knowing how to keep them wild.

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Making history: Community joins Placer for time capsule ceremony

From an American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on the Fourth of July, America's 250th anniversay, to sealed letters from local cities, we’ve packed a little bit of today away for the generations of tomorrow. Last weekend’s time capsule celebration was a culmination of our 175th anniversary events, capturing a snapshot of Placer County in 2026. Now, our stories, milestones and community spirit are sealed away as a legacy for future generations to discover in 2101.

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Community

Students from three local high schools explore careers at Placer County

Youth in Government Day with county staff welcomed over 100 students from three local high schools. Students had the chance to meet county leaders, ask questions, take department tours and explore careers.
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Community

Do you have one minute a month to make Placer County better?

Join your friends and neighbors and make your voice heard on important local issues by signing up for FlashVote. You’ll get a short, one-minute survey no more than once a month and see full survey results within 48 hours!
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Public works

Making and managing 23,000 county road signs is no small feat!

Ever wonder how a road sign gets from the shop to the street? Go behind the scenes in the next episode of “The County Line” as CEO Daniel Chatigny steps inside Placer County's sign shop to see how signs are made and maintained.
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Libraries

Our libraries make renewing materials one less thing to remember

Forgot to renew your library books? Placer County Library now has you covered. The library has launched a new automatic renewal program that gives patrons two additional renewal periods with no action required.
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In other news

Placer County Elections Office offers reminders about registration deadlines, additional office hours and vote center locations for November 3, 2026 General Election

ICYMI: Watch the Oct. 7 SNOW Museum community briefing about the proposed project

Join us tonight for Discover & Discuss Community Event in Kings Beach with free food, childcare and Spanish interpretation

Placer County seeks applicants for Planning Commission at-large seat east of the Sierra Crest

RSVP for Healthy Aging: Classes on holiday caregiving for dementia, more

Roseville awarded $3 million for Fiddyment Road resurfacing project

Join the next Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting in North Lake Tahoe Oct. 19-20

Placer County Transportation Agency to host Oct. 15 workshop on our Regional Transportation Plan technical update at 5:30 p.m.

175 years of Placer County history

Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline

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 Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Auburn District
• Cemetery Colfax District
• Cemetery Tahoe District
• Colfax Veterans Memorial Hall Board
• Economic Development Board
• Fish & Game Commission
• First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission
• Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board
• Foresthill Veterans Memorial Hall Board
• Gold Run Cemetery Committee
• Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council
• Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council
• Historical Advisory Board
• In Home Support Services Advisory Committee
• Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention
• Library Advisory Board
• Municipal Advisory Council - Donner Summit
• Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay
• Municipal Advisory Council - Horseshoe Bar Penryn
• Municipal Advisory Council - Newcastle/Ophir
• Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley
• Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln
• Municipal Advisory Council - Sheridan
• Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer
• North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council
• Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board
• Placer County Child Care Advisory Council
• Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission
• Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council
• Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall Board
• Solid Waste Local Task Force
• Veterans Advisory Council
• Wastewater Advisory Committee

Fun things to do this week

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, Trunk R Treat, Howl-O-Ween Costume Show and Pawrade
Rocklin: Rocklin Community Farmers Market, Pumpkin Patch by Compassion Planet. Evenings in the Park at Quarry Park
Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market 
Loomis: The Flower Farm Pumpkin Patch
Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Pumpkin Patch by Compassion Planet, 19th Annual Auburn Big Time Pow Wow
Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market
North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City Farmer’s Market

...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

CANCELED - Donner Summit Town Hall, Oct. 15
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. Information
Board of Supervisors - Tahoe, Oct. 19-20, 9 a.m. Information
Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m. Information
Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Oct. 22, 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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