PLACER COUNTY NEWS

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Photo of the week

💥The Fourth of July was too good not to share a few of our favorite photos and videos. See some from @est.nine.four, @electriclapp, @Placer_Sheriff and more on our Instagram.

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Keep your cool during this week’s Excessive Heat Warning, Placer

We hope you enjoyed your Independence Day, Placer! Soaring temperatures are expected to last through the weekend and into next week. Wildfire remains a top concern this weekend, as does river safety. Find safety tips below and find resources, support and cooling spot locations to beat the heat on our ReadyPlacer Dashboard.

A reminder for anyone who may still have fireworks on hand: Our community is highly vulnerable to damaging wildfires and all fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Placer County. Watch video message

With 100+ degree weather, the river looks pretty tempting - but hazards remain. First responders will be intensifying staffing and presence along the American River through the holiday weekend. Learn how to Be River Wise

Alcohol is banned on the Truckee River from July 1-6, an annual safety ban originally passed by the Board of Supervisors in 2012. Know the rules before you go

Public Parking

County turns to summer parking management in Kings Beach

After winter programs at ski resorts helped traffic congestion, Placer begins Kings Beach parking management implementation starting with a pilot program for paid parking at the county's Christmas Tree parking lot. Read more

Community Voice

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Lake Tahoe

Get emergency notifications anywhere in the Lake Tahoe region

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere - even in Lake Tahoe. TahoeAlerts is your one-stop resource for the various emergency alert systems available in different regions around Lake Tahoe. Watch video

Education

Sac State, Sierra College to partner for Sacramento State Placer

Sac State and Sierra College presidents signed an agreement forming a “momentous partnership” to develop a satellite campus in Placer County that will create seamless pathways to higher education. Read more

In other news

Virtual workshop coming for first-ever countywide Active Transportation Plan

ICYMI: Watch Supervisor Gustafson’s Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall with local emergency responders

This week in Placer County history

On June 29, 1882, a gallows was erected in the plaza of what is now Old Town Auburn. The following day, on June 30, an effigy of Charles Guiteau, assassin of President James Garfield the year before, was “executed” by hanging. The real Charles Guiteau was executed that same day in Washington, D.C.

According to the July 1, 1882, Placer Herald:

“…at one o’clock yesterday a very natural effigy of the assassin, Guiteau, was hanged thereon, with as much system and ceremony as though the assassin himself was being dealt with.”

For many years, the photograph above was believed to be the execution of James Freeland on June 6, 1856, the last public execution in Auburn. But a careful examination of the photo reveals very flimsy gallows that could not have supported Freeland’s execution. Plus, businesses occupying the buildings in the photograph came much later than 1856. In particular, the Cooperative Store, which is behind the gallows, did not occupy that building until 1878.

The photo most likely originates from the day of the “execution” of Charles Guiteau’s effigy in the Auburn Plaza on June 30, 1882.

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:

• Building Appeals Board
• Placer County Child Care Advisory Council
• Gold Run Cemetery District
• Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board 
• Agricultural Commission
• Housing Development Advisory Taskforce
• Horseshoe Bar Penryn Municipal Advisory Council

Fun things to do this week

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

Roseville: Midsummer Show featuring NorCal Bats
Lincoln: Fowler Ranch Farmer’s Market
Auburn: Summer Concert Series 2024, Annual Pancake Breakfast - Auburn Hook & Ladder Company No. 1

North Lake Tahoe: First Friday Jazz at Tap Haus, First Fridays Summer Art Markets, BargeFest at Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge, Concerts at Commons Beach, Music on the Beach

...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

Board of Supervisors meeting, July 9, 9 a.m. Information
CANCELED - North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 9 Information
Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council meeting, July 10, 6 p.m. Information
Planning Commission, July 11, 10 a.m. Information
North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting, July 11, 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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