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The People are the Key to Placer's Greatness!
 January 1st 2025
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Happy New Year, District 4!
With the dawn of 2025, I wish everyone a happy and healthy new year!
As 2024 came to a close, so did my time as Chair of the Board of Supervisors. I will hand over the gavel at our January 7th meeting to District 1 Supervisor, Bonnie Gore. I must say being chair was a true honor. To serve in this capacity and work alongside my fellow board members to achieve meaningful progress for Placer County. From expanding critical services to making strategic investments in public safety, transportation, and housing, we made strides that benefit our entire community.
Rotating out of the chair position allows me more time to focus more directly District 4 and connecting with you. I look forward to attending more community and HOA events, hosting additional coffee chats with residents and public safety officers, and fostering collaboration between county staff and the public.
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Reflecting on the holiday season, I’m proud to highlight the incredible generosity of our community. On December 5th, the Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission (OAAC) donated over 750 new stuffed animals to local public safety agencies, including South Placer Fire, the Sheriff’s Office, Cal Fire, CHP, and others. These stuffed animals will provide comfort to children during emergencies. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this effort—your kindness embodies the spirit of Placer County.
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One major initiative kicking off this year is the update to our General Plan—a blueprint for what we hope Placer County will look like in 2050. Public forums will begin soon, and I encourage everyone to participate and share their vision. Let’s work together to ensure Placer County remains a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Learn More
As we look forward to 2025, let’s also prioritize safety. With many children receiving e-bikes and scooters this holiday season, it’s important to remember that rules of the road apply to these devices. The new law AB 1778 hopes to address this safety concern. Please encourage riders to stop at stop signs, slow down near pedestrians, and stay alert. Together, we can prevent accidents and ensure everyone’s safety.
Finally, I encourage you to reflect on your goals for the new year. Whether it’s starting a new hobby, focusing on health, or spreading kindness, small steps can lead to big changes. Write your goals down, make a plan, and remember the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated and that we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have. Remember our office is here for you as a resource to more than just county services. We have a comprehensive list of area non-profits, local businesses and service providers, or we are here just to listen to concerns about our community.
Here’s to a safe, happy, and fulfilling year ahead—cheers to 2025!
P.s. We will not have a MAC meeting in January due to the holiday week. Save the date for 6pm on Thursday February 6th!
Supervisor Suzanne Jones
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For a list of new laws taking effect in 2025:
DMV Highlights New Laws in 2025
Making Our Roads and Communities Safer
Sideshows and Street Takeovers – AB 1978 (Sanchez), AB 2186 (Wallis), AB 2807 (Villapudua) and AB 3085 (Gipson)
These laws are part of a package signed by Governor Newsom in September to help law enforcement crack down on dangerous sideshows and street takeovers. AB 1978 authorizes law enforcement to impound a vehicle without taking the driver into custody for obstructing or placing a barricade upon a highway, or an off-street parking facility for the purpose of facilitating or aiding a speed contest or exhibition of speed. AB 2186 authorizes law enforcement to remove a motor vehicle used in an exhibition of speed in an off-street parking facility for no more than 30 days. AB 2807 clarifies that vehicle sideshows are also known as “street takeovers.” AB 3085 expands the list of offenses where law enforcement may impound a vehicle pursuant to a warrant or court order, including engaging in a motor vehicle speed contest or an exhibition of speed upon a highway or off-street parking facility.
Autonomous Vehicles Interactions with First Responders and Traffic Violation Notices – AB 1777 (Ting)
Upon the DMV adoption of necessary regulations, AB 1777 creates new authority for a law enforcement officer to issue a “notice of autonomous vehicle (AV) noncompliance” to an AV manufacturer for an alleged traffic violation committed by one of their vehicles. Beginning July 1, 2026, AB 1777 establishes additional requirements for how AVs that operate without a human operator in the vehicle interact with first responders, including a requirement for manufacturers to provide a two-way device in the vehicles for communication with first responders.
E-Bike Safety Pilot Programs – AB 1778 (Connolly) and AB 2234 (Boerner)
AB 1778 authorizes Marin County and its cities to prohibit people under the age of 16 from riding a class 2 electric bicycle (e-bike) and to require all individuals to wear a helmet when riding one until January 1, 2029. AB 2234 authorizes San Diego County and its cities to prohibit people under the age of 12 from riding a class 1 or 2 e-bike until January 1, 2029. The goal of both pilot programs is to reduce youth injuries.
License Plate Obstruction or Alteration – AB 2111 (Wallis)
Prohibits a person from altering their license plate’s reflective coating to evade electronic capture of the license plate for any reason. The law is aimed at curbing toll evasion and other traffic violations that can be detected by cameras.
Vehicle Break-Ins and Theft – AB 2536 (Hoover)
Expands the definition of “vehicle theft crimes” to include the theft of vehicle parts such as catalytic converters. The law gives counties more flexibility to use existing vehicle registration fees to combat vehicle-related crime.
Driver Monitoring “Defeat” Devices – SB 1313 (Ashby)
Prohibits a vehicle from being equipped with, or a person from using, a device that is designed to neutralize or interfere with a driver monitoring system on a vehicle with advanced driver-assistance system features or autonomous technology. The law is intended to help address the issue of drivers overriding their driver monitoring systems while the vehicle is in motion, such as placing steering wheel weights to mimic hands placed on the wheel. These devices bypass the safety features designed to ensure that drivers are alert.
Vehicle Tracking and Remote Access – SB 1394 (Min)
Requires vehicle manufacturers to allow drivers to terminate remote access to a vehicle and its location under certain circumstances. With some newer vehicles now able to be tracked and controlled remotely, the law will empower survivors of domestic violence to have more control over their privacy and prevent abusive partners from exploiting vehicle technology to continue their behavior. Beginning July 1, 2025, a vehicle manufacturer must provide on its website an option for a driver to submit a request to terminate remote access. Beginning January 1, 2028, for vehicles manufactured on or after that date that have remote access, or on July 1, 2026, for vehicles manufactured prior to January 1, 2028, that have remote access and have the capability to receive software updates that provides the necessary functionality, the manufacturer must provide a mechanism for a driver inside a vehicle to immediately disable such access. The law also requires a vehicle with remote access beginning on January 1, 2028, to indicate to anyone inside the vehicle when a person outside the vehicle has accessed its features or location.
Advancing Modernization
License Plate and Registration Card Alternatives – AB 3138 (Wilson)
Authorizes any vehicle, beginning January 1, 2027, to use an alternative device to a traditional license plate or vehicle registration card that includes vehicle location technology. The law specifies requirements for how vehicle location technology is disabled or enabled and prohibits an alternative device from recording or transmitting personal identifiable information. This law also expands the types of specialized license plates that may be replicated on an alternative device.
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 Bosch is bringing an estimated 1,700 construction, manufacturing, engineering and development jobs to our region as a manufacturer of silicon carbide semiconductors. See how we’re partnering with them to deliver talent. Watch video
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Movies filmed in Placer County
 Placer County locations have played a part in dozens of films going all the way back to the 1920’s. That doesn’t include the countless commercials and photo shoots that includes some of the most popular names in entertainment. Read More
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New Reporting Requirement for Small Businesses
Small-business owners face an upcoming deadline under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires reporting ownership details to the Treasury Department. Following a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling lifting a previous injunction, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has extended deadlines.
Businesses with fewer than 20 employees must file beneficial ownership information—including names, birth dates, and addresses—by Jan. 13, 2025. Key adjustments to deadlines include:
- Companies created on or after Sept. 4, 2024, with deadlines between Dec. 3-23, 2024, now have until Jan. 13, 2025.
- Companies created on or after Dec. 3, 2024, get 21 additional days.
- Companies created on or after Jan. 1, 2025, must file within 30 days of receiving notice of creation.
The CTA, enacted in 2021 to combat money laundering, has faced pushback from small-business groups. Todd McCracken, President of the National Small Business Association, called the recent ruling “a setback” and criticized Congress for not including a delay in its stopgap spending bill.
A Wolters Kluwer survey found 54% of businesses awaited the injunction's outcome before filing, while 57% were prepared to comply. Fines for non-compliance could reach $591 per day and criminal penalties up to $10,000. “We strongly encourage all businesses to familiarize themselves with the requirements,” said Rupak Venugopal of Wolters Kluwer.
The ruling follows other Biden administration policies, including overtime pay and noncompete restrictions, which have faced legal challenges. Businesses are encouraged to act promptly to avoid penalties and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.
For more details on BOI requirements and exemptions, visit FinCEN’s website.
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Placer ‘Red Sand’ event to raise awareness of human trafficking and its impact on children
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ROSEVILLE, Calif. -- Red sand in sidewalk cracks: Families and organizations throughout Placer County are invited to join the Placer County Children’s System of Care, Probation, law enforcement, education and other partners to raise awareness of human trafficking through the “Red Sand Project.”
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and as part of the Red Sand Project, red sand will be poured into sidewalk cracks to symbolize victims of human trafficking who “fall through the cracks” every day.
This year’s event will take place at the Downtown Roseville pedestrian bridge to Royer Park on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. Parking will be available in the Oak Street parking structure at 200 Oak Street in Roseville. Food trucks will be on-site for attendees to enjoy.
“The Red Sand Project is a powerful reminder that victims of human trafficking are in our communities and often overlooked,” said Twylla Abrahamson, director of Placer County Children’s System of Care. “By spreading awareness, we can better protect those most vulnerable and ensure no one falls through the cracks.”
Human trafficking includes the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), involving the abuse or exploitation of a child for financial gain or something of value. Children with vulnerabilities, such as a history of abuse or mental health issues, are often targeted by traffickers.
Families and community partners who wish to participate on their own – at their homes or businesses – can pick up red sand during regular business hours throughout January at these Children’s System of Care locations:
Sunset Office: 1000 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 140, Rocklin, CA 95765
Auburn Office: 11434 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
Participants are encouraged to share photos on social media using the hashtags #RedSandPlacer and #RedSandProject.
Additionally, partners with the Placer County Office of Education are holding trainings and webinars throughout the month, as well as an expert panel discussion on Jan. 29. View a calendar of events here.
Red flags for potential commercial sexual exploitation of children include:
- Sudden change in behavior or demeanor
- In possession of items they cannot afford, such as electronics or jewelry
- Irregular school attendance or sudden drop in grades
- Withdrawal from family and friends
- Chronic runaway behavior
- Scripted, defensive, or vague answers about their "boyfriend"
“No one should fall through the cracks,” Abrahamson added. “By spreading awareness, we can take a step toward preventing exploitation in our community.”
Learn more about the Red Sand Project here.
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No matter where you live in Placer County, and whether your Christmas tree is collected curbside or taken to a drop-off location, they’re chipped for use as mulch or added to compost. This reduces methane production at the landfill!
Find a free drop-off location near you
Roseville Fire Chief Bartee retires with legacy of leadership, dedication
 The City of Roseville is celebrating the extraordinary career of Chief Rick Bartee as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement after 43 years in the fire service, including nine transformative years in Roseville.
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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