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Placer Conservation Authority takes step toward securing 4,245 acres of land easements

Approximately 4,245 acres of prime farmland, natural open space and environmental resources north of Lincoln is a step closer to being secured in perpetuity as part of the Placer County Conservation Program.

The Placer Conservation Authority Board of Directors took action Thursday to execute three purchase-and-sale agreements to acquire conservation easements on the Raccoon Creek Property, formerly known as the Teichert property.  

The Raccoon Creek Property acquisition would approximately double the 4,318 acres in the PCCP’s reserve system and represents the largest remaining concentration of prime farmland in Placer County. Read more

Additionally, the Placer County Board of Supervisors took action this week to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a purchase-and-sale agreement to acquire a 279-acre property of blue oak woodlands along the south shore of Camp Far West Reservoir north of Lincoln. Read more

Aging

Survey: Help shape programs for healthy aging

Placer County Public Health is developing a healthy aging program. Fill out our survey to help us better understand community challenges and preferences related to healthy aging, and inform programs to support older adults. Complete survey

Payment security

New, more secure EBT cards coming

To fight skimming and benefits theft, new EBT cards with chip and tap-to-pay tech are rolling out statewide. EBT customers should check your mail often for your new card—benefits transfer automatically, and your PIN stays the same. Learn more

Mountain travel

Winter weather could cause delays in Tahoe, so pack your patience

Snowy conditions and an increased number of visitors this weekend will likely result in significant delays throughout North Lake Tahoe. If you take to the road, county and local CHP officials are urging you to pack your patience.
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Insurance

Get a flood insurance check-up

The rainy season is far from over—now’s the time to double-check your insurance coverage! Whether you own your home or rent, a quick call to your provider can give you peace of mind and ensure you’re fully protected. Learn more

In other news

District 5 supervisor to host virtual town hall Feb. 13 to present the transit priority lane plan and discuss parking management updates in North Lake Tahoe

Apply now to serve on the Placer County Grand Jury

Placer County Offices will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12, for President Lincoln’s birthday

This week in Placer County history

On Feb. 5, 1982, at 8:31 p.m., an explosion tore through the calm of the Old Auburn Cemetery. The sound jolted homeowners and rattled windows as far away as Luther Road. The Auburn Fire and Police departments responded.  According to the Feb. 7, 1982, Auburn Journal: “Pranksters fired off a Civil War cannon in the Old Auburn District Cemetery…The explosion knocked the ancient cannon awry on its cement base and flattened a flagpole located directly behind the cannon. Shreds of toilet paper were strewn all over.” Assistant Auburn Fire Chief Keith Lukens said that the pranksters loaded black powder into the cannon, then stuffed it with toilet paper before lighting it off.  An unnamed culprit was apprehended by Auburn policeman Wayne Lankford, who made him agree to make restitution to the Cemetery District in lieu of arrest.  Photo: Firemen inspecting the Old Auburn Cemetery cannon Feb. 5, 1982.

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
• Auburn Cemetery District 
• Building Board of Appeals 
• Colfax Cemetery District 
• County Parks Commission 
• Economic Development Board 
• First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission
• Fish & Game Commission 
• Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board 
• Gold Run Cemetery Committee 
• Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council 
• Historical Advisory Board
• Housing Development Advisory Taskforce 
• In Home Support Services Advisory Committee 
• Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention 
• Library Advisory Board 
• Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council 
• Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council 
• Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council 
• Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council 
• Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council 
• Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board
• Placer County Charter Review Committee 
• Placer County Child Care Advisory Council 
• Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission 
• Placer Resource Conservation District 
• Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council 
• Planning Commission 
• Solid Waste Local Task Force
• Tahoe Cemetery District
• Wastewater Advisory Committee

Fun things to do this week

Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... 
Rocklin: Storytime at the station
Auburn: Placer Land Trust Peaceful Winter Morning Hike, Take a hike, fly a kite

...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

Placer County offices CLOSED for President Lincoln's birthday holiday, Feb. 12
Eastern Placer County virtual town hall, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Information
CANCELED - North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, Feb. 13 Information
Placer County Planning Commission, Feb. 13, 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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