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The People are the Key to Placer's Greatness!
 April 1st 2025
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Welcome to April!
Spring is here, and with it comes important updates for our community. I’m pleased to share that South Placer Fire has reopened Station 19, improving emergency response times for the central part of District 4. Additionally, my office is working with state elected officials to ensure better maintenance of the land around Folsom Lake as we prepare for fire season.
Looking ahead, we’re still seeking community input on the Placer 2050 Plan, so stay tuned for details on our next town hall by clicking here.
Also, please note that Thursday’s MAC meeting is canceled, as action items have been postponed to a later date.
Thank you for staying informed and engaged. Be safe and enjoy the season in our wonderful community!
— Supervisor Suzanne Jones
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Placer District Attorney Launches State’s First Official Fentanyl Probation Educational Program and Impact Panel
Placer County has launched the state’s first official fentanyl probation educational program and impact panel, a creation from Assembly Bill 890.
The Placer County District Attorney’s Office sponsored Assembly Bill 890, run by Assemblyman Joe Patterson, which creates an educational program for fentanyl dealers – much like the Mothers Against Drunk Driving programs for drunk driving.
Once the bill became state law, the Placer County Probation Department, in partnership with the District Attorney’s Office, Health and Human Services, Placer Re-entry Program and Stanford Medicine-Reach Lab created a working group to develop the curriculum. Read more
Earlier this month, the Board of Supervisors officially declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Placer County, launching a series of community events and activities focused on protecting and supporting children. The month-long campaign will culminate with the annual Child & Family Resource Fair on April 23 in Roseville, where families can access valuable resources, enjoy free food and giveaways—including diapers and bike locks—and learn more about child safety and well-being.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, you can report concerns to Placer County’s child welfare team at 866-293-1940 (toll-free).
Get Involved: Events Throughout April
These events provide opportunities for residents to learn how to recognize and prevent child abuse, support victims, and strengthen families:
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April 2 | 10:30 AM – Pinwheel Planting Day (Roseville)
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April 4 | All Day – Wear Blue Day (Anywhere)
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April 9 | 10:30 AM – CSOC Pinwheel Planting (Rocklin)
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April 10 | 11:00 AM – CSOC Pinwheel Planting (Auburn)
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April 23 | 1:00 – 6:00 PM – Child & Family Resource Fair (Roseville)
Special Workshops at the Child & Family Resource Fair:
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1:00 PM – Easy, Affordable Hacks to Increase Healthy Habits for Your Entire Family
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2:00 PM – Bike and Badge Ride Along
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3:00 PM – Internet Safety for Caregivers: Strategies for Keeping Kids Safe Online
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5:00 PM – Never a Bother to Check In (Suicide Prevention)
Registration for workshops is encouraged in advance.
Throughout April, residents can help raise awareness by posting #PassThePinwheel videos on social media. Local organizations are also encouraged to send their videos to sjones@kidsfirstnow.org.
This month’s efforts are organized by the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC), a collaboration of local organizations—including child welfare services, law enforcement, schools, early childhood advocates, and nonprofit partners like KidsFirst and the Placer Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC).
For more information and ways to get involved, visit Placer CAPC.
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Join Shine With Purpose for the inaugural Strides for Strength: Mental Health Matters event on April 6, 2025, at Sierra College in Rocklin. This 8-hour event invites individuals and teams to walk, stride, or run in support of those affected by mental health challenges, symbolizing community compassion and solidarity.
Founded in January 2020 and based in Loomis, Shine With Purpose aims to spread kindness and create a positive impact by empowering individuals to connect and support one another.
For more details and registration, visit Shine With Purpose.
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Placer County eateries invited to join initiative to nourish communities and reduce waste
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Placer County, along with local partners and CalRecycle, today unveiled the EatWell app, an innovative opportunity for restaurants, cafes and food businesses to address food waste and food insecurity.
EatWell is a mobile app that connects edible food generators, such as restaurants, stores, schools, and hospital cafeterias, with people in need.
Why EatWell?: California regulation (Senate Bill 1383) requires food generators of a certain size to recover the maximum amount of edible food that would otherwise be disposed of.
Learn more and sign up as a food generator at https://eat-well.org/.
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 Placer County Board of Supervisors are required to plan for 7,854 new housing units across income levels, from very low to above moderate. So far, 3,153 units have received building permits, with a significant portion in the above-moderate category. However, the county still needs to plan for 4,701 more units, with the greatest shortfall in very-low and low-income housing.
The Board directed staff to explore creative solutions to encourage more affordable housing development and meet the county’s long-term housing needs.
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Placer County launches new webpage to help residents understand state fire hazard mapping changes
 Placer County, in partnership with the Placer County Fire Department, has launched the Engage Placer: Fire Hazard Severity Zones webpage, a centralized hub to help residents understand newly updated wildfire hazard maps, compliance requirements and insurance information.
The page, available at https://www.Engage.Placer.org/fhsz, equips property owners in unincorporated Placer County with FHSZ mandate information, an interactive map viewer and FAQs to navigate state-mandated fire resilience standards.
This initiative follows Governor Gavin Newsom’s February 2025 executive order expediting updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone mapping for local responsibility areas—regions overseen by local fire districts like the Placer County Fire Department.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is mandated to classify lands within Local Responsibility Areas into Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
The maps, now available for public review, classify unincorporated areas into moderate, high or very high fire hazard zones. Local jurisdictions are required to adopt either the new standards as released or more stringent ones of their choosing within 120 days of the new maps’ release.
Placer County’s maps integrate factors like vegetation, slope and ember cast production potential, and fire history to prioritize safety in high-threat regions.
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Placer County Hosts Medication Take-Back Event on April 26 to Prevent Poisonings and Addiction
Residents of Placer County have an upcoming opportunity to clear out their medicine cabinets, with the announcement of a medication take-back event scheduled for April 26, where locals can safely dispose of outdated or unused drugs without any cost.
Read More
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The 87th Annual Placer County Fair is set to take place from June 26th to 29th, 2025, at @the Grounds in Roseville.
Organizers are currently accepting applications for residents to participate in over 100 divisions of still exhibits, including baking, quilting, and other crafts. This is a wonderful opportunity for local artists, bakers, and entrepreneurs to showcase their talents and products to the community.
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Event Dates: June 26th - 29th, 2025
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Location: @the Grounds, 700 Event Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678
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Still Exhibit Entries: Open for various categories; applications are currently being accepted.
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Livestock Entries: Forms are available for download for those interested in showcasing animals.
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Vendor Opportunities: Applications for commercial, arts and crafts, and food vendors are open.
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Volunteer Opportunities: Those interested in volunteering can find application forms on the fair's website.
For more information, to download entry forms, or to apply as a vendor or volunteer, please visit the official Placer County Fair website at https://www.placercountyfair.org/
We encourage all community members to participate and help make this year's fair a memorable celebration of Placer County's diverse talents and offerings.
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
Learn more about the Board of Supervisors, including information on upcoming Board of Supervisors meetings.
Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)
Placer County Resources
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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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