 The little town of Newcastle will be filled with merchandise and information booths, music, food, entertainment, and family fun!
May 18th, 10am-2pm, on Main Street at the historic fruit-packing sheds.
Join in the effort to make this a grand success --come help out with parking and traffic for awhile. We have safety vests and flags to help with visibility. If you know anyone else who'd like to help, please pass along. The more help we have, the less time to spend on a "shift" and enjoy the day!
Email for details: newcastlecommunityassociation@gmail.com
Placer County Affordable Housing Month 2025
Affordable Housing Month in Placer County is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of accessible and affordable housing for all residents. The county encourages community members, local organizations, and government officials to participate in discussions and activities that promote sustainable, affordable housing solutions that benefit everyone in Placer County.
Affordable Housing Developer Mixer
May 22, 2025, 3-6pm, Crooked Lane Brewery, Auburn - Connect with fellow developers, community partners, and property owners at our Affordable Housing Developer Mixer. This event offers a casual setting to network, share ideas, and explore opportunities to collaborate on housing solutions in the region. Light food provided. Beverages available for purchase.
Click Here to Register
Virtual Home Buyer Webinar
May 30, 2025 - Placer County is hosting informational webinars on down payment assistance as part of its efforts to make housing more affordable for the public. These webinars provide an opportunity for participants to learn about homeownership options in Placer County, the various down payment assistance programs available (including the First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program and the Workforce Preservation Housing Program), and general information about the homebuying process.
Click Here to Register
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Help Shape Granite Bay’s Cycling Future: Participate in the Active Transportation Survey
May is National Bike to School Month, and it's the perfect time to envision a more bike-friendly Granite Bay. The Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) is developing a Countywide Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to enhance walking and biking infrastructure across the region. Granite Bay, with its compact layout, offers an ideal setting for safe and accessible trails connecting schools, parks, shops, and restaurants all within a comfortable four-mile ride.(pctpa.net)
One significant proposal under consideration is a separated trail along the Eureka Road corridor, aiming to provide a safe route for cyclists and pedestrians. Your input is crucial in bringing such projects to fruition.
How to Participate:
The survey is open until mid-June, so don't miss this opportunity to voice your ideas. Your feedback will directly influence the planning and prioritization of future projects, ensuring they align with community needs.
As part of an infrastructure upgrade, Placer County will be transitioning our SMS phone number from 468311 to a new toll-free number: 1-888-579-9803. This change will take effect on Tuesday, May 13.
Beginning that day, all wireless messages will be sent from the new toll-free number. To ensure everything is functioning properly, GovDelivery will perform a test message on May 13 following the migration.
Thank you for your attention, and please update any saved contact information accordingly.
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Save The Date - Thursday June 5th Let Your Voice Be Heard on Residential Burn Day Rules
Do current residential burn regulations in Granite Bay strike the right balance between fire safety, air quality, and homeowners’ needs? Some residents say no—and now’s your chance to join the conversation.
Placer County District 4 Supervisor Suzanne Jones invites all Granite Bay residents to a special Town Hall meeting on Thursday, June 5th, at the Granite Bay Library, immediately following the regularly scheduled Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting, which begins at 6:00 PM.
This focused discussion will explore possible changes to residential vegetation burning rules, with representatives from the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) and South Placer Fire District (SPFD) present to explain current regulations, answer questions, and hear your concerns directly.
Why This Matters
For years, Granite Bay’s residential burn schedule has been shaped by a 2003 compromise designed to address smoke-related concerns while still allowing residents to manage vegetation on their properties. Under current rules, when burn days are declared, burning is allowed only from the 1st to the 15th of each month, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (extended to 7:00 PM in May). These guidelines, originally proposed by a citizen-led Burn Compromise Committee and endorsed by the MAC, have remained unchanged for over two decades.
However, changing weather patterns, evolving work schedules, and community growth have prompted renewed interest in whether these rules still serve Granite Bay’s best interests. Common concerns include:
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Limited weekend burn opportunities
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Inability to burn in the evenings after work
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Difficulty coordinating burns with variable weather and air quality conditions
A Chance to Reevaluate Together
The upcoming Town Hall is not just a public hearing—it’s your opportunity to shape the future of local policy. Your input will help determine whether modifications to the current burn schedule should be formally considered by county staff and advisory bodies.
Supervisor Jones encourages all residents—whether you’ve struggled with the burn restrictions or appreciate the current protections—to attend and speak. A healthy and respectful dialogue is vital to crafting solutions that reflect Granite Bay’s diverse priorities: safety, health, property management, and quality of life.
📍 Town Hall Details
Date: Thursday, June 5th
Time: Immediately after the Granite Bay MAC meeting (MAC starts at 6:00 PM)
Location: Granite Bay Library, 6475 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay
For more background and up-to-date details on Granite Bay’s burn policies, visit: placerair.org/1689/Granite-Bay-Information
Placer County’s Business Resource Center has reopened its Rocklin office to help small business owners and entrepreneurs with walk-in or virtual appointments available four days a week.
The Business Resource Center, located in Rocklin (1000 Sunset Blvd., Suite 105), is the one-stop shop for all business needs; providing expert guidance, workshops, classes, one-on-one advising and assistance with hiring, permitting and regulatory compliance.
“We continue to hear from businesses about the value of our Business Resource Center and we recognize the importance of in-person collaboration with this reopening,” said Economic Development Director Gloria Stearns. “It can be hard to launch a new idea or scale up an existing business, so that’s why we offer resources and services free of charge for anyone in the county.”
The Placer Business Resource Center has maintained virtual hours throughout the last few years but has once again added in-person services for businesses.
The new hours include:
- Open for walk-in appointments every Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Virtual and in-person appointments are available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
The Business Resource Center can help employers with hiring by providing access to conference rooms and dedicating interview space to recruit and interview new staff, developing incentive programs and organizing job fairs – all at no cost.
County staff also deliver a newsletter every month with hand-picked content designed to help small business owners. You can sign up by clicking here.
Placer County is also partnering with the Sierra Small Business Development Center to host a series of events as part of Small Business Month, including:
May 28: What's in a Name? Registering Your Fictitious Business Name from 12 to 1 p.m. Register here
June 11: Whisking Up Business: A Recipe for Food Operation Success from 12 to 1 p.m. Register here
Workshops and classes are presented by highly-experienced business experts and local professionals and include a wide array of topics such as: business basics, business plan development, financing for small businesses, loan readiness, how to develop an idea into a business, accounting and more.
All of the workshops can be found on our site here: https://www.placer.ca.gov/5636/Workshops-Resources.
The Placer Business Resource Center serves all of Placer County, including the communities in Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and Auburn. Community members in eastern Placer County can also receive similar services from the Sierra Business Council located in Truckee.
To learn more about the Business Resource Center, visit: https://www.placer.ca.gov/5411/Placer-Business-Resource-Center.
Follow the Business Resource Center on Facebook (placer.ca.gov/brc), Instagram (@placerbusinessresourcecenter) and LinkedIn (Placer for Business)
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