May
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Illegal roadside produce vendors warning
Roadside vending is illegal in Placer County. As summer approaches, county agriculture officials want to remind consumers that illegal vending poses serious public and environmental health risks.
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Officials urge precautions to avoid hantavirus
Health officials have confirmed that a Placer County resident who recently died tested positive for hantavirus. The resident likely contracted the virus from rodents in a private residence in the Lake Tahoe region where the resident lived and worked. The public is not at ongoing risk from the source of infection associated with the fatality.
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Resource fair for seniors
Senior citizens and their loved ones can receive help in preparing for some of the challenges that come with aging by attending an upcoming resource fair. “Preparing is Caring” will take place June 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville, near Sears and Macy’s.
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Land purchase agreement may expand Hidden Falls
The terms of a land purchase agreement that could expand and improve access to Placer County’s increasingly popular Hidden Falls Regional Park were approved Tuesday by the county Board of Supervisors.
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The Gathering Inn for Auburn homeless shelter
The Placer County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to move forward in negotiating a contract with Roseville-based The Gathering Inn to run the county’s temporary homeless shelter in North Auburn.
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Reorganization of local fire service
With the system of fire service in many areas of Placer County becoming increasingly financially unmanageable, the Placer County Board of Supervisors today called for an evaluation of the system and a comprehensive effort to develop sustainable service throughout the county in the future.
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Summer @ Your Library program launches
Placer County Library is getting ready to launch its summer program. With the theme of “Let’s Go: Summer @ Your Library!” the library will focus on summer learning with interactive reading logs, programs, activities and incentives for people of all ages.
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Health and Human Services earns awards
Nine Placer County programs have been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties this year. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents.
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Early voting for June 5 primary election
Early voting is underway for the June 5 statewide primary election. The Placer County Elections Office opened an early voting center on May 8 for Placer County’s registered voters.
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Placer animal lovers sought for advisory committee
Placer County is now accepting applications for its Animal Services Advisory Committee. Any interested community members — along with those in the shelter, rescue, veterinary and education fields — are encouraged to apply online.
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5 questions with AJ Rodriguez
May is Mental Health Month, a time to shine a light on mental health and reduce stigma. AJ Rodriguez works as a peer advocate for Placer County Health and Human Services. He uses his personal history with mental health issues to connect with clients every day.
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5 questions with Sandy Pizzio
Sandy Pizzio works in the accounting unit in the Probation Office and is an avid cyclist, riding to and from work whenever she can. With National Bike Month in full swing, Placer County’s Bike to Work Day just around the corner on May 17, we catch up with Sandy on her commute from Applegate to work in Auburn to ask her a few questions about her cycling adventures.
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Placer County sues opioid manufacturers
Placer County has filed a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors for creating the opioid epidemic in Placer County, joining a consortium of 30 California counties.
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Americans with Disabilities Act open houses
The county is currently developing an Americans with Disabilities Act self-evaluation and transition plan, taking a comprehensive look at its programs, services and facilities for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Sample ballot pamphlets may have issue
The Placer County Elections Office announced today that some voters may have an assembly issue in their sample ballot pamphlets for the June 5 statewide direct primary election. The Elections Office has been acting swiftly to identify and respond to the issue.
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Base-to-Base Gondola draft EIS/EIR
The U.S. Forest Service and Placer County have released the draft Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Base-to-Base Gondola Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR)/ Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The draft EIS/ EIR is now available online.