April
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More Tahoe Regional Planning Agency permits
Just in time for the busy summer construction season, Placer County is now processing additional permit types on behalf of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, saving customers time and transportation costs.
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Shortage of poll workers
With just 40 days until the June 5 statewide primary election, the Placer County Elections Office is facing a shortage of volunteers to serve in 231 precincts throughout the county. More than 400 poll workers are still needed, including 100 bilingual volunteers.
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$3.3M contract for road maintenance
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday awarded a $3.3 million road maintenance contract to repair, strengthen and protect approximately 9.9 miles of county roads in Granite Bay and North Lake Tahoe.
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Guidance for Tahoe City firehouse redevelopment
Two proposed concepts to redevelop the Tahoe City firehouse properties near Commons Beach in Tahoe City were presented to the Placer County Board of Supervisors today, who directed county staff to further study the financial and development feasibility of the two ideas.
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Nathan Herzog, Anders Hauge on Planning Commission
The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved the appointment of Anders Hauge to the Placer County Planning Commission, representing District 5. The board approved the appointment of Nathan Herzog, Ph.D., to the Planning Commission representing District 2.
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Cannabis cultivation drop-in meetings
With Placer County’s cannabis ordinance now in effect for over a year, county staff will host three drop-in meetings in May to answer questions about rules for cannabis cultivation and the county’s compliance and enforcement process.
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Placer County Youth Commission applications
The Placer County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from young people who wish to serve as one of 18 formally-appointed members of the Placer County Youth Commission for the 2018-19 term.
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‘Get Hired’ workshops
Maria San Juan was hoping to find a better job. That goal brought her to the Placer School for Adults Career Center in Auburn.
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Roundabouts planned for Bell Road
Two new roundabouts are planned for Interstate 80’s Bell Road interchange in North Auburn, with the Placer County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approving $200,000 in funding to kickstart the safety and congestion improvement project.
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Artwork for Kings Beach roundabout
New public art pieces for two roundabouts in Kings Beach are coming soon with the Placer County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approving a resolution supporting their installation.
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New traffic signal for Bell, Richardson in Auburn
A new traffic signal is set to go live at the intersection of Bell Road and Richardson Drive in North Auburn the week of April 16, intended to allow for safer access to Bell Road as Richardson is extended northward in the coming years.
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Serve democracy as a poll worker
Staffing Placer County’s polling sites each election takes more than 1,300 poll workers, and our office of elections is now accepting applications for all positions for California’s June 5 statewide primary election and the Nov. 6 general election.
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Permit process improvement workshops
Placer County will host a series of community workshops this month to gather feedback on how to improve the permitting process for commercial and residential project developers - intended to help Placer create a more user-friendly experience and save project applicants time and money.
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Placer Business Resource Center now open
Continuing its commitment to the business community, Placer County opened the doors of its new Placer Business Resource Center today, offering a one-stop-shop for business development services at no or low cost.
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2018 homeless point-in-time count results
The number of homeless individuals in Placer County decreased slightly in 2018 compared to the previous year, according to county results from the annual point-in-time count published today by the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras.
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Community workshops for Placer Sustainability Plan
Placer County is in the process of developing a sustainability plan, outlining ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage climate risks that threaten property value, natural resources and Placer quality of life.