March
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Award ceremony honors local youth
The awardees included high school students who had started STEM workshops for middle school girls, created a nonprofit organization providing tutoring to English language learners and more.
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Free medication take-back
A free medication take-back event will take place at many locations across Placer County on Saturday, April 28.
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Suzi Vinci new veterans service officer
Promoting the interest and welfare of veterans and their families is now the privilege and responsibility of Suzi Vinci, Placer’s new veterans service officer.
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Placer considers social host ordinance
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, a social host ordinance designed to deter underage drinking and substance use in private homes was introduced. The new ordinance would apply to the unincorporated areas of the county, and holds adults responsible for gatherings on their property.
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400 acres near Sheridan for conservation
Nearly 400 acres of grasslands just east of Sheridan will be permanently conserved following approval today by the Placer County Board of Supervisors of a $5.29 million deal to buy the land.
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TART night service canceled
Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit will end night service early at 6:30 p.m. today for all three Placer County routes due to weather conditions.
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Assessment Appeals Board seeks applicants
Applications are currently being accepted to fill the upcoming vacancy representing Placer County’s District 3 on the Assessment Appeals Board. As the Board of Equalization for Placer County, the Assessment Appeals Board is responsible for equalizing the assessment of property on the county’s tax roll.
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Tahoe City firehouse properties update
Community members are invited to attend a project update meeting for the Tahoe City firehouse properties near Commons Beach in North Lake Tahoe.
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Rankings give nod to health of Placer
Placer County continues to hold the top spot among California counties for quality of life, according to results from the ninth annual County Health Rankings.
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Cemetery District 1 seeking trustee
Placer County Cemetery District 1 is looking for a volunteer to fill a seat on its Board of Trustees. Placer County Cemetery District 1 maintains four cemeteries in the Lincoln area, which include Santa Clara Memorial Park, Lincoln Cemetery, Manzanita Cemetery and Sheridan Cemetery.
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Capital Projects Advisory Committee appointments
The Placer County Board of Supervisors, March 6, approved the appointment of four members and confirmation of nine proposed appointees to the new Capital Projects Advisory Committee - a 13-member group representing broad economic and geographic interests throughout eastern Placer County.
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Bear River Campground online reservations
Time to dust off your camping gear - online reservations are now being accepted for Placer County’s Bear River Campground family campsites for the 2018 camping season, which begins April 1.
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Placer County housing status update
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on March 6, conducted a public hearing on the 2017 Annual Housing Element Implementation Progress Report, satisfying a requirement before its submittal to the state of California. The report details Placer’s efforts last year to address the county’s affordable housing needs.
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Antelope Creek Flood Control Project moves forward
After five years of design, permitting and construction efforts, the Placer County Flood Control and Water Conservation District recently completed the first of two planned fish-friendly, on-channel weirs across Antelope Creek in western Placer County.
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Residents reminded to clear propane tanks
With the potential for snow buildup on buildings and systems, Placer County public safety agencies are advising Placer’s Sierra residents and businesses to monitor buildings, propane tanks and natural gas lines for signs of excessive loading due to heavy snow.
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2017 Placer County Service Awards
Over 100 county employees, representing over 1,000 years of service combined, were recently presented with 2017 Annual County Service Awards to honor their work at Placer County. Board of Supervisors Chair Jim Holmes and new County Executive Officer Todd Leopold presented the awards.
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Community workshop 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's quality of life.