January
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Solar panel carports
Placer County is “going green” heading into the new year, with newly installed solar panels now live at six county buildings, saving tax dollars and providing renewable energy.
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Business startup series
The Placer Business Resource Center is launching a free six-week business startup series on Jan. 12 with the goal of helping people start a new business at the conclusion of the course.
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Placer County DA launches citizens academy
The Placer County District Attorney’s Office has officially launched its premier citizens academy with applications to open in early February.
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Supervisors take the oath of office
A swearing-in ceremony was held today for three Placer County supervisors, including newly elected Supervisor Suzanne Jones. The ceremonial oath of office was administered by Placer County Superior Court Presiding Judge Alan Pineschi as the first order of business at the Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Increased trash service requirements
Responding to recent health and safety concerns with trash in the North Lake Tahoe region, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted today in support of potentially increasing trash service requirements in eastern Placer County.
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Planning Commission appointments
The Placer County Board of Supervisors this month appointed four county residents to serve on the Placer County Planning Commission.
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Limited supply of vaccines now available
Public and private vaccine administration partners in Placer County are now offering COVID-19 vaccines in extremely limited supply to residents over the age of 65.
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Martis Valley Trail project
The Martis Valley Trail project in North Lake Tahoe reached significant funding and multi-agency environmental review milestones this month as part of a trail system envisioned for the region.
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Statement from Public Health & Sheriff-Coroner
Placer County Public Health and the Placer County Sheriff-Coroner Division were recently notified of the death of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 in late December. The individual was administered a COVID-19 vaccine several hours before their death on January 21, 2021.
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Placer County prepares for upcoming storm
Preparing for this week’s forecast storm, Placer County is increasing snow removal services and reinforcing winter parking restrictions, while encouraging residents to remain vigilant.
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Civil Service Commission seeks applications
Applications are currently being accepted to fill a vacant seat on the Placer County Civil Service Commission.