October
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Celebrating new workforce housing units in North Lake Tahoe
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma joined North Lake Tahoe officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of 288 new affordable and workforce housing units at five locations throughout the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee region.
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Retail and restaurant urgency ordinance
The urgency ordinance that temporarily relaxed rules to support retail and restaurants in Placer County impacted by the COVID-19 crisis is set to expire Oct. 8.
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Free flu shot clinics in October
Placer County Public Health will hold two flu shot clinics this year in partnership with community-based organizations. Residents are encouraged to get a flu shot through their regular health care provider, neighborhood pharmacy, or free walk-up clinics.
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Free medication and vaping device take-back across Placer County on Oct. 23
A free medication and vaping device take-back event will take place at many locations across Placer County on Saturday, Oct. 23. Local law enforcement in collaboration with utilities, water quality and public health entities, along with community organizations and local schools, will host drop-off locations throughout the county from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Northstar community special election
Voter information guides and mail ballots are hitting the mail from the Placer County Elections Office to registered voters in the Northstar Community Services District in preparation for the upcoming Nov. 2 special election.
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Placer County awards Wave Broadband $500,000 Last Mile Broadband grant
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday awarded Astound Broadband LLC, dba Wave Broadband a $500,000 Last Mile Broadband Grant to expand high-speed internet service to the county’s rural communities.
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Placer park improvements
The Placer County Board of Supervisors gave the Department of Parks and Open Space the green light Oct. 12 to apply grant funding towards the long-awaited Martis Valley Trail project and other park improvements in the county.
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Volunteers needed for tax assistance program
Looking to make a difference and give back to the community? Placer County’s Free Tax Prep program is currently seeking volunteers for the 2022 tax season.
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Placer County Public Health to open additional community clinic for COVID vaccine
To ensure continued robust access as additional populations become eligible for their primary immunization series or for boosters, Placer County Public Health will open a small COVID-19 vaccine community clinic next week, and is exploring a second site.
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Growing number of student wellness centers support mental health on campus
Ten schools in Placer that now have Wellness Centers onsite as a result of a grant-funded partnership between the Placer County Children’s System of Care and Placer County Office of Education.
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Placer County launches annual Internet Service Survey for residents and businesses
Placer County has launched its 2021 Internet Service Survey to help identify communities where internet service is inadequate and broadband infrastructure improvements need to be made.
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Placer County extends free public transportation services in North Lake Tahoe
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the extension of two free public transit programs provided by Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit, which services eastern Placer.
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Redistricting Placer Commission meeting
The Placer County Advisory Redistricting Commission is hosting its next public meeting before presenting its recommendation to the Placer County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 30.