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  1. Bernhard Museums dining room

    Placer museums in Auburn and Penryn exhibit traditions of Christmas past

    Placer County Museums is decking the halls at four museums in Auburn and one in Penryn with the nostalgic charm of Christmas past, featuring festive exhibits available for viewing until New Year's Day. Additional Info...
  2. Stock photo of a sewer line

    Placer County moves forward on phase 1 of Highway 49 wastewater capacity project

    Placer County is moving forward on the first phase of Highway 49 wastewater capacity project to accommodate growth in Auburn. The first phase is expected to break ground in the spring. Additional Info...
  3. Board Chair Jim Holmes with Dominic Canale

    Board of Supervisors recognizes 100-year-old Navy veteran in Roseville

    On Nov. 14 our board approved a commendation for World War II veteran Dominic Canale. This week, on his 100th birthday, our board and other local dignitaries celebrated with the Canale family in Roseville Watch video...
  4. Front entrance of a brick office building on a sunny day.

    Board of Supervisors meeting location change for the next four public meetings of 2023

    The Placer County Board of Supervisors will be holding its next four public meetings of the year (scheduled for Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12) at the Placer County Government Center in the Community Development Resource Center (CDRC). Additional Info...
  5. Aerial photo of the Auburn airport

    Board of Supervisors adopts ordinance to rezone properties within Auburn airport’s land use plan

    The Placer County Board of Supervisors took recent action to adopt an ordinance to rezone 332 parcels of land to comply with the Auburn Municipal Airport’s 2021 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Additional Info...
  6. Aerial photo of Auburn from the courthouse with graphic that says &#34General Plan update&#34

    Consultant PlaceWorks selected to help Placer County update General Plan

    Placer County took another step toward updating its General Plan today as the Board of Supervisors took action to approve a $3.5 million contract with a consultant team headed by PlaceWorks, Inc. Additional Info...
  7. Steelhead

    Fish & Game grant deadline extended

    The Placer County Fish and Game Commission's grant program's application period has been extended to Dec. 4. Additional Info...
  8. North Tahoe prescribed burning

    Fuel load reduction underway in North Lake Tahoe

    Protecting neighboring homes, businesses, open spaces and forests from wildfire is among our highest priorities. See how our crews are working to reduce fuel loads while promoting forest health maintenance around North Lake Tahoe. Additional Info...
  9. ariel photo of sunset over west Placer land and commercial area

    Placer County is seeking a planning commissioner for District 2

    Placer County is looking to fill a vacancy for the District 2 Planning Commission seat. Candidates must live in District 2, which includes Lincoln, Sheridan and West Roseville. Additional Info...
  10. Aerial view of a Placer County parking lot

    Board approves county parking ordinance amendment and updates fine amounts

    The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday amended the county’s parking ordinance to strengthen existing parking enforcement and increase countywide parking fine amounts. The changes go into effect Nov. 30. Additional Info...
  11. Tahoe City town center

    Board of Supervisors approve Tahoe Basin Area Plan amendments

    Seeking to generate economic investment and spur environmentally-beneficial redevelopment in North Lake Tahoe, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a set of amendments that would allow revisions to the 2017 Tahoe Basin Area Plan. Additional Info...
  12. Tahoe - No parking sign

    Reminder: Parking restrictions take effect Nov. 1 east of Emigrant Gap

    County officials are reminding residents and visitors that annual winter parking restrictions go into effect Nov. 1. Parking along county maintained roadways will be prohibited in areas east of Emigrant Gap to ensure snow plows can clear any snowfall. Additional Info...
  13. SVP

    Sexually violent predator denied request for immediate release

    Another court hearing was held Oct. 25 for sexually violent predator William Stephenson who is set to be released into Placer County as soon as housing is located. The judge denied Stephenson's request for immediate release into a transient setting. Additional Info...
  14. NF-Rock House 1-5

    Placer Historical Foundation proposes rock house for historic registry

    The Placer County Historical Foundation has proposed for an Auburn home to be placed on the Register of Cultural and Historic Resources. Our Planning Commission recently recommended that proposal for our Board's consideration at a later date. Watch video
  15. NF-Proclamation for Israel

    Board of Supervisors ratify proclamation in support of Israel

    The Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously ratified a proclamation on Tuesday in support of Israel and to honor the lives lost in the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. Additional Info...
  16. A screenshot of the new Placer County Website with a photo of staff reading to children

    Placer County Library launches redesigned website

    The Placer County Library launched a modernized website this week with streamlined navigation, enhanced search capabilities, and improved access to digital resources and materials. The new site makes it easy to explore and learn. Additional Info...
  17. County and regional leaders ribbon at Clerk-Recorder-Elections Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Location Opening

    The Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to mark the opening of its new location in Rocklin. The facility serves as the primary location for all Placer County Clerk-Recorder and election services. Additional Info...
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    Placer County offers new pre-reviewed accessory dwelling unit plans

    Placer County has released new pre-reviewed ADU plans to meet current codes. The plans will save property owners thousands of dollars, reduce or eliminate restrictions imposed by homeowners’ associations and will speed up the planning process. Additional Info...

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Placer County publishes several podcasts including "The Placer Life"; the "1 Pill Can Kill" podcast, taking a deeper look at the epidemic of fake pills and its impacts on our community; and District 1 Supervisor Bonnie Gore's “Homelessness in Placer County” podcast series featuring conversations about the challenges and solutions to homelessness with local law enforcement, health and human services and other community partners.  

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