March

Significant snowfall creates delays and shortages

If you make the choice to visit the North Tahoe region this week, please be patient. The region has accumulated 100 inches of new snowfall and delays are expected across many regional roadways and many areas are experiencing shortages.

Placer proclaims a local emergency

Placer County on March 3 proclaimed a local emergency as county departments, partner agencies and communities continue to deal with the impacts of ongoing winter storms. A local emergency proclamation asserts continuing risk to life and property and that the response is beyond the capabilities of local resources. Placer’s proclamation requests state and federal assistance.

Federal changes to impact Placer County CalFresh and Medi-Cal recipients

Following changes in the federal budget passed by Congress earlier this year, Placer County residents who are receiving CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits will be impacted this spring as many pandemic-era emergency measures come to an end.

Snow load advisory during rains

Placer County officials are advising residents and businesses in snow-affected areas to safely clear their roofs of snow loads as much as possible prior to the anticipated atmospheric river in the coming days.

Kings Beach Public Meeting March 21st

Placer County will be holding an informational meeting on the Kings Beach Western Approach Project at 6 p.m. on March 21, 2023, at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. County staff will present a status update on the project, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Apply now for final COVID-19 recovery funds from Placer County

This is the last chance for small businesses to apply for up to $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds from the Placer County Business Resource Center, a program of the Office of Economic Development.

Beekeeping ordinance adoption

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday advanced a new beekeeping ordinance to regulate best practices in the industry and allow for hobbyist beekeeping in single-family residence backyards.

Richardson Drive Road Closure

The Placer County Facilities Management Division is advising commuters in North Auburn of a lengthy road closure at the Placer County Government Center between March 20 and May 6. 

Animal Services seeks help with dog overcrowding after recent storms

Recent stormy weather has led to an increase in dog intakes at the Placer County Animal Services Center in Auburn, putting additional strain on an already-full shelter. As a result, PCAS is launching adoption and redemption promotions to address overcrowding.

Permits for storm-damaged property

If you have property that has been damaged during recent storms, the Placer County Building Services Division will expedite building permits for repairs.

New biz funds for Mosquito Fire damage

The Placer County Business Resource Center has launched the Mosquito Fire Business Recovery Program to provide up to $100,000 to businesses within unincorporated Placer County impacted by the devastating wildfire.

Pet adopt-a-thon hopes to make space with shelter bursting at seams

Placer County Animal Services is excited to announce its upcoming Love Blooms Adopt-a-Thon event on Friday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event will be the last day to take advantage of free adoptions and free redemptions of lost pets, and adopters and visitors alike will get some freebies for their pets.

Project 8 FEIR available for review

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency on Friday released a final environmental impact report for the Project 8 Winery proposal in Penryn.

Board approves Placer One sewer line

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action on March 28 to approve a funding agreement for a $28 million sewer line connection to the Placer One development project that will include the Sacramento State Placer Center.

Youth Commission looking for teen leaders to join

The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting membership applications from local youth for the next year.

New innovative model for emergency services

District 2 Parks Commission Opening

Get the new GO South Placer mobile app

Download the new GO South Placer mobile application, which allows customers in Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and Loomis to request on-demand trips from their phones.

Placer progress on homelessness cheered as regional leaders work to align vision

The estimated number of people experiencing homelessness in Placer County decreased by more than 5% compared to 2022, according to results of the 2023 Point-in-Time homeless census released earlier this week by the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras. The results were presented to the Board of Supervisors this week along with a status update on regional homeless planning efforts and key county initiatives addressing homelessness and its causes.