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Posted on: June 1, 2023

$5 pet adoptions all June!

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Placer County Animal Services Center is critically full of pets due to low adoption and redemption rates, and PCAS is holding a summer adoption special to encourage more people to adopt and give these pets a loving home.

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Be River Wise: This Year Is Different

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Stay out of the rivers in Placer County. The rivers are deadly cold, deep, fast and full of debris such as full-grown trees, which can trap and kill people. Visit the Be River Wise website for more information.

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Browse the county’s new, all-encompassing North Lake Tahoe website

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Placer County officially launched a new, Tahoe-specific website. Residents and visitors will now be able to access county information, resources and programs all in one place with an easy-to-read menu and simple navigation.

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Placer County commissions plan for North Lake Tahoe highway transit improvements

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A new Placer County implementation plan will seek to address traffic concerns and enhance transit along state routes 89 and 267 in North Lake Tahoe with short-term and long-term improvements.

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall exterior renovation complete in time for Memorial Day weekend

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Placer County’s Facilities Management team recently completed a $119,500 exterior renovation to the Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall, just in time for local veterans to enjoy remembrance activities over Memorial Day weekend.

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Free virtual speaker series to highlight housing issues and solutions in Placer County

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The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency will host a free, four-part virtual speaker series June 1 to June 14 to provide information on options for housing in the region and explore questions about housing.

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Readers of all ages invited to sign up for library’s Summer Fest 2023

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The Placer County Library invites readers of all ages to track reading, participate in challenges, share reviews, and earn badges and prizes during this year’s Summer Fest 2023! The fun begins June 6.

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Project 8 Winery project goes before Board of Supervisors on June 20

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The Placer County Board of Supervisors has added a third board meeting to its calendar for June to consider the proposed Project 8 Winery in Penryn, which will include time for public comment.

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

Placer County offers new pre-reviewed accessory dwelling unit plans

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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.

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Community encouraged to weigh in on North Tahoe’s new parking management program

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The goal of the parking management program is to make more efficient use of existing infrastructure in the North Tahoe region, reduce transportation impacts on the environment, reduce traffic congestion and minimize regional delays.

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Rewatch Eastern Placer Strategic Redevelopment and Public Investments Presentation

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Placer's Deputy CEO Stephanie Holloway and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency CEO Julie Regan present to the Placer County Board of Supervisors on community partnerships and Eastern Placer regional strategic redevelopment, plan implementation and investments.

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

Supervisors approve $4.9 million grant, matching funds for Auburn Library retrofit project

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The Auburn Library is a step closer to being upgraded with $9.8 million in improvements including new heating and air conditioning units, public restroom renovations and the installation of an elevator among electrical and safety feature upgrades.

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Survey: Where do you want to see new electric vehicle charging stations in Placer County?

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Do you own or lease an electric vehicle or have thought about driving one in the future? Placer County’s Community Resource Development Agency is asking you to take 10 minutes to help shape the county’s future for electric vehicle readiness.

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Posted on: April 7, 2023

Design phase to begin for Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvement Project

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North Lake Tahoe residents will soon be able to conceptualize improvements taking shape in Tahoe City. A contract agreement was authorized with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to begin design on the Tahoe City Downtown Access Improvement Project.

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