County of Placer Government Announcements

Placer County seeks applicants for Charter Review Committee

Placer County residents are invited to take part in a once-every-five-years review of the Placer County Charter - a governing document that guides the organizational structure, duties and responsibilities of the countys elected and appointed officials.
07/25/2024

Amber Beckler appointed as District 4 Planning Commissioner

Beckler has served on a variety of boards and committees in Granite Bay, Roseville and Placer County at-large. She is currently a member of the Granite Bay MAC, the Placer County Conservation Program, and the Fish & Game Commission
07/25/2024

Placer residents urged to verify internet offerings to help get improved broadband for their area

Placer County residents are encouraged to verify their internet availability to ensure their current level of broadband service has been accurately identified by the State of California.
07/19/2024

Placer County issues health advisory for Carnelian Bay area following sewage spill

Placer County has issued a health advisory in the Carnelian Bay area of Lake Tahoe following a sewage spill that reached the lake yesterday evening.
07/19/2024

The Ranch draft EIR is now available for public review and comment

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released a draft environmental impact report for The Ranch, a proposed 221.7-acre housing development in west Placer.
07/13/2024

HOT DOG! Free pet adoptions & giveaways July 20

Hot diggity dog! Thanks to the generosity of one of Placer County Animal Services' amazing volunteers, Hot Dog on a Stick is sponsoring a special FREE adoption event on Saturday, July 20.
07/12/2024

Placer County earns California Board of Forestry’s Fire Risk Reduction Community designation

Placer County has received the 2024 Fire Risk Reduction Community designation by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.
07/12/2024

Placer County Supervisors approve framework for enhanced forest health and wildfire resilience

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took a significant step towards a safer future Tuesday by approving a framework for the Placer County Regional Forest Health 10-year Countywide Action Plan.
07/11/2024

5 questions with Tahoe Truckee Community Organizations Active in Disaster

Even this week, with the Royal Fire, weve seen an example of the risk Tahoe faces when it comes to disasters. Nonprofits and community-based organizations are a key partner to the county when disaster strikes, often supporting vulnerable residents.
07/10/2024

Free back-to-school vaccine clinics for families in need

Placer County Public Health is offering free back-to-school immunization clinics for children who may have difficulty accessing vaccines needed to attend school.
07/09/2024

Air quality advisory: Royal Fire

Placer County HHS and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory through Friday, July 12, to notify the public of poor air quality conditions due to smoke from the Royal Fire burning in Placer County.
07/08/2024

Find the latest information about the Royal Fire on our Ready Placer Dashbaord

During an emergency, the ReadyPlacer Dashboard is your one-stop shop for all information regarding the Royal Fire, including the Placer County Sheriff's evacuation map, CAL FIRE updates, road closures and fire cameras in the Sierra.
07/08/2024

County turns to summer parking management in Kings Beach after winter programs reduce congestion

Placer County will step up efforts in Kings Beach this summer to address parking concerns, including a pilot program to charge for parking at the countys Christmas Tree parking lot.
07/03/2024

Fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Placer and alcohol is banned July 1-6 on the Truckee River

County officials are reminding visitors and residents during Fourth of July celebrations that all fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Placer County, including all of North Lake Tahoe, and alcohol is banned on the Truckee River from July 1-6.
07/02/2024

Placer County libraries extend hours to provide relief from excessive heat

In response to the National Weather Services excessive heat warning, Placer County libraries are extending their hours at the Auburn, Colfax and Foresthill locations to provide residents with a cool and comfortable space to escape the heat.
07/02/2024

Placer County supports regional effort to build new Truckee Library, enhance Tahoe services

Our board took recent action to sign a Letter of Support for the Truckee Library Joint Powers Authority and directed staff to discuss a multi-county voter boundary for a potential future bond measure to fund a regional library.
07/01/2024

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL NOTICE

The Western Regional Sanitary Landfill (WRSL) operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit (SWFP) issued by the LEA...
06/28/2024

Placer Supervisors extend TART Connect mico-transit contract to serve North Lake Tahoe through June

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Tahoe Downtowner LLC to continue the Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit micro-transit service TART Connect through June 30, 2027, with two one-year renewal options.
06/27/2024

Offices up for election and candidate filing details for Nov. 5 election

Its that time of year, again! The Placer County Elections Office has just shared the offices up for election, as well as important information for those considering a run for office, during the November 5, 2024 General Election.
06/27/2024

Foresthill Bridge to undergo federally funded testing of steel welds

The Foresthill Bridge will soon undergo ultrasonic testing of 282 weld points as part of a national effort to provide preventative maintenance and quality assurance to bridges built with a similar type of steel.
06/27/2024

Board of Supervisors approves new budget for fiscal year 2024-25

With an eye on balanced growth, the Placer County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on June 25, 2024 to formally adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.
06/26/2024

Eagle Scout candidate beautifies Rocklin Library grounds with landscaping project

Rocklin Eagle Scout candidate Samantha Springer recently completed a landscaping project to spruce up the Rocklin Library. The 13-year-old gathered donations and worked with 67 people who dedicated a combined 259 hours to the project
06/21/2024

New community health report highlights areas where Placer shines, could improve

What are the top five health issues in Placer County? Even as we continue to rank among the healthiest counties in California, Public Healths newly-released 2023 Community Health Assessment explores ongoing challenges.
06/20/2024

Watch: Formerly homeless family moves into renovated apartments

Meranda and her son are among the families moving into the Sun Rose Apartments in Roseville over the next few weeks, with the first phase of renovations complete. Sun Rose, formerly a hotel, is the largest recent addition of permanent supportive housing.
06/19/2024

Key public safety agencies to discuss wildfire preparedness at North Lake Tahoe Town Hall

Placer County Supervisor Cindy Gustafson has organized a town hall for eastern Placer County residents to learn more about what public safety agencies are doing to protect the region and how they can do their part.
06/14/2024

Placer unveils concept for eclectic marketplace celebrating local agri-business in North Auburn

The future vision for Placer Countys government center campus in North Auburn includes a reimagined town center anchored by achievable housing and an indoor/outdoor marketplace that celebrates Placer Countys home-grown goods and services.
06/14/2024

Placer County brings reliable broadband to rural homes and businesses, with more to come

Over 1,760 more rural Placer County households and businesses now have reliable broadband services, with more on the way - marking a significant step in the county's ongoing expansion efforts.
06/13/2024

Housing Element amendment available for public review

The Placer County Planning Division has posted an amendment to the countys 2021-2029 Housing Element to address recent changes approved by the Board of Supervisors.
06/12/2024

Transportation sales tax measure will go before south Placer voters in November

Residents of three south Placer County cities will be asked to vote on a 30-year half-cent sales tax increase to support $1.58 billion in road and highway improvements.
06/12/2024

Over 100 community members make inaugural Discover & Discuss community event a success

Placer Countys inaugural "Discover and Discuss" event in North Lake Tahoe last week saw over 120 participants, 30 county employees at booths and ten partner agencies come together to discuss regional projects and programs.
06/10/2024