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02/14/2024
Supervisors formally opposed the March 5 statewide ballot measure that seeks voter approval of state-issued general obligation bonds to provide more housing for the homeless and increase behavioral health treatment facilities.

01/25/2024
The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action to appoint George Alves to the Placer County Planning Commission, representing District 2.

09/04/2023
Placer County Animal Services debuted two umbrella structures to provide shade and security for dogs, staff and volunteers. Funding was supported by two local dog-lovers.

09/01/2023
Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo released a report on the July escape of murder suspect Eric James Abril from a Roseville hospital, detailing staffing shortages and policy failures that may have contributed to the incident.

07/28/2023
The Placer County Board of Supervisors discussed several items during their quarterly Lake Tahoe meeting. Staff presented the Board with possibilities for the future of the former Tahoe City Fire Station.

07/26/2023
The Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an amendment to a five-year agreement with the North Tahoe Community Alliance that gives the organization oversight and administrative support over the Capital Projects Advisory Committee.

07/14/2023
The Placer County Board of Supervisors gave the nod to Hidden Falls Regional Park to begin construction on a multimillion-dollar effort to expand park facilities in Auburn. The first phase the Trails Expansion Project is a new trailhead and parking lot.

05/23/2023
The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors awarded four grants totaling $173,400 to four public water purveyors in Placer County.

05/21/2023
Placer County property owners now have an opportunity to bypass lengthy review processes to build a one-, two- or three-bedroom accessory dwelling unit to house a family member or generate rental income.

05/20/2023
In coordination with Placer County and the Northstar Community Services District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a new parking lot at Martis Creek Dam and Lake.

05/20/2023
North Lake Tahoe residents, homeowners, and visitors are encouraged to share their thoughts to help shape a new parking management program under development by Placer County's Department of Public Works.

05/17/2023
The Placer County Superior Court has ruled in favor of Placer County in a lawsuit filed by the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, affirming the county Board of Supervisors’ constitutional authority to negotiate compensation for all county employees.

05/15/2023
Mike Murray of Rocklin won the Placer County Republican Party’s endorsement for a seat on the Placer County Board of Supervisors, which could give him an edge over rivals Dave Butler, a former Rocklin city councilman, and Anthony DeMattei, a member of the county’s planning commission.

05/09/2023
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.

05/09/2023
As a continued commitment to fighting the fentanyl epidemic in Placer County, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation declaring May 9, 2023, as Fentanyl Awareness Day.

05/02/2023
With the Placer County Planning Commission’s approval, the Project 8 Winery and its entitlements will continue on to the Board of Supervisors for consideration.

04/20/2023
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved $2,250 in revenue-sharing monies to the Auburn Parlor #59 Native Sons of the Golden West to place a plaque on the 442nd Japanese Battalion Memorial in Roseville during its consent agenda.

04/18/2023
Although the Placer County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the Project 8 Winery and its entitlements on April 27, residents took the opportunity to begin sharing input during the public comment period of the April 13 meeting.

04/17/2023
The Placer County Planning Commission received an overview of the proposed update for the county’s General Plan during its April 13 meeting. Planning Director Chris Pahule noted that the plan has not been “comprehensively updated in nearly 30 years.”

04/14/2023
The Placer County Board of Supervisors received an update on Regional Homeless Response planning from Dr. Rob Oldham, director of Health & Human Services, who shared principles of leveraging existing behavioral health support and taking a decentralized approach to supportive services.