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Homelessness Elections & Politics Crisis & Personal Support County of Placer

Placer County Supervisors Pass Resolution to Oppose Proposition 1

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.

From Roseville Today...

Land Use & Development Community Service & Support County of Placer

George Alves Appointed to Placer County Planning Commission

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

From YubaNet...

Animals County of Placer

Placer County Animal Services Debuts New Shade Structures

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.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Crime & Justice County of Placer County of Placer Sheriff's Office

Deputy’s Bathroom Break Led to Inmate’s Escape From Roseville Hospital

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.

From Sierra Sun...

Public Safety County of Placer

Supervisors Discuss Former Tahoe City Fire Station

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.

From Sierra Sun...

Economy & Jobs County of Placer

North Tahoe Community Alliance to Convene, Oversee Capital Projects Advisory Committee

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.

From The Sacramento Bee...

County of Placer

Major Construction to Start at Hidden Falls Park in Auburn

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.

From Sierra Sun...

Water North Tahoe Public Utility District County of Placer

Placer County Water Agency Awards Grants to Donner Summit, North Tahoe PUDs

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.

From Sierra Sun...

Housing County of Placer

Placer County Offers Pre-Reviewed ADU Plans

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.

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Parks & Recreation County of Placer

Larger Parking Lot Opens at Martis Valley Trail

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.

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Parks & Recreation Transportation County of Placer

Community Urged to Weigh In on North Tahoe Parking Program

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.

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Economy & Jobs Crime & Justice County of Placer County of Placer Board of Supervisors

Court Finds Measure F Unconstitutional

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.

From The Sacramento Bee...

County of Placer Elections & Politics

Placer Republicans Unanimously Back Candidate in Supe Race

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.

From Sierra Sun...

Education County of Placer County of Placer Library

Placer Supervisors Approve Funds for Auburn Library

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.

From Gold Country Media...

Crisis & Personal Support Crime & Justice County of Placer County of Placer Board of Supervisors

Supervisors Declare Fentanyl Awareness Day

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.

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Economy & Jobs Agriculture & Gardening County of Placer

Project 8 Winery Takes Another Step Forward

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.

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History Veterans County of Placer County of Placer Board of Supervisors

Placer Approves Plaques Honoring Japanese Battalion, Tokutomi

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.

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Land Use & Development Agriculture & Gardening County of Placer

Placer Community Shares Thoughts on Project 8 Winery

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.

From Gold Country Media...

Land Use & Development County of Placer

Placer Planning Commission Receives General Plan Overview

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.”

From Gold Country Media...

Homelessness County of Placer

Placer Supes Get Update on Homeless Planning

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.

From Roseville Today...

Parks & Recreation County of Placer County of Placer Board of Supervisors

Hidden Falls to Add Parking, 8 Miles of Trails

04/10/2023
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved plans for the Twilight Ride Access and Parking/Trailhead Project, part of the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails and Open Space Expansion Project in North Auburn.

From Sierra Sun...

Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development County of Placer

Design Phase to Begin for Tahoe City Downtown Project

04/08/2023
North Lake Tahoe residents will soon be able to conceptualize parking, traffic and pedestrian improvements taking shape in downtown Tahoe City.

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Transportation County of Placer

Zero Emissions Plan to Bring Electric Buses to Tahoe

04/06/2023
Placer County will order four electric buses to add to the Tahoe Truckee Area Transit system as part of the county's larger effort to convert to a zero emissions fleet.

From Roseville Today...

Water Government County of Placer County of Placer Board of Supervisors

$28 Million Sewer Line Project Approved

04/05/2023
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a funding agreement for a $28 million backbone sewer line connection to the Placer One development project that will include the Sacramento State Placer Center.

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Public Safety Health County of Placer

Possible Missile Site Remediation Pushed Back

04/05/2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study on the former Lincoln Titan 1 missile site, scheduled for public release in spring/summer 2023, will not be released until 2024. And the agency’s “recommended course of action” won’t be known until the end of 2025.

From Sierra Sun...

Homelessness County of Nevada County of Placer

Annual Point-in-Time Count Results in for Placer, Nevada Counties

04/03/2023
The annual Point-in-Time survey of people experiencing homelessness in Placer and Nevada County was conducted Jan. 25=Feb. 3 by 150 volunteers, nonprofit, and city and county staff.

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Families & Children Community Service & Support County of Placer

Placer County Seeks Teens for Youth Commission

04/03/2023
The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 20 members for the 2023-24 term. Applications are due April 30.

From Sierra Sun...

Government County of Placer

Placer County Seeks Grand Jury Volunteeers

04/02/2023
Placer County Superior Court is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2023-24 Grand Jury. The court encourages applications from all citizens to enable the Grand Jury to represent a broad cross-section of the community.

From The Sacramento Bee...

County of Placer Crime & Justice

Ground Broken on Mental Health and Job Training Centers for Inmates

03/31/2023
Work on new mental health facility and job training center for Placer County inmates has begun. The mental health space will cover 16,272 square feet and will have 45 beds for inmates who are deemed incompetent to stand trial.

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Economy & Jobs Agriculture & Gardening County of Placer

Project 8 Winery Recommendation Approved

03/31/2023
The Horseshoe Bar/Penryn Municipal Advisory Council on Tuesday voted to recommend approval of the Project 8 Winery in Penryn to the Placer County Planning Commission. The proposed project is slated for a 17.96-acre portion of a 44.14-acre site at 7615 Callison Road.

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