County of Placer Government Announcements

Schematic designs revealed for new Truckee Regional Library

The Friends of the Truckee Library, in partnership with Nevada and Placer Counties and the Town of Truckee, are thrilled to reveal the new schematic design for the highly anticipated Truckee Regional Library.
01/17/2025

Placer County appoints Director of Human Resources Joe Ambrosini

Following four years at the City of Long Beach, Joe Ambrosini has been appointed to serve as our new Director of Human Resources and will oversee 57 employees and an approximate budget of $7.7 million.
01/16/2025

Placer County releases draft Placer 2050 General Plan Update background reports for public review

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency has released a series of draft background reports along with an Assets, Issues and Opportunities booklet that will help stakeholders learn more about the Placer 2050 General Plan Update.
01/08/2025

New Year New Home Adoption Special

Lets start 2025 off right by giving a loving pet their forever home! ?? From now through January 31, all animals who have been with us for 25+ days are just $25 to adopt!
01/08/2025

Placer County Supervisors approve contract to expand broadband access to more foothill communities

The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved a contract agreement to expand broadband to foothill communities spanning the Interstate 80 corridor.
01/07/2025

Placer ‘Red Sand’ event to raise awareness of human trafficking and its impact on children

Red sand in sidewalk cracks: Families and organizations throughout Placer County are invited to raise awareness of human trafficking through the Red Sand Project. This years event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, from 1-3 p.m.
12/30/2024

Cat intakes down at Placer County Animal Services, with sponsored spay/neuter program to thank

Animal Services is celebrating a significant reduction in cat and kitten shelter intakes, at least in part thanks to a low-cost spay and neuter program that the county has sponsored via nonprofit clinic Animal Spay and Neuter. Appointments are available!
12/20/2024

The Ranch subdivision moves forward in west Placer

The Ranch will consist of 446 single-family lots within a gated community. Additional features include a 13.03-acre park, 64.45 acres of open space and approximately 11.4 miles of public trails.
12/18/2024

Modified Holiday Hours

Our offices will have modified hours for the holidays
12/13/2024

Staff provide North Lake Tahoe Parking Management update and board approves use of new technology

Placer County staff reported strong summer parking enforcement numbers in North Lake Tahoe at last weeks Board of Supervisors meeting and staff requested a purchase of new technology to further enhance enforcement.
12/10/2024

Brown Bear Studios opens, expanding housing resources for homeless in North Tahoe

A vision years in the making has become reality with the opening of Brown Bear Studios, a 14-unit permanent supportive housing facility in Kings Beach. The property marks a step forward in Placer Countys efforts to address homelessness in North Tahoe.
12/10/2024

Placer County's Holiday Miracle Program spreads cheer to foster children, others

The Holiday Miracle Program, an annual toy drive for foster children and other children and families in need, has a long history in Placer County, and has recently grown.
12/09/2024

Placer hosts community event in Tahoe City to discover and discuss projects and programs

Seeking to answer resident questions and engage with the community, Placer County invited members of the public and partner agencies to this weeks "Discover and Discuss" open-house style event in North Lake Tahoe.
12/06/2024

Local fentanyl dealer sentenced to 20 year to life for fentanyl death

The first local fentanyl dealer to be convicted of murder in Placer County was sentenced in Placer County Superior Court to 20 years to life in prison for the fentanyl death of a Roseville resident.
12/05/2024

Board distributes TOT funding for winter shuttle service and enhanced transit in North Lake Tahoe

Nearly $1 million in Transient Occupancy Tax funds were distributed this week for enhanced transit opportunities for residents and visitors in North Lake Tahoe, including expansion of park and ride services.
12/05/2024

Placer County Emergency Notification Test on December 12th

A county-wide test of the emergency notification system, Placer Alert, will be held on Thursday, December 12th at 12:00 p.m.
12/05/2024

Placer County approves contract to build connecting trail Hidden Falls Park

The Placer County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a $724,575 contract agreement with Trailscape Inc. of Roseville to build phase two of the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project.
12/04/2024

Board to hear remaining items for Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan in Auburn on Dec. 10

Following approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at its Nov. 19 meeting in Kings Beach, the Placer County Board of Supervisors will hear a pair of items related to that plan at its Dec. 10 meeting in Auburn.
11/26/2024

“I can’t imagine life without her”: Placer County celebrates Adoption Day in Auburn

Laughter, tears and the sound of applause filled the historic Auburn courthouse on Nov. 23, as families and officials gathered to mark National Adoption Day in Placer County. The annual event celebrated the adoptions of 12 foster children.
11/26/2024

Help shape the future of North Lake Tahoe at the Dec. 5 Discover & Discuss community event

Join county staff and community partners at this open-house style event on Thursday, Dec. 5 at Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City to learn more and provide feedback about impactful projects and programs in the region.
11/25/2024

North Lake Tahoe’s short-term rental ordinance amended but defensible space deadline remains

Our board advanced two amendments to the countys short-term rental ordinance in the North Lake Tahoe region and declined to extend the deadline beyond Nov. 30 for STR homeowners to pass defensible space inspections.
11/21/2024

Auburn Library prepares for temporary relocation to accommodate major renovation project

The Auburn Library will temporarily relocate to North Auburn while the longtime Nevada Street location undergoes a $10 million renovation. Upgrades will include electrical power systems, an elevator, new HVAC units and fully accessible public restrooms.
11/20/2024

Board approves Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

Our Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at its meeting Tuesday in North Lake Tahoe, voting on seven items related to the plan.
11/20/2024

Health and Human Services team shares holiday donation opportunities for children, animals in need

As the season of giving begins, Placer County Health and Human Services is highlighting a few opportunities to support local children and animals in need.
11/19/2024

Podcast: Healing beyond the battlefield

As veterans return to civilian life, many face new battles all too commonly grappling with PTSD or confronting mental health and substance use challenges. On Veterans Day, we explore the transformative impact of Placer Countys Veterans Court.
11/12/2024

Visit Placer2050.com and help shape the future of our county

As our Planning Department moves forward on a multi-year General Plan Update, we will be reaching out to our community with surveys, workshops, in-person and online events and more. Visit Placer2050.com to learn more and share your vision.
11/08/2024

Placer County Board of Supervisors expands Hidden Falls Regional Park with Big Hill Preserve

The long-awaited Hidden Falls Regional Park Expansion Project moved closer to reality Nov. 5 with the Placer County Board of Supervisors taking action to ensure the expansion is well managed for users and neighbors when opened to the public in 2025.
11/07/2024

Placer County Elections Office announces release schedule for General Election resuls

Following the closing of the polls on Nov. 5, the Placer County Elections Office has released initial results of the November 5, 2024 General Election on its website.
11/05/2024

Placer launches $1.5M grant program to support domestic violence, human trafficking nonprofits

Placer County is making up to $1.5 million in funding available to area nonprofits working on the prevention or support of survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking.
11/01/2024

Placer County marks Veterans Day with Operation Greenlight; new website for local military discounts

Placer County has launched a new military appreciation website summarizing local business discounts available to veterans. Additionally, the county is joining Operation Greenlight, a national initiative in support of veterans.
11/01/2024