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Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the tunnel on Taylor Road in Newcastle was taken by @ca.love.fornia on Instagram. Featured story Human traffickers sentenced to prisonA traffic stop in Placer County led to the rescue of two 15-year-old girls and the successful prosecution of the men who trafficked them, highlighting the power of coordinated law enforcement efforts. After deputies stopped a speeding vehicle on Interstate 80, investigators recognized signs of human trafficking and launched a joint investigation involving the Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office. Specialized forensic interviews and extensive follow-up work uncovered that the girls…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of an airplane crossing the setting sun was taken by @thewinningshotphotos in Rocklin and shared on Instagram. Featured story Shining a light on human trafficking in our communityThe call to action is loud this January: Human Trafficking Prevention Month brings a wave of events and resources to empower our community. The annual Red Sand Project event was recently held in Roseville. In partnership with county and community organizations, participants poured red sand into sidewalk cracks to honor children and families impacted by human trafficking. The red sand serves as a visual reminder not to let anyone “slip through the cracks”…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of water spilling over North Fork Dam was taken by @mitchell_hintz5430 on Instagram. Featured story American River Bridge Debris Removal Project complete, warning sign lifted from SR-49 BridgePlacer County leaders were joined by members of the community group Protect American River Canyons in Auburn on Monday to celebrate the completion of the American River Debris Removal Project, a complex effort that removed 450 tons of steel and more than 600 cubic yards of concrete remnants of the old state Route 49 bridge that was washed out in a 1964 flood. As part of the event, the project contractor removed a long-standing warning sign fro…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of a mandarin orchard in Newcastle was taken by @tyler_photography_folsom on Instagram. Featured story New chair to lead Board of Supervisors in 2026Supervisor Shanti Landon will be the new chair and Supervisor Cindy Gustafson will be the new vice chair of the Board of Supervisors. As part of the rotational process, Supervisor Bonnie Gore passed the gavel to Landon on Jan. 6, the first meeting of the new year. More than two dozen elected and faith leaders attended the meeting to show their support for Landon, whose first message as chair was one of unity and grace. This is the first time Landon has served as chair of the board sin…

Photo of the weekThis heart-warming #PlacerLife photo of a festive family in Lincoln was taken by @adventures0fnerdgirl on Instagram. Featured story Winter storm set to hit Placer CountyA powerful winter storm is expected to impact Placer County from the valley to the Tahoe Basin this week. Residents are urged to prepare now for high winds, heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions. High Wind Watch Today through Friday evening for the valley and Sierra foothills. Damaging winds could bring down trees and cause power outages, especially with saturated soils. Winter Storm Warning Sierra above 4,500 feet from today through Friday at 10 p.m. Strong winds and heavy snow cou…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the historic Placer County courthouse colonnade lit up in green and red was taken by @newscam_alanb on Instagram. Featured story Placer County 2025 Year in ReviewIt was a year full of significant projects and accomplishments for Placer County. From new construction projects to major land conservation, 2025 was packed full of milestones. Join County Executive Officer Daniel Chatigny for a look back in the 2025 Year in Review. Watch video Preparedness FLOOD WATCH Dec. 20-26: Stay prepared and informed A Flood Watch is in effect Dec. 20–26 as snow levels may drop to 6,500 feet, bringing rain and gusty winds. Get winter tips for yo…

Photo of the week☀️ This #PlacerLife photo of a sunstar shining over the mountains beyond Lake Tahoe was taken by @abeblair on Instagram. Featured story Celebrate the 12 Days of Placer County and our biggest stories of 2025We’re excited to share the 12 Days of Placer County, a festive countdown celebrating the stories and accomplishments that shaped our year. Each day, we’ll unwrap a new highlight that showcases how county programs, services and people make a real difference in daily life. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and our website to revisit the moments that mattered most in 2025. Join us for a little year-end reflection, discovery and community pride as we ce…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the evening sky in Placer County was taken by @laurakay.gardner on Instagram. Featured story Drive collects more than 2,600 comfort stuffed animals for first respondersEmergency situations can be frightening, especially for children. Placer County’s first responders have a way to help ease those moments and provide comfort - stuffed animals! The Older Adults Advisory Commission recently conducted a stuffed animal drive to collect and equip the first responders with these comfort stuffies to have on hand in times of need. The drive collected more than 2,600 stuffed animals for firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency…

Photo of the weekA Thanksgiving hayride 🦃 This #PlacerLife photo of a tractor-pulled hayride in Penryn was posted by @jasoneverett on Instagram. Featured story Meet the ‘modern-day master’ who created his art in Placer CountyDiscover the extraordinary story of Martín Ramírez, the world-renowned self-taught artist who created hundreds of his iconic drawings while institutionalized at the former DeWitt State Hospital in North Auburn. Our latest episode of “The Placer Life” brings together Dr. Víctor Espinosa, author of “Martín Ramírez: Framing His Life and Art,” and Auburn resident Phil Dunievitz to explore Ramírez’s journey from Jalisco, Mexico, to California and how his…

Photo of the weekA Thanksgiving hayride 🦃 This #PlacerLife photo of a tractor-pulled hayride in Penryn was posted by @jasoneverett on Instagram. Featured story Meet the ‘modern-day master’ who created his art in Placer CountyDiscover the extraordinary story of Martín Ramírez, the world-renowned self-taught artist who created hundreds of his iconic drawings while institutionalized at the former DeWitt State Hospital in North Auburn. Our latest episode of “The Placer Life” brings together Dr. Víctor Espinosa, author of “Martín Ramírez: Framing His Life and Art,” and Auburn resident Phil Dunievitz to explore Ramírez’s journey from Jalisco, Mexico, to California and how his…

Photo of the week🧡 This #PlacerLife photo of the iconic No Hands Bridge in Auburn across the North Fork American River was taken by @ScottyTangPhoto on Instagram. Featured story The Mountain Mandarin Festival is here. 🍊 Grab ’em while you can!The 32nd Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival is taking place Nov. 21-23 at @the Grounds in Roseville. This event is your golden opportunity to taste and buy mandarins grown by certified PlacerGROWN farmers right here in Placer County. Enjoy citrusy treats, artisan crafts, live music, farm-fresh foods and more as you celebrate the start of mandarin season. Learn more Want even more ways to enjoy Placer County’s famous citrus? Visit t…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the northern lights in North Lake Tahoe was taken by @kirstenalexisadventure on Instagram. Featured story PCCP celebrates Raccoon Creek conservation, restoration with kickoff eventThe Placer County Conservation Program hosted a Raccoon Creek Ranch conservation and restoration kickoff event last week to celebrate the permanent protection and restoration of 4,245 acres of prime farmland, open space and streams north of Lincoln. Leaders from the PCCP, Placer Conservation Authority, our Board of Supervisors, Placer Land Trust, City of Lincoln, Ecosystem Investment Partners and more came together to celebrate and enjoy the conserved…

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the Historic Courthouse lit up in green was taken by @jessicasmith.lw on Instagram. Through Veterans Day, Placer County and our Placer County Veterans Service Office are participating in Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative to let veterans know they are seen, appreciated and supported. Join us and light up your porch, office or storefront with green to show your gratitude. Featured story Find Nov. 4 election results and learn when to expect updatesThe Elections Office is hard at work verifying and counting thousands of Placer ballots cast in the Nov. 4 special election. You can find current results on the Elections …