See what's planned for Baseline Road, Mosquito Fire business recovery funding now available in this week's Placer County newsletter

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PLACER COUNTY NEWS Stay up to date on what's happening in Placer County     Photo of the week This #PlacerLife photo of a break in rainy weather was taken in Weimar by @rodolfotografo on Instagram.     Featured story VIDEO: Learn what Placer has planned for bustling Baseline Road Baseline Road is a major thoroughfare connecting west Placer to Sacramento and Sutter counties. Our Director of Public Works Ken Grehm took time recently to explain how Placer County is working to widen Baseline Road to accommodate thousands of new homes and businesses in the coming decades, and keep commuters moving. Watch video   Wildfire recovery Apply now for up to $100K in Mosquito Fire business recovery funding The Placer County Business Resource Center has launched the Mosquito Fire Business Recovery Program to provide up to $100,000 to businesses within unincorporated Placer County impacted by the devastating wildfire. Apply today Agriculture Celebrate Placer’s bounty this National Agriculture Week We are proud to celebrate National Agriculture Week, recognizing and honoring the hard work and dedication of our local farmers and ranchers who provide us with fresh, locally grown products. Visit our interactive story map to learn more West Placer development Future of west Placer meeting offers growth, traffic and water updates Placer Supervisors Gore and Landon were joined by Roseville Mayor Houdesheldt on Tuesday for an update on west Placer County development, roads, and how local water systems will service the fastest growing area in our region. Watch video Wildfire prevention NEW! Fire Safe Councils of Placer County newsletter Stay informed about fire prevention and safety. Read the Fire Safe Councils of Placer County newsletter - and be sure to subscribe. The newsletter contains important information about workshops, events and more. Read more and subscribe   In other news Animal Services seeks help with dog overcrowding after recent storms Richardson Road closure will affect Placer County Government Center traffic  Low-income elderly or disabled residents apply now for up to $5,000 to help protect your home and property from wildfire Lets us know if you experienced damage to your property or business during this year’s winter storms by taking our Winter Storm Damage Survey   This week in Placer County history On March 21, 1861, Unitarian Minister (Thomas) Starr King gave a lecture in the Methodist Church in Auburn on the “Character of Washington.” King was a well-known abolitionist and fervent supporter of the Union and his lecture on George Washington was crafted to inspire people to reject secession and embrace the Union. By the time of his lecture in Auburn, six states had already seceded from the Union. In 1849, King began his ministerial career at the Hollis Street Church in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1860, the First Unitarian Church of San Francisco offered him their pulpit and he accepted. After the Civil War broke out on April 12, 1861, with the shelling of Fort Sumpter, King became extremely active on the lecture circuit. He traveled up and down California raising money for the Union’s Sanitary Commission, the precursor to the Red Cross. He also traveled across the country using his innate command of the podium and his words as weapons to defend the Union. Although he never wore a uniform, he was every bit a soldier for the North and his battle was just as hazardous. His body, weakened by a relentless lecture schedule, became vulnerable to infection. On March 4, 1864, after a short bout with diphtheria, King died at the age of 39. Numerous schools and streets are named for Starr King, as well as mountain peaks in New Hampshire (Mount Starr King in the White Mountains) and California (Mount Starr King in Yosemite National Park). Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Rocklin: Sacramento Battle Bots Auburn: 4th Annual Blooming Art Show ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Lake Tahoe Resort Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Find current state COVID-19 guidance, along with local data and resources, here.     Upcoming public meetings and events Tahoe Basin Area Plan Proposed Amendments workshop, March 23, 5 p.m. Information Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting, March 28, 9 a.m. Information Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee meeting, March 28, 4 p.m. Information SPECIAL MEETING - Horseshoe Bar/Penryn Municipal Advisory Council meeting, March 28, 6 p.m. Information To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer County Projects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn.  Active Projects   Click here to sign up for emergency notifications

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