Photo of the week

North Lake Tahoe became a winter wonderland this week with up to 25 inches falling in the mountains in the last 24 hours. This #PlacerLife photo of Olympic Valley was taken by @michael_kennedy999 on Instagram. 

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What you should know about new state fire hazard mapping changes

In partnership with the Placer County Fire Department, we’ve launched the Engage Placer: Fire Hazard Severity Zones webpage, a centralized hub to help residents understand newly updated wildfire hazard maps, compliance requirements and insurance information.

The page equips property owners in unincorporated Placer County with FHSZ mandate information, an interactive map viewer and FAQs to navigate state-mandated fire resilience standards. Learn more

Travel

Traffic alert: Heavy mountain snow expected to impact travel

Caltrans is alerting motorists that winter weather is expected to impact travel with 1-3 feet of snow through tonight. If you must travel, take it slow, pack a car kit with dry goods and water and stay prepared and informed with ReadyPlacer. Read more

Animal adoptions

Meet your new best friend at St. Pittie’s Day Adoption Event

Looking for a lucky charm this St. Patrick’s season? 🍀 Meet your new best friend at our St. Pittie’s Day Adoption Event, this Saturday at the Auburn shelter and Moonraker Brewing, featuring $17 dog adoptions. Learn more

Recycling

New EatWell mobile app launched: Good eats for a good cause

Food establishments in Placer County are invited to join the new EatWell app initiative to help nourish communities, reduce food waste and save money while complying with state regulations to combat climate change. Learn more & sign up

Water

How PCWA and local cities are maintaining a sustainable water supply

The Placer County Water Agency and the cities of Roseville and Lincoln are committed to maintaining a steady and sustainable water supply for our growing county. Learn how they are making sure every drop counts. Learn more

In other news

WATCH: Supervisor Gustafson hosts virtual town hall to discuss Lake Tahoe Basin housing amendments

This week in Placer County history

On March 10, 1854, Placer County District Attorney Philip W. Thomas shot Dr. J.P. Dickson of San Francisco in a duel outside of the city of Sacramento. A week prior, Thomas made disparaging remarks about J.B. Rutland, a clerk in the state treasurer’s office. Rutland wrote a letter challenging the district attorney to a duel and had his friend, Dickson, deliver it. 

However, Thomas did not accept the challenge because he did not recognize Rutland as a gentleman. Dickson then submitted his own challenge, which Thomas accepted. The duel was set to take place March 10, 1854, in Sacramento County. The Sacramento County sheriff caught wind of the duel and sent a deputy to stop the affray. The dueling party had two men set up a mock duel to fool the deputy. H.O. Ryerson and Hamilton Bowie took 10 paces, turned and fired, purposely missing each other. The deputy arrested Ryerson and took him back to Sacramento while the true dueling party met near a place called Oak Grove. 

Both men agreed to take 15 paces before turning to fire. Thomas fired a fraction of a second before Dickson and his bullet was true, entering the doctor’s right side and passing through his lung. Dickson’s shot hit the ground just in front of Thomas. Dickson died the following morning. 

On April 28, 1854, Thomas was arrested by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office for violation of the Dueling Law. He posted $5,000 in bonds and was released. He was never tried, and he continued to serve as Placer County district attorney until 1861.

Photo: From our collection: Doctor’s bag, c. 1900

Advisory committees and commissions

Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply

Current recruitments include:

• Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council
• Auburn Cemetery District
• Building Board of Appeals
• Colfax Cemetery District
• Civil Service Commission
• County Parks Commission
• Economic Development Board
• First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission
• Fish & Game Commission
• Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board
• Gold Run Cemetery Committee
• Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council
• Historical Advisory Board
• Housing Development Advisory Taskforce
• In Home Support Services Advisory Committee
• Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention
• Library Advisory Board
• Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council
• Foresthill Forum
• Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council
• Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council
• Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council
• Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council
• Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board
• Placer County Charter Review Committee
• Placer County Child Care Advisory Council
• Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission
• Placer Resource Conservation District
• Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council
• Planning Commission
• Solid Waste Local Task Force
• Tahoe Cemetery District
• Wastewater Advisory Committee

Fun things to do this week

Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...

Roseville: March 22 – Nature Quest: Games Day at Miner’s Ravine Preserve, Food Truck Mania
Rocklin: City Strategic Plan Workshop
Lincoln: Celebrate National Quilting Day
Auburn: Auburn Winds "All Over The Map" Concert, St. Patrick's Day Parade and Dinner, March 20 – Suds & Buds Volunteer Hangout, March 22 – Broom Battle at Canyon View Preserve, Envision Auburn 2045, March After Hours Networking Mixer - Chamber of Commerce Event

North Lake Tahoe: Aprés in the Village at Northstar California

...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 Tahoe Community Alliance
Tahoe City Downtown Association
The Arts Council of Placer County
Placer Valley Tourism
PlacerGROWN
Placer Wine Trail

Upcoming public meetings and events

Placer 2050 Visioning workshop in-person open house, March 13, 6 p.m. Information
CANCELED - North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, March 13 Information
CANCELED - Newcastle / Ophir Municipal Advisory Council, March 17 Information
Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, March 17, 6 p.m. Information
Board of Supervisors, March 18, 9 a.m. Information
Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, March 18, 5:30 p.m. Information
Placer County Fire Safe Alliance, March 20, 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

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