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This #PlacerLife photo of a girl and her horse was taken in Auburn by @maisie.rasmussen936 on Instagram.

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Your guide to a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend

This holiday weekend we pause to honor and reflect on the sacrifices of our military service members who gave their lives in service to our nation. Here are some important tips and reminders to help you start your summer smart and safe: 

🦺 Take safety precautions when hiking Placer County trails this summer. Watch video

🛶 Be River Wise! Area rivers are still deadly cold and fast. Watch video 

🏖 Plans to visit Tahoe this long weekend? There’ve been some changes to beach access, trails in the region, parks, trash collection and transportation you should know about. Remember that Lake Tahoe is a precious jewel and stewardship of it is everyone’s responsibility. Be sure to pack out what you pack in, be alert for bears and use bear boxes for trash, and adhere to fire bans and restrictions throughout your stay. Prep for your visit

Don’t miss the events section at the bottom of this newsletter for a rundown of all the fun things happening this weekend!

Recovery help

Placer awarded $14.5M for residential substance use treatment facility

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There are no residential substance use treatment beds currently in Placer, meaning county residents have to leave for help. That’s about to change — a 44-bed facility is in the works thanks to a new grant. Read more and explore interactive

Housing

May 30 webinar to provide details on first-time homebuyer program

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Want to learn more about our first-time homebuyer program and if you are eligible for $100,000 in down payment assistance? Sign up for our May 30 webinar to get all the details on the program. Learn more

 

Recreation

Trailblazing beauty: Enjoy Lake Tahoe’s Martis Valley Trail adventure

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Our Martis Valley Trail is your ticket to 4.6 miles of mountain magic. This paved path links Truckee to Northstar and is just the beginning of a planned 62-mile adventure through Tahoe’s most scenic spots. Lace up, gear up and explore!
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Fight the bite

Buzzkill: Invasive mosquitoes a reminder to protect yourself

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The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District found invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes this week in parts of Rocklin and Lincoln — the first detection of this year, and earlier than usual. Learn more and fight the bite

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This week in Placer County history

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On May 20, 1973, Dr. Ken Fox unveiled his 45-ton statue of Claude Chana as a float in the Gold Discovery Days parade in Auburn, commemorating the city’s 125th anniversary. The float won the award for “Best Theme.”

Claude Chana originally discovered gold in what is now the Auburn Ravine on May 16, 1848. That discovery likely occurred near the area beneath the train trestle over Interstate 80.

The parade marked the first time many people had seen the statue, sparking the idea that it should be permanently displayed in Old Town Auburn. Fox hoped to sell the statue and initially asked $10,000.

In 1975, a group of interested citizens formed an ad hoc committee, the Claude Chana Committee, to raise funds to purchase the statue. The Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce accepted donations on behalf of the committee, and the community quickly responded. Fox reduced the price to $8,000, calling it a $2,000 donation to the effort.

The statue was purchased and mounted in its permanent location in Old Town Auburn near Auburn Ravine. It was formally dedicated July 4, 1975.

On May 16, living relatives of Claude Chana—some of whom still reside in the Chana family home in France—visited Auburn and saw the statue dedicated to their ancestor. A few even struck gold while panning in the stream at the Gold Rush Museum!

Photo: Dr. Ken Fox with his statue of Claude Chana in Old Town Auburn, circa 1975

Advisory committees and commissions

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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:

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Fun things to do this week

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

Roseville: Memorial Day ceremony, Water Safety POOLooza
Rocklin: Meet the Machines, Evenings in the Park
Lincoln: What Memorial Day Means to Lincoln, Placer County Portuguese Holy Ghost Festa, Kick the Dust Up, Mother Goose on the Loose, Conversation Club for English Language Learners
Loomis: Mini-Matsuri Festival, Preschool Storytime, Lend a Heart, Lend a Hand, Read to a Dog!, Spice Club: Coriander & Cilantro-What's the difference?
Auburn: Memorial Day ceremonies, Auburn Trails Alliance Bike Month Trivia & Raffle Night 
Colfax: Colfax Farmers Market

Newcastle: Memorial Day services
North Lake Tahoe: Kiwanis Club of North Lake Tahoe Classic Car Stroll, Made in Tahoe Spring Festival, Gold Coast Music Series- Chazz Rockwell, Music in the Downtown Park Truckee, Memorial Day Weekend Fun in Tahoe Donner

...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

Board of Supervisors at a meeting

UC ANR Fire Network Presents: Landscaping for Defensible Space, May 22, 5:30 p.m. Information
Planning Commission, May 22, 9 a.m. Information
Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council meeting, May 22, 6 p.m. Information
North Lake Tahoe Parking Management virtual community meeting, May 22, 6:30 p.m. Information
Board of Supervisors, May 27, 9 a.m. Information
North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Council, May 27, 4 p.m. Information
Horseshoe Bar/Penryn Community Forum, May 27, 6 p.m. Information
Webinar: What's in a Name? Registering Your Fictitious Business Name, May 28, 12 p.m. Information
Placer Conservation Authority, May 28, 1 p.m. Information
Home Insurance Shopping Help webinar, May 29, 5 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. 

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