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This electric #PlacerLife photo of lightning over Colfax was taken by @grey.sharpe on Instagram.

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Preparedness starts at home: Be ready for any emergency today

September is National Preparedness Month. Take time this month to know the risks in your community and talk with your family about what to do in an emergency. Create a family emergency supply kit with food, water, medications, flashlights and other essentials. Develop a family plan that includes safe meeting places, evacuation routes, communication methods and pet care.

For more tips, checklists and resources, bookmark readyplacer.org.

Stay connected by signing up for Placer Alert, the county’s emergency notification system at placeralert.org. 

Public safety

AI-enhanced cameras improve wildfire protection for North Lake Tahoe

Two new AI-enhanced cameras have been installed at Martis Peak, giving clear views of northern Lake Tahoe. The cameras scan the landscape for real-time smoke or fire and alert CAL FIRE when something unusual is spotted.
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Community event

One small town. One big opportunity. Vote for free Colfax concerts!

The Historic Colfax Downtown Association has beat out hundreds of cities nationwide to advance to the final public voting round for a Levitt AMP Music Series Grant worth $120,000. Voting begins tomorrow at RockTheVoteColfax.com! Learn more

Community planning

Updated Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles released

We have released an updated Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles document that envisions Placer as a region that cherishes natural beauty, fosters vibrant and inclusive communities, and promotes sustainable growth.
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Emergency services

Help shape Placer’s hazard mitigation plan – join the discussion

Your voice matters! Join the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meeting to discuss Placer County’s strengths and opportunities for improvement. Community input will guide updates to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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In other news

Placer PROTECT Senior Resource Fair coming up Sept. 11 

Roseville needs your help: Take the 2025 Bicycle Friendly Public Community Survey 

Fall prevention month: Free class and resources for seniors at risk
NEW - Fire Safe Alliance of Placer County newsletter

Share your input on the new Kings Beach Benefit Assessment District improvements and maintenance site

This week in Placer County history

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

• Building Board of Appeals

• Civil Service Commission

• Colfax Cemetery District

• County Parks Commission

• Deferred Compensation Committee

• Economic Development Board

• Fish & Game Commission

• 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

• Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council

• Historical Advisory Board

• Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council

• Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council

• Central Municipal Advisory Council

• Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council

• North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council

• Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board

• Placer County Child Care Advisory Council

• Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission

• Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council

• Solid Waste Local Task Force

• Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC)

• Veterans Advisory Council

• Wastewater Advisory Committee

Fun things to do this week

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

Roseville: The Polish American Club Presents: 34th Annual Polish Festival, Food Truck Mania
Lincoln: Food Truck Frenzy

Loomis: Celebration of Arts at The Flower Farm

Auburn: Hike Under the “Corn Moon”, Ribbon Cutting: Gold Country Fair, Kidzapalooza

Colfax: Coffee & Conversation, Colfax Farmers Market

North Lake Tahoe: Concerts at Commons Beach: The Blues Monsters, Park Fit Fridays, Patriot Planting, Drop-in Pickleball Play, Golden Hour 55+ Socials, Concerts on Commons Beach, Saturday Skate Nights at NorthStar

...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

Granite Bay Supervisor Forum, Sept. 4, 6 p.m. Information
Olympic Valley Supervisor Forum, Sept. 4, 6 p.m. Information
Foresthill Forum, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Information
Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meeting, Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Information
North Auburn Supervisor Forum, Sept. 9, 6 p.m. Information
Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. Information
Planning Commission, Sept. 11, 9 a.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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