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Pink Sheriff’s patch on sale now, FREE cemetery tour and more in this week’s Placer County newsletter

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This #PlacerLife photo of a beautiful fall sunset in Lincoln was taken by @ihavemannyadventures on Instagram.

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Support the fight against breast cancer and get your own pink patch

The Sheriff’s Office’s Pink Patch Project is back this month in support of breast cancer awareness. The pink patches are always a community favorite and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Placer Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Patches may be purchased for $20 per patch either online or in person but must be picked up in person at the Loomis-South Placer Substation (Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or at the Auburn Justice Center Records front counter (Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).  

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Substance use & recovery

Recovery Month: Sarah's story of hope

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Sarah’s story shows that recovery is possible. Once homeless and separated from her children, today she’s rebuilding her life and helping others find their way. Connect with local substance use and mental health resources, and watch video.


Museums

Ralph Gibson retiring after 21 years preserving Placer’s museums

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After 21 years of service, Placer County Museums Administrator Ralph Gibson reflects on his career in a special sit-down interview. He shares memorable moments, hopes for the future and encouragement to visit our museums. Watch video


Health & wellness

Placer County Public Health to offer flu clinics

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Having trouble getting a flu shot through your regular provider? Placer County Public Health is offering free flu shots at walk-in clinics and local events throughout October and November – no appointment needed.
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Elections

Official ballot drop boxes now open for Nov. 4 special election

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The voting period for the Nov. 4 special election has officially begun. Vote-by-mail ballots have been mailed to active, eligible voters and all 20 official ballot drop boxes throughout the county are open and ready for use.
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This week in Placer County history

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On Oct. 2, 1941, the new Placer County Jail was inspected and formally dedicated. Sheriff Charles Silva invited James Walsh, who was undersheriff when the new courthouse was dedicated in 1898, to officially open the cells and help transfer the first prisoner from the jail on the first floor of the courthouse into the new jail. The jail was constructed in what is today the back parking lot of the courthouse. Walsh was the one who transferred the first prisoners from the old brick jail, which sat on the flagpole side of the courthouse, some 41 years earlier.

The new jail consisted of two floors of cells for men, a separate women’s ward and a separate juvenile ward. Also included were a receiving tank for overnight prisoners, a large storage room, a kitchen, a room for visiting attorneys, two witness cells and a large furnace. The furnace not only heated the jail, but also the entire courthouse. 

The jail stood behind the historic courthouse for the next 44 years before being torn down in August of 1985. Prisoners in the jail were once again transferred to a new Placer County Jail, this one a little farther away on the DeWitt Placer County Government Center grounds.

Photo: Placer County Jail under construction, c. 1940


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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: Food Truck Mania, OAKtober Festival, Roseville Rising: Culinary Showcase, Baby Lapsit – Maidu Library

Rocklin: Maker Faire Rocklin & Sierra Preview Day, Placer SPCA Wag & Walk, Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek Farm, Rocklin Fire Open House, Station 23

Lincoln: 13th Annual Strokes4Hope Charity Golf Tournament, 2025 Farm & Barn Tour
Loomis: Loomis Fruit Shed Fest 2025, 2025 Farm & Barn Tour, Coffee Connection Auburn: Old Auburn Cemetery Tour, Market and Music In The Square, Auburn Porch-Fest, Friends of Auburn Library Used Books Sale/Donations, Pints with a Purpose! Colfax: Coffee and Conversations, Spaghetti Dinner to Honor Our First Responders, Pints & Grooves: Free Music in Downtown Colfax!
North Lake Tahoe: ParkFit Fridays, Tahoe City Farmers Market, Tie-Dye + Doughnuts, Pickleball – Outdoor Drop-in Play

...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

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Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy Workshop in Auburn, Oct. 2, 5:30 p.m. Information
Olympic Valley Supervisor Forum, Oct. 2, 6 p.m. Information
CANCELED - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, Oct. 2 Information
Board of Supervisors, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. Information
Eastern Regional Firewise Coalition, Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m. Information
Foresthill Town Hall, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. Information
Placer RCD: Rx Burning Landowner Panel, Oct. 8, 5:30 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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