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Phase 1 of regional expressway in West Placer approved, plus a ribbon cutting for two new facilities at the South Placer Jail in this week’s newsletter

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👻Spooky season is here! This #PlacerLife photo of an adorable home-made ghost costume was taken on the steps of the Historic Auburn Courthouse by @littledove.justine on Instagram

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✂️ Placer County Sheriff’s Office cuts the ribbon on new Mental Health and Vocational Training facilities

Construction of two major expansion projects at the South Placer Jail were recently completed and recognized by community leaders and Placer officials this week. The new Mental Health Facility and the Medium Security Vocational Training Facility will provide more than 55,000 square feet of modern space designed to enhance care, provide training and improve long-term outcomes for individuals in custody.

Mental Health Facility: The approximately 16,300-square-foot Mental Health Facility is designed to meet the growing need for treatment services within the jail system. The facility features three 15-bed pods with a total capacity of 45 beds.

Medium Security Vocational Training Facility: The nearly 39,000-square-foot vocational training facility introduces new opportunities for education and rehabilitation to provide job training and employment skills and help reduce recidivism. The facility has two new housing units with a capacity of 120 beds. 

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Roads

Phase 1 of Placer Parkway regional expressway moves forward

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Designs and specifications for Phase 1 of the long-anticipated Placer Parkway project - a new regional expressway in West Placer - have been approved by our Board of Supervisors. The $160 million project will go to bid in March. Read more


Agriculture 

Placer County 2024 crop value surges nearly 24% to record $111 million

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Placer County agriculture had a record year in 2024! Total crop and livestock value soared nearly 24% to $111 million. Cattle led the way, with almonds, walnuts, poultry and rice rounding out the top five crops for gross value. Read more


 

Health

🦟🚫 Placer County confirms first West Nile virus death of season

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Local agencies are saddened to report the first West Nile virus death this season in Placer County. Simple steps can help prevent mosquito bites: Use repellent, drain standing water and report dead birds. Who's most at risk? Learn more


Elections

Registration deadlines and vote center locations for Nov. 4 election

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The Elections Office wants to ensure every eligible Placer County voter is heard in the upcoming election. Registration deadlines, where you can cast a ballot in person, office hours and more are on our website. Learn more



Graphic reading Our Board of Supervisors approves Placer 2050 Vision Statement & Guiding Principles with a Placer2050 logo and two people hiking.


This week in Placer County history

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On Oct. 4, 1930, a “stink bomb” was placed in an empty seat at the new Roseville Theatre. According to the Oct. 8 Roseville Press Tribune: “H.G. Wells, manager of the theatre, said similar bombs have been placed in Sacramento theatres involved in the dispute between managers and union operators.”

With the advent of “talkies” in the late 1920s, employment in movie theatres became a tumultuous endeavor; over half of the musicians employed by theatres lost their jobs. The work of projectionists also became more difficult as they had to learn how to operate a whole new piece of equipment. Early sound films required a separate phonograph to play the sound, and it had to be perfectly synchronized with the film. By 1930, sound on film required a whole new piece of equipment that projectionists had to learn. They also had to quickly become experts in sound heads and amplifiers.

During the Great Depression, theatres looked for ways to save money and labor costs were in their crosshairs. Projectionists at this time were already struggling to keep up with new technology while having to endure increased workloads as many theatre managers cut the number of projectionists in half. This led to labor disputes that sometimes swelled to vandalism, including the “stink bomb” incident in Roseville. 

Photo: Roseville Theatre (right side with vertical sign), c. 1936


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Advisory committees and commissions

Graphic with forested mountains in the background with text reading Placer County is inviting you to get involved

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

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

Roseville: Food Truck ManiaFalling Leaf Food & Crafts Festival
Rocklin: Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek Farm
Lincoln: Hallothankmas
Auburn: Young Eagles Flight RallyCelebrating 110 Years - Auburn Grammar School/City HallPlacerGrown Farmers' Market

Various: PlacerGROWN Farm & Barn Tour
North Lake Tahoe: North Tahoe Chamber MixerTahoe Trivia NightTahoe Literary FestivalMade in Tahoe FestivalLive music with local artistsTahoe City Farmers' Market 

...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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North Tahoe Supervisor Forum, Oct. 9, 6 p.m. Information
Board of Supervisors, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. Information
Placer County offices CLOSED for Columbus Day holiday, Oct. 13
West Placer Community Forum, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Information
Placer County Planning Commission, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. Information
Donner Summit Town Hall, Oct. 16, 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. 

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