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Perfectly picked persimmons! This #PlacerLife photo of a persimmon orchard in Penryn was taken by @chefedierobertson on Instagram.

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The new normal: How local businesses are adjusting to life in 2025 and beyond

We were proud to be a presenting sponsor for this year’s Placer Valley 2025 – the largest business summit in the region. Over 500 civic leaders, business owners and community members gathered last Friday in Roseville to gain valuable insights, network and elevate their business. Our Board of Supervisors Chair Bonnie Gore and new Roseville Chamber of Commerce CEO Ananda Rochita offered takeaways below:

🤝 Sights and sounds from the summit: Watch video

📷 Check out our photo gallery of the event: View photos

✅ Listen to Placer CEO Daniel Chatigny’s presentation: Watch video

Environment

Watch how lead is being excavated from former Lincoln gun ranges

Lead remediation work is underway at the former Lincoln gun ranges, where soils are being excavated and screened for the collection of bullets and lead shot for recycling. The ranges have been closed since the 1990s. Watch video

Elections

Elections Office reminder: Voting options and deadlines

Our Elections Office is sharing a few important details to ensure eligible voters can confidently and successfully cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 statewide special election. Vote center and drop box locations have changed. Learn more

First responders

CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Chief announces retirement

Fire Chief Brian Estes will retire at the end of 2025 after 35 years of service with CAL FIRE. Since 2018, Estes has served as the fire chief of the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit and the Placer County Fire Department. Learn more

Preparedness

Secure peace of mind before the rainy season with flood insurance

The winter rainy season is right around the corner. Don’t wait for a big storm to secure your peace of mind with flood insurance. New policies generally take 30 days to go into effect. Learn how to protect your property. Read more

In other news

Prescribed Fire Notice: French Meadows pile burn

Share your feedback and learn more about regional projects in North Lake Tahoe Nov. 5 at our next Discover and Discuss community event

Take Placer County Transportation Planning Agency’s survey to identify any transit needs that are not currently being met

Looking for housing resources in North Lake Tahoe? Join our Nov. 12 Hops and Homes event in Tahoe City to meet with regional partners and discover resources

Provide your input: Player County Evacuation and Transportation Resiliency Study 

Halloween fun can still be sweet—just remember to balance treats with good brushing and flossing habits

ICYMI: Watch our local roadway safety plan update

Roseville: Overnight closure for a portion of Baseline Road through November

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

• Colfax Cemetery District

• Economic Development Board

• Fish & Game Commission

• Gold Run Cemetery Committee

• Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council

• 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 Child Care Advisory Council

• Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission

• 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: Comedy Night: Craig Shoemaker
Rocklin: Rocklin Police Station Spooky Story Time
Lincoln: Lincoln Hills Holiday Market, Floating Pumpkin Patch 
Loomis: Public Safety Fair
Auburn: A Celebration of Dia de los Muertos featuring Coco, Music and Dance, Downtown Fall Festival, Sweetest Little Craft Fair, Sierra Foothills Audubon Society- Wild World of Acorn Woodpeckers Presentation
North Lake Tahoe: Harvest Festival + Big Truck or Treat, Tahoe City's Haunted Historic Walking Tour

...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

Planning Commission, Oct. 30, 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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