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This #PlacerLife photo of a duck in Tahoe City was taken by @cap.ture707 on Instagram.

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Cold and deadly: Why you should stay out of local rivers this spring

Unseasonably warm temperatures are accelerating snowmelt in Placer County's mountains, sending ice-cold water into local rivers and streams at dangerous levels. What looks like an inviting place to cool off can turn deadly in seconds.

Members of CAL FIRE / Placer County Fire Department and the Placer County Sheriff's Office are urging residents to stay out of and away from swollen rivers this season. Snowmelt is cold, unpredictable and unforgiving — even for strong swimmers. Visit the Be River Wise webpage for more information. Watch video

Tax season

Free tax preparation: Last call for in-person appointments

Only a few days remain to book a free tax prep appointment through Human Services before March 27. Miss out? No problem — online filing remains available through Tax Day. Free help is just a click away for eligible families.
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Sun safety

Kids’ art contest: Hot week, cool sun tips

With this week’s unseasonably hot weather, it’s a great time for kids to learn sun‑safe habits! Students K–6 can enter Public Health's SunWise 2026 Poster Contest by creating artwork showing at least three sun safety tips.
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North Lake Tahoe

Planning Commission to hear updated Village of Palisades plan

The community is invited to attend the Planning Commission’s meeting to hear proposed amendments to the previously approved Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at the North Tahoe Event Center on April 16, starting at 10 a.m. Read more

Wildfire preparedness

Help shape Placer's Wildfire Protection Plan

We’re updating our Wildfire Protection Plan and we want to hear from residents and landowners to help reduce wildfire risk to people, homes, businesses, watersheds, cultural resources, infrastructure and natural resources.
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In other news

Join us April 2 to learn more about the Dollar Creek Crossing housing project in North Lake Tahoe

New Library-on-Wheels van to debut in Rocklin and Granite Bay this week

Big Boy: The world’s largest steam locomotive will stop in Roseville and Colfax on April 10-12

ICYMI: Watch a recording of our Local Roadway Safety Plan Update workshop

This week in Placer County history

On March 24, 1953, outside of the jail behind the Placer County courthouse in Auburn, Sheriff Charles Ward destroyed gambling equipment confiscated during a raid at the Hy-De-Ho in Roseville under the direction of District Attorney Al Broyer.

The raid took place Feb. 22 and recovered $1,058.50 in cash, along with two blackjack tables, a dice table and several decks of cards, which were suspected of being marked.

The Hy-De-Ho Club was a restaurant and dance hall that boasted live music. It was located 2 miles south of Roseville at the Placer County line on Auburn Boulevard and had been in operation since the early 1930s. A well-known “floating” gambling establishment, the sheriff had unsuccessfully tried to catch illegal gambling for several months after receiving reports.

At the time, the club operated under a license to allow California draw poker and other legal card games, but as the sheriff reported, on weekends, the club was known to host craps, blackjack and other forms of illegal gambling.

According to the law, the money and equipment were stored for 30 days, during which time they could be claimed by rightful owners. When no one stepped forward to claim the property, the cash was turned over to the Placer County Treasurer to be added to the county’s general fund and the equipment was destroyed.

Photo: Sheriff Charles Ward destroys illegal gambling equipment while District Attorney Al Broyer looks on. March 24, 1953. Placer County Museums, Auburn Journal collection.

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:

• Agricultural Commission

• Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council

• Building Board of Appeals

• Cemetery Tahoe District

• Colfax Cemetery District

• Economic Development Board

• Fish & Game Commission

• First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission

• Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board

• Gold Run Cemetery Committee

• Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council

• Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council

• In Home Support Services Advisory Committee

• Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention

• Library Advisory Board

• Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council

• Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay

• Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley

• Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln

• 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

• Solid Waste Local Task Force

• Veterans Advisory Council

• Wastewater Advisory Committee

Fun things to do this week

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

Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market

Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market

Loomis: Spring Faire at The Flower Farm

Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, North Auburn Artists Reception, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, 

Colfax: Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market, The Colfax Bazaar – A Vintage Marketplace Experience You Can’t Miss! 

North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’Clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, KT Bass Bar Music Series, Throwback Thursdays

...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

Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, March 20, 9 a.m. Information
Placer RCD: Demonstration Prescribed Burn & Info Fair, March 21, 8 a.m. Information
Board of Supervisors, March 24, 9 a.m. Information
North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Council, March 24, 4 p.m. Information
Planning Commission, March 26, 9 a.m. Information
Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, March 26, 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. 

Active Projects

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