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This #PlacerLife photo of fresh produce was taken at the Tahoe City Farmer’s Market by @teamblairtahoe on Instagram. 

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🩵🖤It's National Police Week🖤🩵

National Police Week is a time to honor the men and women in law enforcement who serve their communities each day. It is also a time to remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and the families and friends who continue to carry their memory forward.

Since 1962, National Police Week has served as a tribute to those who gave their lives protecting others. Each year, fallen officers are honored in Washington, D.C., where their names are added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and read aloud during the annual candlelight vigil.

This year, California lost 12 law enforcement officers in the line of duty. We honor their sacrifice and their service.

To all law enforcement officers - thank you for the long hours, the missed holidays, the difficult calls, and the commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Public Safety

Placer’s river rescue teams stand ready to respond this season

This time of year always brings higher water flows to the American River, leading to increased calls for emergency assistance. Placer’s CEO Daniel Chatigny toured the river with first responders to learn more about their training efforts. Watch video

Museums

Heritage Trail Museums Tour returns for free summer fun

The 2026 Heritage Trail Museums Tour kicks off Saturday, June 6, opening 29 Placer County museums from Roseville to Tahoe free of charge across 11 Saturdays. Collect Get-Up-And-Go stamps all summer for a chance to win prizes. Learn more

Conservation

Farmers are a critical part of Placer County’s conservation program

Conservation easements on working farms and ranches are a critical part of the PCCP's strategy to conserve open space. For a landowner who wants to ensure agriculture lands for future generations, an easement could be a good tool.
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North Lake Tahoe

Board approves amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

The amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan was approved in North Lake Tahoe this week, advancing the project into the implementation phase following years of public engagement, environmental review and legal proceedings. Read more

In other news

North Lake Tahoe Economic Development Incentive Program extended to 2031 to continue supporting revitalization and investment in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Supervisors accept $3,500 donation for golden retriever puppy to start new Probation Support Dog Program
Placer County approves Affordable Housing Preference Policy for local residents and workers
May is Bike Month - ride smart, ride safe

Changes are coming to CalFresh June 1: What you need to know

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Virtual webinar + resources in brand-new newsletter

Placer County Superior Court announces Miriam Baxley as the newest court commissioner 

Board of Supervisors meeting to begin half an hour early at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19

This week in Placer County history

On July 4, 1894, the cornerstone was laid for Placer County’s new courthouse in Auburn. The grand, four-level structure was built on the site of the county’s wooden courthouse and brick jail that had been in service since the 1850s. To accommodate the construction, the old courthouse was picked up and moved out of the way while it continued to function as the seat of Placer County’s government.

The bell, which sat on the old courthouse, was made in 1859 and was one of the last items to be moved to the new building where it still sits today, overlooking Old Town Auburn toward Nevada Street.

Upon completion of the new courthouse, the old jail was demolished and bricks were used as fill to level-out local lots. The old courthouse was then moved to the Placer County Hospital grounds to serve as a patient ward.

The new courthouse was officially dedicated on July 4, 1898, and designed to be a fireproof building that would house the county’s treasure and important records. It is constructed primarily of granite, terra cotta brick and with marble interior finishes sourced from local quarries.

Starting in the 1970s and 1980s, the structure was completely restored and continues to serve as a courthouse, while the first floor was opened as the Placer County Museum in 1994. This free admission museum is open seven days a week, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Plan your visit to the Placer County Museum

Photo: Placer County Courthouse under construction, 1897. Placer County Museums collection.

Did You Know?

There has been a surge in calls to the county's mobile crisis team – an increase of 164% over the last three fiscal years.

That's 3,162 calls last year for help for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, the county’s line is always available at 888‑886‑5401.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re spotlighting the many local resources that make mental health support easier to find and reach. One great opportunity coming up:

Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair — May 21

• Thursday, May 21, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville

Join us and our partners for this free, family‑friendly Wellness Fair featuring workshops, live entertainment, family activities and connections to local mental health resources.

The fair offers residents a one‑stop shop to explore wellness tools, meet service providers, and learn more about how to support their own well‑being and the well‑being of loved ones.

Placer County also provides a wide range of supportive mental health services year-round, including:

• Walk‑in mental health screening clinics, where residents can answer a few questions and be connected to the most appropriate level of care, including county services for individuals with serious mental illness, from outpatient counseling to psychiatric hospitalization.

• Behavioral health urgent care through the Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center.

• Wellness Center activities in Roseville, fostering connection, recovery and community.

• And much more… connect with us!

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

• Cemetery Auburn District

• Cemetery Tahoe 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 - Horseshoe Bar Penryn

• Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley

• Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln

• Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens

• Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council

•  North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council

• Placer County Child Care Advisory Council

• Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission

• Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council

• 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, Sutter Roseville Farmers Market, 

Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Meet the Machines

Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, 2026 National Competition “Feats Of Clay” Exhibit, Vintage Market at Gypsy Chic - Heirloom Garden Market, 

Loomis: Townsmen Car Show

Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn Music On The Square, Auburn Bike Month Speaker Series, Firefighter storytimes, Auburn Spring Fest, Vintage And Antique Market, 

Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market, Firefighter storytimes, Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market, Colfax Art Walks & Lions Cruise Night

North Lake Tahoe: Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Sierra Speaker Series: The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm

...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

North Tahoe Supervisor Forum, May 14, 6 p.m Information
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, May 15, 9 a.m. Information
Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, May 18, 6 p.m. Information
Board of Supervisors Meeting, May 19, 8:30 a.m. Information
Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, May 19, 5:30 p.m. Information
Central Supervisor Forum, May 20, 6 p.m. Information
Central Municipal Advisory Council, May 20, 6:30 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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