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This #PlacerLife photo of the bear in Kings Beach was taken by @bgaguiar on Instagram.

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Placer shows up for mental health

Placer County wrapped up Mental Health Matters Month with a strong showing from county and community partners — all spreading the word that seeking help is a sign of strength, and that help is available. 

One of the biggest highlights was the annual #Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair, where hundreds of residents came out to connect with local resources and try out hands‑on wellness activities. Check out the video recap!

A new video also spotlights the Cirby Hills Wellness Center — a welcoming space where adults can drop in for peer support, group activities and recovery-focused opportunities. Explore their full calendar of activities here. 

Last week, our Board of Supervisors Chair Shanti Landon joined representatives from Teichert, Caltrans and the Associated General Contractors of California for the 2026 Mental Health Construction Standdown. This event highlighted the importance of mental health in jobsite safety and worker well being in an industry where stress and struggles often go unseen. 

Beyond May, residents can access year-round crisis support through our mobile crisis teams and the Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center.

For most people experiencing mental health challenges, the best first step is to reach out to your health care provider, but for anyone unsure where to begin, our weekly walk‑in mental health and substance use clinics in Roseville and Auburn offer free, no‑appointment‑needed support.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this month and helped reinforce that mental health is a vital part of overall well‑being.

Agriculture

Watch: The 2026 Placer County Ag Tour from farm to market

Join local leaders and community members as they experience the annual Placer County Ag Tour—showcasing how to connect the public with local farmers. The tour highlights challenges and opportunities in our local ag community. Watch video

Agriculture

Dangerous pest alert: Check nursery plants from Costco

Glassy-winged sharpshooter was detected on grapevines sold at area Costco stores in April and May. If you bought grapevines, citrus or fruit trees, isolate the plant and call 530-889-7372. Do not plant, move or dispose of it.
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Emergency preparedness

Annual unified command training keeps Placer County prepared

This week, our Placer County Sheriff's Office and CAL FIRE NEU/Placer County Fire conducted the annual western Placer County unified command training in North Auburn, which included fire and law agencies from the local area.
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Elections

Placer County Elections Office open this weekend for June primary

If you have questions or require assistance for the June primary, the Elections Office is ready to help! Visit our office in Rocklin or any one of our 30 vote centers located throughout the county to get help or cast your ballot.
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In other news

Forest Service Resource Advisory Committee members needed to serve Placer County

June 1 eligibility changes for some on CalFresh: FAQs and contact our offices for case questions

Caltrans announces summer projects that could cause delays along I-80 this summer

175 years of Placer County history

The lumber industry spread quickly throughout Placer County and grew alongside mining. Apart from water, timber was the most important resource needed for mining, where it was primarily used in constructing sluices and flumes, and shoring up miles of underground tunnels.

By 1861, there were 23 sawmills in operation in the county, using steam and water to power saws and lathes while milling millions of board feet per year.

In 1859, the Comstock Lode, discovered near Virginia City, brought on a wave of expansion in lumbering on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada and in the Truckee River and Tahoe basins. Meanwhile, throughout the 1860s, the second-largest consumer was the Central Pacific Railroad, which needed a constant supply of timber for railroad ties and to build trestles and snowsheds over the Sierra. With the completion of the transcontinental railroad, this opened new markets for California lumber to eastward consumers.

Initially, oxen provided the power to move heavy equipment, but by the 1880s, steam-powered tractors and dedicated “narrow gauge railroads” had taken over and ushered in a new heyday for the industry.

Photo: Towle Brothers Company, hauling timber near Alta. Circa 1890. Placer County Museums collection.

Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline

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, Big Trucks Summer Event - Electric, Neighborhood clean-up event, Spear Throwing

Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Living Smart Farmers Market

Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, 2026 National Competition “Feats Of Clay” Exhibit, Kick the Dust Up 

Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Music On The Square, Market in the Square, Bike Month Street Party

Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market, Live In Colfax!, 

North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City Farmer’s Market, Big Blue Adventure Tail Wagger 5K

...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

Foresthill Town Hall, June 1, 7 p.m. Information
Board of Supervisors, June 2, 9 a.m. Information
Placer West Fire Safe Council, June 3, 5:30 p.m. Information
Virtual office hours - Firewise USA Program, June 4, 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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