Photo of the week

This #PlacerLife photo of Western States Endurance first-place female finisher Jennifer Lichter climbing up a mountain in Olympic Valley was taken by @road_dog_podcast on Instagram. Jennifer went on to set a new course record of 15:28:05 and 11th place overall.

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Fireworks ban in place for unincorporated Placer County

Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy the 250th anniversary celebration of our country’s independence, but please do it safely. Remember, fireworks of any kind, including “Safe and Sane,” are illegal to use in unincorporated Placer County. CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire officials will be out in force this holiday weekend to respond to wildland fires and medical calls. Protect our beautiful Sierra by attending a public fireworks show. 

Video message from CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department 

Alcohol banned on the Truckee River

A reminder for visitors in North Lake Tahoe: Alcohol is banned on the Truckee River from July 1-6, an annual safety ban originally passed by our Board of Supervisors in 2012.

The ban prohibits possession of open alcoholic containers in and along both sides of the river during the holiday week and signage noting the ban is posted at river access points throughout the enforcement area. Learn more

Celebrate America’s anniversary locally

There are a variety of professionally organized Fourth of July celebrations throughout Placer County to ensure residents have a fun, yet safe celebration. View events

Wildfire preparedness

Placer County earns fire risk reduction status

Placer County has been named a Fire Risk Reduction Community by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection — a state designation that can lower home insurance costs and bring more wildfire prevention work close to home. Read more

Environment

Lincoln Gun Ranges lead remediation project set to continue

Work is set to continue on the former Lincoln Gun Ranges lead remediation project, which started last year and paused due to winter weather. The former shooting range property will be cleaned to meet  residential standards. Read more

Wildfire preparedness

The Wildfire Preparedness Expo is back July 11

This free community event aims to empower residents with critical tools and knowledge to protect homes, families and neighborhoods from wildfire threats - and free BBQ. See you there July 11 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Auburn.
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Wildfire prevention

Goat and sheep grazing returns, helping to cut wildfire risk

Placer County has deployed 2,000 goats and sheep to graze down fire fuels at parks and properties from Roseville to Foresthill. Give the herds space, keep dogs leashed and expect brief trail closures while they're on site. Read more

In other news

Placer County is joining the County Medical Services Program

Placer County Elections Officer certifies June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election results

County announces the hiring of Sean Rabé as the new assistant CEO

NEW! Fire Safe Alliance of Placer County Newsletter: Fire weather 101 and more

View 100-plus photos from this year’s Placer County Fair

Placer launches sunscreen dispenser pilot

Celebrate Placer County’s 175th on the Heritage Trail and help shape a time capsule July 18

175 years of Placer County history

On July 4, 1894, Judge Prewett, Mayor Morgan of Auburn, the superintendent of schools, and the Board of Supervisors dedicated the cornerstone of the new Placer County courthouse. Prewett examined the stone to be plumb, level and square.

He explained, “Today we lay the foundation of a building that shall tell the future ages what manner of people we are,” and announced: “I declare it a fit and proper cornerstone for this magnificent foundation.”

Beneath the foundation, a copper box was entombed as a permanent time capsule to commemorate the building of the planned Temple of Justice. Inside this box are newspaper articles from the Placer Herald, Placer Representative, Placer Argus, Placer Republican, Placer News Messenger, Newcastle News and Colfax Sentinel.

There are various coins, stock certificates for the Placer and Nevada Railroad Company, two Manuals of Public Schools for Placer County, one copy of the Great Register of Voters, and a photograph of John C. Boggs. The box was also sprinkled with gold dust and anointed with oil.

Over the following four years, the courthouse was built and on July 4, 1898, the completed structure was formally dedicated and opened to a grand celebration.

As this year marks the 175th anniversary of Placer County, a new time capsule will be entombed at this historic courthouse later this year to tell future ages what manner of people we are today, in 2026.

At the Placer County Museum, visitors can be a part of history and help inform what will be placed inside the time capsule to be opened in 75 years.The museum will host its Heritage Trail Day on July 18. Visit the Heritage Trail Museums Tour of Placer County website to learn more.

Photo: Placer County Courthouse. Circa 1898. 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 Colfax 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 - Sheridan

• 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, 4th of July Celebration, Food Truck Mania

Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Living Smart Farmers Market

Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, Lincoln CA 4th of July Parade

Loomis: Summer Concert

Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn Music On The Square, Party In The Park!, Market in the Square, Auburn’s Family Fourth!, Auburn Mile

Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market, The Colfax Bazaar, Historic Downtown Colfax Annual 3rd of July Celebration

North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City Farmer’s Market, Music on the Beach, Kings Beach, Concerts At Commons Beach, Tahoe City, Movies on the Beach Tahoe City, Local Heroes 4th of July Celebration, Tahoe City 4th of July Celebrations, Bluesdays, Firecracker Mile In Truckee

...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

County offices closed for Independence Day holiday, July 3 Information
Foresthill Town Hall, July 6, 7 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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