Photo of the week

This #PlacerLife photo, capturing mountain biker Mark Mazza racing the Tahoe 100 was taken in Tahoe City by @mazzganistan on Instagram. He placed 5th overall in the Tahoe 100k and 1st in the 30s age group. 

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2026 fire season outlook from new Fire Chief Jim Hudson

CAL FIRE/Placer County firefighters are on high alert responding to fires daily throughout unincorporated Placer. As temperatures heat up and  fuel loads dry out, Fire Chief Jim Hudson encourages residents to prepare now in case of an evacuation.
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Wildfire preparedness

Free chipping in August: Reduce your fire risk today

Get your first hour of chipping free this August. We are waiving the $80/hour fee for one hour per household — but you must request service before the month is out. Only submit if your piles are chip-ready. Restrictions apply.
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Libraries

Placer’s Summer Reading Challenge enters the home stretch

We're close to the record! Our library community has logged 2.26 million reading minutes this summer. Help us reach our 2.5 million-minute goal before the Jurassic Summer Reading Program ends Aug. 8. Every minute counts!
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Forest health

New interactive map tour highlights Placer's forest health efforts

Explore "Healthy Forests, Resilient Communities," a new interactive story map from Placer County showcasing how the county is collaborating with partners to protect our forests, watersheds and communities for years to come. Learn more

Infrastructure 

ICYMI: Recap video highlights Placer Parkway groundbreaking ceremony

Last week, the Placer County Department of Public Works, Board of Supervisors and our regional partners broke ground on Phase 1 of the Placer Parkway project - an exciting new expressway in west Placer County.
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In other news

Listen: Placer staff join KTKE to discuss parking management, transit and utilities in Kings Beach
Placer Fish and Game Commission grant application period now open

Signal lights project on Westbrook Boulevard will support Placer Valley Soccer Complex traffic

Caltrans reminds big rig drivers of mandatory brake checks on I-80

All Placer County-owned parking lots in Kings Beach to temporarily close mid-week for maintenance starting Aug. 4

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, PCSO National Night Out in West Roseville, PCSO National Night Out in Granite Bay

Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Living Smart Farmers Market, National Night Out

Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, McBean Pool 101st Year Celebration, Fire Station 34 Open House, PCSO National Night Out in Lincoln/Sheridan

Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn Music On The Square, Market in the Square, Live Music Nights At The Lounge, National Night Out, I Am Hologram live at The Lounge, PCSO National Night Out in Auburn

Loomis: PCSO National Night Out in Loomis

Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market, PCSO National Night Out in Applegate/Colfax

North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City Farmer’s Market, B4BC’s Annual Skate the Lake, Music on the Beach, Kings Beach, Rubicon Summer Music Series, Northstar Summer Stage, SunSets Live Music Series, Tahoe Paddle Racing Series, Bluesdays, Concerts at Commons Beach, Movie Night at National, Great Gravel Ride, Sunnyside Barge Party, PCSO National Night Out in North Lake Tahoe

...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

Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council, Aug 4, 6 p.m. Information
Placer West Fire Safe Council, Aug. 5, 5:30 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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