Photo of the week

🍂 This #PlacerLife photo of changing leaves was taken by @marywest530 on a hike at Placer Land Trust's Canyon View Preserve and shared on Instagram. 

Featured story

SNOW Sports Museum, new UC Davis center in North Lake Tahoe move forward

At its meeting Tuesday in Kings Beach, our Board of Supervisors considered a handful of key projects and programs and voted to move many of them forward. Explore them below:

1️⃣ University of California, Davis could soon bring hands-on community education and world-class scientific research to Tahoe City. The board approved a memorandum of agreement to jointly explore Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s potential expansion to county-owned properties. Learn more

2️⃣ Placer County advanced the Cabin Creek biomass facility through new partnership agreements to transform locally-sourced woody material in the North Lake Tahoe region into renewable energy, biochar and other beneficial-use products. Read more

3️⃣ The Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Sports Museum and Community Cultural Center project in Olympic Valley was also approved. It is envisioned to celebrate the legacy of the 1960 Winter Olympics and the history of regional winter sports. Learn more

4️⃣ Popular commemorative bear plaques are available for purchase now to support improvements at Commons Beach following the board’s approval of this partnership with Tahoe Fund. The Mama Bear and Baby Bear plaques offer a new opportunity for community members to support improvements at Commons Beach, while also leaving a lasting personal mark in Lake Tahoe. Read more

Roads

Placer Parkway project moves forward as bridge work approaches

Placer Parkway construction is moving forward! Crews are preparing for bridge construction, with temporary bridge supports expected to go up within the next month. Retaining wall work is also set to begin this week. Learn more

Health and safety 

Now is the time to prepare for possibly historic El Niño this winter

With the U.S. National Weather Service forecasting an El Niño climate pattern of likely historic strength for California this year, we’re urging residents this California Flood Preparedness Week to take steps now to prepare. Learn how

Veterans

Veteran brothers, sister reunited by video after more than 40 years

Michael and his brother stayed connected by phone, but after more than 40 years apart, they weren't sure they'd recognize each other. With help from our Veterans Services Office and partners, they shared a video reunion. Watch video

Elections

Voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election is officially underway!

Ready to vote? Use “Sign, Scan & Go!” now at the Elections Office or any open vote center starting Oct. 24. Need help? The Elections Office will also be open the two weekends prior to the election, Oct. 24/25 and Oct. 31/Nov. 1. Learn more

In other news

Placer County Sheriff's Office East Placer station commander details four ways to prepare before the storms arrive this winter

This weekend: Placer County youth group hosts skateboard competition

Join Placer County for the Oct. 30 Truckee River Mural ribbon cutting event near Tahoe City

Placer County invites community to help shape future land use through Placer 2050 workshops

Watch: Board hears the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District annual report

Board of Supervisors hears report on Olympic Valley Alpine Meadows Microtransit District

Tahoe County Executive Office details the Economic Health and Catalyst Initiatives Roadmap and long-term investments

175 years of Placer County history

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

• Colfax Veterans Memorial Hall Board

• Economic Development Board

• Fish & Game Commission

• First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission

• Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board

• Foresthill Veterans Memorial Hall Board

• Gold Run Cemetery Committee

• Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council

• Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council

• Historical Advisory Board

• In Home Support Services Advisory Committee

• Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention

• Library Advisory Board

• Municipal Advisory Council - Donner Summit

• Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay

• Municipal Advisory Council - Horseshoe Bar Penryn

• Municipal Advisory Council - Newcastle/Ophir

• Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley

• Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln

• Municipal Advisory Council - Sheridan

• Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer

• North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council

• Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board

• Placer County Child Care Advisory Council

• Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission

• Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council

• Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall Board

• 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, Heritage Placer Vineyards Artisan Faire, Costume and Candy

Rocklin: Rocklin Community Farmers Market, Pumpkin Patch by Compassion Planet 

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

Loomis: The Flower Farm Pumpkin Patch, Wicked Awesome Costume Party 

Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Pumpkin Patch by Compassion Planet, Auburn Fall Festival, Auburn Winds “Musical Mischief” Concert

Colfax: The Enchanted Forest Sip & Shop, Terrifying Trivia, Chili Cook-Off

North Lake Tahoe: Gourd Making Class at Gatekeeper's, Tahoe City Zombie Crawl, Tahoe City Haunted Historic Walking Tours, Hauntober in Tahoe City

...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

Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. Information
Newcastle/Ophir Supervisor Forum, Oct. 26, 6 p.m. Information
Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Information
Planning Commission, Oct. 29, 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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