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Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the evening sky in Placer County was taken by @laurakay.gardner on Instagram. Featured story Drive collects more than 2,600 comfort stuffed animals for first respondersEmergency situations can be frightening, especially for children. Placer County’s first responders have a way to help ease those moments and provide comfort - stuffed animals! The Older Adults Advisory Commission recently conducted a stuffed animal drive to collect and equip the first responders with these comfort stuffies to have on hand in times of need. The drive collected more than 2,600 stuffed animals for firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency personnel — more than doubling the original goal. OAAC commissioners gathered with first responders to hand off the stuffed animals, which will be kept in patrol cars, fire engines and ambulances in order to distribute during calls when someone could use a bit of comfort or calm. View the full photo album A huge thank you is extended to the many volunteers that coordinated collection sites, sorted and helped prepare the stuffed animals for distribution to the first responders this week. Still looking for ways to give back this holiday season yourself? Find a few ideas here. Environment American River Bridge Debris Removal project nearing completion The American River Bridge Debris Removal project in Auburn is nearly complete. All steel has been removed and a final sweep is underway. Our contractor will soon begin site restoration, including removal of the access trail. Learn more Community 🎄Show love for local this holiday season and Shop Placer When you shop locally, your tax dollars strengthen the local economy. In fact, for every $100 spent, $68 stays in the community as compared to just $7 when you shop online. Find local businesses on Engage Placer or add yours today. Learn more Museums Free holiday fun with Placer County Museums events in Auburn Kick off the holidays with free family-friendly events from Placer County Museums! Stop by S’mores & Stories at the Bernhard Museum on Dec. 12, then visit the Placer County Museum for Old Town Christmas on Dec. 13 and 20. Learn more Mental health and substance use Give your input on mental health, substance use treatment services Placer County is inviting residents to take part in two online surveys to help guide behavioral health services under new state law. One survey is for clients and their direct family members, and one is for the broader community. Learn more In other newsFind your perfect Christmas tree in Placer County - find a PlacerGROWN fresh-cut tree farm Cut down your own Christmas tree with a Tahoe National Forest permit Learn more about the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at the Dec. 8 Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting Placer County Elections Office certifies November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election results This week in Placer County history Moses Andrews of Auburn claimed to have planted the first orange tree in Placer County in 1860. In 1866, the Survey or General Report listed 35 orange trees planted throughout the county. Although they were ornamental and for personal consumption, these thriving early trees proved the region had an ideal climate for growing citrus, where it has since become a famous local crop. That journey began as a water company advertisement. In 1878, the Bear River Ditch Company saw an opportunity to attract new customers and advertised that it would supply free water for five years to plant oranges and lemons.Before long, a variety of citrus was planted throughout western Placer County, but was only locally known. In December 1889, a group of determined citizens on the Placer County Board of Trade wanted to advertise the bounty of the region and prove that the California Citrus Belt extended further north than was thought possible. An exhibit committee was formed with the intention of advertising Placer County citrus. The committee reserved Platt Hall in San Francisco and transported 30,000 oranges along with crates of lemons, apples, persimmons, figs, raisins and a variety of dried fruits. Many were displayed overflowing from granite urns quarried from the area. There were also bushels of walnuts and chestnuts, and jars of olive oil, while hanging from an arch at the center of the exhibit was a branch holding 36 oranges. The exhibit lasted for eight days and included band concerts every evening. Over 25,000 visitors explored the exhibit and at the end, most of the fruit was donated to kindergartens, hospitals and charitable organizations throughout the city. Today, Placer County is known for its extensive citrus and mandarin industry. Photo: Placer County Museums collection; 1889. 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 Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Downtown Holiday Celebration, Breakfast with Santa, Milk & Cookies with Santa Rocklin: Rocklin Tree Lighting Lincoln: Tree Lighting, 8th Annual Holiday Boutique, Holiday Parade Auburn: Festival of Lights Parade, Gold Country Toy Run North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe Film Fest, Northern Lights Festival, S’more O’Clock, Holiday Tree Lighting, Holiday Marker’s Market ...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 Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. Information Planning Commission, Dec. 11, 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekA Thanksgiving hayride 🦃 This #PlacerLife photo of a tractor-pulled hayride in Penryn was posted by @jasoneverett on Instagram. Featured story Meet the ‘modern-day master’ who created his art in Placer CountyDiscover the extraordinary story of Martín Ramírez, the world-renowned self-taught artist who created hundreds of his iconic drawings while institutionalized at the former DeWitt State Hospital in North Auburn. Our latest episode of “The Placer Life” brings together Dr. Víctor Espinosa, author of “Martín Ramírez: Framing His Life and Art,” and Auburn resident Phil Dunievitz to explore Ramírez’s journey from Jalisco, Mexico, to California and how his visionary art was recognized long before the world knew his name. Listen Fostering and adoption Celebrating new families on Adoption Day Twenty children found forever families this year, including eight celebrated on Placer County’s Adoption Day earlier this month. Learn more about fostering and adoption in Placer County, and hear some families' stories. Watch video North Lake Tahoe New Launchpad program reserves $725K to fund housing projects Two new local worker housing projects in North Lake Tahoe will move forward thanks to $725,000 in funding reserved from Placer County’s Launchpad program. Each unit will be deed-restricted for local workers for 55 years. Read more Holidays Find Christmas tree perfection in Placer Make your holidays brighter with a locally grown Christmas tree. Visit PlacerGROWN to find fresh-cut tree farms or learn how to cut down your own with a required permit. Bring home a fresh tree and support local farms. Placer people California’s best cookie baker… is a probation officer? The Best in Show cookie at this year’s California State Fair was baked by our Probation Department’s Mark Eger. Just in time for your holiday baking, Mark shares his top five tips for better cookies. Get his tips and hear his story In other newsReminder: Join the Dec. 1 virtual informational meeting discussing the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan Board of Supervisors to hear Hope Way Apartment project appeal Dec. 16 Caltrans reminds drivers of safe driving tips in foggy conditions Join the Placer County Film Office at the Tahoe Film Fest, Dec. 4-7 Watch: Staff present opportunity to develop an eastern Placer County housing trust This week in Placer County history Turkey has been a beloved centerpiece of the American Thanksgiving table long before President Abraham Lincoln made the holiday official in 1863. In the 1920s and 1930s, turkey production grew rapidly in western Placer County, as local producers began competing with a variety of breeds. By the 1970s and 1980s, poultry became the county’s leading agricultural industry, bolstered by large processing facilities near Lincoln. A snapshot from 1952 captures William Cannon of Long Valley with some of the more than 10,000 broad breasted bronze turkeys that he and his partner, Louis Brenzo, brought to market that year. As Thanksgiving approaches, Placer County extends its warm wishes to all, wherever you may be celebrating. Photo: Placer County Museums collection, 1952 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 Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Downtown Holiday Celebration: Tree Lighting Lincoln: Small business Saturday Auburn: Christmas Tree Lighting, PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Market North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe:Tahoe City Farmer’s Market ...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 Forum, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Information Placer West Fire Safe Council, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. Information Placer County Planning Commission, Dec. 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekA Thanksgiving hayride 🦃 This #PlacerLife photo of a tractor-pulled hayride in Penryn was posted by @jasoneverett on Instagram. Featured story Meet the ‘modern-day master’ who created his art in Placer CountyDiscover the extraordinary story of Martín Ramírez, the world-renowned self-taught artist who created hundreds of his iconic drawings while institutionalized at the former DeWitt State Hospital in North Auburn. Our latest episode of “The Placer Life” brings together Dr. Víctor Espinosa, author of “Martín Ramírez: Framing His Life and Art,” and Auburn resident Phil Dunievitz to explore Ramírez’s journey from Jalisco, Mexico, to California and how his visionary art was recognized long before the world knew his name. Listen Fostering and adoption Celebrating new families on Adoption Day Twenty children found forever families this year, including eight celebrated on Placer County’s Adoption Day earlier this month. Learn more about fostering and adoption in Placer County, and hear some families' stories. Watch video North Lake Tahoe New Launchpad program reserves $725K to fund housing projects Two new local worker housing projects in North Lake Tahoe will move forward thanks to $725,000 in funding reserved from Placer County’s Launchpad program. Each unit will be deed-restricted for local workers for 55 years. Read more Holidays Serve joy this season, not food poisoning Don't forget about food safety this holiday season! No one wants a side of food poisoning with their turkey, so check out this quick video packed with helpful tips from our Environmental Health team to keep your meal safe. Watch video Placer people California’s best cookie baker… is a probation officer? The Best in Show cookie at this year’s California State Fair was baked by our Probation Department’s Mark Eger. Just in time for your holiday baking, Mark shares his top five tips for better cookies. Get his tips and hear his story In other newsReminder: Join the Dec. 1 virtual informational meeting discussing the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan Board of Supervisors to hear Hope Way Apartment project appeal Dec. 16 Caltrans reminds drivers of safe driving tips in foggy conditions Join the Placer County Film Office at the Tahoe Film Fest, Dec. 4-7 Watch: Staff present opportunity to develop an eastern Placer County housing trust This week in Placer County history Turkey has been a beloved centerpiece of the American Thanksgiving table long before President Abraham Lincoln made the holiday official in 1863. In the 1920s and 1930s, turkey production grew rapidly in western Placer County, as local producers began competing with a variety of breeds. By the 1970s and 1980s, poultry became the county’s leading agricultural industry, bolstered by large processing facilities near Lincoln. A snapshot from 1952 captures William Cannon of Long Valley with some of the more than 10,000 broad breasted bronze turkeys that he and his partner, Louis Brenzo, brought to market that year. As Thanksgiving approaches, Placer County extends its warm wishes to all, wherever you may be celebrating. Photo: Placer County Museums collection, 1952 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 Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Downtown Holiday Celebration: Tree Lighting Lincoln: Small business Saturday Auburn: Christmas Tree Lighting, PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Market North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe:Tahoe City Farmer’s Market ...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 Forum, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Information Placer West Fire Safe Council, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. Information Placer County Planning Commission, Dec. 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week🧡 This #PlacerLife photo of the iconic No Hands Bridge in Auburn across the North Fork American River was taken by @ScottyTangPhoto on Instagram. Featured story The Mountain Mandarin Festival is here. 🍊 Grab ’em while you can!The 32nd Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival is taking place Nov. 21-23 at @the Grounds in Roseville. This event is your golden opportunity to taste and buy mandarins grown by certified PlacerGROWN farmers right here in Placer County. Enjoy citrusy treats, artisan crafts, live music, farm-fresh foods and more as you celebrate the start of mandarin season. Learn more Want even more ways to enjoy Placer County’s famous citrus? Visit the PlacerGROWN website to find local mandarin farms where you can buy directly from growers—or even pick your own mandarins. Explore the full list of certified farmers’ markets to discover fresh mandarins, produce, meats, baked goods and seasonal favorites. Visit PlacerGROWN Support local agriculture, savor incredible flavor and make this season truly homegrown - and grab a bag or two before they’re gone. 🍊 Agriculture Fill your Thanksgiving table at PlacerGROWN farmers’ markets Shop at a certified PlacerGROWN farmers’ market to fill your Thanksgiving table with the freshest local produce and more. Celebrate the season by supporting our growers and bringing home quality ingredients everyone will love. See more Workforce housing Board approves amendments to encourage more workforce housing in Tahoe Our Board of Supervisors approved the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing amendments to support the development of new achievable housing and make multifamily housing more financially feasible in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Read more North Lake Tahoe Learn about the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe plan Dec. 1 County officials are inviting residents to attend a virtual informational meeting to learn about the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Hear from Alterra Mountain Company and county staff. Learn more Recreation Planning Commission approves resort campground plans near Donner Summit Our Planning Commission has approved plans to renovate the Cisco Grove Campground near Donner Summit into a year-round resort. The project includes modern amenities like a pool, pickleball courts and a new general store. Read more In other newsBoard of Supervisors to hear Hope Way Apartments appeal Dec. 16 Placer County rolls out new website. Check it out! Free ridership extended to 2027 alongside a new systems plan for Truckee Tahoe Area Regional Transit Placer County Sheriff’s Office launches the Placer County Cold Case Foundation. See how you can help. Placer’s design review committee for the Lake Tahoe Basin is seeking applicants for one open at-large position on the seven-member volunteer panel California Arts Council grant awarded to Placer County Enter K-12 Air Art Calendar Contest by Nov. 30 for chance to win cash prizes This week in Placer County history Editor’s note: This week we’ve begun expanding the focus of our This Week in Placer County History feature to also include spotlights on interesting items in our Museums’ archive and historic photographs in our collections, which may stray beyond our usual ‘this week’ date range. We hope the increased variety will serve to deepen appreciation of Placer County’s fascinating history. On Oct. 1, 1924, residents transformed historic Auburn into a grand celebration to mimic the days of ’49. It was officially called the “Gold Trail Extension” and meant to showcase the town’s colorful past in coordination with the meeting of the American Mining Congress in Sacramento. A special train ran from the capital to “Woods Dry Diggings,” as it was known in 1849, with 500 passengers. In all, over 6,000 people from around the area joined the 24-hour event, which included a parade, music, dancing, a huge barbeque and hydraulic mining demonstrations on the Auburn Ravine. According to the Oct. 1 Placer Herald, the committee organizing the event advertised it was, “endeavoring to depict the early mining days, with a ’49 atmosphere, but does not approve or sanction any ‘rough stuff.’ Everything must be clean, historical and instructive… We invite and welcome all who want a little clean fun.” Pictured here is one of Placer County’s specialized “mud wagons” designed to carry mail and passengers along the steep, rocky hills throughout the region. Deputy Sheriff Frank “Big Dip” Dependener rides shotgun as the stage passes by the historic Post Office in Old Town. To see a mud wagon on display, visit the Placer County Museum, open daily from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with free admission. On weekends, you can also support our local Placer County Historical Society by stopping by the Old Town Auburn Post Office, which they have transformed into a visitor center and are looking for volunteers. 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 Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Placer Valley Soccer Complex grand opening, Mountain Mandarin Festival, Turkey Trot Loomis: Day Before Thanksgiving Day Parade and Vendor Fair Auburn: Cinema at the State presents “The Job of Songs,” Stu Allen and Mars Hotel at Auburn Odd Fellows Colfax: Snapdragon Provisions Friendsgiving, Free Kids Craft Day – Holiday Fun for the Whole Family!, Colfax Lions Club Annual Thanksgiving community dinner North Lake Tahoe: Cocoa @ the Cabin at North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe City Farmer’s Market, Community Thanksgiving Celebration, Friendsgiving at Tahoe National ...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 No public meetings this week. To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the northern lights in North Lake Tahoe was taken by @kirstenalexisadventure on Instagram. Featured story PCCP celebrates Raccoon Creek conservation, restoration with kickoff eventThe Placer County Conservation Program hosted a Raccoon Creek Ranch conservation and restoration kickoff event last week to celebrate the permanent protection and restoration of 4,245 acres of prime farmland, open space and streams north of Lincoln. Leaders from the PCCP, Placer Conservation Authority, our Board of Supervisors, Placer Land Trust, City of Lincoln, Ecosystem Investment Partners and more came together to celebrate and enjoy the conserved habitat. The Raccoon Creek Ranch project marks one of the most significant conservation milestones in Placer County history: 4,245 acres permanently protected from development and mining 1,299 acres of active agricultural production 6 miles of stream system supporting salmon and steelhead habitat $61 million total investment in conservation and restoration efforts Creates one of the largest contiguous blocks of protected land in West Placer County Learn more about the PCCP, Racoon Creek Ranch and our plans to conserve 47,300 acres in West Placer. Watch video Public safety New fire chief appointed to lead CAL FIRE NEU and Placer County Fire CAL FIRE has named Jim Hudson as the new fire chief for the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit and the chief of Placer County Fire. Hudson’s appointment comes as the current fire chief, Brian Estes, prepares to retire in December. Learn more North Lake Tahoe A community connecting point for North Lake Tahoe residents Over 70 members of the public showed up to share feedback on important initiatives, ask questions and talk with project managers at the county's most recent Discover and Discuss community event in Kings Beach. Watch video Winter preparedness Winter Weather Advisory: Prepare for incoming storm systems A winter weather and wind advisory is in effect through early Friday. Prepare for future atmospheric rivers by updating your emergency plan, gathering supplies and staying informed. Visit ReadyPlacer for helpful tips and resources. Read more Building services Implementation of updated building code begins Jan. 1 Our Building Services Division is reminding the community that the 2025 California Building Standards Code will go into effect Jan. 1 as required by the California Building Standards Commission. Updates include wildfire safety. Read more In other newsThe Mountain Mandarin Festival is just around the corner, Nov. 21-23 Add your business to our Love Local map on Engage Placer before Small Business Saturday Groundwater Sustainability Agencies of the North American Groundwater Subbasin public workshop series Enter K-12 Air Art Calendar Contest by Nov. 30 for chance to win cash prizes National Recycling Day is Nov. 15 - Learn more about recycling in Placer County This week in Placer County history On Saturday, Nov. 12, 1955, snow began falling in the high Sierra and continued steadily over the weekend, dropping 10 inches before finally breaking early Monday morning. A blanket of snow fell as far as Auburn where earlier that week, temperatures were in the mid-80s. The sudden storm also came with high winds and gusts in the Sierra, reportedly up to 70 mph. Many travelers were caught off guard. At the time, two local Sierra College students, David Ensinger and Terry Moore, were on a three-day camping trip in rugged back country near Emigrant Gap where they became stranded and sought shelter in an old miner’s cabin. Relatives reported them missing and as soon as the weather broke, Sheriff William A. Scott and pilot H.E. “Ace” Hibbard began searching by air. Fortunately, the stranded men had made distress signs in the snow which were soon spotted from above. The pilot dropped emergency food and supplies so the men could then hike back out to safety just before a second storm hit the area. Meanwhile, dozens of Air Force and Navy planes began searching for a lost T-33 military jet en route to McClellan Air Force Base and piloted by Capt. David H. Henderson. The search ranged from Fresno to Chico in between heavy storms. The wreckage was finally discovered by fishermen the following July, in a remote area near Donner Summit. Photo options: (Left) Clearing the roads in Dutch Flat, November 1955. 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 Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Campfires and Rock Art Mysteries Auburn: Music Around Town/ Market in the Square (weather permitting) ...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 Board of Supervisors meeting (Auburn), Nov. 17, 9 a.m. Information Canceled - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting (North Lake Tahoe), Nov. 18, 9 a.m. Information Tahoe RCD: Firewise virtual office hours, Nov. 18, 12 p.m. Information Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m. Information Canceled - Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 18 Placer County Fire Safe Alliance, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. Information Canceled - West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 19 Placer Conservation Authority, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Nov. 20, 6 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the Historic Courthouse lit up in green was taken by @jessicasmith.lw on Instagram. Through Veterans Day, Placer County and our Placer County Veterans Service Office are participating in Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative to let veterans know they are seen, appreciated and supported. Join us and light up your porch, office or storefront with green to show your gratitude. Featured story Find Nov. 4 election results and learn when to expect updatesThe Elections Office is hard at work verifying and counting thousands of Placer ballots cast in the Nov. 4 special election. You can find current results on the Elections website; updates will be posted every Tuesday and Friday until certified. View results Housing Hope Way Apartments appeals to be heard by Board of Supervisors The Placer County Board of Supervisors will consider three appeals related to the proposed Hope Way Apartments project during its regular meeting at 9 a.m., Dec. 16, at the Placer County HHS Center, 11484 B Ave. in Auburn. Read more Safety DA warns of online predators; educates on app privacy After a predator was sentenced for targeting minors online, the District Attorney’s Office launched AppSafe -- a new initiative to educate parents on app dangers, privacy settings and protecting kids from online predators. Learn more Healthy aging Share your caregiving experience and respite needs through survey Do you care for a loved one? The county wants to hear from you. A confidential caregiver survey, open through January 2026, invites residents to share their experiences to help shape future programs and support. Learn more Housing Two new affordable housing agreements move forward Our Board of Supervisors recently approved two affordable housing agreements supporting the creation of new housing opportunities for extremely- low, very-low, low- and moderate-income residents in west Placer County. Read more In other newsCalFresh updates: Timing of partial benefits remains uncertain Placer County Board of Supervisors to meet in Auburn on Nov. 17, and Tahoe on Nov. 18 Placer County filmmaker Rob Gore joins Access Sacramento Hall of Fame This week in Placer County history Auburn celebrated Armistice on Nov. 11, 1918, which was the signing of the agreement that established a ceasefire and signified the end of the Great War, later known as World War I. By 7:30 a.m., more than 1,000 people joined in a spontaneous parade through the streets, pictured here in Central Square, carrying U.S. flags and sharing in the joy of the peace to come. They are wearing masks as required by Auburn City Ordinance No. 182, which was designed to slow the deadly influenza pandemic that was spreading at the time. Armistice Day was officially commemorated in 1919 as a day to show gratitude for veterans and heroes, and to reflect upon the importance of peace. The day continued to be observed over the years and in 1938, Nov. 11 officially became a legal holiday. Finally, in 1954 and following both World War II and U.S. involvement in the Korean War, President Dwight D. Eisenhower renamed the day to Veterans Day to include gratitude and recognition for all veterans serving the United States to remember the sacrifices they made, and to “reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been made in vain.” Photo: Armistice Day parade in Auburn, 1918; Placer County Museums collection 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 Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Auburn: The Great Escape, Celebrating 110 years, Placer Grown Farmer’s Market Various: Placer Artists Tour ...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 Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 6, 6 p.m. Information Canceled - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 6 Information Sheridan Community Forum, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Information Placer County Planning Commission, Nov. 13, 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week🎃 We hope you have as much fun this Halloween as this itty bitty pumpkin! This #PlacerLife photo snapped in Roseville was shared on Instagram by proud grandma, @debjordan66. Featured story WATCH: Large pieces of American River Bridge debris pulled from the waterProgress continues on the American River Bridge debris removal project. Recently, the contractor removed large chunks of metal from the water. Divers have been cutting the material underwater, and excavators are being used to pull the debris out. Watch video Learn more about this project at www.placer.ca.gov/ARdebris Superior court Superior Court remains open during United Public Employee strike Individuals are advised to show up for court appearances at Placer County Superior Court despite the union strike, which began Oct. 28. Expect delays. Juvenile Court is being temporarily moved to the Historic Courthouse in Auburn. Learn More Elections Election Day is almost here, Placer! Find a vote center today With 11 more vote centers opening Nov. 1, Placer County voters have plenty of chances to cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 special election. Need help? Visit us at our office this weekend, Nov. 1 and 2, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn more Recreation Placer Valley Soccer Complex to celebrate grand opening Celebrate Roseville’s newest destination for sports, play and community at the Placer Valley Soccer Complex Grand Opening on Friday, Nov. 21. The site will feature 10 new lighted synthetic turf fields and will host regional events. Read more Health and food What the federal shutdown means for CalFresh benefits If the federal government shutdown continues, CalFresh (SNAP) benefits will likely be disrupted in November 2025. Call or visit 211 Placer for local food banks and other resources. Visit our website for FAQs. Learn more In other newsDiscover inspiring local artists, events, and more in the 2025 Winter Arts & Culture Magazine Annual parking restrictions take effect Nov. 1 east of Emigrant Gap in North Lake Tahoe region Join the PCTPA’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan workshop Sequoia Estate Planning Inc. offers free sessions on wills, trusts, and protecting your legacy Want to give back to the community in the new year? Placer County’s Free Tax Prep program is currently seeking volunteers for the 2026 tax season Halloween Safety Tips - Make it a safe holiday to remember! Next Wednesday, Nov. 5, join Placer County for our next Discover & Discuss community event in Kings Beach with a special mapping feedback exercise This week in Placer County history On October 27, 1947, the Placer County Centennial Committee accepted the offer from the 20th Agricultural District to house what would later become the Placer County Museum in the mining building in the fairgrounds. The Placer County Centennial Committee’s purpose was to recognize and celebrate the three significant centennials of California history: the centennial of gold discovery in 1948; the Gold Rush in 1949; and California statehood in 1950. Opening a museum to interpret these milestones and to reflect on our history was an important first step. According to the October 30, 1947, Auburn Journal: “The museum will be open to the public, free of charge, as soon as the exhibit material can be collected and placed in glass show cases and other suitable positions.” This was the moment the Placer County Museum was born. It would eventually grow into a system of eight museums and an Archives and Research Center by 2022. Though the museum is no longer located in the mining building in the Gold Country Fairgrounds, that location will forever be tied to the history of the Placer County Museums. For more information about our eight museums, the Archives and Research Center and our education programs, please visit our website at www.placer.ca.gov/museums. Photo: Placer County Museum, c. 1950 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 Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Family Fun Night in downtown Roseville, Egg-tober, Tainted Love, The Best of the 80's Live! Concert, Blue Line Arts 1st Saturday Drop in Activity Day for Families Rocklin: Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek, Cops and Crullers with Rocklin Police, PCTPA virtual workshop Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Plan Lincoln: Annual Downtown Trick or Treat Auburn: Pink Talking Fish with special guests Broken Compass Bluegrass concert, Umpteenth Annual Halloween Bash with Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours concert, Band of Goats: Live at the Gomez concert, Auburn Vintage Home Tour Benefiting Auburn State Theatre, Colfax: Halloween Dog Costume Parade down Colfax Main Street, Colfax Trunk or Treat, Chamber of Commerce Mixer and Grand Opening of N.R. Vogt Art Studio and Gallery, Snapdragon After Dark: A Night of Mystery & Charm North Lake Tahoe: Trivia Thursdays at Tahoe National Brewing Co. in Tahoe City, Warren Miller's Sno-Ciety premiere, Halloween night at Pete ’n Peters in Tahoe City, Halloween Dark Carnival at Alibi Ale Works, Trick-Or-Treat in downtown Tahoe City, Watson Cabin Haunted House, Mountain Monster Mash, Halloween party at Shadyside Lounge, Halloween Show with Boot Juice, The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Tahoe Art Haus ...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, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. Information North Auburn Supervisor Forum, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Information Discover & Discuss Community Event in Kings Beach, Nov. 5, 5 p.m. Information Planning Commission, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. Information CANCELED- Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 6 To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekPerfectly picked persimmons! This #PlacerLife photo of a persimmon orchard in Penryn was taken by @chefedierobertson on Instagram. Featured story The new normal: How local businesses are adjusting to life in 2025 and beyondWe were proud to be a presenting sponsor for this year’s Placer Valley 2025 – the largest business summit in the region. Over 500 civic leaders, business owners and community members gathered last Friday in Roseville to gain valuable insights, network and elevate their business. Our Board of Supervisors Chair Bonnie Gore and new Roseville Chamber of Commerce CEO Ananda Rochita offered takeaways below: 🤝 Sights and sounds from the summit: Watch video 📷 Check out our photo gallery of the event: View photos ✅ Listen to Placer CEO Daniel Chatigny’s presentation: Watch video Environment Watch how lead is being excavated from former Lincoln gun ranges Lead remediation work is underway at the former Lincoln gun ranges, where soils are being excavated and screened for the collection of bullets and lead shot for recycling. The ranges have been closed since the 1990s. Watch video Elections Elections Office reminder: Voting options and deadlines Our Elections Office is sharing a few important details to ensure eligible voters can confidently and successfully cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 statewide special election. Vote center and drop box locations have changed. Learn more First responders CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Chief announces retirement Fire Chief Brian Estes will retire at the end of 2025 after 35 years of service with CAL FIRE. Since 2018, Estes has served as the fire chief of the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit and the Placer County Fire Department. Learn more Preparedness Secure peace of mind before the rainy season with flood insurance The winter rainy season is right around the corner. Don’t wait for a big storm to secure your peace of mind with flood insurance. New policies generally take 30 days to go into effect. Learn how to protect your property. Read more In other newsPrescribed Fire Notice: French Meadows pile burn Share your feedback and learn more about regional projects in North Lake Tahoe Nov. 5 at our next Discover and Discuss community event Take Placer County Transportation Planning Agency’s survey to identify any transit needs that are not currently being met Looking for housing resources in North Lake Tahoe? Join our Nov. 12 Hops and Homes event in Tahoe City to meet with regional partners and discover resources Provide your input: Player County Evacuation and Transportation Resiliency Study Halloween fun can still be sweet—just remember to balance treats with good brushing and flossing habits ICYMI: Watch our local roadway safety plan update Roseville: Overnight closure for a portion of Baseline Road through November This week in Placer County history On Oct. 23, 1947, Auburn Fire Chief Henry Gietzen reminded readers of the Auburn Journal that Halloween decorations used in public places must be fireproof. He stated in the Auburn Journal article that: “The law applies particularly to nightclubs, restaurants, cafes, dance halls, theatres, auditoriums and schools.” Halloween decorations were made easy to acquire by Dennison’s Bogie Book, which was published between 1909 and 1935. Bogie Books had a catalog section where one could order Halloween decorations or even paper costumes by mail. They also provided guidance for hosting a Halloween party, which included games and suggestions for snacks and refreshments. Most of the decorations one could purchase from the Bogie Book were made from highly flammable crepe paper. The popularity of the Bogie Book waned as trick-or-treating became the focus for children and department stores began offering Halloween decorations themselves. Many of these decorations, as well as the costumes, were flammable. Several fatalities and injuries due to flammable Halloween costumes led to the Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953 and the establishment of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in 1972. Local laws and ordinances, such as the one Gietzen reminded Auburn citizens about, focused on public fire safety, which included using fire-retardant materials for decorations in public places. If you would like to view our interpretive copy of a 1914 Bogie Book, it is on display in the Placer County Museum located on the first floor of the historic Auburn Courthouse. Photo: Cover of the 1914 Dennison’s Bogie Book 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 Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Comedy Night: Craig Shoemaker Rocklin: Rocklin Police Station Spooky Story Time Lincoln: Lincoln Hills Holiday Market, Floating Pumpkin Patch Loomis: Public Safety Fair Auburn: A Celebration of Dia de los Muertos featuring Coco, Music and Dance, Downtown Fall Festival, Sweetest Little Craft Fair, Sierra Foothills Audubon Society- Wild World of Acorn Woodpeckers Presentation North Lake Tahoe: Harvest Festival + Big Truck or Treat, Tahoe City's Haunted Historic Walking Tour ...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 Planning Commission, Oct. 30, 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of snow in Olympic Valley was taken by @michael_kennedy999 on Instagram. Featured story 120 local high school students get inside look at Placer County operations and careersRoseville High School and Placer High School students had a chance to connect with county staff at the Placer County Government Center last week for Youth In Government Day. Led by the Department of Human Resources, this year’s event featured over 20 departments and included tours of multiple facilities in Auburn. Students had the chance to interact with county staff, ask questions, learn about career paths to civil service and dive deeper into county services offered throughout the region. Watch video Wildfire safety Burn permit suspension lifted in Placer, Nevada, Yuba, Sierra counties CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Chief Brian Estes is canceling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Read more Development County updates septic rules to lower costs, make adding ADUs easier Homeowners in Placer County will soon find it easier and more affordable to install or upgrade septic systems. Changes to septic rules are designed to lower costs, support ADU construction and modernize outdated requirements. Learn more Economic development Regional leaders to convene for the area’s largest business summit This Friday, business leaders, entrepreneurs and local officials will connect at Placer Valley 2025 in Roseville. This event features a business trade show, informational sessions, guest speakers, lunch and happy hour. Learn more Libraries Thrills, giggles and shivers offered at Libary’s Spooky Storytime The event offers spooky, silly and playful — but not too scary — tales. Along with the stories, participants can look forward to interactive songs and themed activities that celebrate the playful side of fall. Read more In other newsQuick actions by boaters and paddlers this year helped prevent the dangerous golden mussel and other aquatic invasive species from entering Lake Tahoe REMINDER: Medication take-back event approaching Oct. 25 Virtual workshop to help improve road safety in Placer County scheduled for Oct. 21 This week in Placer County history On Oct. 16, 1977, a 12-year-old girl from Roseville wandered away from her grandparents’ campsite near Hell Hole Reservoir and became lost. She was accompanied by her Australian shepherd dog. When night fell, her grandparents got worried. According to the Oct. 20, 1977, Placer Herald: “Her grandparents first called the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department, which made a preliminary search before determining that the area was in Placer County.” The Placer County Sheriff’s Office received the first call about the lost girl at 10:30 p.m. and dispatched two deputies. Searching in the dark yielded no results and a new search and rescue team effort began at daylight with a mounted posse, jeep posse and three German shepherd dogs with their handlers. The dogs took a good sniff of her sleeping bag and within an hour located the young girl and her dog. Although the temperatures were close to freezing the night before, she snuggled with her dog to keep warm. She was tired and hungry but was able to walk out of the woods with the deputies to be reunited with her grandparents. Photo: The Auburn Search and Rescue Team with their Jeeps, c. 1960 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 Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Trunk 'r Treat, Friday Flicks: Casper, Spooky Storywalk, Halloween Towne Night Market Rocklin: Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek Farm, Evenings in the Park: Wicked Lincoln: Family Movie Night Loomis: Monthly Mixer: Faith, Love & Thairapy, Skeleton Contest Workday Auburn: 18th Annual Auburn Big Time Pow Wow, Auburn Harvest Festival, Taste of the Tour, Placer Artists Studios Tour Colfax: Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market North Lake Tahoe: ParkFit Fridays, Disc Golf Workday, Pickleball — Outdoor Drop-in Play, Golden Hour 55+ Socials, Cricket at the Park, Free Nutrition Class: Detox 101, Family Movie Nights- Tahoe Donner, Harvest Fest - Tahoe City, Big Truck Day in Truckee, Spooky Movie Night in October, Safeway Grand Opening Celebration ...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 Donner Summit Town Hall, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. Information Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. Information Meadow Vista Supervisor Forum, Oct. 20, 6 p.m. Information Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, Oct. 21, 5 p.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Oct. 23, 6 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week👻Spooky season is here! This #PlacerLife photo of an adorable home-made ghost costume was taken on the steps of the Historic Auburn Courthouse by @littledove.justine on Instagram. Featured story ✂️ Placer County Sheriff’s Office cuts the ribbon on new Mental Health and Vocational Training facilitiesConstruction of two major expansion projects at the South Placer Jail were recently completed and recognized by community leaders and Placer officials this week. The new Mental Health Facility and the Medium Security Vocational Training Facility will provide more than 55,000 square feet of modern space designed to enhance care, provide training and improve long-term outcomes for individuals in custody. Mental Health Facility: The approximately 16,300-square-foot Mental Health Facility is designed to meet the growing need for treatment services within the jail system. The facility features three 15-bed pods with a total capacity of 45 beds. Medium Security Vocational Training Facility: The nearly 39,000-square-foot vocational training facility introduces new opportunities for education and rehabilitation to provide job training and employment skills and help reduce recidivism. The facility has two new housing units with a capacity of 120 beds. 📹 Watch video Roads Phase 1 of Placer Parkway regional expressway moves forward Designs and specifications for Phase 1 of the long-anticipated Placer Parkway project - a new regional expressway in West Placer - have been approved by our Board of Supervisors. The $160 million project will go to bid in March. Read more Agriculture Placer County 2024 crop value surges nearly 24% to record $111 million Placer County agriculture had a record year in 2024! Total crop and livestock value soared nearly 24% to $111 million. Cattle led the way, with almonds, walnuts, poultry and rice rounding out the top five crops for gross value. Read more Health 🦟🚫 Placer County confirms first West Nile virus death of season Local agencies are saddened to report the first West Nile virus death this season in Placer County. Simple steps can help prevent mosquito bites: Use repellent, drain standing water and report dead birds. Who's most at risk? Learn more Elections Registration deadlines and vote center locations for Nov. 4 election The Elections Office wants to ensure every eligible Placer County voter is heard in the upcoming election. Registration deadlines, where you can cast a ballot in person, office hours and more are on our website. Learn more In other newsTahoe grading season ends Oct. 15 Mill Creek housing development moves forward VIDEO: Record adoptions and happy tails at annual Landon, Kiley adoption event Buying a home in North Lake Tahoe can be a challenge, but the Workforce Housing Preservation Program can help with up to $150,000. Apply today. Virtual workshop to help improve road safety in Placer County scheduled for Oct. 21 This week in Placer County history On Oct. 4, 1930, a “stink bomb” was placed in an empty seat at the new Roseville Theatre. According to the Oct. 8 Roseville Press Tribune: “H.G. Wells, manager of the theatre, said similar bombs have been placed in Sacramento theatres involved in the dispute between managers and union operators.” With the advent of “talkies” in the late 1920s, employment in movie theatres became a tumultuous endeavor; over half of the musicians employed by theatres lost their jobs. The work of projectionists also became more difficult as they had to learn how to operate a whole new piece of equipment. Early sound films required a separate phonograph to play the sound, and it had to be perfectly synchronized with the film. By 1930, sound on film required a whole new piece of equipment that projectionists had to learn. They also had to quickly become experts in sound heads and amplifiers. During the Great Depression, theatres looked for ways to save money and labor costs were in their crosshairs. Projectionists at this time were already struggling to keep up with new technology while having to endure increased workloads as many theatre managers cut the number of projectionists in half. This led to labor disputes that sometimes swelled to vandalism, including the “stink bomb” incident in Roseville. Photo: Roseville Theatre (right side with vertical sign), c. 1936 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 Civil Service Commission Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Deferred Compensation Committee Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council 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 Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Food Truck Mania, Falling Leaf Food & Crafts Festival Rocklin: Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek Farm Lincoln: Hallothankmas Auburn: Young Eagles Flight Rally, Celebrating 110 Years - Auburn Grammar School/City Hall, PlacerGrown Farmers' Market Various: PlacerGROWN Farm & Barn Tour North Lake Tahoe: North Tahoe Chamber Mixer, Tahoe Trivia Night, Tahoe Literary Festival, Made in Tahoe Festival, Live music with local artists, Tahoe City Farmers' Market ...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, Oct. 9, 6 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. Information Placer County offices CLOSED for Columbus Day holiday, Oct. 13 West Placer Community Forum, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Information Placer County Planning Commission, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. Information Donner Summit Town Hall, Oct. 16, 6 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of a beautiful fall sunset in Lincoln was taken by @ihavemannyadventures on Instagram. Featured story Support the fight against breast cancer and get your own pink patchThe Sheriff’s Office’s Pink Patch Project is back this month in support of breast cancer awareness. The pink patches are always a community favorite and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Placer Breast Cancer Foundation. Patches may be purchased for $20 per patch either online or in person but must be picked up in person at the Loomis-South Placer Substation (Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or at the Auburn Justice Center Records front counter (Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Get your patch Substance use & recovery Recovery Month: Sarah's story of hope Sarah’s story shows that recovery is possible. Once homeless and separated from her children, today she’s rebuilding her life and helping others find their way. Connect with local substance use and mental health resources, and watch video. Museums Ralph Gibson retiring after 21 years preserving Placer’s museums After 21 years of service, Placer County Museums Administrator Ralph Gibson reflects on his career in a special sit-down interview. He shares memorable moments, hopes for the future and encouragement to visit our museums. Watch video Health & wellness Placer County Public Health to offer flu clinics Having trouble getting a flu shot through your regular provider? Placer County Public Health is offering free flu shots at walk-in clinics and local events throughout October and November – no appointment needed. Learn more Elections Official ballot drop boxes now open for Nov. 4 special election The voting period for the Nov. 4 special election has officially begun. Vote-by-mail ballots have been mailed to active, eligible voters and all 20 official ballot drop boxes throughout the county are open and ready for use. Find locations In other newsTonight, join Placer staff for an in-person meeting in Auburn to weigh in on the potential Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy Medication take-back event approaching; year-round options also available Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to host Oct. 7 housing workshop to highlight policy changes and promote affordable and workforce housing in the Tahoe Basin Virtual workshop to help improve road safety in Placer County scheduled for Oct. 21 Spooky season is near! Bring your kids to spooky storytime at a Placer County Library PG&E relocating gas main, underground power lines in Auburn Placer County Museums Administrator Ralph Gibson named 2025 Placer County History award recipient This week in Placer County history On Oct. 2, 1941, the new Placer County Jail was inspected and formally dedicated. Sheriff Charles Silva invited James Walsh, who was undersheriff when the new courthouse was dedicated in 1898, to officially open the cells and help transfer the first prisoner from the jail on the first floor of the courthouse into the new jail. The jail was constructed in what is today the back parking lot of the courthouse. Walsh was the one who transferred the first prisoners from the old brick jail, which sat on the flagpole side of the courthouse, some 41 years earlier. The new jail consisted of two floors of cells for men, a separate women’s ward and a separate juvenile ward. Also included were a receiving tank for overnight prisoners, a large storage room, a kitchen, a room for visiting attorneys, two witness cells and a large furnace. The furnace not only heated the jail, but also the entire courthouse. The jail stood behind the historic courthouse for the next 44 years before being torn down in August of 1985. Prisoners in the jail were once again transferred to a new Placer County Jail, this one a little farther away on the DeWitt Placer County Government Center grounds. Photo: Placer County Jail under construction, c. 1940 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 Civil Service Commission Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Deferred Compensation Committee Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council 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 Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Food Truck Mania, OAKtober Festival, Roseville Rising: Culinary Showcase, Baby Lapsit – Maidu Library Rocklin: Maker Faire Rocklin & Sierra Preview Day, Placer SPCA Wag & Walk, Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek Farm, Rocklin Fire Open House, Station 23 Lincoln: 13th Annual Strokes4Hope Charity Golf Tournament, 2025 Farm & Barn Tour Loomis: Loomis Fruit Shed Fest 2025, 2025 Farm & Barn Tour, Coffee Connection Auburn: Old Auburn Cemetery Tour, Market and Music In The Square, Auburn Porch-Fest, Friends of Auburn Library Used Books Sale/Donations, Pints with a Purpose! Colfax: Coffee and Conversations, Spaghetti Dinner to Honor Our First Responders, Pints & Grooves: Free Music in Downtown Colfax! North Lake Tahoe: ParkFit Fridays, Tahoe City Farmers Market, Tie-Dye + Doughnuts, Pickleball – Outdoor Drop-in Play ...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 Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy Workshop in Auburn, Oct. 2, 5:30 p.m. Information Olympic Valley Supervisor Forum, Oct. 2, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, Oct. 2 Information Board of Supervisors, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. Information Eastern Regional Firewise Coalition, Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m. Information Foresthill Town Hall, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. Information Placer RCD: Rx Burning Landowner Panel, Oct. 8, 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekMisty morning: This #PlacerLife photo of fog across a field in Olympic Valley was taken by @michael_kennedy999 on Instagram. Featured story Before, during and after disaster - we’re here for youSeptember is National Preparedness Month, and Placer County is spotlighting the people and programs that strengthen our community before, during and after disasters. This year’s campaign highlights the essential role county staff play in keeping residents safe—and the steps you can take at home to prepare. Sign up for Placer Alert, create a family emergency plan, and build a go-kit. If you live in a fire-prone area, consider joining your neighbors to become a Firewise USA® Community—Placer County leads the nation with the most active communities. Together, we can stay informed, prepared and resilient all year long. Learn more Elections It’s a special election, Placer – get ready to vote! What you should know The Elections Office is in full swing preparing for the Nov. 4 special election. Learn when to expect your voter information guides and ballots, and find info on new vote center/drop box locations and how to join the Oct. 1 voter workshop. Learn more Mental health David’s story: September is Suicide Prevention Month David’s story could have ended on the Foresthill Bridge. Instead, a Placer County deputy stepped in, and today David is alive to share his journey. Watch and explore resources (This video discusses suicide and mental health.) Development Placer to host meeting on proposed apartment project Our Community Development Resource Agency will host a community meeting Oct. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Del Oro High School in Loomis to share information and answer questions about the proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn. Read more North Lake Tahoe State of the Lake: Tahoe Environmental Research Center report Each year, UC Davis’ researchers outline ongoing environmental challenges for one of the world’s most iconic and vulnerable lakes. Dr. Stephanie Hampton, director of the TERC, presented to our board this week. Watch video In other news“This opened the door for me”: Employment Services event celebrates clients’ success in newfound careers (VIDEOS) See the latest parking trends and data from the recent North Lake Tahoe Parking Management community meeting Listen to how Placer County is creating smart and innovative programs to house local workers and families and increase the supply of secure, affordable housing Oct. 4: Placer County marks Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with third annual event hosted by Kiley, Landon Celebrate Clean Air Day at Placer Plug-in Share your thoughts on the proposed Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy at Tuesday’s meeting in Kings Beach or provide feedback on Engage Placer Placer County is partnering with the Small Business Administration to host a hybrid coffee chat Sept. 30 for all local manufacturers Placer County Air Pollution Control District presents K-12 Art Contest This week in Placer County history On Sept. 26, 1930, the Roseville Press Tribune informed readers that famed actress Clara Bow had recently visited their county. According to the article: “Clara Bow, ‘It’ girl of the movies, magnetic as she may be with the hearts of men, did not exercise such magnetism over ‘Lady Luck’ on a recent visit to Placer County.” Clara Bow was in the county because her boyfriend, Rex Bell, was filming a movie in the area with Will Rogers called “Lightnin’.” The movie company used the Tahoe Tavern as its home base. One evening in early September, Will Rogers introduced Clara Bow to the managers of Cal Neva, a gambling resort that spanned the California-Nevada border. She tentatively gambled a few hundred dollars before the fever struck and within 10 days had written checks for nearly $14,000. It seemed she could not win at anything. Her boyfriend, Rex Bell, was suspicious of the loss and advised her to stop payment on the checks, which she later did. He thought they had taken advantage of her and possibly rigged the games so she would lose. Bow herself said later that she thought the chips were 50 cents instead of $100. Cal Neva threatened to sue, but gambling was illegal in both California and Nevada, so they were unable to collect. The political winds in Nevada were already favoring a move to legalize gambling to revitalize the economy and attract tourists during the Great Depression. The Clara Bow incident was not the catalyst or the ultimate reason why gambling was legalized March 19, 1931, but some people did point to the incident as yet another reason to pass the law. Clara Bow married Rex Bell in 1931, and unlike her gambling persona, she beat the odds. They were happily married until his death in 1962 (while he was serving as lieutenant governor of Nevada). Clara died three years later. Photo: Clara Bow, c. 1932 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 Civil Service Commission Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Deferred Compensation Committee Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council 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 Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Rocklin: Pumpkin Patch at Deer Creek Farm, Coffee with a Cop Lincoln: Where's Waldo? In the Library! Loomis: Loomis Library Skeleton Contest, World of Wolves, Pressed Flower Tealights, Lend a Heart, Lend a Hand, Read to a Dog! Auburn: Party on the Preserve, Auburn Fall Home Expo, Great Auburn Obstacle Race Survivors and Heroes Expedition 2025, Placer High School Homecoming Parade Colfax: Let’s SALSA, Colfax! North Lake Tahoe: Summer Music Series and Roller Skating, Family Movie Nights-Tahoe Donner, Oktoberfest at Palisades Tahoe, ParkFit Fridays, Community Clean Up Day, Drop-in Pickleball Play, Golden Hour 55+ Socials, I Love Kings Beach Day ...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, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. Information Firewise Renewal Application Workshop, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. Information Community Fire Resilience Meeting: Firewise Resources & Support, Sept. 30, 5:30 p.m. Information Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy Workshop in Kings Beach, Sept. 30, 5:30 p.m. Information Virtual Office Hours - Firewise Renewal Application Questions, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. Information Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy Workshop in Auburn, Oct. 2, 5:30 p.m. Information Olympic Valley Supervisor Forum, Oct. 2, 6 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

CORRECTION: The free dog adoption event at the Placer County Animal Shelter is Oct. 4. A previous version of this newsletter's headline stated an incorrect date. Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the bright red sunset was taken in Roseville by @khalil_sonya7m4_pics on Instagram. Featured story County set to expand service to West Placer residentsIn a proactive move, Placer County is expanding service to West Placer by adding a new sheriff’s station and county service center closer to new housing developments in the unincorporated areas. A pilot forensic crime lab is also in the early planning stages. Learn more Pets and animals Kiley, Landon to again host event supporting animal shelter Placer County Animal Services is teaming up with local elected officials to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. On Saturday, Oct. 4, residents and visitors can adopt any pet from the Auburn shelter for free. Learn more Scam alert Roseville: Be aware of door-to-door scam for water testing Roseville residents are being alerted to a door-to-door scam claiming water may be unsafe to drink and offering in-home testing. These individuals are not affiliated with the City of Roseville, Placer County or utility services. Read more Health and safety Video: Watch steel and concrete being removed from American River Work to remove bridge debris from the American River is underway. Special equipment is breaking concrete into removable chunks and divers are cutting steel beams underwater, which are being lifted out with an excavator. Learn more Affordable housing Community invited to weigh in at affordable housing policy workshops Placer County is seeking community feedback on a potential Affordable Housing Priority Applicant Policy countywide. Two meetings will be held in Tahoe (Sept. 30) and Auburn (Oct. 2) or engage with us online here. Read more In other newsPlacer’s Board of Supervisors hosts next two meetings in North Lake Tahoe, Sept. 22-23 Join our next virtual parking management meeting Sept. 23 to learn about parking trends and see the data Placer County Superior Court announces the election of its new presiding judge View the Arts Council of Placer County 2024-2025 Annual Report Overnight closure for a portion of Baseline Road Meet our short-term rental program manager, learn about upcoming workshops and more in this month’s North Lake Tahoe newsletter Wildfire, floods, winter storms. Are you ready to evacuate? Public input needed Pollinator patch kit - fundraiser bundle - support Placer Resource Conservation District This week in Placer County history In the Sept. 16, 1971, issue of the Auburn Journal, Foresthill Constable Angelo Scalise announced he would not run for reelection the following year. Scalise had been a constable in Foresthill for 28 years and in that time had garnered the respect of lawmen and politicians from Placer County all the way to Washington, D.C. Displayed in his office were letters from former California governors, congressmen and senators. One framed letter was from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover commending Scalise for apprehending an armed federal fugitive. Scalise was born in Warren, Pennsylvania, in 1895 to Italian parents. When he was 3, the family moved back to southern Italy. At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, he enlisted in the Italian army and fought against the Germans and Austrians in the Italian Alps. In the late 1920s, he purchased passage back to his native United States. After stops in Warren and San Francisco, Scalise ended up in Foresthill, where he owned a saloon before he became constable in 1943. His tenure in Foresthill was an eclectic one. He arrested murderers, led rescue parties through the area’s rugged canyons and negotiated hundreds of family squabbles. In his 28 years of service, he never aimed his gun at anyone, but he did have a few fights. From the Sept. 16, 1971, Auburn Journal: “…A big lumberjack had gotten drunk in one of Foresthill’s saloons and was belting fellow drinkers around and breaking up the place…The bully, almost twice as large as Scalise, was in the process of smashing furniture when the lawman spun him around and buried a ham-like fist into his belly. The air was still whooshing from the floored lumberjack’s lungs and he was being handcuffed when he looked up and managed to ask, ‘Who the hell are you?’ ‘I’m the law!’ answered Scalise.” Angelo Scalise began his retirement in 1973. Later that year, he was diagnosed with cancer and passed away Dec. 21, 1974. He is buried in the Foresthill Catholic Cemetery. Photo: Constable Angelo Scalise, c. 1965 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 Civil Service Commission Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Deferred Compensation Committee Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council 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 Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Fall Family Fest, Concerts on the Square: Journey Revisited Rocklin: Hot Chili & Cool Cars 2025 Lincoln: Family Movie Night Auburn: American River Clean-up, Old Town Auburn Co-Op, Fundraiser Day - Auburn Symphony Colfax: Art Walk & Cruise Night, Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market, Snapdragon Provisions Art Night in Downtown Colfax North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City Oktoberfest, ParkFit Fridays, Mexican Heritage Festival, Summer Music Series and Roller Skating - Northstar, Family Movie Nights - Tahoe Donner ...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 Did you know? Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older adults. In Placer County last year, 77 of 80 fall-related deaths were among seniors, with the highest numbers among those 85 and older. And while more than one in four people age 65 and older experience a fall each year, many of these incidents can be prevented. Next week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. This month’s Healthy Aging newsletter highlights practical ways to stay steady on your feet, from balance exercises to home safety tips. You can sign up to receive future issues so you don’t miss resources designed to support healthy, independent living. We’re also offering a free fall prevention class Sept. 23, where you’ll learn simple strategies to lower your fall risk and build confidence. Upcoming public meetings and events Placer County Fire Safe Alliance, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. Information Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. Information Firewise Renewal Application Workshop, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. Information UCCE: Foresthill Wildfire Preparedness Walking Tour, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. Information Board of Supervisors - Tahoe, Sept. 22, 2 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors - Tahoe, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. Information North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Council, Sept. 23, 4 p.m. Information Planning Commission, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Sept. 25, 6 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the the Auburn Fair was taken by @heyimadrian on Instagram. Featured story Placer Unsolved: Granite Bay teacher’s cold case get a fresh lookIt’s been 32 years since Eureka Elementary teacher and mother of three, Cherilyn Hawkley, was tragically found deceased in her minivan on Halloween in 1993. The case remains unsolved — but not forgotten. Our Placer County Sheriff’s Cold Case team is re-examining this case using advanced DNA technology and modern investigative tools. If you have any information that could help bring closure to Cherilyn’s family, please call the Sheriff’s Homicide Tip Line at 530-889-7830. Watch video Economic development Introducing new Business Resources Hub to help start and grow a business Find more than 60 resources, tools and workshops to help you start a new business or grow an existing one on our new Business Resources Hub. You can also advertise your services and add your business on Engage Placer. Learn more Environment Lead cleanup project to begin mid-September at former Lincoln Gun Range Lead remediation work is set to begin at the former Lincoln Gun Range and former Titan 1-A missile site, a project that is expected to take about two months to complete.The cleanup will bring the site up to residential standards. Read more Aging Placer PROTECT hosts largest senior resource fair to date On Thursday, the annual “one-stop-shop” resource fair connected well over 500 senior residents with tools, services and resources for safe and healthy aging. Find more resources here and view photos from the event. View Substance use and mental health 25 years of Recovery Happens celebrated with powerful stories Recovery Happens recently marked its 25th anniversary, bringing together people in every stage of recovery. Attendees shared what advice they’d give to themselves on day one. Collectively, they represented over 414 years in recovery. Watch In other newsNumerous Placer locals could earn awards for their local film and TV productions and more in this Film Office newsletter Roseville: City Hall closed until mid-2026 for renovations Final extended lane reduction scheduled for state Route 49 Placer’s Planning Commission recommends approval of workforce housing amendments in Tahoe This week in Placer County history On Sept. 8, 1959, Hollywood actor, Brad Johnson, who was known for playing roles in westerns, arrived in Auburn ahead of the Gold Country Fair. The theme for that year was the California Gold Rush. Johnson was in town to perform in a show at the fair, however he was no stranger to Auburn. He lived in Auburn for many years as a youth and attended Placer Union High School before moving with his family to Sacramento. He later graduated from the University of Southern California and became an actor. Johnson played bit parts in 13 movies, including Bedtime for Bonzo (1951), The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) and Calamity Jane (1953). But he was most well known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Lofty Craig in the TV series Annie Oakley (1954-1957). He put together a show for the fair featuring himself and other actors that included horse riding tricks, comedy bits and a stereotypical Hollywood western brawl. He also served as Grand Marshall for the Gold Country Fair parade. Later in his career, he turned down opportunities to act in “Spaghetti Westerns” in Europe and instead focused on a new career in real estate. He died in 1981 at the much too young age of 56. Photo: Brad Johnson, c. 1959 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 Civil Service Commission Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Deferred Compensation Committee Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council 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 Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Music in the Park Loomis: California Native Plants for Habitat Gardening, Monthly Mixer: Parenting Time Solutions Auburn: Kidzapalooza, Ain’t Necessarily Dead Fest 2025, Old Town Auburn Co-Op Colfax: Railroad Days, Colfax Railroad Days 2025: A Vibrant Celebration of Community, Culture, and History, VFW Auxiliary Monthly Bake Sale North Lake Tahoe: ParkFit Fridays, North Tahoe Team Pickleball Tournament, Drop-in Pickleball Play, Golden Hour 55+ Socials, Summer Music Series and Roller Skating- Northstar, Mexican Heritage Festival ...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, Sept. 11, 6 p.m. Information CANCELED - Newcastle/Ophir Municipal Advisory Council, Sept. 15, 6 p.m. Information Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, Sept. 15, 6 p.m. Information Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council meeting, Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m. Information Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. Information Code enforcement administrative hearing, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. Information Placer County Fire Safe Alliance meeting, Sept. 18, 6 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekThis electric #PlacerLife photo of lightning over Colfax was taken by @grey.sharpe on Instagram. Featured story Preparedness starts at home: Be ready for any emergency todaySeptember is National Preparedness Month. Take time this month to know the risks in your community and talk with your family about what to do in an emergency. Create a family emergency supply kit with food, water, medications, flashlights and other essentials. Develop a family plan that includes safe meeting places, evacuation routes, communication methods and pet care. For more tips, checklists and resources, bookmark readyplacer.org. Stay connected by signing up for Placer Alert, the county’s emergency notification system at placeralert.org. Public safety AI-enhanced cameras improve wildfire protection for North Lake Tahoe Two new AI-enhanced cameras have been installed at Martis Peak, giving clear views of northern Lake Tahoe. The cameras scan the landscape for real-time smoke or fire and alert CAL FIRE when something unusual is spotted. Watch video Community event One small town. One big opportunity. Vote for free Colfax concerts! The Historic Colfax Downtown Association has beat out hundreds of cities nationwide to advance to the final public voting round for a Levitt AMP Music Series Grant worth $120,000. Voting begins tomorrow at RockTheVoteColfax.com! Learn more Community planning Updated Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles released We have released an updated Placer 2050 Vision Statement and Guiding Principles document that envisions Placer as a region that cherishes natural beauty, fosters vibrant and inclusive communities, and promotes sustainable growth. Read more Emergency services Help shape Placer’s hazard mitigation plan – join the discussion Your voice matters! Join the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meeting to discuss Placer County’s strengths and opportunities for improvement. Community input will guide updates to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Read more In other newsPlacer PROTECT Senior Resource Fair coming up Sept. 11 Roseville needs your help: Take the 2025 Bicycle Friendly Public Community Survey Fall prevention month: Free class and resources for seniors at risk NEW - Fire Safe Alliance of Placer County newsletter Share your input on the new Kings Beach Benefit Assessment District improvements and maintenance site This week in Placer County history On Sept. 1, 1936, George Parker and Dorothea Simonson were arraigned in federal court in Sacramento for the break-in and robbery of the federal post office in Auburn. The couple, from New Jersey, were on their way to be married in Massachusetts when Parker’s car broke down. Instead of trying to fix it, he stole a car. According to Simonson’s statement in the Sept. 3, 1936, Auburn Journal: “We became panic stricken in Massachusetts after he stole the car. We rushed from the state without having the marriage ceremony performed. We were soon without funds and stole gasoline all of the way across the country.” On the evening of Aug. 27, Auburn Deputy Police Chief Frank Chase noticed that the lights were out inside the post office and called for other officers. Once the building was surrounded, he went inside and caught Parker with several envelopes of mail. Officers noticed a woman fleeing the scene from outside and arrested Simonson. She was Parker’s lookout. George Parker was sentenced to three years in federal prison at McNeil’s Island in Washington state. Judge Michael J. Roche offered probation to Dorothea Simonson, but only under the condition she sever all ties to Parker. After a couple weeks of heartfelt contemplation, the 22-year-old agreed. She was sent back to her mother in New Jersey to serve out her probation. Photo: Dorothea Simonson and George Parker, Aug. 28, 1936, Sacramento Bee photograph detail. 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 Civil Service Commission Colfax Cemetery District County Parks Commission Deferred Compensation Committee Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council 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 Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: The Polish American Club Presents: 34th Annual Polish Festival, Food Truck Mania Lincoln: Food Truck Frenzy Loomis: Celebration of Arts at The Flower Farm Auburn: Hike Under the “Corn Moon”, Ribbon Cutting: Gold Country Fair, Kidzapalooza Colfax: Coffee & Conversation, Colfax Farmers Market North Lake Tahoe: Concerts at Commons Beach: The Blues Monsters, Park Fit Fridays, Patriot Planting, Drop-in Pickleball Play, Golden Hour 55+ Socials, Concerts on Commons Beach, Saturday Skate Nights at NorthStar ...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 Granite Bay Supervisor Forum, Sept. 4, 6 p.m. Information Olympic Valley Supervisor Forum, Sept. 4, 6 p.m. Information Foresthill Forum, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Information Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meeting, Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Information North Auburn Supervisor Forum, Sept. 9, 6 p.m. Information Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. Information Planning Commission, Sept. 11, 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 CountyProjects 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.