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Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of a skydiver landing at the @goldcountryprorodeo in Auburn was taken by @julie_norcal on Instagram. Featured story New Fanny Bridge draws a large crowd to celebrate its completionMore than 500 county residents turned out for the ribbon-cutting celebration of Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City on Sunday, followed by a block party featuring a live band, community business leaders, a 360 video booth and a bounce house for the kids. The new bridge is a second arterial roadway for the region and will be used to host more community events in the future. Watch video Veterans County helps families access veteran survivor benefits With Memorial Day approaching, our Veterans Service Office is highlighting the free support available not only to veterans, but also to family members eligible for survivor benefits after a veteran passes away. Watch video Conservation Salmon recorded in restored section of the Auburn Ravine For more than 80 years, salmon were rarely seen above the Hemphill Diversion Dam in Auburn Ravine. But that changed in 2022 when local organizations and the Nevada Irrigation District worked to create a fish-friendly design. Read more Employee appreciation Roadeo event highlights National Public Works Week They’re the crews behind the roads you drive, the water you use, the emergencies you don’t foresee and the support systems that make it happen. This week, we celebrate the public works pros who keep Placer moving every single day. Learn more Elections Placer County vote centers for June 2 primary open this weekend Starting May 23, voters can vote in person or bring their vote-by-mail ballot to any open vote center in Placer County to use “Sign, Scan & Go!” and have it counted as they watch. Find locations and more on the Elections website. Learn more In other newsBoard of Supervisors approves $1.5 million for asphalt paving and patching throughout county Placer to host virtual community meeting on an ADU ordinance amendment Board of Supervisors selects new provider to manage inmate medical services Caltrans notifies motorists of multiple projects that could cause delays along Interstate 80 175 years of Placer County history The Placer County Citrus Colony was a short-lived venture from 1888 to 1905, but it is an important part of the history surrounding Loomis and Penryn. Joel Parker Whitney was the most prominent founding member and president of the board of directors for the colony, contributing over 3,000 acres from his 21,000-acre Spring Valley ranch. An additional 4,000 acres were incorporated into the colony, which was designed to be sold in 10-acre citrus ranches. English Colony Way takes its name from the families who were enticed by effective and targeted advertising in England to move to beautiful Placer County and purchase one of the picturesque parcels. Wide, palm tree-lined roads were built through the colony, land was cleared and terraced, and irrigation water helped beautify the area while thousands of citrus and deciduous fruit trees were planted. Many of these long rows of palm trees still exist today as visible landmarks of the former colony. At its peak, over 40 families and more than 200 residents lived in the colony. While not strictly required, most of the families were immigrants from England who helped transform the area’s culture with cricket, rugby, tennis, paper chases, horse races and social activities at the colony’s clubhouse. In the early 1890s, an agricultural training college was built adjacent to the colony to promote education in horticulture and give students an opportunity to gain practical experience by working on local orchards. In 1892, there were between 40 and 50 students enrolled, but between 1893 and 1897, a nationwide recession and growing malaria outbreak spelled doom for both the college and the colony. In 1897, the agricultural college was abandoned and by 1898 most residents had sold their properties and moved on. The Placer County Citrus Colony Corporation dissolved in 1905. Photo: Delivery wagon with agricultural training college pictured in the background. Circa 1895. Placer County Museums collection. Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Auburn District Cemetery Tahoe District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Horseshoe Bar Penryn Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Sutter Roseville Farmers Market, The Fountains Sunset Karaoke, Friday Flicks Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Living Smart Farmers Market Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, 2026 National Competition “Feats Of Clay” Exhibit Loomis: Spring Clean-Up Day 2026 Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn Music On The Square, Auburn Bike Month Speaker Series, Heritage Trail – DeWitt History Museum Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market, Firefighter storytimes North Lake Tahoe: Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Made in Tahoe Festival, Watson Cabin Museum Grand Reopening ...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 Honor those who gave everything. Placer County communities will hold Memorial Day ceremonies Monday at cemeteries, memorials and gathering places from Roseville to Colfax, with events running throughout the morning and into the afternoon. Auburn 9 a.m. New Auburn Cemetery War Memorial | 10 a.m. Old Auburn Cemetery War Memorial | 11 a.m. Newcastle Cemetery War Memorial | 12 p.m. Maidu Indian Burial Ground Colfax 11 a.m. Colfax Ceremony | 12 p.m. Colfax Indian Cemetery | 1 p.m. Iowa Hill Foresthill 9 a.m Community Cemetery | 9 a.m. Catholic Cemetery | 10 a.m. Todd Valley Cemetery | 10 a.m. Indian Cemetery | 11 a.m. Foresthill Memorial Hall Roseville 11 p.m. Roseville Public Cemetery Rocklin 11 a.m. Rocklin Cemetery Loomis 9 a.m. Del Oro High School Football Field Lincoln 9 a.m. Sheridan Cemetery | 10 a.m. Manzanita Cemetery | 11 a.m. Santa Clara Cemetery | 2 p.m. 1st Street Cemetery Upcoming public meetings and events Placer County offices CLOSED for Memorial Day holiday, May 25 Information North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Council, May 26, 4 p.m. Information Planning Commission, May 28, 9 a.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, May 28, 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 fresh produce was taken at the Tahoe City Farmer’s Market by @teamblairtahoe on Instagram. Featured story 🩵🖤It's National Police Week🖤🩵National Police Week is a time to honor the men and women in law enforcement who serve their communities each day. It is also a time to remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and the families and friends who continue to carry their memory forward. Since 1962, National Police Week has served as a tribute to those who gave their lives protecting others. Each year, fallen officers are honored in Washington, D.C., where their names are added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and read aloud during the annual candlelight vigil. This year, California lost 12 law enforcement officers in the line of duty. We honor their sacrifice and their service. To all law enforcement officers - thank you for the long hours, the missed holidays, the difficult calls, and the commitment to keeping our communities safe. Public safety Placer’s river rescue teams stand ready to respond this season This time of year always brings higher water flows to the American River, leading to increased calls for emergency assistance. Placer’s CEO Daniel Chatigny toured the river with first responders to learn more about their training efforts. Watch video Museums Heritage Trail Museums Tour returns for free summer fun The 2026 Heritage Trail Museums Tour kicks off Saturday, June 6, opening 29 Placer County museums from Roseville to Tahoe free of charge across 11 Saturdays. Collect Get-Up-And-Go stamps all summer for a chance to win prizes. Learn more WIldfire preparedness Red Flag Warning: Critical fire conditions arrive this weekend A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 5 a.m. on Saturday through 8 p.m. on Monday, with gusty winds and low humidity in the forecast. Avoid anything that could spark a fire. These conditions can cause fires to spread rapidly, especially in dry grass. Read more North Lake Tahoe Board approves amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan The amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan was approved in North Lake Tahoe this week, advancing the project into the implementation phase following years of public engagement, environmental review and legal proceedings. Read more In other newsFarmers are a critical part of Conservation Program in Placer County North Lake Tahoe Economic Development Incentive Program extended to 2031 to continue supporting revitalization and investment in the Lake Tahoe Basin Supervisors accept $3,500 donation for golden retriever puppy to start new Probation Support Dog Program Placer County approves Affordable Housing Preference Policy for local residents and workers May is Bike Month - ride smart, ride safe Changes are coming to CalFresh June 1: What you need to know May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Virtual webinar + resources in brand-new newsletter Placer County Superior Court announces Miriam Baxley as the newest court commissioner Board of Supervisors meeting to begin half an hour early at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 175 years of Placer County history On July 4, 1894, the cornerstone was laid for Placer County’s new courthouse in Auburn. The grand, four-level structure was built on the site of the county’s wooden courthouse and brick jail that had been in service since the 1850s. To accommodate the construction, the old courthouse was picked up and moved out of the way while it continued to function as the seat of Placer County’s government. The bell, which sat on the old courthouse, was made in 1859 and was one of the last items to be moved to the new building where it still sits today, overlooking Old Town Auburn toward Nevada Street. Upon completion of the new courthouse, the old jail was demolished and bricks were used as fill to level-out local lots. The old courthouse was then moved to the Placer County Hospital grounds to serve as a patient ward. The new courthouse was officially dedicated on July 4, 1898, and designed to be a fireproof building that would house the county’s treasure and important records. It is constructed primarily of granite, terra cotta brick and with marble interior finishes sourced from local quarries. Starting in the 1970s and 1980s, the structure was completely restored and continues to serve as a courthouse, while the first floor was opened as the Placer County Museum in 1994. This free admission museum is open seven days a week, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Plan your visit to the Placer County Museum Photo: Placer County Courthouse under construction, 1897. Placer County Museums collection. Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline Did you know? There has been a surge in calls to the county's mobile crisis team – an increase of 164% over the last three fiscal years. That's 3,162 calls last year for help for people experiencing a mental health crisis. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, the county’s line is always available at 888‑886‑5401. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re spotlighting the many local resources that make mental health support easier to find and reach. One great opportunity coming up: Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair — May 21 Thursday, May 21, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville Join us and our partners for this free, family‑friendly Wellness Fair featuring workshops, live entertainment, family activities and connections to local mental health resources. The fair offers residents a one‑stop shop to explore wellness tools, meet service providers, and learn more about how to support their own well‑being and the well‑being of loved ones. Placer County also provides a wide range of supportive mental health services year-round, including: Walk‑in mental health screening clinics, where residents can answer a few questions and be connected to the most appropriate level of care, including county services for individuals with serious mental illness, from outpatient counseling to psychiatric hospitalization. Behavioral health urgent care through the Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Wellness Center activities in Roseville, fostering connection, recovery and community. And much more… connect with us! Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Auburn District Cemetery Tahoe District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Horseshoe Bar Penryn Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Sutter Roseville Farmers Market, Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Meet the Machines Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, 2026 National Competition “Feats Of Clay” Exhibit, Vintage Market at Gypsy Chic - Heirloom Garden Market, Loomis: Townsmen Car Show Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn Music On The Square, Auburn Bike Month Speaker Series, Firefighter storytimes, Auburn Spring Fest, Vintage And Antique Market, Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market, Firefighter storytimes, Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market, Colfax Art Walks & Lions Cruise Night North Lake Tahoe: Line Dancing Fridays, Sierra Speaker Series: The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm, Fanny Bridge Ribbon Cutting and Block Party ...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 Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, May 18, 6 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, May 19, 8:30 a.m. Information Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, May 19, 5:30 p.m. Information Central Supervisor Forum, May 20, 6 p.m. Information Central Municipal Advisory Council, May 20, 6:30 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 weekThis #PlacerLife photo of fresh produce was taken at the Tahoe City Farmer’s Market by @teamblairtahoe on Instagram. Featured story 🩵🖤It's National Police Week🖤🩵National Police Week is a time to honor the men and women in law enforcement who serve their communities each day. It is also a time to remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and the families and friends who continue to carry their memory forward. Since 1962, National Police Week has served as a tribute to those who gave their lives protecting others. Each year, fallen officers are honored in Washington, D.C., where their names are added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and read aloud during the annual candlelight vigil. This year, California lost 12 law enforcement officers in the line of duty. We honor their sacrifice and their service. To all law enforcement officers - thank you for the long hours, the missed holidays, the difficult calls, and the commitment to keeping our communities safe. Public Safety Placer’s river rescue teams stand ready to respond this season This time of year always brings higher water flows to the American River, leading to increased calls for emergency assistance. Placer’s CEO Daniel Chatigny toured the river with first responders to learn more about their training efforts. Watch video Museums Heritage Trail Museums Tour returns for free summer fun The 2026 Heritage Trail Museums Tour kicks off Saturday, June 6, opening 29 Placer County museums from Roseville to Tahoe free of charge across 11 Saturdays. Collect Get-Up-And-Go stamps all summer for a chance to win prizes. Learn more Conservation Farmers are a critical part of Placer County’s conservation program Conservation easements on working farms and ranches are a critical part of the PCCP's strategy to conserve open space. For a landowner who wants to ensure agriculture lands for future generations, an easement could be a good tool. Read more North Lake Tahoe Board approves amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan The amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan was approved in North Lake Tahoe this week, advancing the project into the implementation phase following years of public engagement, environmental review and legal proceedings. Read more In other newsNorth Lake Tahoe Economic Development Incentive Program extended to 2031 to continue supporting revitalization and investment in the Lake Tahoe Basin Supervisors accept $3,500 donation for golden retriever puppy to start new Probation Support Dog Program Placer County approves Affordable Housing Preference Policy for local residents and workers May is Bike Month - ride smart, ride safe Changes are coming to CalFresh June 1: What you need to know May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Virtual webinar + resources in brand-new newsletter Placer County Superior Court announces Miriam Baxley as the newest court commissioner Board of Supervisors meeting to begin half an hour early at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 This week in Placer County history On July 4, 1894, the cornerstone was laid for Placer County’s new courthouse in Auburn. The grand, four-level structure was built on the site of the county’s wooden courthouse and brick jail that had been in service since the 1850s. To accommodate the construction, the old courthouse was picked up and moved out of the way while it continued to function as the seat of Placer County’s government. The bell, which sat on the old courthouse, was made in 1859 and was one of the last items to be moved to the new building where it still sits today, overlooking Old Town Auburn toward Nevada Street. Upon completion of the new courthouse, the old jail was demolished and bricks were used as fill to level-out local lots. The old courthouse was then moved to the Placer County Hospital grounds to serve as a patient ward. The new courthouse was officially dedicated on July 4, 1898, and designed to be a fireproof building that would house the county’s treasure and important records. It is constructed primarily of granite, terra cotta brick and with marble interior finishes sourced from local quarries. Starting in the 1970s and 1980s, the structure was completely restored and continues to serve as a courthouse, while the first floor was opened as the Placer County Museum in 1994. This free admission museum is open seven days a week, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Plan your visit to the Placer County Museum Photo: Placer County Courthouse under construction, 1897. Placer County Museums collection. Did You Know? There has been a surge in calls to the county's mobile crisis team – an increase of 164% over the last three fiscal years. That's 3,162 calls last year for help for people experiencing a mental health crisis. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, the county’s line is always available at 888‑886‑5401. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re spotlighting the many local resources that make mental health support easier to find and reach. One great opportunity coming up: Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair — May 21 Thursday, May 21, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville Join us and our partners for this free, family‑friendly Wellness Fair featuring workshops, live entertainment, family activities and connections to local mental health resources. The fair offers residents a one‑stop shop to explore wellness tools, meet service providers, and learn more about how to support their own well‑being and the well‑being of loved ones. Placer County also provides a wide range of supportive mental health services year-round, including: Walk‑in mental health screening clinics, where residents can answer a few questions and be connected to the most appropriate level of care, including county services for individuals with serious mental illness, from outpatient counseling to psychiatric hospitalization. Behavioral health urgent care through the Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Wellness Center activities in Roseville, fostering connection, recovery and community. And much more… connect with us! Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Auburn District Cemetery Tahoe District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Horseshoe Bar Penryn Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Sutter Roseville Farmers Market, Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Meet the Machines Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, 2026 National Competition “Feats Of Clay” Exhibit, Vintage Market at Gypsy Chic - Heirloom Garden Market, Loomis: Townsmen Car Show Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn Music On The Square, Auburn Bike Month Speaker Series, Firefighter storytimes, Auburn Spring Fest, Vintage And Antique Market, Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market, Firefighter storytimes, Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market, Colfax Art Walks & Lions Cruise Night North Lake Tahoe: Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Sierra Speaker Series: The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm ...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, May 14, 6 p.m Information Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, May 15, 9 a.m. Information Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, May 18, 6 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors Meeting, May 19, 8:30 a.m. Information Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, May 19, 5:30 p.m. Information Central Supervisor Forum, May 20, 6 p.m. Information Central Municipal Advisory Council, May 20, 6:30 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 week☀️🌳This #PlacerLife photo of a sunset shinning through a tree in Lincoln was snapped by @ihavemannyadventures on Instagram. Featured story Celebrating our legacy at the 2026 State of the CountyNearly 200 community members, leaders and county staff joined Placer County for the 2026 State of the County address in Lincoln this week. Board Chair Shanti Landon celebrated the county’s 175th anniversary and outlined the priorities of the future: preserving the county’s rural character, strengthening the region’s agricultural roots and building on the already strong $242 million agro-tourism industry. Watch video North Lake Tahoe Community ribbon cutting and block party planned for Fanny Bridge Join Placer County and community partners Sunday, May 17, for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at the Fanny Bridge Ribbon Cutting and Block Party in Tahoe City. The first 500 attendees will receive a commemorative fanny pack. Learn more Infrastructure Federal funding boosts Baseline Road improvement project On Wednesday, Supervisors Shanti Landon and Bonnie Gore and Director of Public Works Derek Gade were presented with a $1 million check by Rep. Kevin Kiley - federal funding to support three new stoplights on Baseline Road. Learn more General plan Placer County launches next phase of General Plan Update Our Community Development Resource Agency is advancing into the next phase of its General Plan Update project, focusing on efficient planning for communities and identifying where jobs, housing and services should be located. Read more Wildfire preparedness Read the Fire Safe Alliance newsletter and be wildfire ready now The Fire Safe Alliance of Placer County's May newsletter is out. Learn how ember cast from wildfire can impact your home and property, help shape the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and find upcoming go-bag workshops near you. Read more In other newsThe Placer lifestyle: Leaning into local at the 2026 Quality of Life Summit by Visit Placer on May 13 Join the Placer County Air Pollution Control District in recognizing Spare the Air Week City of Roseville hosts Grand Opening for Dry Creek Greenway East Trail 2025 Water Year North American Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Annual Report Help prioritize wildfire reduction activities - Community Wildfire Protection Plan 175 years of Placer County history The Hidden Treasure Mine located on the Foresthill Divide was the most productive drift mine in California. Drift mines tunnel horizontally into the buried gold-bearing gravel of ancient river channels that have been encased underground. It is estimated that between $4 million and $5 million in gold was extracted by this operation from 1875 to 1910, which would be between $870 million and $1.1 billion in 2026. The town of Sunny South was a company town, founded at the entrance of the mine on the south-facing hillside above El Dorado Canyon. Miners working for wages brought their families to this rugged location, and the town’s population grew to a peak of about 350 people, with nearly 50 families. In 1896, when the Hidden Treasure tunnel was nearly 2 miles deep, a new tunnel was dug 2 miles above Sunny South. At the new entrance, the town of Bullion was built, and the residents of Sunny South abandoned the old townsite. A hydroelectric power station was installed to provide electricity to the mine at Bullion, which now included an electric locomotive that ran on rails through the main working tunnel. In June 1910, a cave-in forced the mine to close, and operations never reopened. The town of Bullion was abandoned. A major fire in 1924 destroyed what was left of Sunny South, and very little remains to mark the site of the famous Hidden Treasure Mine. Photo: Hidden Treasure Mine at Sunny South. Circa 1880. Placer County Museums, Placer County Historical Society collection. Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Auburn District Cemetery Tahoe District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Horseshoe Bar Penryn Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Sutter Roseville Farmers Market, Dry Creek Greenway East Grand Opening Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Firefighter storytimes, Rocklin Community Festival Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, 2026 National Competition “Feats Of Clay” Loomis: Loomis Beer Fest Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn Music On The Square, Auburn Cruise Night, State Theater Presents: The Golden Age Of Radio, Auburn Bike Month Speaker Series, Stories Underfoot - Central Square Tiles Colfax: Colfax Farmers’ Market North Lake Tahoe: Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays ...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 - Tahoe, May 11, 9 a.m. Information Board of Supervisors - Tahoe, May 12, 9 a.m. Information Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council, May 13, 6 p.m. Information Planning Commission, May 14, 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 Aroa Sio (@aroasiorecknold) grinding it out to a first-place female finish, and second overall, at @canyonsenduranceruns 100 miler in Auburn was taken by @miguelrua on Instagram. Featured story Sheriff’s Office solves murder case after 34 yearsA murder suspect has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Cindy Warner, who vanished from her Granite Bay home Nov. 25, 1991. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64-year-old James Lawhead Jr. in Bullhead City, Arizona, where he had been living under an assumed name. The Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit had a breakthrough in the case after detectives submitted one final piece of evidence for DNA testing that connected Lawhead to the murder. For 34 years, investigators have been pursuing answers in Cindy Warner’s murder, never allowing the case to be forgotten. Read more Watch the press conference State of the County Join us for the State of the County address in Lincoln, May 6 Hear from Board of Supervisors Chair Shanti Landon about progress throughout Placer County, plans for sustainable growth and meaningful preservation, and our strong community partnerships as we mark our 175th anniversary. Learn more Community Give where your heart is this Big Day of Giving, May 7 This year’s Big Day of Giving is May 7 - rallying support for nonprofits in the greater Sacramento area, including nearly 500 serving Placer County residents. Explore the list of nonprofits and other ways to get involved. Learn more Homelessness Newly released homeless count results show nearly 10% decline The Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras released this year's Point-in-Time Count results. Altogether, 642 people experiencing homelessness were counted, a 9.7% drop from 2025. Placer has one of the lowest rates in the state. Learn more Elections Elections Office: June primary voting materials arriving soon Voting materials for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election will be in the mail to eligible Placer County voters by May 4. Know your voting options, find drop box and vote center locations and learn important deadlines. Details In other newsPlacer County launches series of events in recognition of Affordable Housing Month Placer4MentalHealth Wellness Fair Returns May 21 with workshops entertainment, resources and more Jeff Beigh named City of Roseville’s Chief of Police Commentary: Lung Association report misses air quality improvements for Placer County Upcoming wildfire risk reduction projects may temporarily impact recreation access in Tahoe National Forest near Truckee, North Lake Tahoe Digging and grading season opens May 1 in North Lake Tahoe ICYMI: Film Placer Tahoe’s recorded workshop gives filmmakers a permitting primer Adopt a Shelter Pet Day: $15 adoptions at Auburn shelter through Saturday Planning a visit to Hidden Falls Regional Park? Know before you go Fire season is here — and preparation starts before the smoke does. This month, Placer County is making it easy to get ready, get informed and get connected. 📝 Burn permits required May 1 — CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced that, effective at 8 a.m., May 1, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Placer County. Learn more 🧑‍🚒 Free events for families — Firefighter story time for kids and emergency preparedness workshops are happening all month long. Learn more 📲 Sign up for PlacerAlert — Get real-time emergency notifications before, during and after a disaster. Sign up now 📋 Shape the plan — Placer County's Community Wildfire Protection Plan needs your voice. Get involved 175 years of Placer County history The dream of a transcontinental railroad that would connect the United States from east to west was rumored to be an elaborate scam of the Central Pacific Railroad. Even Theodore Judah, who had championed the idea and surveyed the route over the Sierra Nevada, worried the Central Pacific never intended to build the railroad past Dutch Flat. This fear was driven by multiple factors, and the Central Pacific was dubbed the “Dutch Flat Swindle” by the Daily Alta newspaper, a name that stuck until the project finally crossed Donner Summit in 1868. The concern was partially due to the extremely slow progress made on the project despite huge investments of public land and funding. Meanwhile, the officers of the Central Pacific were simultaneously building the Dutch Flat and Donner Lake Wagon Road, which was a toll road supposed to assist in the construction of the railroad by carrying important construction supplies. The wagon road was completed in 1864 and reportedly made it possible to travel from Sacramento to Virginia City in 17 hours. The infamous wagon road lost its stronghold on freight travel once the railroad was completed and the Central Pacific abandoned the investment. It gained renewed interest when it became part of the Lincoln Highway, which was the first transcontinental automobile highway in the United States in 1916. Photo: Portion of the historic Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road as part of the Lincoln Highway near Donner Summit. Circa 1925. Placer County Museums, Tahoe National Forest collection. Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Auburn District Cemetery Tahoe District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Horseshoe Bar Penryn Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Sutter Roseville Farmers Market, Roseville & Rocklin 19th Annual Art Studio Trek, BikeFest, Culture Without Borders: Lantern Festival Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Firefighter story times, Roseville & Rocklin 19th Annual Art Studio Trek, Red, White and Bluegrass, The Rocklin Heritage Street Faire, Rocklin Community Festival Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, 2026 National Competition “Feats Of Clay” Exhibit Loomis: Townsmen Car Show, Creation Station -Local Crafters, Music, Food, Vendors, Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn Music On The Square, Old Town Auburn Celebrates Cinco de Mayo, Auburn Bike Month Speaker Series, Auburn Bike Month 2026 Colfax: Colfax Garden Club Plant Sale North Lake Tahoe: Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Firefighter storytimes, Cushing Crossing ...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, May 4, 7 p.m. Information Wildfire Preparedness Walking Tour, May 5, 5:30 p.m. Information Placer West Fire Safe Council, May 6, 5:30 p.m. Information Virtual office hours - Firewise USA Program questions, May 7, 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 two golden retrievers in the Tahoe City snow was taken by @lottiethemountaindog on Instagram. Featured story Placer County turns 175 years old Saturday!1️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ Placer County will celebrate its 175th birthday Saturday, April 25, with walking tours of Old Town Auburn and docent-led tours of the Placer County Museum inside the Historic Auburn Courthouse. CEO message + learn more 🏛️ Placer’s County Executive Officer Daniel Chatigny toured the courthouse earlier this month to learn more about the iconic building’s history. Follow along in the first edition of his new video series, The County Line. Watch video ✨ History buffs can learn more about Placer County by visiting our engage Placer site to view a timeline of historic milestones over the past 175 years. Learn more 🥇 We have a variety of anniversary events planned this year, so make sure to check out our webpage for scheduled activities. Last weekend, we were the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Placer County Track and Field Championships in Lincoln. The event featured athletes from high schools throughout the county, as well as a relay highlighting law enforcement and firefighters from throughout Placer. Watch video + view photos Health & safety April 25 medication take-back event and more disposal options Placer County will host a free medication take-back event April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can also safely dispose of unused medications throughout the year using free drop boxes and mail-in services across the county. Get details Environment Air Pollution Control District, PCCP attend Sierra College Earth Day Earth Day at Sierra College brought students and community partners together to celebrate sustainability. Informational booths highlighted conservation efforts, and attendees could also test drive electric vehicles. See photos Events Placer County to expand code enforcement this events season Placer County Code Enforcement Services is reminding rural property owners and event hosts to review permitting requirements ahead of the upcoming events season. Report suspected unpermitted events to our hotline. Read more Housing Roseville Lofts project offers affordable housing opportunity The City of Roseville’s affordable housing program is taking applications to purchase affordable homes at the Roseville Lofts project. The program prioritizes qualified applicants who live or work in Roseville. Learn more In other newsPlacer County to host virtual community meeting April 28 to discuss employee parking in Kings Beach FAQs: Learn more about the proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Project planned for eastern Placer View changes to the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan in updated documents Save the date: Join us May 17 in Tahoe City to celebrate the Fanny Bridge Ribbon Cutting and Block Party This week in Placer County history By the 1860s, the California Gold Rush had shifted from a rush for riches to a period of settlement and steady growth. Mining ditches became commercial water systems, companies paid regular wages and many settlers turned to agriculture and other industries. The history of the Traveler’s Rest reflects this transition. Built in 1851 by George Bishop and John Long, the two-story inn served as a stage stop along the main route from Sacramento to Folsom and Auburn along the American River. Though not the only roadhouse, it remains one of the oldest known buildings still standing in Placer County. Popular with travelers and teamsters, the hotel expanded in 1856 with a one-story addition. By 1858, it became a private residence as its owners struggled financially. Court records show they borrowed from Eliza Caruthers, who sued over unpaid debts in 1861. After continued financial strain, the property was sold at a sheriff’s sale in 1864, where Caruthers purchased it for $4,772.71. Caruthers, widowed in 1857 after her husband died in a mining accident, had briefly traveled to the East Coast aboard the SS Central America. The ship, carrying tons of California gold and hundreds of passengers, sank in a hurricane off the Carolinas. Caruthers survived, though hundreds perished. After acquiring the property, she managed the 30-acre site, which included a vineyard and orchard, before selling it in 1868 to Bernhard Bernhard, a former teamster. With the arrival of the railroad, Bernhard expanded the property into a productive 130-acre agricultural operation. Today, the former Traveler’s Rest is preserved as the Bernhard Museum and is open six days a week with free admission. Plan your visit Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Auburn District Cemetery Tahoe District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Horseshoe Bar Penryn Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Sutter Roseville Farmers Market, Rainbow Party, Yoomen: A Celebration of Spring, Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026 Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB, Placer County 175th Anniversary Special Walking Tours, Some Kind of Earth Day Festival Colfax: Rock the Frog BBQ Fundraiser – Live Music in Colfax North Lake Tahoe: Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Tahoe Truckee Earth 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, April 23, 6 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors special meeting, April 29-30, 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 a pond and oak trees in Auburn was taken by @joe_silchuk on Instagram. Featured story Ready, set… record: Sprint or spin into history at the Placer County Track & Field Championships this weekendSaturday’s Placer County Track & Field Championship meet at Twelve Bridges High School isn’t just about who’s the fastest on the track, it’s about who can leave their mark on history. As high school athletes from across the county compete in races, jumps and throws, attendees can step onto our brand-new 360-degree video platform and capture history from every angle. Whether it’s a victory dance, a team cheer or your best slow-motion finish line face, your clip could become part of Placer County’s 175th anniversary time capsule, sealed for future fans to discover in 2101. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, stick around for the ultimate showdown: Our law vs. fire relay starts at noon and will prove who has year-long bragging rights in Placer. Plus, we’ll be handing out commemorative 175th anniversary gifts throughout the event. Learn more Animal control Zeus on the loose: Animal Control assists with escaped zebra Coincidentally during Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week, our officers helped capture an escaped zebra in Lincoln this week — not once, but twice! Zeus's legal owner is making arrangements so he does not get loose again. See video/pics Film Office Revisiting a 1997 thriller: How Breakdown turned Placer into a movie set Long before audiences felt the tension in theaters, quiet roads in Auburn, Cool and Newcastle became the backdrop for the production of “Breakdown,” an action thriller that would go on to grip audiences across the country. Learn more Local youth Amid vaping crisis, Placer teens create educational children's book One in 5 juniors in Placer County report a history with vaping — and our teen Youth Commissioners are taking action. The youth launched a new children’s book that uses a brave bunny to reflect the real challenges kids face and raise awareness for the next generation. Watch video North Lake Tahoe Planning Commission advances amended Village at Palisades plan The Placer County Planning Commission today recommended approval of proposed amendments to the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, advancing the item to the Placer County Board of Supervisors for final consideration. Read more In other newsExtended lane closure scheduled for crossover along I-80 starting Friday morning PCWA and MIddle Fork Project Finance Authority reach $80 million settlement with PG&E over Mosquito Fire Placer County updated capital plan advances key infrastructure projects WATCH VIDEO: Health officials in Placer, Sacramento counties on what you need to know as measles outbreak grows Get tickets and join over 200 business leaders at the 6th Annual Placer Valley Business Summit on April 23 Drug takeback day coming up April 25: Find a spot near you to drop off unused meds New North Lake Tahoe newsletter: Fun on Fanny Bridge: Join the celebration on May 17 175 years of Placer County history During the earliest days of Placer County’s history, crime was a constant threat. Just as some people were successfully building their wealth, desperation and opportunity led others to explore alternative ways of making money. Highway robbers plagued wagons maneuvering throughout remote, switchback roads while burglars preyed upon miners and storekeepers. The presence and skill of dedicated Placer County law enforcement officers were essential in tracking down and arresting alleged criminals to face justice. Sheriff John C. Boggs occupies an interesting and important role in Placer County’s history. He left Pennsylvania for California in February 1849 and traveled by ship around the Horn of South America. Boggs landed in San Francisco and was in Wood’s Dry Diggings (Auburn) by late September 1849. A man of many hats and enterprises, it is his time as sheriff of Placer County in 1859 that secured Boggs into the realm of legend. At the time, he was on the hunt for a notorious outlaw who went by the name of Rattlesnake Dick. Dick’s real name was Richard Barter, who mined at Rattlesnake Bar in 1854, where he was arrested and tried on the charge of stealing clothing from a store, but was found not guilty. Just a few months later, he was tried and convicted of stealing a horse and sent to San Quentin for one year. Upon his release, Barter adopted the alias of Rattlesnake Dick and developed a reputation throughout Northern California for daring robberies and successful jailbreaks. During that time, Boggs became his nemesis. On July 11, 1859, Barter was spotted riding near Auburn with a companion. Boggs and his deputies split up, hoping to catch the famed criminal. This led to a shootout that left Deputy Sheriff William Crutcher and Under Sheriff George Johnson shot and injured, while Deputy Tax Collector George Martin was killed. Dick was shot but rode away and Boggs, who was on the other side of town, missed the fray. However, the following morning, Rattlesnake Dick was found dead and holding a note with the words scrawled on it, “Rattlesnake Dick dies, but never surrenders, as all true Brittons do. If J. Boggs is dead I am satisfied.” Or at least that is what was printed in the Placer Herald newspaper. Today, Martin Park Fire Station marks the site of the deadly shootout and a plaque in the Raley’s parking lot by the Foresthill Road stands where Rattlesnake Dick took his final breath. He was buried in Auburn’s East Street Cemetery in a $10 coffin, and reportedly moved to the Auburn City Cemetery in the 1890s. Meanwhile, John C. Boggs went on to become the Newcastle postmaster for several years and died in 1909. His photograph and biography were placed into a copper box under the cornerstone of the Placer County Courthouse when it was dedicated in 1894. Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline Did you know? To date, the Placer County Conservation Program has conserved more than 9,000 acres of important habitats in West Placer County. The PCCP will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Earth Day, April 22. We are committed to conserving open spaces and clean air and water for our future generations. Learn more about the PCCP’s mission on Instagram, including recent posts with fun facts and information about vernal pool fairy shrimp, bird nesting season, invasive plants and recent land acquisitions. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Horseshoe Bar Penryn Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Earth Day is a good reminder that Placer County is worth protecting — and worth getting out and enjoying. Do your part at home with tips, resources and recycling information at Placer Recycles. Then get outside and discover a park, trail or open space that reminds you exactly why it matters. Two great community events are happening this week — stop by and show some love. 🚗 Placer County Air Pollution Control District — Earth Day Ride and Drive, April 23 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sierra College, Parking Lot E, Rocklin Learn more 🌲 Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival at Palisades Tahoe, April 25 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Placer County Environmental Utilities will be there Learn more Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Sutter Roseville Farmers Market, Earth Night Event Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Evenings In The Park Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, Loomis: Fire-Smart Expo & Garden Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Apple Blossom Bazaar, Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB Colfax: Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market North Lake Tahoe: Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Tahoe City Earth Day Cleanup ...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 Greater Auburn & North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Councils, April 17, 9 a.m. Information Meadow Vista Community/Supervisor Forum, April 20, 6 p.m. Information Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, April 21, 5:30 p.m. Information Planning Commission, April 23, 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. 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Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of fog rising below the Foresthill Bridge was taken by GoodThompson and posted on @auburnlocals on Instagram. Featured story Winter Storm Warning: What you need to knowThe National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the greater Lake Tahoe area, effective 2 p.m. Saturday through 11 p.m. Sunday. What to expect Heavy snow is forecast for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe and elevations up to 7,000 feet, with accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Above 7,000 feet and along the Sierra passes, expect 12 to 28 inches. Wind gusts along the Sierra crest could reach 90 mph, with 20 to 35 mph gusts for lakeside communities. Additionally, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing the potential for hail, funnel clouds, weak tornadoes, gusty and erratic winds and brief heavy rain. On the road Travel could be very difficult to impossible, particularly for Saturday evening and Sunday morning commutes. Check road conditions with the Caltrans QuickMap, available at quickmap.dot.ca.gov, track snow plows on unincorporated public roads on the Find My Plow website, expect delays and carry chains. Report downed trees to our Roads Division at 530-745-7565. Stay connected Visit our ReadyPlacer Dashboard for real-time power outage information. For winter preparedness tips and resources, visit readyplacer.org. Need non-emergency assistance? Dial 2-1-1. Before the storm hits Charge your devices, secure loose outdoor items, prepare for potential outages and check on your neighbors. Transit Placer County tabs Teichert with $61 million Placer Parkway contract Our Board of Supervisors has approved a $61.6 million contract for Phase 1 of the long-awaited Placer Parkway. Construction starts this summer, bringing congestion relief, safer travel and better regional connections. Read more Development PG&E breaks ground on Momentum substation to support west Placer Pacific Gas & Electric Co. on Thursday broke ground on its Momentum substation, a project that will support future growth in West Placer County including housing, a senior living center and the CSU Sacramento Placer Center. Read more Health New measles exposures signal growing outbreak in region Placer Public Health is notifying the community of potential measles exposures linked to a case recently reported by Sacramento, while encouraging residents who are not vaccinated against measles to take additional steps. Learn more Railroads Big Boy Coast-to-Coast tour stops in Roseville, Colfax this weekend Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will pass through Placer County with two scheduled stops in Roseville and Colfax this weekend. The tour commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Read more In other newsJoin our virtual meeting to discuss the proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility in North Lake Tahoe on April 13 Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit extends evening bus service through June 30. View the new spring service schedule Placer’s Planning Commission to hear proposed amendments to the previously approved Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, April 16 Nearly 50 in attendance at Dollar Creek Crossing information night Child abuse prevention starts with you. Protect today, empower tomorrow 175 years of Placer County HistoryThis year Placer County turns 175. Every Thursday we're adding new photographs, milestones and the stories of the people who built this place. Explore more with our interactive timeline → When the California Gold Rush began, some of the earliest prospectors to explore the opportunity were rugged mountain men and explorers poised to pursue new adventures. Those who were already in the California territory at the time of the gold discovery were even more prepared to join the rush and seek the golden treasure. Among these iconic pioneers was JeanBaptiste Charbonneau, who had guided the Mormon Battalion into California in 1846-47 during the height of the Mexican-American War. He was then appointed alcalde of the San Luis Rey Mission, witnessing firsthand California’s transition to a United States territory.As the son of Sacagewea, Charbonneau was just an infant when he accompanied his mother on the famed expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1805 to investigate the territory acquired by the United States during the Louisiana Purchase. Constantly on the move, Charbonneau traveled Europe and Africa and spent much of his life as an explorer, guide and fur trapper throughout the western U.S., benefitted by speaking German, French, Spanish and several indigenous languages.Charbonneau was already a legend when he arrived in what would become Placer County in June of 1849, along with another famed mountain man named Jim Beckwourth. It is in Placer County that Charbonneau then spent the longest period of his life in one place.In 1852 Charbonneau was paid $48 by the Placer County Board of Supervisors for guiding the county’s surveyor. In 1857, he petitioned and was approved by the board to operate a ferry across the North Fork of the American River at Manhattan Bar. By 1861, at 56 years old, Charbonneau was the clerk at the Orleans Hotel in Auburn.In 1866, the lure of a new gold strike in Montana lifted his roots once again and Charbonneau left Placer County behind. This would be the last adventure for this historic figure as he contracted pneumonia and died in Oregon en route to Montana and was buried near Inskip Station. Placer County's Museums Division brings history to life across eight locations — from the Gold Rush era to the present day. All eight museums offer free admission, with dedicated docents ready to take you deeper into the stories behind the artifacts. Plan your visit at placer.ca.gov/Museums. 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:Agricultural Commission Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County 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 Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 Coast-to-Coast Tour, Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Rocklin Clean Up Day, Run Rocklin Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, Vintage Market, 2nd Saturday - Downtown Businesses Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, North Auburn Artists Reception, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn State Recreation Area: Spring Bird Migration Walk, Sidewalk Sale Weekend, Colfax: Colfax Railroad Days: Big Boy 4014 Celebration North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Spring Thaw Shopping Scavenge, Spring Tracks Concert at Palisades Tahoe ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events Board of Supervisors, April 14, 9 a.m. Information West Placer Community Forum and West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, April 15, 6 p.m. Information Planning Commission, April 16, 10 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 fog rising below the Foresthill Bridge was taken by GoodThompson and posted on @auburnlocals on Instagram. Featured story Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014’s Coast-to-Coast tour stops in Roseville, Colfax this weekendBig Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will pass through Placer County with two scheduled stops. The train will make a brief 15-minute whistle stop in Colfax (noon Sunday), providing short public viewing opportunities. A longer public display will take place in Roseville on April 10–11. The locomotive will be on view from 1–5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Parking may be available nearby for a fee. On Saturday, additional activities will be held at Vernon Street Town Square from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including a maker’s market and live music. The visit is part of Union Pacific’s monthlong “coast-to-coast” steam tour. Big Boy No. 4014 will travel with two commemorative locomotives recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Learn more about the Big Boy steam locomotive Roseville plans additional activities around the Big Boy stop Track the Big Boy’s route to Placer Transit Placer County tabs Teichert with $61 million Placer Parkway contract Our Board of Supervisors has approved a $61.6 million contract for Phase 1 of the long-awaited Placer Parkway. Construction starts this summer, bringing congestion relief, safer travel and better regional connections. Read more Affordable housing Nearly 50 in attendance at Dollar Creek Crossing information night Placer County staff hosted an information night for the proposed Dollar Creek Crossing affordable housing project in North Lake Tahoe last week. It gave local residents a chance to ask questions and learn more about the proposal. Watch video Health New measles exposures signal growing outbreak in region Placer Public Health is notifying the community of potential measles exposures linked to a case recently reported by Sacramento, while encouraging residents who are not vaccinated against measles to take additional steps. Learn more Child safety Prevention starts with You. Protect today, empower tomorrow Across our community, Child Abuse Prevention Month has brought us together in meaningful ways – from planting bright blue pinwheels that symbolize hope and safe childhoods, to gathering at our Child & Family Resource Fair. Watch video In other newsJoin our virtual meeting to discuss the proposed Cabin Creek Biomass Facility in North Lake Tahoe on April 13 Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit extends evening bus service through June 30. View the new spring service schedule Placer’s Planning Commission to hear proposed amendments to the previously approved Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, April 16 175 years of Placer County HistoryThis year Placer County turns 175. Every Thursday we're adding new photographs, milestones and the stories of the people who built this place. Explore more with our interactive timeline → When the California Gold Rush began, some of the earliest prospectors to explore the opportunity were rugged mountain men and explorers poised to pursue new adventures. Those who were already in the California territory at the time of the gold discovery were even more prepared to join the rush and seek the golden treasure. Among these iconic pioneers was JeanBaptiste Charbonneau, who had guided the Mormon Battalion into California in 1846-47 during the height of the Mexican-American War. He was then appointed alcalde of the San Luis Rey Mission, witnessing firsthand California’s transition to a United States territory.As the son of Sacagewea, Charbonneau was just an infant when he accompanied his mother on the famed expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1805 to investigate the territory acquired by the United States during the Louisiana Purchase. Constantly on the move, Charbonneau traveled Europe and Africa and spent much of his life as an explorer, guide and fur trapper throughout the western U.S., benefitted by speaking German, French, Spanish and several indigenous languages.Charbonneau was already a legend when he arrived in what would become Placer County in June of 1849, along with another famed mountain man named Jim Beckwourth. It is in Placer County that Charbonneau then spent the longest period of his life in one place.In 1852 Charbonneau was paid $48 by the Placer County Board of Supervisors for guiding the county’s surveyor. In 1857, he petitioned and was approved by the board to operate a ferry across the North Fork of the American River at Manhattan Bar. By 1861, at 56 years old, Charbonneau was the clerk at the Orleans Hotel in Auburn.In 1866, the lure of a new gold strike in Montana lifted his roots once again and Charbonneau left Placer County behind. This would be the last adventure for this historic figure as he contracted pneumonia and died in Oregon en route to Montana and was buried near Inskip Station. Placer County's Museums Division brings history to life across eight locations — from the Gold Rush era to the present day. All eight museums offer free admission, with dedicated docents ready to take you deeper into the stories behind the artifacts. Plan your visit at placer.ca.gov/Museums. Advisory committees and commissions Agricultural Commission Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County 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 Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 Coast-to-Coast Tour, Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026, Rocklin Clean Up Day, Run Rocklin Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market, Vintage Market, 2nd Saturday - Downtown Businesses Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, North Auburn Artists Reception, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Auburn State Recreation Area: Spring Bird Migration Walk, Sidewalk Sale Weekend, Colfax: Colfax Railroad Days: Big Boy 4014 Celebration North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Spring Thaw Shopping Scavenge, Spring Tracks Concert at Palisades Tahoe ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events Board of Supervisors, April 14, 9 a.m. Information West Placer Community Forum and West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, April 15, 6 p.m. Information Planning Commission, April 16, 10 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! 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Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the Tower Theatre in Roseville was taken by @jeffe_photos on Instagram. Featured story Meet our new Library on Wheels!Our Library Services Division is proud to introduce its new Library on Wheels! This upgraded vehicle is larger than our previous model, offering more space, more materials and a better overall experience for customers. Whether you’re visiting us at a neighborhood stop, school or community event, you’ll enjoy easier browsing, improved accessibility and more opportunities to discover something new. Check out our website for routes and stop schedules Watch video History 175 Years of Placer County history in one timeline From Gold Rush camps to Olympic slopes, Placer County has been making history for 175 years. Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with new photographs, milestones and stories connecting our past to today. Read more Youth & health Teens take action on vaping crisis with release of new children’s book Placer teens in the Youth Commission are tackling vaping with a new children’s book. "Benny and the Forbidden Garden" helps kids spot and resist peer pressure. Join a public storytime and launch at the Rocklin Library next week. Learn more 175th anniversary Track and Field Championship celebrates Placer County's 175th As part of our 175th anniversary celebration, we’re sponsoring a track and field championship on April 18 featuring county high school athletes. The meet will include a Guns and Hoses race to benefit the Special Olympics. Learn more Transportation Caltrans announces completion of SR-49 roundabout project Caltrans has announced the completion of the $13.1 million state Route 49 American Canyon Roundabout Project in Auburn, the third project completed in the Auburn area aimed at improving safety and traffic flow along the corridor. Read more In other newsRocklin and Roseville make U.S. News’ list of best cities to live in California $3 million available for Clean Air Projects in Placer County Placer County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan now open for public input Early green waste disposal now available in eastern Placer County Virtual town hall meeting on proposed Cabin Creek biomass facility April 13 New Behavioral Health Services Act plan open for public comment Safely dispose of medications: Take back event coming up, plus year-round resources This week in Placer County history On April 25, 1851, the territory that Placer County comprises was officially formed and given its name. California had just entered the Union as the 31st state Sept. 9, 1850, and at the time included 27 expansive counties. When Placer County was created, it was carved out of portions of Sutter and Yuba counties. Auburn had recently been elected as the seat of Sutter County, a position reaffirmed by election in May 1851, and it continued to serve as the seat of the new county. The name ‘Placer’ was given in recognition of the rich deposits of placer gold in the region. Over time, water eroded these deposits from their hard rock origins and swept them into ancient rivers and waterways. By the time Placer County was established, prospectors were already seeking this precious metal throughout the foothills as they had been since mid-1848 when news of the treasure began to spread. It was on May 16, 1848, that gold was found in what would become Auburn by Claude Chana, marking the first discovery in what became Placer County. First called the North Fork Dry Diggings or Wood’s Dry Diggings, by late summer 1849, the name Auburn was chosen. According to the memoirs of Auburn’s earliest pioneers and merchants, the name was selected in reference to Oliver Goldsmith’s poem from 1770, entitled “The Deserted Village,” which begins “Sweet Auburn, loveliest village of the plain…” This illustration (pictured above) is the earliest known view of Auburn, as it appeared in 1851. The location of this village was tied to water and opportunity. In addition to the Auburn Ravine where Chana made his fateful discovery nearby in 1848, several other ravines converge in the vicinity of Old Town Auburn, while natural springs here also drew a growing population. Auburn was situated at an ideal elevation and at a major crossroads for travelers heading from Sacramento and Folsom to Nevada County, and up into higher elevation locales. Among the earliest citizens of the village was William Gwynn, who built a trading post here and was joined by other ambitious merchants and pioneer prospectors. Pictured in the foreground of this illustration is a round canvas tent and a log cabin billowing smoke. This is where two merchants from Texas, Willard Post and George Ripley made their trading post in 1850. By 1851, the firm of Post and Ripley had moved on, and these structures served as Placer County’s first courthouse and jail. The census of 1852 recorded a population of 10,784 residents of the county, who were served by the system of government operated from these primitive structures. Explore our new interactive timeline — updated every Thursday with photographs, milestones and the stories of people who built this county. Explore timeline Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Agricultural Commission Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - West Placer Citizens Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Bunny Hop at The Fountains, Before the Flick Fun, Friday Flicks: HOP Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026 Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, North Auburn Artists Reception, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Floating Egg Hunt Colfax: Easter Egg Hunt, Coffee and Conversations North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, Throwback Thursdays, Line Dancing Fridays, Crushing Crossing, Dummy Downhill at Diamond Peak ...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 Dollar Creek Crossing information night, April 2, 5:30 p.m. Information Foresthill town hall, April 6, 7 p.m. Information Foresthill Forum, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, April 7, 9 a.m. Information Planning Commission, April 9, 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. 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Photo of the week⛅🧡 This #PlacerLife photo a glowing orange sunrise at Commons Beach in Tahoe City was snapped by @colettiphotos on Instagram. Featured story Community pride - Do you know Placer County’s story? You will after this.From the Gold Rush camps of Auburn Ravine to the slopes of Olympic Valley, Placer County has been making history for 175 years. Watch Placer County Museums Administrator Bryanna Ryan's captivating presentation to the Board of Supervisors — a sweeping journey through the milestones, moments and remarkable people who shaped the county we call home. Watch video Child Abuse Prevention Placer County marks April as child abuse prevention month Join in events and activities throughout April that highlight ways to keep kids safe and promote family well‑being. The Child & Family Resource Fair on April 7 at the Roseville Galleria will feature resources, giveaways and more. Learn more Substance use & recovery The Harbor: A next step in substance use recovery Since it opened a year ago, The Harbor has been a key resource for people struggling with substance use. The Health and Human Services program fills the gap between needing help and getting into residential treatment. Watch video Conservation PCCP permitting process a key factor to attracting business to Placer The Placer County Conservation Program’s thoughtful planning efforts and efficient environmental permitting process has made western Placer County a desirable location for new business as it balances growth with conservation. Read more Preparedness Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan open for comment Have a say in how Placer County prepares for natural hazards. The draft 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan is open for public review and comment through April 21. Visit Engage Placer to view the plan and share your input. Learn more In other newsPlacer County launches new online portal for Environmental Health services Listen: Placer’s Deputy CEO Stephanie Holloway and Aaron Nousaine of BAE Economics discuss the data behind revitalization efforts in North Lake Tahoe Placer preps for National Walking Day participation Four more cases reported in ongoing measles outbreak in Placer, Sacramento PCTPA’s draft Active Transportation Plan now available for public comment Big Boy: The world’s largest steam locomotive will stop in Roseville and Colfax on April 10-12 Second installment of property taxes due April 10 Placer County approves plan to strengthen local farming This week in Placer County history This photograph, published in the Auburn Journal on April 30, 1953, shows outfielder and catcher Bob Hayashida of the Placer Japanese American Citizens League Baseball team kneeling with his glove, his uniform marked “JACL.” The caption noted his standout performance the previous Sunday, when he recorded four hits in five at-bats against Nevada City, ahead of an upcoming game versus the Colfax Fireballs. Hayashida was a standout athlete at Placer College (now Sierra College) and later managed the Placer JACL team. Baseball, introduced to Japan in the 1870s, became a cultural bridge between Japan and the West. As Japanese immigrants settled in America, they brought their love of the game with them. Exclusion from segregated leagues led Japanese American players to organize their own teams. The Japanese American Citizens League was founded in 1929, and JACL-affiliated teams flourished across the West Coast, in Hawaii and even inside internment camps during World War II. 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:Agricultural Commission Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln 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 Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market Rocklin: 26 Parks in 2026 Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, North Auburn Artists Reception, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Kids Fishing Derby North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, KT Bass Bar Music Series, Throwback Thursdays, Toyota U.S. Mogul Freestyle Championships ...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 West Fire Safe Council, April 1, 5:30 p.m. Information Virtual office hours - Firewise USA program questions, April 2, 9 a.m. Information Dollar Creek Crossing informational night, April 2, 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 weekThis #PlacerLife photo of a duck in Tahoe City was taken by @cap.ture707 on Instagram. Featured story Cold and deadly: Why you should stay out of local rivers this springUnseasonably warm temperatures are accelerating snowmelt in Placer County's mountains, sending ice-cold water into local rivers and streams at dangerous levels. What looks like an inviting place to cool off can turn deadly in seconds. Members of CAL FIRE / Placer County Fire Department and the Placer County Sheriff's Office are urging residents to stay out of and away from swollen rivers this season. Snowmelt is cold, unpredictable and unforgiving — even for strong swimmers. Visit the Be River Wise webpage for more information. Watch video Tax season Free tax preparation: Last call for in-person appointments Only a few days remain to book a free tax prep appointment through Human Services before March 27. Miss out? No problem — online filing remains available through Tax Day. Free help is just a click away for eligible families. Learn more Sun safety Kids’ art contest: Hot week, cool sun tips With this week’s unseasonably hot weather, it’s a great time for kids to learn sun‑safe habits! Students K–6 can enter Public Health's SunWise 2026 Poster Contest by creating artwork showing at least three sun safety tips. Learn more North Lake Tahoe Planning Commission to hear updated Village of Palisades plan The community is invited to attend the Planning Commission’s meeting to hear proposed amendments to the previously approved Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at the North Tahoe Event Center on April 16, starting at 10 a.m. Read more Wildfire preparedness Help shape Placer's Wildfire Protection Plan We’re updating our Wildfire Protection Plan and we want to hear from residents and landowners to help reduce wildfire risk to people, homes, businesses, watersheds, cultural resources, infrastructure and natural resources. Take the survey In other newsJoin us April 2 to learn more about the Dollar Creek Crossing housing project in North Lake Tahoe New Library-on-Wheels van to debut in Rocklin and Granite Bay this week Big Boy: The world’s largest steam locomotive will stop in Roseville and Colfax on April 10-12 ICYMI: Watch a recording of our Local Roadway Safety Plan Update workshop This week in Placer County history On March 24, 1953, outside of the jail behind the Placer County courthouse in Auburn, Sheriff Charles Ward destroyed gambling equipment confiscated during a raid at the Hy-De-Ho in Roseville under the direction of District Attorney Al Broyer. The raid took place Feb. 22 and recovered $1,058.50 in cash, along with two blackjack tables, a dice table and several decks of cards, which were suspected of being marked. The Hy-De-Ho Club was a restaurant and dance hall that boasted live music. It was located 2 miles south of Roseville at the Placer County line on Auburn Boulevard and had been in operation since the early 1930s. A well-known “floating” gambling establishment, the sheriff had unsuccessfully tried to catch illegal gambling for several months after receiving reports. At the time, the club operated under a license to allow California draw poker and other legal card games, but as the sheriff reported, on weekends, the club was known to host craps, blackjack and other forms of illegal gambling. According to the law, the money and equipment were stored for 30 days, during which time they could be claimed by rightful owners. When no one stepped forward to claim the property, the cash was turned over to the Placer County Treasurer to be added to the county’s general fund and the equipment was destroyed. Photo: Sheriff Charles Ward destroys illegal gambling equipment while District Attorney Al Broyer looks on. March 24, 1953. Placer County Museums, Auburn Journal 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:Agricultural Commission Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln 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 Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market Loomis: Spring Faire at The Flower Farm Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, North Auburn Artists Reception, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Colfax: Sierra Vista Community Center Flea Market, The Colfax Bazaar – A Vintage Marketplace Experience You Can’t Miss! North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’Clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, KT Bass Bar Music Series, Throwback Thursdays ...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 Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, March 20, 9 a.m. Information Placer RCD: Demonstration Prescribed Burn & Info Fair, March 21, 8 a.m. Information Board of Supervisors, March 24, 9 a.m. Information North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Council, March 24, 4 p.m. Information Planning Commission, March 26, 9 a.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, March 26, 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 alpenglow through the trees in Tahoma was taken by @tahoerobin on Instagram. Featured story Healthy forests, resilient communities: explore our new Regional Forest Health story mapOur Regional Forest Health Division is taking a major step forward in sharing the work happening across our forests and watersheds. This week, we launched our new “Healthy Forests, Resilient Communities” interactive story map experience. The story map provides an inside look at our mission, partnerships, priority project areas, and the science and innovation driving forest health work in the region. Through photos, videos, and interactive maps, you can explore the challenges facing our forests — and the solutions underway to protect communities, watersheds and natural resources. View story map This launch comes alongside two major updates this week highlighting our progress: Regional Forest Health Annual Report: Placer County’s Regional Forest Health program reports significant progress in reducing wildfire risk and expanding forest resilience efforts across the region. Read more French Meadows Restoration: The county recently awarded $1.3 million in contracts to accelerate ecological restoration work in the French Meadows area. Read more We’re also piloting a new Digital Marketplace designed to strengthen connections between landowners and the forestry workforce. Two new tools are now available: Forest Industry Directory – A map-based directory where forestry and fuels reduction professionals can list more than 180 products, services and equipment offerings, helping landowners and practitioners quickly find qualified providers working locally. Learn more Working Forest Planner – An interactive planning tool that guides private landowners through assessing their property, exploring forest management options and connecting with registered professional foresters. Learn more Together, these efforts are helping scale the partnerships, workforce capacity and on-the-ground work needed to build healthier forests and more resilient communities across Placer County. Public safety New law enforcement training academy coming to Placer County The Placer County Sheriff’s Office will host a new regional training academy in Auburn starting in August. This is the first new option in 20 years for Peace Officer Standards and Training academy instruction in California. Read more Outdoor recreation Placer goes on offense for wildfire resilience, outdoor recreation This week we adopted a statewide strategy to protect natural resources, boost recreation access and support climate-resilient economies — unlocking eligibility for funding to keep Placer's outdoors healthy for generations to come. Read more Government Placer County celebrates 175th anniversary of incorporation Established on April 25, 1851, Placer County is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. You're invited to celebrate our remarkable history and participate in a series of events planned for the months ahead. Learn more Transportation PCTPA set to update community on draft zero emission vehicle planning The PCTPA will host a virtual workshop (choose one of two sessions to attend) outlining a draft zero emission vehicle plan that includes 30 priority EV charging and hydrogen refueling locations across Placer County. Learn more In other newsExplore new career opportunities at Tri County Job Fair on March 19 Regional measles outbreak: Ongoing updates from Public Health Groundwater Awareness Week: Learn how Placer is doing its part to manage our groundwater basin Placer County Chipper Program: Low cost, low wait times. Act now! ICYMI: Second Local Roadway Safety Plan virtual workshop slated for March 18 Draft Environmental Impact Report available for public review for Granite View Condominiums project in Olympic Valley This week in Placer County history The following entry was recorded in Griffith Griffith’s personal diary March 17, 1865: “Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Quade and Graves, bosses on Pacific Railroad, were at Quarry. They were on new engine, the Conness. They stopped at Derrick and took the view of the place. Myself and Judge Crocker stood together while taken so we appear in it.” Griffith Griffith was a 24-year old Welsh immigrant who came to the United States in 1847 before heading to California during the Gold Rush. In Wales, Griffith was the foreman in a slate quarry where he had worked to help support his family after the passing of his father, the quarry’s superintendent, when Griffith was 14 years old. Griffith brought his expertise to California and quickly turned from gold to granite, establishing a quarry at Big Gulch near Folsom in 1853. A skilled businessman, Griffith’s quarry supplied granite for the construction of Fort Alcatraz and Fort Point in San Francisco. As the Sacramento Valley Railroad moved on, so did Griffith, who opened the first quarry in Placer County near present-day Granite Bay in 1862. By 1864, the Central Pacific’s Transcontinental Railroad was taking shape and Griffith once again moved to a new quarry site along the railroad line and opened the Penryn Granite Works, from which the town of Penryn is named. Griffith leased property from the Central Pacific, where a spur track was built and linked the quarry to the main line. He secured many lucrative contracts and opened the first polishing mill in California in 1874. The quarry stopped operations in 1918. Griffith’s grandniece, Enid, donated the former Penryn Granite Works to Placer County in 1976. It is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, a Placer County park, and the site of the Griffith Quarry Museum. Plan your visit at www.placer.ca.gov/6001/Griffith-Quarry-Park. Photo: Judge Charles Crocker stands with Griffith Griffith at the Penryn Granite Works’ spur to the Central Pacific Railroad. March 17, 1865. 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:Agricultural Commission Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln 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 Solid Waste Local Task Force Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market, Green & Clean - 2026 Community Cleanup Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market Loomis: Tomato Mastery Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, North Auburn Artists Reception, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sidewalk Sale, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Colfax: Community Craft Club, Coffee & Conversation North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, KT Bass Bar Music Series, Throwback Thursdays, Pride Weekend 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 Click here to sign up for emergency notificationsUpcoming public meetings and events To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, March 12, 6 p.m. Information Placer RCD: Prescribed Fire 101 Workshop, March 14, 8:30 a.m. Information Newcastle/Ophir Supervisor Forum, March 16, 6 p.m. Information Newcastle/Ophir Municipal Advisory Council, March 16, 6:15 p.m. Information Rural Lincoln Community Forum, March 16, 6 p.m. Information Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, March 16, 6:15 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors,March 17, 9 a.m. Information Foresthill/Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, March 17, 5:30 p.m. Information West Placer Community Forum, March 18, 6 p.m. Information West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, March 18, 6:30 p.m. Information Granite Bay residential burning town hall, March 18, 5:30 p.m. Information Planning Commission, March 19, 9 a.m. Information Placer County Fire Safe Alliance, March 19, 5 p.m. Information 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 Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekPerfect weather for a sunset ride. This #PlacerLife photo of a girl on her horse on a trail in Granite Bay was taken by @sarah_reinhart on Instagram. Featured story Celebrating the completion of the new Martis Valley Trail segment in North Lake TahoeResidents and visitors have long enjoyed the previously constructed 4.6-mile segment of the Martis Valley Trail since it first opened in August 2022. Late last year, Northstar Community Services District paved and completed a new segment, closing the mile-long gap between Northstar’s Castle Peak parking lots and Northstar Village and connecting the Town of Truckee to one of the region’s most popular resorts. The Martis Valley Trail is a key component of the Resort Triangle Trail, an ambitious regional system in Tahoe that will ultimately include 62 miles of paved trails connecting Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Martis Valley and Northstar in a continuous loop. Watch video and learn more Housing Affordable housing project in west Placer now taking applications The Parkside at Sabre City affordable housing project features 44 three- and four-bedroom primary residences paired with two-bedroom accessory dwelling units across 22 single-family lots. Rentals will be converted to for-sale units. Read more Community Watch: Social worker’s story fuels her passion to help families This National Social Work Month, we’re celebrating all of the social workers in our Children's and Adult Systems of Care. Janai is one of them! A former foster youth herself, she now uses her own experience to empower others. Watch Health Placer measles cases part of multi-jurisdictional outbreak Placer County’s three initially identified measles cases are now understood to be part of a multi-jurisdictional outbreak. Public Health has since confirmed a fourth Placer case and will share updates as the situation evolves. Learn more Road safety Second Local Roadway Safety Plan virtual workshop on March 18 Last fall, you shared where safety improvements are needed on our Placer County roadways. Now, we’re inviting you to join us for a second Local Roadway Safety Plan virtual workshop March 18 to hear an update and provide more input. Register In other newsAn award-winning project in Tahoe City, plus resources for those in our community in this North Lake Tahoe newsletter Save the date: Join us at the Dollar Creek Crossing affordable housing information night April 2 This week in Placer County history Between 1948 and 1956, the Folsom Dam was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers below the confluence of the north and middle forks of the American River. Its primary purpose was to provide flood control as the river flowed toward Sacramento. It was built in tandem with the Bureau of Reclamation’s construction of Nimbus Dam downriver. While building Folsom Dam, a diversion tunnel was constructed that allowed the American River waters to continue flowing toward the Sacramento Valley. Pictured here Feb. 25, 1955, the 52-ton gate at the intake portal of the diversion tunnel is being shut for the last time. With its closure, water began to fill behind the dam and create Folsom Lake. While carefully controlled during the final phases of construction, the lake now covers between 10,000 and 11,000 surface acres of water, and extends over 10 miles up the south fork and 15 miles up the north fork of the American River. Photo: Closing the diversion tunnel gate to create Folsom Lake. Feb. 25, 1955. Placer County Museums, Auburn State Recreation Area/California State Parks 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:Agricultural Commission Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Central Municipal Advisory Council Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - Sheridan 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 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: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Sacred Arts Of Tibet Tour In Auburn-Sand Mandala, North Auburn Artists Reception, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, For The Love Of Birds Presented by the Sierra Foothills Audubon Society Colfax: Community Craft Club, Coffee & Conversation North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, KT Bass Bar Music Series, Throwback Thursdays, Snowfest 2026, Ididarun Sled Dog Race ...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, March 5, 6 p.m. Information Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, March 5, 6:30 p.m. Information Olympic Valley Municipal Council, March 5, 6 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, March 10, 9 a.m. Information Planning Commissioners Academy Conference, March 11-13, 9 a.m. Information Virtual Office Hours - Firewise USA Program questions, March 12, 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. 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Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the snow cat clearing snow in Olympic Valley was taken by @clln_schwrtz on Instagram. Featured story Placer County adds 27 acres near Roseville to conservation programThe Placer County Conservation Program recently recorded a 27-acre conservation easement along the Dry Creek corridor. The property, just outside of Roseville city limits, will be preserved in perpetuity. The acreage was dedicated by the developers of Creekview Ranch, a housing subdivision that abuts sections of Dry Creek on the north end of the project. The corridor on the property contains dense, diverse vegetation that provides valuable wildlife habitat. Dry Creek is a salmonid stream and is federally designated as critical habitat for Central Valley steelhead. Read more In other newsTahoe Regional Planning Agency and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation align housing findings, highlight regional workforce housing crisis WATCH: New series from Tahoe Housing Hub highlights real stories from people living the housing crisis and the solutions North Lake Tahoe Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project earns statewide award The Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project in Tahoe City has been recognized as a 2026 winner of California’s Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards. Read more about it and hear its long history. View video Community spaces 30,000+ visitors so far: Everyone’s using the HHS Conference Center The Health and Human Services Conference Center in Auburn is available for county and community use. The center offers flexible, high-tech meeting rooms designed to support everything from small meetings to large events. Watch video Health Supervisor Shanti Landon advocates for farmers in national arena Farmers and ranchers experience suicide rates 3.5 times higher than the national average because of industry stressors. In response, Supervisor Landon is advocating at the national level for enhanced mental health services. Learn more Infrastructure Senator Padilla secures $1.14 million for Tahoe City water system U.S. Senator Alex Padilla announced this week federal funding for four projects, including $1.14 million to complete an infrastructure improvement project and replace an aged and failing water system in Tahoe City. Learn more This week in Placer County history On Feb. 27, 1944, the DeWitt General (Army) Hospital in North Auburn officially opened with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by an open house of the entire facility. An estimated 4,000 civilians from the surrounding communities attended the event and toured the hospital that had taken just eight months to build. The hospital was designed to receive war casualties and coordinate with military installations in the area, including the Reno Army Air Base, Chico Army Air Base, Camp Beale, Camp Kohler, Mather Field, McClellan Field and the Sierra Ordinance Depot. The location was selected in part because of the proximity to area military bases, reliable transportation infrastructure and ideal climate. 9,741 patients were treated at the hospital over the course of the war. After World War II, the hospital became the DeWitt State Hospital until 1972, and now functions at the Placer County Government Center. The site is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors are welcome to learn more at the DeWitt History Museum at 2985 Richardson Drive in Auburn. This free-admission museum is open Wednesdays, noon to 4 p.m. Plan your visit, here. Take a deeper dive into the history of the DeWitt campus with award-winning The Placer Life podcast episodes: The Placer life during World War II - the Heart of Auburn and Inside the Lines, featuring the incredible story about world-famous artist Martín Ramírez, who created hundreds of extraordinary drawings while living at the former DeWitt State Hospital. Photo: DeWitt General Hospital flag raising ceremony, Febr. 27, 1944. 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:Agricultural Commission Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Central Municipal Advisory Council Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Flood Control & Water Conservation District Board Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Library Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - Sheridan 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 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: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market, Sacred Arts Of Tibet Tour In Auburn-Sand Mandala, North Auburn Artists Reception, Farmers Market at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Colfax: Community Craft Club North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, KT Bass Bar Music Series, Throwback Thursdays, Snowfest 2026 ...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, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. Information Foresthill Town Hall, March 2, 7 p.m. Information Eastern Regional Firewise Coalition, March 3, 5:30 p.m. Information Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council, March 4, 6 p.m. Information Placer West Fire Safe Council, March 4, 5:30 p.m. Information Virtual Office Hours - Firewise USA Program Questions, March 5, 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.