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Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of water spilling over North Fork Dam was taken by @mitchell_hintz5430 on Instagram. Featured story American River Bridge Debris Removal Project complete, warning sign lifted from SR-49 BridgePlacer County leaders were joined by members of the community group Protect American River Canyons in Auburn on Monday to celebrate the completion of the American River Debris Removal Project, a complex effort that removed 450 tons of steel and more than 600 cubic yards of concrete remnants of the old state Route 49 bridge that was washed out in a 1964 flood. As part of the event, the project contractor removed a long-standing warning sign from the state Route 49 bridge that had cautioned visitors for decades about hazardous concrete and metal debris below the river’s surface. Learn more Public safety Community town hall on violent predator placement Jan. 20 Residents are invited to a town hall Jan. 20 at the Alta Community Center to discuss the state’s proposed placement of a sexually violent predator in the area. Hear next steps, public safety efforts and how you can share concerns. Learn more Conservation Placer County conserves 235 acres north of Roseville ranch land This land acquisition is now part of the Placer County Conservation Program’s reserve system, which has already conserved more than 9,000 acres of open space in Placer County, all of which will remain working ranchlands. Read more Mental health Client finds hope through county's new mental health program "I knew that wasn’t my life anymore," Jacob says after years of homelessness. An innovative mental health program meets clients where they are, a new level of care that bridges the gap between clinic services and intense support. Watch video Workforce housing Apply for Tahoe’s workforce housing program starting Feb. 25 More than $3 million in workforce housing funding could soon be available for North Lake Tahoe. The next notice of funding availability for the Launchpad workforce housing program is expected to open for new applications Feb. 25. Read more In other newsTONIGHT @ 6 p.m.: CAL FIRE presentation on wildfire behavior - Placer County Fire Safe Alliance virtual meeting Placer County hosts virtual town hall on emergency shelters, supportive housing and residential care home ordinances Jan. 28 Want to get involved in your community? Join the DA’s Citizens Academy! Help protect your kids against predators with new parent playbook Let us know how groundwater impacts you at the Groundwater Sustainability Plan meeting Jan. 22 More than $300,000 in college scholarships are now available thanks to PG&E employees Like news pertaining to eastern Placer? Sign up for our monthly North Lake Tahoe newsletter Placer to open next funding round for Tahoe's workforce housing program Launchpad on Feb. 25 with over $3 million From micro-transit services to park and ride programs, bus services and employee vanpools, there are numerous ways to reduce single-occupancy vehicles on Tahoe’s two-lane mountain roads Court rules in favor of Placer County in Tahoe Basin Area Plan amendments lawsuit Join our next Board of Supervisors meeting in Tahoe on Feb. 3 LISTEN: Placer’s Tahoe County Executive Office staff joined KTKE for a community conversation this week highlighting short-term rental proposals and plastic waste reduction efforts Placer County continues fuels reduction in Olympic Valley and Cabin Creek Join the Feb. 12 North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting to learn more about the proposed 39 North mixed-use development project This week in Placer County history On Jan. 14, 1889, the first group of students entered the newly built Fruitvale schoolhouse and were welcomed by their teacher, Mr. Lewis Cass Gage (pictured center). The school was built in a farming region near Lincoln and grew out of a need for children in the surrounding districts who could not reach their assigned schools when seasonal flooding in area ravines halted travel. Students included siblings from several families and they attended lessons at the one-room school from first through eighth grades. In 1893, 23 students were enrolled in the school and by 1902, this had grown to 39 and it was the largest school population in the area. Improvements were made over time, including the addition of a shed to house horses and buggies. As more families moved to the area, another room was added in 1923 to separate the younger grades, and a second teacher was hired. The schoolhouse became the center of activity for the community and hosted a variety of events.It closed in 1946, and community supporters continued to preserve the schoolhouse until it was deeded to Placer County in 1921, where it has become the eighth museum managed by the Placer County Museums Division. The Fruitvale Schoolhouse Museum continues to sit in a beautiful natural setting in the countryside near Lincoln. It is open to visitors on the second Sunday of each month from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free. In keeping with tradition, it is also available to rent and hosts a variety of groups throughout the year. Plan your visit here Photo: Fruitvale School class photo, circa 1890. Placer County Museums collection. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Central Municipal Advisory Council Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency PreventionGranite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - Sheridan Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Mahany Park Certified Farmers' Market, Maidu Park Farmers' Market, Roseville Fountains Farmers' Market, Kaiser Riverside Farmers' Market, Kaiser Eureka Farmers' Market Rocklin: Placer MLK Day Celebration Lincoln: Farmers’ Market at Fowler Ranch, Kaiser Lincoln Farmers' Market Auburn: Auburn Old Town Farmer’s Market – Placer Farmers Market Colfax: Colfax Flea Market North Lake Tahoe: Smore’s O’clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series, KT Bass Bar Music Series ...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 CANCELED - Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 15 Information Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. Information Placer County offices closed for MLK Day holiday, Jan. 19 Information Meadow Vista Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 19, 6 p.m. Information Meadow Vista Community/Supervisor Forum, Jan. 19, 6 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. Information Sexually Violent Predator Town Hall, Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m. Information Foresthill/Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m. Information CANCELED - West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 21 Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Jan. 22, 6 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors special meeting, Jan. 26, 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 mandarin orchard in Newcastle was taken by @tyler_photography_folsom on Instagram. Featured story New chair to lead Board of Supervisors in 2026Supervisor Shanti Landon will be the new chair and Supervisor Cindy Gustafson will be the new vice chair of the Board of Supervisors. As part of the rotational process, Supervisor Bonnie Gore passed the gavel to Landon on Jan. 6, the first meeting of the new year. More than two dozen elected and faith leaders attended the meeting to show their support for Landon, whose first message as chair was one of unity and grace. This is the first time Landon has served as chair of the board since she took office in January 2023. We had an opportunity to speak with her about the leadership position. Watch video North Lake Tahoe Use alternative transportation or carpool if you’re headed to Tahoe With roughly nine feet of new snowfall at Tahoe’s popular ski resorts, county officials are encouraging visitors and residents alike to plan ahead and do their part to help reduce traffic congestion throughout the region. Read more Libraries Reminder: Winter Book Bingo continues at your local library You still have until Jan. 31 to participate in Winter Book Bingo and explore new genres, discover hidden gems and enjoy fun winter reading challenges. Pick up your card at any Placer County Library or join on Beanstack. Read more Environment Weather conditions extend former Lincoln Gun Ranges remediation Recent weather has extended our cleanup at the former Lincoln Gun Ranges lead remediation project. So far, more than 12 tons of lead has been recycled and major soil removal completed. Read more Health and safety Red Sand Project: Stopping human trafficking Placer County families and organizations are invited to participate in this year’s Red Sand Project, a community-wide effort to combat human trafficking, on Jan. 15 in Roseville. Additional events are planned throughout January. Learn more In other newsPlacer County Fire Safe Alliance meeting: Wildfire Behavior presented by CAL FIRE Reminder: Parking along county-maintained roadways east of Emigrant Gap is prohibited through May 1 for snowplow operations Read the Healthy Aging newsletter for January This week in Placer County historyPlacer County’s first hospital was built in 1855 near the corner of Court and Commercial streets in Auburn. It narrowly escaped a fire that year that destroyed much of the town but burned down in 1859. A replacement building was soon constructed, though it quickly became clear a larger hospital was needed and that it should be located outside the commercial district for safety reasons. In 1863, county officials selected a site atop a hill about a mile away and built a new hospital. In 1899, the facility was expanded to include six male wards equipped with gas tubing, electric wiring, and piped hot and cold water. Around the same time, Auburn’s new courthouse was completed, and the old Greek Revival courthouse was relocated to the hospital grounds. The former courthouse was converted into a dining room and female ward and placed behind the original hospital building. The expanded complex was completed in January 1900. East of the hospital sat a cemetery with an estimated 1,700 burials. The hospital closed in 1975. Today, Elm Street runs along the front of the former hospital grounds, now part of the Auburn town center. Most of the graves were excavated and relocated to the New Auburn Cemetery during construction of Interstate 80 in the 1950s and again during its expansion in the 1970s. Two headstones remain as the only markers of the former county hospital site. Photo: Placer County Hospital, circa 1910. Placer County Museums collection. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Cemetery Tahoe District Central Municipal Advisory Council Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - Sheridan Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Placer County Dots Coffee Connect, 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 North Lake Tahoe: S'mores O'Clock, The Village at Northstar Après Music Series ...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 Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 8, 6 p.m. Information Rural Lincoln Community Forum, Jan. 12, 6 p.m. Information Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 12, 6:15 p.m. Information North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 13, 6 p.m. Information North Auburn Community/Supervisor Forum, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. Information Sheridan Community Forum, Jan. 14, 6 p.m. Information Sheridan Municipal Advisory Council, Jan. 14, 6:15 p.m. Information Planning Commission, Jan. 15, 9 a.m. Information Placer County Fire Safe Alliance, Jan. 15, 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 heart-warming #PlacerLife photo of a festive family in Lincoln was taken by @adventures0fnerdgirl on Instagram. Featured story Winter storm set to hit Placer CountyA powerful winter storm is expected to impact Placer County from the valley to the Tahoe Basin this week. Residents are urged to prepare now for high winds, heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions. High Wind Watch Today through Friday evening for the valley and Sierra foothills. Damaging winds could bring down trees and cause power outages, especially with saturated soils. Winter Storm Warning Sierra above 4,500 feet from today through Friday at 10 p.m. Strong winds and heavy snow could create dangerous to nearly impossible mountain travel. Best Travel Window Saturday. Mountain travel is highly discouraged during this holiday week. Stay informed with the ReadyPlacer Dashboard: Road closures Power outages Highway cameras Real-time updates Placer County Sheriff evacuation info Visit the ReadyPlacer Dashboard Need non-emergency help? Call 2-1-1 to connect with a local specialist. Now is the time to prepare: charge devices, secure loose items, plan for possible outages and check on neighbors. Let’s weather this storm together, Placer County 🌲🤝 First responders Retiring fire chief shares final thoughts as new chief sworn in CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Chief Brian Estes has officially passed the leadership torch to Chief Jim Hudson. Estes, who is now officially retired, shared some final thoughts with us - the Placer community he loved to serve. Watch video Everyday heroes Holiday heart in action: meet Robbie Robbie Baumbach protects residents who can’t protect themselves. Through our Public Guardian team, he safeguards adults who’ve been conserved, motivated by his own family story. He’s a Heart of HHS honoree. Watch his story and others. North Lake Tahoe Know before you go: Numerous ways to get around Tahoe with TART Free TART Park and Ride services are back in North Lake Tahoe to help alleviate traffic congestion during peak winter times. Find where to park, hop on and ride, plus TART’s winter schedule for fixed route bus service is in effect. Learn more Local government 12 Days of Placer County: All the highlights of 2025 Our 12 Days of Placer County series is now complete, celebrating the people, programs and services that made a difference across our county in 2025. Explore every story on Facebook, Instagram and our website. Learn more In other newsCaltrans opens State Route 49 Roundabout at American River Canyon Data shows parking trends for North Lake Tahoe’s Parking Management Program in 2025 This week in Placer County history Cisco Grove began in about 1930 as a vision by James L. Gould of the Gold Run Ditch and Mining Company. He saw an opportunity to open a resort along the newly built all-weather Highway 40 near Emigrant Gap that would cater to travelers heading over the Sierra. In the early 1930s, Gould built a gas station, restaurant and bar, a store, cabins and other amenities for travelers. The Forest Gift Shop and juice stand were built by noted stone mason, Les Hammond. Gould chose the site, which he named for the grove of cottonwood trees on the property, about 1-mile south of the former town of Cisco. Cisco had once served as the terminus of the Central Pacific Railroad from 1866 to 1868 while workers built an extensive system of snowsheds and tunneled their way through the summit of the Sierra Nevada. In 1932, the Auburn Ski Club moved its organization to the area and developed a new ski hill that was touted as an opportunity to break ski jumping world records. Several major ski championships and notable “firsts” were held at this location while the area’s reputation for winter sports grew. In 2004, the Gould family worked with Placer County and the Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust to preserve 15-acres of the former resort and stone ruins, which is now the Cisco Grove Gould Park. It continues to receive heavy snow in the winter, but in warm weather, travelers can jump on Old Highway 40 and take a leisurely drive over the summit, which includes a number of scenic overlooks and historic sites along the way. Photo: Cisco Grove Resort, 1938. Placer County Museums collection.Alt text: 1930’s era photo of a row of cars parked along a tall snow embankment 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 Central Municipal Advisory Council Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission First 5 Placer Children & Families Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Municipal Advisory Council - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council - Sheridan Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Roseville Fountains Farmer’s Market Auburn: Old Town Farmer’s Market North Lake Tahoe: Great Basin Carolers, Winter Wonders Roundup of New Years events in North Lake ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events No public meetings scheduled this week. To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the historic Placer County courthouse colonnade lit up in green and red was taken by @newscam_alanb on Instagram. Featured story Placer County 2025 Year in ReviewIt was a year full of significant projects and accomplishments for Placer County. From new construction projects to major land conservation, 2025 was packed full of milestones. Join County Executive Officer Daniel Chatigny for a look back in the 2025 Year in Review. Watch video Preparedness FLOOD WATCH Dec. 20-26: Stay prepared and informed A Flood Watch is in effect Dec. 20–26 as snow levels may drop to 6,500 feet, bringing rain and gusty winds. Get winter tips for your home and vehicle at ReadyPlacer, check the ReadyPlacer dashboard or dial 2-1-1 for help. Learn more Community Meet the artists of the new Veteran Memorial Mural in Colfax When the American Legion Post 192 put out a call for artists to paint a mural behind the Colfax Veterans Memorial Hall, Foxey McCleary and a band of artists responded. After months of work, the mural is now complete. Learn more Housing Board hears appeals of Hope Way Apartments, grants tentative approval Our Board of Supervisors this week voted 3-2 to tentatively approve design review and state density bonus requests for the Hope Way Apartments in Penryn, a 240-unit affordable housing project near I-80. A final vote is scheduled for Jan. 26. Read more Local government 12 Days of Placer County: Looking back at 2025 highlights countywide Now in its second week, the 12 Days of Placer County continues our countdown of the programs, people and services that shaped 2025. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and our website to revisit the moments that mattered most. Learn more In other newsPlacer County Elections Office to open candidate filing period for June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election REMINDER: Hidden Falls Park parking reservation required during peak-use days: Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 This week in Placer County history Scribner’s General Merchandise Store in Rocklin opened in 1894 and primarily sold clothing, shoes, fabric and accessories. Display cases featuring removable mens cuffs and collars, suspenders, shirts, ties, jewelry and pocket watches lined the store’s interior. Meanwhile, cartons of shoes, gloves, hats, fabric bolts, and even luggage sat cleanly organized on floor-to-ceiling shelves. Scribner’s store was a popular shopping destination and sat near the intersection of what today is Pacific Avenue and Rocklin Road along the railroad line. On October 1,1897, it was also the site of a nighttime heist in which thieves got away with shoes, gloves, pocketknives, hats, watches, jewelry, razors, and clothing. A $25 reward was promptly offered by Sheriff Conroy for information leading to their arrest and conviction while he shared details of the stolen loot with law enforcement throughout the region. Around the same time, a rash of burglaries and daring daytime robberies had been occurring throughout Sacramento by armed, masked men. From private residences to pedestrians, grocers, and saloon owners, victims of the robberies shared details which seemed to identify a gang of three men responsible. Deputies were in search of a trio of tramps, one being very tall and the other being quite short in stature. Authorities suspected the men to have been riding the rails between heists. On Oct. 7 the gang’s success came to an end. Wearing the hats and clothing they had stolen from Scribner’s store, they held up a Sacramento grocer at gunpoint then stole a boat and rowed across the Sacramento River before walking back over the bridge into Sacramento to steal a train ride. They shot at a brakeman as he confronted them and were soon arrested and handed over to authorities. Almost immediately, short-statured Frank Davis (alias) confessed to everything and incriminated his mates, tall Harry Lynch and Fred Howard (also aliases). While this may have spared Davis a trial in Sacramento, he was promptly handed over to Sheriff Conroy to answer for the felony burglary at Scribner’s. Davis pled guilty and was sentenced to three years in San Quentin. Photograph: Interior of Scribner’s General Merchandise Store in Rocklin. Circa 1900. Placer County Museums, Rocklin Historical Society collection. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Blue Line Artists Reception Lincoln: Santa in the Plaza Auburn: Auburn Country Christmas, “A Christmas Portrait" 2025 by Auburn Winds Newcastle: Santa’s Toy Chest Meadow Vista: Gingerbread House Decorating Party North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe City Holiday Market ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events No public meetings this week To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week☀️ This #PlacerLife photo of a sunstar shining over the mountains beyond Lake Tahoe was taken by @abeblair on Instagram. Featured story Celebrate the 12 Days of Placer County and our biggest stories of 2025We’re excited to share the 12 Days of Placer County, a festive countdown celebrating the stories and accomplishments that shaped our year. Each day, we’ll unwrap a new highlight that showcases how county programs, services and people make a real difference in daily life. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram and our website to revisit the moments that mattered most in 2025. Join us for a little year-end reflection, discovery and community pride as we celebrate all things Placer County. Public safety County partners with California State University for new forensics lab The District Attorney’s Office is one step closer to bringing a regional forensics lab to the county. Supervisors approved an agreement with California State University that provides $2.5 million for the design-build process. Read more Housing Hope Way Apartments appeals to be heard by Board of Supervisors Our Board of Supervisors will consider three appeals related to the proposed Hope Way Apartments project during its regular meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, at the Placer County Health and Human Services building in North Auburn. Learn more Regional transit Board approves 16 new buses as Placer moves closer to electrification We took a significant step towards our long-term transit fleet modernization goals this week following approval for 16 new public transit buses, including four new electric buses for a pilot program in North Lake Tahoe. Read more Aging and wellness Newsletter for older adults: Healthy minds for the holiday season This month’s Healthy Aging newsletter highlights simple ways to support cognitive health during the busy holiday season, including brain games. You’ll also find upcoming classes, tips to avoid online shopping scams and more. Learn more In other newsBoard approves $500,000 to facilitate housing in North Lake Tahoe through new trust Traffic shift scheduled along eastbound I-80 in the Sierra Join the fun of Winter Book Bingo at your local library Sierra College expands access to affordable student housing with 358-bed grand opening on Rocklin campus Our board unanimously approved the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District through 2036 this week Choose PlacerGROWN farmers’ markets to prepare holiday goodies and meals Still need presents this year? Find local businesses on our Love for Local map on Engage Placer, or add your business today This week in Placer County history Bringing fresh-cut evergreen trees into the home for Christmas became popular in America after Queen Victoria and her family were pictured in the Illustrated London News in 1846 beside their decorated tree. Before that, German families decorated winter evergreens, but the tradition had not yet caught on in most American homes. Like much of what Queen Victoria did, it became an instant sensation. Trees were adorned with homemade ornaments, apples, stringed popcorn and berries, and lit candles. Starting in Germany, wealthy families even hung strings of silver that would flicker in the candlelight. By the early 1900s, tinsel became a popular, reusable and much more affordable Christmas tree decoration made of aluminum and copper. Demand for copper during World War I stopped tinsel production, but the invention of aluminized paper tinsel brought the decoration back into vogue in the 1950s. Lead tinsel replaced the highly flammable paper tinsel, but in 1972, the dangers of lead exposure brought an end to its production. To see a Victorian home lavishly decorated for Christmas, stop by the Bernhard Museum in Auburn during the holiday season or visit the museum’s free annual “S’mores & Stories” event on Dec. 12, from 5-8 p.m.! Photo: Gaffett home decorated for Christmas in Clipper Gap. 1911; Placer County Museums collection Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Grinchmas, Downtown Roseville Ice Rink, Gingerbread House Contest, Artist 2 Artist December Drawing, 3rd Annual Winter Night Market, Roseville Historical Society Holiday Open House, Petty Theft band, Holiday Gingerbread House Factory Rocklin: Breakfast with Santa Lincoln: Breakfast with Santa Auburn: Placer Theater Ballet presents “The Nutcracker,” Colla Voce Chamber Singers – Holiday Performance, A Christmas Carol; Or, The Miser’s Warning!, S’mores and stories at the Bernhard Museum, “It’s A Wonderful Life” Presented by State Theater Acting Company and Auburn State Theater, Auburn Country Christmas, Old Town Christmas at the Auburn Historic Courthouse, Holiday Bazaar & Ugly Sweater Party At Ponderosa Cider Colfax: Colfax Winterfest 2025, Soroptimist Old Fashioned Soup Kitchen Fundraiser, All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast North Lake Tahoe: Holly Jolly Strolls and a Visit with Santa, Merry & Bright Holiday Stroll, Santa Ski Day, Tahoe City Holiday Markets, Cocoa @ the Cabin, Community Garden Workshop Holiday Wreath Making, North Tahoe Chamber Power Lunch, Tahoe City Farmer’s Market ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events Board of Supervisors, Dec. 16, 9 a.m. Information CANCELED - West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, Dec.17 Information Planning Commission, Dec. 18 , 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 the evening sky in Placer County was taken by @laurakay.gardner on Instagram. Featured story Drive collects more than 2,600 comfort stuffed animals for first respondersEmergency situations can be frightening, especially for children. Placer County’s first responders have a way to help ease those moments and provide comfort - stuffed animals! The Older Adults Advisory Commission recently conducted a stuffed animal drive to collect and equip the first responders with these comfort stuffies to have on hand in times of need. The drive collected more than 2,600 stuffed animals for firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency personnel — more than doubling the original goal. OAAC commissioners gathered with first responders to hand off the stuffed animals, which will be kept in patrol cars, fire engines and ambulances in order to distribute during calls when someone could use a bit of comfort or calm. View the full photo album A huge thank you is extended to the many volunteers that coordinated collection sites, sorted and helped prepare the stuffed animals for distribution to the first responders this week. Still looking for ways to give back this holiday season yourself? Find a few ideas here. Environment American River Bridge Debris Removal project nearing completion The American River Bridge Debris Removal project in Auburn is nearly complete. All steel has been removed and a final sweep is underway. Our contractor will soon begin site restoration, including removal of the access trail. Learn more Community 🎄Show love for local this holiday season and Shop Placer When you shop locally, your tax dollars strengthen the local economy. In fact, for every $100 spent, $68 stays in the community as compared to just $7 when you shop online. Find local businesses on Engage Placer or add yours today. Learn more Museums Free holiday fun with Placer County Museums events in Auburn Kick off the holidays with free family-friendly events from Placer County Museums! Stop by S’mores & Stories at the Bernhard Museum on Dec. 12, then visit the Placer County Museum for Old Town Christmas on Dec. 13 and 20. Learn more Mental health and substance use Give your input on mental health, substance use treatment services Placer County is inviting residents to take part in two online surveys to help guide behavioral health services under new state law. One survey is for clients and their direct family members, and one is for the broader community. Learn more In other newsFind your perfect Christmas tree in Placer County - find a PlacerGROWN fresh-cut tree farm Cut down your own Christmas tree with a Tahoe National Forest permit Learn more about the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at the Dec. 8 Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting Placer County Elections Office certifies November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election results This week in Placer County history Moses Andrews of Auburn claimed to have planted the first orange tree in Placer County in 1860. In 1866, the Survey or General Report listed 35 orange trees planted throughout the county. Although they were ornamental and for personal consumption, these thriving early trees proved the region had an ideal climate for growing citrus, where it has since become a famous local crop. That journey began as a water company advertisement. In 1878, the Bear River Ditch Company saw an opportunity to attract new customers and advertised that it would supply free water for five years to plant oranges and lemons.Before long, a variety of citrus was planted throughout western Placer County, but was only locally known. In December 1889, a group of determined citizens on the Placer County Board of Trade wanted to advertise the bounty of the region and prove that the California Citrus Belt extended further north than was thought possible. An exhibit committee was formed with the intention of advertising Placer County citrus. The committee reserved Platt Hall in San Francisco and transported 30,000 oranges along with crates of lemons, apples, persimmons, figs, raisins and a variety of dried fruits. Many were displayed overflowing from granite urns quarried from the area. There were also bushels of walnuts and chestnuts, and jars of olive oil, while hanging from an arch at the center of the exhibit was a branch holding 36 oranges. The exhibit lasted for eight days and included band concerts every evening. Over 25,000 visitors explored the exhibit and at the end, most of the fruit was donated to kindergartens, hospitals and charitable organizations throughout the city. Today, Placer County is known for its extensive citrus and mandarin industry. Photo: Placer County Museums collection; 1889. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Downtown Holiday Celebration, Breakfast with Santa, Milk & Cookies with Santa Rocklin: Rocklin Tree Lighting Lincoln: Tree Lighting, 8th Annual Holiday Boutique, Holiday Parade Auburn: Festival of Lights Parade, Gold Country Toy Run North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe Film Fest, Northern Lights Festival, S’more O’Clock, Holiday Tree Lighting, Holiday Marker’s Market ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. Information Board of Supervisors, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. Information Planning Commission, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. Information To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekA Thanksgiving hayride 🦃 This #PlacerLife photo of a tractor-pulled hayride in Penryn was posted by @jasoneverett on Instagram. Featured story Meet the ‘modern-day master’ who created his art in Placer CountyDiscover the extraordinary story of Martín Ramírez, the world-renowned self-taught artist who created hundreds of his iconic drawings while institutionalized at the former DeWitt State Hospital in North Auburn. Our latest episode of “The Placer Life” brings together Dr. Víctor Espinosa, author of “Martín Ramírez: Framing His Life and Art,” and Auburn resident Phil Dunievitz to explore Ramírez’s journey from Jalisco, Mexico, to California and how his visionary art was recognized long before the world knew his name. Listen Fostering and adoption Celebrating new families on Adoption Day Twenty children found forever families this year, including eight celebrated on Placer County’s Adoption Day earlier this month. Learn more about fostering and adoption in Placer County, and hear some families' stories. Watch video North Lake Tahoe New Launchpad program reserves $725K to fund housing projects Two new local worker housing projects in North Lake Tahoe will move forward thanks to $725,000 in funding reserved from Placer County’s Launchpad program. Each unit will be deed-restricted for local workers for 55 years. Read more Holidays Find Christmas tree perfection in Placer Make your holidays brighter with a locally grown Christmas tree. Visit PlacerGROWN to find fresh-cut tree farms or learn how to cut down your own with a required permit. Bring home a fresh tree and support local farms. Placer people California’s best cookie baker… is a probation officer? The Best in Show cookie at this year’s California State Fair was baked by our Probation Department’s Mark Eger. Just in time for your holiday baking, Mark shares his top five tips for better cookies. Get his tips and hear his story In other newsReminder: Join the Dec. 1 virtual informational meeting discussing the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan Board of Supervisors to hear Hope Way Apartment project appeal Dec. 16 Caltrans reminds drivers of safe driving tips in foggy conditions Join the Placer County Film Office at the Tahoe Film Fest, Dec. 4-7 Watch: Staff present opportunity to develop an eastern Placer County housing trust This week in Placer County history Turkey has been a beloved centerpiece of the American Thanksgiving table long before President Abraham Lincoln made the holiday official in 1863. In the 1920s and 1930s, turkey production grew rapidly in western Placer County, as local producers began competing with a variety of breeds. By the 1970s and 1980s, poultry became the county’s leading agricultural industry, bolstered by large processing facilities near Lincoln. A snapshot from 1952 captures William Cannon of Long Valley with some of the more than 10,000 broad breasted bronze turkeys that he and his partner, Louis Brenzo, brought to market that year. As Thanksgiving approaches, Placer County extends its warm wishes to all, wherever you may be celebrating. Photo: Placer County Museums collection, 1952 Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Downtown Holiday Celebration: Tree Lighting Lincoln: Small business Saturday Auburn: Christmas Tree Lighting, PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Market North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe:Tahoe City Farmer’s Market ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events Foresthill Forum, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Information Placer West Fire Safe Council, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. Information Placer County Planning Commission, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. Information To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekA Thanksgiving hayride 🦃 This #PlacerLife photo of a tractor-pulled hayride in Penryn was posted by @jasoneverett on Instagram. Featured story Meet the ‘modern-day master’ who created his art in Placer CountyDiscover the extraordinary story of Martín Ramírez, the world-renowned self-taught artist who created hundreds of his iconic drawings while institutionalized at the former DeWitt State Hospital in North Auburn. Our latest episode of “The Placer Life” brings together Dr. Víctor Espinosa, author of “Martín Ramírez: Framing His Life and Art,” and Auburn resident Phil Dunievitz to explore Ramírez’s journey from Jalisco, Mexico, to California and how his visionary art was recognized long before the world knew his name. Listen Fostering and adoption Celebrating new families on Adoption Day Twenty children found forever families this year, including eight celebrated on Placer County’s Adoption Day earlier this month. Learn more about fostering and adoption in Placer County, and hear some families' stories. Watch video North Lake Tahoe New Launchpad program reserves $725K to fund housing projects Two new local worker housing projects in North Lake Tahoe will move forward thanks to $725,000 in funding reserved from Placer County’s Launchpad program. Each unit will be deed-restricted for local workers for 55 years. Read more Holidays Serve joy this season, not food poisoning Don't forget about food safety this holiday season! No one wants a side of food poisoning with their turkey, so check out this quick video packed with helpful tips from our Environmental Health team to keep your meal safe. Watch video Placer people California’s best cookie baker… is a probation officer? The Best in Show cookie at this year’s California State Fair was baked by our Probation Department’s Mark Eger. Just in time for your holiday baking, Mark shares his top five tips for better cookies. Get his tips and hear his story In other newsReminder: Join the Dec. 1 virtual informational meeting discussing the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan Board of Supervisors to hear Hope Way Apartment project appeal Dec. 16 Caltrans reminds drivers of safe driving tips in foggy conditions Join the Placer County Film Office at the Tahoe Film Fest, Dec. 4-7 Watch: Staff present opportunity to develop an eastern Placer County housing trust This week in Placer County history Turkey has been a beloved centerpiece of the American Thanksgiving table long before President Abraham Lincoln made the holiday official in 1863. In the 1920s and 1930s, turkey production grew rapidly in western Placer County, as local producers began competing with a variety of breeds. By the 1970s and 1980s, poultry became the county’s leading agricultural industry, bolstered by large processing facilities near Lincoln. A snapshot from 1952 captures William Cannon of Long Valley with some of the more than 10,000 broad breasted bronze turkeys that he and his partner, Louis Brenzo, brought to market that year. As Thanksgiving approaches, Placer County extends its warm wishes to all, wherever you may be celebrating. Photo: Placer County Museums collection, 1952 Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Downtown Holiday Celebration: Tree Lighting Lincoln: Small business Saturday Auburn: Christmas Tree Lighting, PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Market North Lake Tahoe: Tahoe:Tahoe City Farmer’s Market ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events Foresthill Forum, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Information Placer West Fire Safe Council, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. Information Placer County Planning Commission, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. Information To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the week🧡 This #PlacerLife photo of the iconic No Hands Bridge in Auburn across the North Fork American River was taken by @ScottyTangPhoto on Instagram. Featured story The Mountain Mandarin Festival is here. 🍊 Grab ’em while you can!The 32nd Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival is taking place Nov. 21-23 at @the Grounds in Roseville. This event is your golden opportunity to taste and buy mandarins grown by certified PlacerGROWN farmers right here in Placer County. Enjoy citrusy treats, artisan crafts, live music, farm-fresh foods and more as you celebrate the start of mandarin season. Learn more Want even more ways to enjoy Placer County’s famous citrus? Visit the PlacerGROWN website to find local mandarin farms where you can buy directly from growers—or even pick your own mandarins. Explore the full list of certified farmers’ markets to discover fresh mandarins, produce, meats, baked goods and seasonal favorites. Visit PlacerGROWN Support local agriculture, savor incredible flavor and make this season truly homegrown - and grab a bag or two before they’re gone. 🍊 Agriculture Fill your Thanksgiving table at PlacerGROWN farmers’ markets Shop at a certified PlacerGROWN farmers’ market to fill your Thanksgiving table with the freshest local produce and more. Celebrate the season by supporting our growers and bringing home quality ingredients everyone will love. See more Workforce housing Board approves amendments to encourage more workforce housing in Tahoe Our Board of Supervisors approved the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing amendments to support the development of new achievable housing and make multifamily housing more financially feasible in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Read more North Lake Tahoe Learn about the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe plan Dec. 1 County officials are inviting residents to attend a virtual informational meeting to learn about the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Hear from Alterra Mountain Company and county staff. Learn more Recreation Planning Commission approves resort campground plans near Donner Summit Our Planning Commission has approved plans to renovate the Cisco Grove Campground near Donner Summit into a year-round resort. The project includes modern amenities like a pool, pickleball courts and a new general store. Read more In other newsBoard of Supervisors to hear Hope Way Apartments appeal Dec. 16 Placer County rolls out new website. Check it out! Free ridership extended to 2027 alongside a new systems plan for Truckee Tahoe Area Regional Transit Placer County Sheriff’s Office launches the Placer County Cold Case Foundation. See how you can help. Placer’s design review committee for the Lake Tahoe Basin is seeking applicants for one open at-large position on the seven-member volunteer panel California Arts Council grant awarded to Placer County Enter K-12 Air Art Calendar Contest by Nov. 30 for chance to win cash prizes This week in Placer County history Editor’s note: This week we’ve begun expanding the focus of our This Week in Placer County History feature to also include spotlights on interesting items in our Museums’ archive and historic photographs in our collections, which may stray beyond our usual ‘this week’ date range. We hope the increased variety will serve to deepen appreciation of Placer County’s fascinating history. On Oct. 1, 1924, residents transformed historic Auburn into a grand celebration to mimic the days of ’49. It was officially called the “Gold Trail Extension” and meant to showcase the town’s colorful past in coordination with the meeting of the American Mining Congress in Sacramento. A special train ran from the capital to “Woods Dry Diggings,” as it was known in 1849, with 500 passengers. In all, over 6,000 people from around the area joined the 24-hour event, which included a parade, music, dancing, a huge barbeque and hydraulic mining demonstrations on the Auburn Ravine. According to the Oct. 1 Placer Herald, the committee organizing the event advertised it was, “endeavoring to depict the early mining days, with a ’49 atmosphere, but does not approve or sanction any ‘rough stuff.’ Everything must be clean, historical and instructive… We invite and welcome all who want a little clean fun.” Pictured here is one of Placer County’s specialized “mud wagons” designed to carry mail and passengers along the steep, rocky hills throughout the region. Deputy Sheriff Frank “Big Dip” Dependener rides shotgun as the stage passes by the historic Post Office in Old Town. To see a mud wagon on display, visit the Placer County Museum, open daily from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with free admission. On weekends, you can also support our local Placer County Historical Society by stopping by the Old Town Auburn Post Office, which they have transformed into a visitor center and are looking for volunteers. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Placer Valley Soccer Complex grand opening, Mountain Mandarin Festival, Turkey Trot Loomis: Day Before Thanksgiving Day Parade and Vendor Fair Auburn: Cinema at the State presents “The Job of Songs,” Stu Allen and Mars Hotel at Auburn Odd Fellows Colfax: Snapdragon Provisions Friendsgiving, Free Kids Craft Day – Holiday Fun for the Whole Family!, Colfax Lions Club Annual Thanksgiving community dinner North Lake Tahoe: Cocoa @ the Cabin at North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe City Farmer’s Market, Community Thanksgiving Celebration, Friendsgiving at Tahoe National ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events No public meetings this week. To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the northern lights in North Lake Tahoe was taken by @kirstenalexisadventure on Instagram. Featured story PCCP celebrates Raccoon Creek conservation, restoration with kickoff eventThe Placer County Conservation Program hosted a Raccoon Creek Ranch conservation and restoration kickoff event last week to celebrate the permanent protection and restoration of 4,245 acres of prime farmland, open space and streams north of Lincoln. Leaders from the PCCP, Placer Conservation Authority, our Board of Supervisors, Placer Land Trust, City of Lincoln, Ecosystem Investment Partners and more came together to celebrate and enjoy the conserved habitat. The Raccoon Creek Ranch project marks one of the most significant conservation milestones in Placer County history: 4,245 acres permanently protected from development and mining 1,299 acres of active agricultural production 6 miles of stream system supporting salmon and steelhead habitat $61 million total investment in conservation and restoration efforts Creates one of the largest contiguous blocks of protected land in West Placer County Learn more about the PCCP, Racoon Creek Ranch and our plans to conserve 47,300 acres in West Placer. Watch video Public safety New fire chief appointed to lead CAL FIRE NEU and Placer County Fire CAL FIRE has named Jim Hudson as the new fire chief for the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit and the chief of Placer County Fire. Hudson’s appointment comes as the current fire chief, Brian Estes, prepares to retire in December. Learn more North Lake Tahoe A community connecting point for North Lake Tahoe residents Over 70 members of the public showed up to share feedback on important initiatives, ask questions and talk with project managers at the county's most recent Discover and Discuss community event in Kings Beach. Watch video Winter preparedness Winter Weather Advisory: Prepare for incoming storm systems A winter weather and wind advisory is in effect through early Friday. Prepare for future atmospheric rivers by updating your emergency plan, gathering supplies and staying informed. Visit ReadyPlacer for helpful tips and resources. Read more Building services Implementation of updated building code begins Jan. 1 Our Building Services Division is reminding the community that the 2025 California Building Standards Code will go into effect Jan. 1 as required by the California Building Standards Commission. Updates include wildfire safety. Read more In other newsThe Mountain Mandarin Festival is just around the corner, Nov. 21-23 Add your business to our Love Local map on Engage Placer before Small Business Saturday Groundwater Sustainability Agencies of the North American Groundwater Subbasin public workshop series Enter K-12 Air Art Calendar Contest by Nov. 30 for chance to win cash prizes National Recycling Day is Nov. 15 - Learn more about recycling in Placer County This week in Placer County history On Saturday, Nov. 12, 1955, snow began falling in the high Sierra and continued steadily over the weekend, dropping 10 inches before finally breaking early Monday morning. A blanket of snow fell as far as Auburn where earlier that week, temperatures were in the mid-80s. The sudden storm also came with high winds and gusts in the Sierra, reportedly up to 70 mph. Many travelers were caught off guard. At the time, two local Sierra College students, David Ensinger and Terry Moore, were on a three-day camping trip in rugged back country near Emigrant Gap where they became stranded and sought shelter in an old miner’s cabin. Relatives reported them missing and as soon as the weather broke, Sheriff William A. Scott and pilot H.E. “Ace” Hibbard began searching by air. Fortunately, the stranded men had made distress signs in the snow which were soon spotted from above. The pilot dropped emergency food and supplies so the men could then hike back out to safety just before a second storm hit the area. Meanwhile, dozens of Air Force and Navy planes began searching for a lost T-33 military jet en route to McClellan Air Force Base and piloted by Capt. David H. Henderson. The search ranged from Fresno to Chico in between heavy storms. The wreckage was finally discovered by fishermen the following July, in a remote area near Donner Summit. Photo options: (Left) Clearing the roads in Dutch Flat, November 1955. Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Roseville: Campfires and Rock Art Mysteries Auburn: Music Around Town/ Market in the Square (weather permitting) ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events Board of Supervisors meeting (Auburn), Nov. 17, 9 a.m. Information Canceled - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting (North Lake Tahoe), Nov. 18, 9 a.m. Information Tahoe RCD: Firewise virtual office hours, Nov. 18, 12 p.m. Information Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m. Information Canceled - Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 18 Placer County Fire Safe Alliance, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. Information Canceled - West Placer Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 19 Placer Conservation Authority, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Information Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Information To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the weekThis #PlacerLife photo of the Historic Courthouse lit up in green was taken by @jessicasmith.lw on Instagram. Through Veterans Day, Placer County and our Placer County Veterans Service Office are participating in Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative to let veterans know they are seen, appreciated and supported. Join us and light up your porch, office or storefront with green to show your gratitude. Featured story Find Nov. 4 election results and learn when to expect updatesThe Elections Office is hard at work verifying and counting thousands of Placer ballots cast in the Nov. 4 special election. You can find current results on the Elections website; updates will be posted every Tuesday and Friday until certified. View results Housing Hope Way Apartments appeals to be heard by Board of Supervisors The Placer County Board of Supervisors will consider three appeals related to the proposed Hope Way Apartments project during its regular meeting at 9 a.m., Dec. 16, at the Placer County HHS Center, 11484 B Ave. in Auburn. Read more Safety DA warns of online predators; educates on app privacy After a predator was sentenced for targeting minors online, the District Attorney’s Office launched AppSafe -- a new initiative to educate parents on app dangers, privacy settings and protecting kids from online predators. Learn more Healthy aging Share your caregiving experience and respite needs through survey Do you care for a loved one? The county wants to hear from you. A confidential caregiver survey, open through January 2026, invites residents to share their experiences to help shape future programs and support. Learn more Housing Two new affordable housing agreements move forward Our Board of Supervisors recently approved two affordable housing agreements supporting the creation of new housing opportunities for extremely- low, very-low, low- and moderate-income residents in west Placer County. Read more In other newsCalFresh updates: Timing of partial benefits remains uncertain Placer County Board of Supervisors to meet in Auburn on Nov. 17, and Tahoe on Nov. 18 Placer County filmmaker Rob Gore joins Access Sacramento Hall of Fame This week in Placer County history Auburn celebrated Armistice on Nov. 11, 1918, which was the signing of the agreement that established a ceasefire and signified the end of the Great War, later known as World War I. By 7:30 a.m., more than 1,000 people joined in a spontaneous parade through the streets, pictured here in Central Square, carrying U.S. flags and sharing in the joy of the peace to come. They are wearing masks as required by Auburn City Ordinance No. 182, which was designed to slow the deadly influenza pandemic that was spreading at the time. Armistice Day was officially commemorated in 1919 as a day to show gratitude for veterans and heroes, and to reflect upon the importance of peace. The day continued to be observed over the years and in 1938, Nov. 11 officially became a legal holiday. Finally, in 1954 and following both World War II and U.S. involvement in the Korean War, President Dwight D. Eisenhower renamed the day to Veterans Day to include gratitude and recognition for all veterans serving the United States to remember the sacrifices they made, and to “reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been made in vain.” Photo: Armistice Day parade in Auburn, 1918; Placer County Museums collection Advisory committees and commissions Whether it’s representing your community or sharing your expertise on topics like agriculture or parks, there are always opportunities for you to help advise county leaders on the issues that matter to you most. Recruitment is open now to fill seats on the following committees or commissions, among others. Learn more and apply Current recruitments include:Area 4 Agency on Aging Advisory Council Building Board of Appeals Colfax Cemetery District Economic Development Board Fish & Game Commission Gold Run Cemetery Committee Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council Housing Development Advisory Taskforce In Home Support Services Advisory Committee Juvenile Justice / Delinquency Prevention Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council Historical Advisory Board Horseshoe Bar-Penryn Municipal Advisory Council Donner Summit Municipal Advisory Council Central Municipal Advisory Council Newcastle Ophir Municipal Advisory Council North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council Placer County Child Care Advisory Council Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission Solid Waste Local Task Force Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee (DRC) Veterans Advisory Council Wastewater Advisory Committee Fun things to do this week Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in... Auburn: The Great Escape, Celebrating 110 years, Placer Grown Farmer’s Market Various: Placer Artists Tour ...and many Placer County Library and Placer County Museum events. Visit our regional partners to discover more of the fun happening right here in Placer County! Placer County Visitors' Bureau North Tahoe Community Alliance Tahoe City Downtown Association The Arts Council of Placer County Placer Valley Tourism PlacerGROWN Placer Wine Trail Upcoming public meetings and events Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 6, 6 p.m. Information Canceled - Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council, Nov. 6 Information Sheridan Community Forum, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Information Placer County Planning Commission, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. Information To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here. List of active projects throughout Placer CountyProjects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. Active Projects Click here to sign up for emergency notifications Stay connected with us online! Copyright © Placer County. All Rights Reserved.