Placer County

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County has extended the application period for three open positions on the Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council until Jan. 21.  “The recent storms are a reminder of the challenges that we face living and thriving in and around our wildlands,” said Placer County Assistant Director of Emergency Services Dave Atkinson. “Our […]

AUBURN, Calif. – In an effort to support local hospitals impacted by the sharp rise in COVID-related cases, Public Health is extending its late summer Health Warning and urging all residents to use high-quality medical masks while in all indoor settings around others to protect against the highly infectious Omicron and Delta variants. The rapid […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County has proclaimed a local emergency due to the ongoing threat from winter storm conditions.  A record-setting winter storm resulted in unprecedented amounts of snow in the upper elevations of Placer County. Heavy snow and downed trees and utilities have caused extensive road closures, travel complications and damage to infrastructure, including […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County is seeking applicants for three open positions on the Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council. The council represents Colfax, Secret Town, Alpine Meadows, Weimar, Applegate, Clipper Gap, Eden Valley, Alta and Dutch Flat. It’s led by community members who are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and Colfax City Council. Much […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Following months of public meetings and community input, the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously supported an updated supervisorial district map created by community members. The board voted to tentatively approve map alternative Hybrid 2.0 option 1 after rescinding a prior action from the Nov. 30 board meeting, which tentatively approved map […]

AUBURN, Calif. November 30, 2021 – Longtime Placer County Assessor’s Office manager Matthew Maynard will replace retiring Assessor Kristen Spears in January following his unanimous appointment today by the county Board of Supervisors. Spears announced her retirement earlier this month, effective Dec. 31. Maynard will serve the remainder of her current term, from Jan. 1, […]

November 24, 2021 – The Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector Property is reminding property owners to avoid property tax penalties by paying the first installment of property taxes by Friday, December 10th at 5 p.m. for the 2021-2022 tax year. State law imposes a 10% penalty on delinquent first installment property tax payments. The Treasurer-Tax Collector […]

AUBURN, Calif. — With natural disaster risks increasing, Placer County’s updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved this week by the Board of Supervisors, offers a way forward to reduce the threat to lives and property while helping avoid costly disaster recovery expenses.  The plan, a partnership with cities and over 20 special districts, assesses the […]

AUBURN, Calif. October 27, 2021 – The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the extension of two free public transit programs provided by Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit, which services eastern Placer.  Following successful summer and fall pilot programs, the additional nearly $1.4 million will fund winter service of TART’s free on-demand microtransit […]

AUBURN, Calif. — To ensure continued robust access as additional populations become eligible for their primary immunization series or for boosters, Placer County Public Health will open a small COVID-19 vaccine community clinic next week, and is exploring a second site. The clinic in Roseville will be much smaller than previous mass operations @the Grounds, […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Looking to make a difference and give back to the community? Placer County’s Free Tax Prep program is currently seeking volunteers for the 2022 tax season. The program, operating in conjunction with United Way and the IRS, offers free tax preparation assistance to individuals and families in Placer County with an income […]

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday awarded Astound Broadband LLC, dba Wave Broadband a $500,000 Last Mile Broadband Grant to expand high-speed internet service to the county’s rural communities. The grant funding will assist Wave Broadband with its $2.2M of proposed projects to develop and improve infrastructure to serve approximately 1,500 residences and […]

KINGS BEACH, Calif. — Voter information guides and mail ballots are hitting the mail from the Placer County Elections Office to registered voters in the Northstar Community Services District in preparation for the upcoming Nov. 2 special election. Residents in the Northstar region of North Lake Tahoe are being asked to vote on a measure […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County Public Health will hold two flu shot clinics this year in partnership with community-based organizations. Residents are encouraged to get a flu shot through their regular health care provider or neighborhood pharmacy, but these free walk-up clinics provide another accessible option should anyone experience barriers. Shots will be available on […]

More than 40 businesses located in Placer County are participating in the upcoming Placer Works virtual job fair hosted by Golden Sierra from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 14. Companies slated to attend represent a variety of industries in the county including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, education, construction, caregiving, food service, civil service, retail, […]

Placer County Public Health has been selected by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Association of County and City Health Officials as an inaugural grantee for the Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Strategists initiative – one of eight county recipients nationwide, and the only recipient in California. The new $41,219 in grant funding – on […]

Placer County’s interim health officer, along with the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District, encourage residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, after a human case of West Nile virus was reported in Roseville today. “We are experiencing an average West Nile virus season in the county with 62 positive mosquito samples out of […]

Placer and Nevada counties will continue their support for residents impacted by the River Fire with opportunities in both counties to connect with FEMA, CalOES and county representatives and apply for assistance.  FEMA’s Mobile Registration Intake Centers will open at the following locations: Placer County Finance Administration Building (Auburn)Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. – 7 […]

AUBURN, Calif. — The Delta surge has resulted in record numbers of COVID-related hospitalizations this week and is leaving our local hospitals with less room to absorb more patients requiring hospitalization. Hospitals in Placer County are providing critical care in areas not typically designed for that purpose, report a high level of acuity in their […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County has proclaimed a local emergency due to the ongoing threat from the River Fire.  The fire in Placer and Nevada counties has burned 2,600 acres, damaged or destroyed an estimated 108 structures and 2,400 Colfax-area residents remain under evacuation orders. A local emergency proclamation asserts continuing risk to life and […]