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This #PlacerLife photo of deer in Weimar was taken by @rodolfotografo

on Instagram.

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Placer County continues to expand and enhance parking management within North Lake Tahoe

In June, Palisades Tahoe announced its new Reserve N Ski reservation-based parking program for weekends and holidays in both Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows. The program aims to improve the overall experience for visitors and residents during busy ski days by reducing the number of cars on the road and encouraging guests to carpool and use alternative transportation options. This week, our board added to regional efforts to alleviate traffic congestion by approving a parking management agreement with Palisades Tahoe to provide back-up enforcement of the resort’s new parking program. Learn more

Library

Auburn Library celebrates 50th birthday with community

An estimated 75 people including current and past county librarians and library staff gathered in celebration of the Auburn Library’s 50th birthday last week. The event was hosted by Friends of the Auburn Library.
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Health

Enjoy this holiday season with friends and family in good health

With flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulating during these winter months, taking some simple steps can go a long way in reducing the risk or severity of illness as we gather in this festive season. Stay healthy

Outdoor recreation

Hidden Falls Park parking permit required Dec. 16 - Jan. 8

Planning a visit to Hidden Falls Regional Park in North Auburn from Dec. 16 to Jan. 8? Remember, parking reservations are a must during the peak-use holiday season. Secure your spot by purchasing permits online.
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North Lake Tahoe

Board finalizes funding for six of 13 approved projects in Tahoe

Six new trails, transportation and workforce housing projects in eastern Placer have received funding to move forward – paid for with $4.2 million in revenue from transient occupancy tax collected in North Lake Tahoe.
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In other news

ICYMI: Hear about life in Placer County during World War II and how the war changed our communities forever

Take Care Tahoe launches Backcountry Safety Awareness Week 2023 through Dec. 16

Placer County Animal Services receives award for innovative marketing efforts amidst overcrowding

This week in Placer County history

On Dec. 15, 1932, the readers of the Lincoln News Messenger were informed that there would be no community Christmas tree that year. The article went on to say that “the money it would cost can be better spent securing things that are more necessary to the comfort of the needy at this time, hence the funds will be diverted and used in the purchasing of food and Christmas goodies which will be distributed on Christmas eve [sic] to the needy families of the community.”

The New York Stock Market crash on Oct. 29, 1929, provided the final tipping point for a foundering world economy and led to the Great Depression. In December of that year, the City of Lincoln got its first community Christmas tree. But by 1932, the effects of the Depression had become too great, and the community leaders felt a Christmas tree was too extravagant an expense.

The following year, however, they reversed course and decided a Christmas tree might help assuage the gloom, and so the community Christmas tree returned in 1933. 

Photo: Bringing Christmas trees out of the Tahoe National Forest, c. 1939

Fun things to do this week

Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...

Roseville: Neighborhood Santa, Holiday Gingerbread House Factory, 62nd Annual Sylvia Besana Parade, Merry Makers Winter Night Market
Lincoln: ALL-i-day Gift Boutique, Holiday Cookie Exchange, “Natural Elements” Art Exhibit
Auburn: Old Town Auburn Christmas, Wreath Laying Ceremony
Foresthill: Gingerbread House Engineering
North Lake Tahoe: Northstar Winter Wonders, Fall Harvest 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

Find current state COVID-19 guidance, along with local data and resources, here.

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:

• Building Appeals Board
• Library Advisory Board
• Agricultural Commission 
• Placer County Child Care Advisory Council
• Gold Run Cemetery District
• Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee

Upcoming public meetings and events

Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council meeting, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. Info
Board of Supervisors meeting, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. Info
Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council meeting, Dec. 19, 6 p.m. Info
CANCELED - Foresthill / Iowa Hill Fire Safe Council meeting, Dec. 19 Info
CANCELED - West Placer Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Dec. 20 Info
Zoning Administrator/Parcel Review Committee meeting, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. Info

To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here.

List of active projects throughout Placer County

Projects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. 

Active Projects

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