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Stay up to date on what's happening in Placer County
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This #PlacerLife photo taken in Granite Bay at Folsom Lake was shared by @ian.obscura on Instagram.
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Placer County Transit offers a variety of services around central and western Placer including Placer Commuter Express bus service with convenient stops along I-80 to downtown Sacramento. Save $ on gas and get where you need to go! Learn more
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North Lake Tahoe
 A plan for a new roundabout and other road improvements at the intersection of state routes 28 and 267 in Kings Beach moved forward this week. This project is intended to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety. Learn more
Transportation
 If you are traveling in North Lake Tahoe, check out the free TART Connect ride sharing service. This app-based program offers curb-to-curb service and connections to TART’s bus service with under 15 minutes of wait time.
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Wildfire preparedness
 California is now the first state in the nation to boast 500 recognized Firewise communities. Did you know that Placer County is one of the top counties for these community wildfire preparedness groups? Learn more
Public safety
 The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has received over 20 reports of catalytic converter thefts since December. A total of 100 catalytic converter thefts were reported last year. PCSO shared tips on how to prevent this from happening to you! Learn more
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On March 31, 1949, it was announced in several newspapers across the nation that U.S. Marine Corps Col. Katherine A. Towle, director of Women Marines, would tour select colleges and universities to introduce the new Marine Corps Officer Training Program for Women.
Towle was born in Towle, an unincorporated community two miles east of Dutch Flat, in 1898. Her grandfather Allen was one of the Towle brothers who started a lumber mill in the town that bears their name. Katherine graduated from University of California, Berkeley in 1920 and later earned a master’s degree from there in 1925. In 1943, during World War II, she enlisted in the Marine Corps. In 1945, she was promoted to lieutenant colonel and named commandant of the Women Marines. In 1948, she was promoted to colonel and was named director of the Women Marines, a position she held until she retired in 1953.
She served as dean of women at UC Berkeley from 1953-1960; assistant dean of students from 1960-1965; and as the first female dean of students from 1965 until she retired in 1966. Towle died in 1986. Katherine A. Towle Residence Hall at UC Berkeley is named in her honor.
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 Don’t miss the fun coming this next week in...
Auburn: Free Kids Fishing Derby
Foresthill: Foresthill Library Bench Dedication for Katherine S. Berger
...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 Lake Tahoe Resort Association
The Arts Council of Placer County
Placer Valley Tourism
PlacerGROWN
COVID-19 safety
 In settings where masks are still required or recommended by state and federal guidance, Placer County Public Health advises residents to use high-quality masks to protect against COVID-19. Local COVID-19 information will continue to be available on the Public Health website, including a roundup of upcoming community vaccine clinics.
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Upcoming public meetings and events
 Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council meeting, March 24, 5:30 p.m. Information
Western District 5 town hall (virtual), March 24, 6 p.m. Information
North Auburn Ophir Fire Safe Council meeting, March 28, 4 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 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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