Be prepared for this week's heat wave ☀️

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This #PlacerLife photo was taken by @glennleerobinson on Instagram. Tag your Placer County photos with #PlacerLife. We'll share our favorites! 

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Register to vote

Vote 2020.

The November election is just around the corner, so be sure to check your voter registration status. Not registered? No problem! You can register to vote online. It’s quick, easy and secure. Check status | Register to vote

Beat the heat and stay cool

Heat wave

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning through the rest of the week, with temperatures expected to soar above triple digits. Be sure to practice heat safety and know the signs of heat-related illness. Learn more 

Hidden Falls closed this weekend

Poppies on a grassy hill.

Out of an abundance of caution, Hidden Falls Regional Park in North Auburn will be closed Aug. 15-16 due to extreme fire weather conditions. Visitors with reservations during closure days will be given credit for the purchase price of their reservation. Read more

Keeping North Tahoe beautiful with increased trash service

Trash services

Due to increasing demand, Placer County has temporarily increased trash services in North Lake Tahoe starting Friday, Aug. 7 - adding three additional trash bins in Kings Beach and additional trash pickup service in Tahoe City. Learn more

Last chance to provide feedback on Tahoe traffic!

Aerial photograph of blue Lake Tahoe and its Tahoe City lake shore

A virtual workshop for our draft Resort Triangle Transportation Plan to reduce traffic in North Lake Tahoe closes Aug 18. Do you think a bus-only lane will help? What are your thoughts on a paid parking program? Your feedback will help us make it easier to travel around North Lake Tahoe! Learn more

Stay safe on the water with these tips

A firefighter tosses a rescue bag toward a swimmer in the American River

This week, the CAL FIRE Nevada Yuba Placer Unit / Placer County Fire Technical Rescue Team was busy responding to multiple rescues in the Auburn State Recreation Area. As we all try to beat the heat, residents and visitors are urged to wear a life vest and to be aware of changing water conditions. Learn more
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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

Upcoming public meetings and events

CANCELED - North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council meeting, Aug. 13
CANCELED - Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council meeting, Aug. 17

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

Upcoming community events

State public health guidance directs all non-essential gatherings to be postponed or canceled until further notice. Learn more

PlacerGROWN farmers’ markets are still taking place following physical distancing direction from health authorities. Learn more

County jobs website is updated regularly

Check out Placer County's employment website for a list of open positions, including internships. Job seekers can apply for positions and sign up for job alerts to be notified of openings. Those without internet access can use a computer kiosk in the Human Resources Department's lobby, at 145 Fulweiler Ave., in Auburn. 

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