Food and ag workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

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Food and ag workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

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Our COVID-19 vaccination clinic @the Grounds is now open to workers in the food and agriculture sector - including restaurant, grocery, farm workers and more. Proof of employment in Placer County is required. To be notified when large batches of new appointments become available going forward, text PLACERVACCINE to the number 898211 to receive text alerts. Learn more

How we're honoring our Purple Heart veterans

Purple heart parking spot

Placer County has dedicated a reserved parking spot for Purple Heart medal recipients at two county facilities following action by our Board of Supervisors to proclaim Placer as a Purple Heart County in November 2020. We marked the occasion today by unveiling the new sign outside Placer’s Veterans Services Office in Rocklin in a dedication event. Watch video

Placer helps fund nonprofit food insecurity program

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Last year, Placer designated over $16 million through the Placer Shares grant program to help local businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. Tahoe Food Hub received a Placer Shares grant to help fund their Giving Box program, which assists those facing food insecurity in the Tahoe region. Watch video

Hidden Falls Regional Park special meeting

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The Placer County Board of Supervisors will consider the Hidden Falls Regional Park trail expansion reduced project at a special board meeting on March 8. The project would increase the regional trail network and would provide new access and parking areas for the public. 
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Take the Sac State image survey!

Sac State image survey

Over the last several months, Sacramento State has been working with a team of consulting partners to help develop a master plan for Placer Center, a 301-acre property that is intended to serve as an off-campus center in partnership with Sierra College and Placer County. Please participate in this image survey to help Sacramento State better understand the kind of aesthetics that appeal to our community as they work to conceptualize the future of Placer Center. Take survey 

What can you expect when you receive a jury summons? 

Jury summons

Some of our residents have received a jury summons from the Placer County Superior Court.
Jury trials have resumed in Placer County, which makes it important to read and follow the instructions on your summons form. The Placer County District Attorney's Office created a video to show potential jurors where to report for jury service at Santucci Justice Center. Watch video
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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. 

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Upcoming public meetings and events

SPECIAL MEETING - Board of Supervisors, March 8, 3 p.m. Agenda 
Board of Supervisors meeting, March 9, 9 a.m. Agenda 
Planning Commision meeting, March 11, 10 a.m. Agenda
Rural Lincoln Municipal Advisory Council meeting (virtual), March 15, 7 p.m. Agenda

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

Upcoming community events

When people from different households mix, this increases the risk of transmission of COVID-19. The safest gatherings are virtual. Before attending an event, consider whether it meets the California Department of Public Health’s guidance for the prevention of COVID-19 transmission.

Auburn: The Auburn Symphony 8th Annual Gala-Virtual 

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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