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County celebrates 150th Firewise Community, still #1 in nation
The county is pleased to celebrate the addition of its 150th Firewise Community just as we roll into September's National Preparedness Month. Placer continues to have more Firewise community designations than all other counties in the nation.
Recovery Happens returns Sept. 12 with celebration of hope, healing and community
This weekend, the county’s annual Recovery Happens event will return to honor the strength and resilience of community members who have found their way to recovery — whether they’re just starting or have decades behind them.
TART introduces real-time tracking and trip planning as fall service begins
Finding bus routes and getting around North Lake Tahoe is becoming easier today with the addition of new technology and expanded service from Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit.
Free pet adoptions Sept. 26 for Kevin Kiley and Shanti Landon's annual event
Placer County Animal Services is teaming up with Congressman Kevin Kiley and Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon for the 4th year to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
Planning Commission recommends approval of Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum project
The proposed Sierra Nevada Olympic Winter Museum and Community Cultural Center is a project envisioned to celebrate the legacy of the 1960 Winter Olympics and the history of winter sports in the Sierra Nevada.
Workforce Housing Preservation Program update expands eligibility and weigh in on Launchpad Program
Placer County continues to make strides in helping local workers find housing in the North Lake Tahoe region.
Placer launches StoryCorps-inspired oral history project for 175th anniversary
Placer County has launched a StoryCorps-inspired community oral history collection project as it continues observances for its 175th anniversary this year. All are invited to record to help capture and archive the stories of Placer.