Jun 15, 2026 11:26AM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on June 9 accepted the final report of the 2025 Charter Review Committee and directed staff to prepare proposed charter amendments for future consideration and possible placement on a countywide ballot.
Jun 12, 2026 10:29AM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a balanced, approximately $1.5 billion preliminary budget on Tuesday for Fiscal Year 2026-27, emphasizing fiscal responsibility while sustaining critical services, facilities and future growth.
May 20, 2026 10:03AM ● By Placer County News Release
May 19, the Placer County Board of Supervisors selected Correctional Healthcare Partners, Inc. to provide comprehensive inmate medical services at the county’s jail and juvenile detention facilities.
May 13, 2026 08:27AM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a five-year extension of the county’s North Lake Tahoe Economic Development Incentive Program
Apr 22, 2026 01:50PM ● By Placer County News Release
On April 16, the Placer County Planning Commission recommended the approval of proposed amendments to the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, advancing the item to the Placer County Board of Supervisors for final consideration.
Mar 25, 2026 04:30PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to invest in the future of local farming, approving a contract with PlaceWorks Inc. to create the Placer County Agriculture Resilience Initiative.
Mar 12, 2026 10:19AM ● By Placer County News Release
Placer County's Board of Supervisors approved three separate agreements totaling $1,335,418 for mechanical thinning services as part of the ongoing French Meadows Ecological Restoration Project.
Mar 11, 2026 09:24AM ● By Placer County News Release
Placer County Regional Forest Health Coordinator Kerri Timmer presented the Regional Forest Health Division's annual program update to the Placer County Board of Supervisors, outlining significant milestones in countywide wildfire risk reduction, strategic partnerships and landscape-scale forest resilience projects.
Feb 25, 2026 08:59AM ● By Placer County News Release
A critical policy resolution urging federal action on farmer and rancher mental health has been adopted as a priority initiative by the National Association of Counties, thanks to sponsorship in part by Shanti Landon, Chair of the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
Feb 05, 2026 01:05PM ● By Placer County News Release
Following the Placer County Board of Supervisors’ recent designation of Feb. 4, 2026 as Cancer Prevention Day, the Public Health division is launching a week-long campaign and a free virtual skin cancer prevention webinar to increase awareness and promote preventive measures among residents.
Feb 05, 2026 12:50PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved $5,451,815 million of transient occupancy tax funding for a total of seven projects in North Lake Tahoe. The projects fall into four categories, including facilities, trails, transportation and workforce housing.
Feb 05, 2026 12:41PM ● By Placer County News Release
Placer County will look to begin charging for parking at two more parking lots in Kings Beach in 2026 and could raise parking rates at two other lots after a pilot paid parking program implemented in 2024 and 2025 showed promising results.
Jan 23, 2026 02:54PM ● By Placer County News Release
Placer County Board of Supervisors Chair and District 2 Supervisor Shanti Landon has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Rural Advancement Institute
Dec 09, 2025 04:04PM ● By Placer County District Attorney News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors moved the Placer County District Attorney’s Office forensic crime laboratory forward by entering into a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Trustees of the California State University
Dec 05, 2025 11:13AM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Planning Commission today voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors approval of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Chalets project.
Nov 21, 2025 03:20PM ● By Placer County News Release
Placer’s design review committee for the Lake Tahoe Basin is seeking applicants for an open at-large position on the seven-member panel.
Nov 20, 2025 12:01PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing Amendments to support the development of new achievable housing in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Nov 06, 2025 03:07PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider three appeals related to the proposed Hope Way Apartments project during its regular meeting at 9 a.m., Dec. 16, at the Placer County Health and Human Services Building, 11484 B Ave. in Auburn.
Aug 21, 2025 04:41PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved on Aug. 19 $1.6 million in contract award agreements to complete the French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project, a multi-year collaborative effort aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health in the Sierra Nevada.
Jul 11, 2025 10:53AM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved a first-ever five-year agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to continue providing full-service fire protection and emergency medical response across unincorporated areas of the county served by the Placer County Fire Department.
Jun 24, 2025 02:32PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved plans for Segment 1 of the North Tahoe Shared-Use Trail and authorized the director of Public Works to advertise for construction bids.
Jun 12, 2025 03:09PM ● By Placer County News Release
Placer County Board approves 2025-29 housing action plan as Placer looks to accelerate 1,300 achievable housing units.
Jun 12, 2025 08:48AM ● By Placer County News Release
On Tuesday, the Placer County Board of Supervisors authorized the county’s director of public works to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Sierra Joint Community College District.
Jun 10, 2025 02:10PM ● By Placer County News Release
Placer County acquired the Lincoln property on Oak Tree Lane in the late 1960s and constructed the gun range and a skeet range, which served as a training ground for law enforcement.
Jun 09, 2025 11:39AM ● By Placer County News Release
Operations approved to continue providing temporary shelter services for the county's unsheltered residents.
Jun 09, 2025 10:51AM ● By Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) News Release
New Colfax Water Treatment Plant will deliver greater reliability, resilience and sustainability for the region.
May 29, 2025 02:48PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance designating moderate, high and very-high fire hazard severity zones in unincorporated areas of the county on May 28.
May 21, 2025 04:34PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors this week approved updated eligibility guidelines for the county's first-time homebuyers program, which will provide qualified applicants with up to $100,000 in down payment assistance.
May 21, 2025 04:20PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors has greenlit a collaboration with the newly formed Indigenous-led non-profit organization The Sierra Fund to advance priority wildfire resilience efforts in the Foresthill Divide community.
May 02, 2025 08:40AM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors has appointed Rocklin resident Trent Jewell to the Placer County Planning Commission, representing District 3.
Apr 24, 2025 03:32PM ● By Placer County News Release
Placer County and the Buzz Oats development company hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Placer Commerce Center, celebrating a bright future for business, innovation and high-wage jobs in west Placer.
Apr 15, 2025 10:53AM ● By Placer County Youth Commission News Release
The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 21 formally appointed members for the 2025-26 term.
Mar 07, 2025 10:07AM ● By County of Placer News Release
District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson is inviting the community to a virtual town hall meeting next week to hear updates regarding the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Phase 2 housing amendments for the Tahoe Basin Area Plan.
Jan 21, 2025 05:21PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved more than $9 million of transient occupancy tax funding for a total of seven projects in North Lake Tahoe this week. The projects fall into three categories: facilities, trails and transportation.
Jan 21, 2025 05:15PM ● By Placer County News Release
The Placer County Board of Supervisors today approved $1.5 million in grant awards to four local nonprofits working to prevent and address the impacts of domestic violence and human trafficking.
