Placer County

Our government center campus in North Auburn has been a World War II-era Army hospital, a state psychiatric facility and is now home base for many county services. This week we unveiled an updated vision for future additions to the campus: a reimagined destination center anchored by achievable housing and an indoor/outdoor marketplace that celebrates Placer County’s home-grown goods and services. Key elements include: 🏡 Achievable mixed-income housing designed with an “agri-hood” concept, incorporating gardens and local products. 🍇 Production-to-consumption facilities like wineries, bakeries, and breweries, celebrating our rich agrarian heritage. 🌳 Beautiful parks and flexible commercial spaces to support local businesses and community activities. 🛍️ A pedestrian promenade lined with shops, restaurants, and a marketplace showcasing Placer County’s home-grown goods and services. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3XAti2d

Registration is open for the Sierra Workforce Summit taking place at Sierra College on June 18. This event will connect major employers with education providers in an interactive format, with the goal to advance strategies that better prepare students and working-adults for good-paying jobs in our region. Join us from 8:30 to 1:30 next Tuesday. Learn more about the event, or register (for free) at https://sierra.college/sws #SierraWorkforceSummit #SierraCollege

We're bridging the digital divide in Placer County! Over 1,760 more rural homes and businesses now have reliable broadband, with even more on the way! This is a big win for Placer County's ongoing efforts to connect everyone. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gebaeQwA

Great advice from our Assistant Chief Probation Officer Brian Passenheim on why self-care is so important for your personal and professional well-being. Well said, Brian! 

Join us to learn about insurance and disaster resiliency for Placer County home and business owners. Keynote speakers from the California Department of Insurance and D.B. Solomon Public Adjustors Inc. will discuss important information about keeping your property safe and insured, updates about the FAIR Plan and tips if you are canceled or not renewed.

The Auburn community this month lost a local pillar, Auburn Chamber of Commerce CEO Jackie Weston, far too soon. Our Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a commendation posthumously honoring her countless contributions and joined our neighbors for her funeral procession. Our thanks to former Auburn Mayor and City Councilmember Daniel Berlant for joining us to accept the commendation on behalf of her family. Our deepest condolences to Jackie's family and friends.

Behind the scenes of summer pool fun: Environmental Health specialists, best known for restaurant inspections, also inspect 571 active pools, spas and splash pads across Placer County, covering public, commercial and multi-family residences. 🏊♀️🏊♀️ Specialists do annual or biannual checks to ensure pools and spas are enclosed to prevent unsupervised access by children, and look for entrapment and drowning hazards from improper recirculation systems. They also examine water chemistry to prevent germs from causing illness and to keep the water safe for skin contact. 𝐖𝐡𝐲? 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 — 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚, 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐩𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐲𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🤢 Learn more about how to prevent swimming-related illness: https://lnkd.in/gpytyncJ 🧐 Learn more about what Environmental Health specialists do: https://lnkd.in/d7wk6sfS

Thank you Steve Newsom and CAPPO for taking this amazing opportunity to showcase the successful #DesignBuild process used to deliver our new Health and Human Services Center with top procurement professionals across the state!

Penny Bear - made from 170,000+ pennies - has become a huge attraction since our North Tahoe community came together to install it at our Commons Beach park in 2019. We're giving a big shout-out to artist/creator Lisa Ferguson, who came out last week to give the bears a bath! Ferguson brings out her power washer, glue and replacement coins ever year to ensure Penny Bear is ready to welcome our visitors to this beautiful place. #publicart

Our Animal Services team will do whatever it takes to find forever homes for the pets in their care - even if that means taking them to the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert! Thanks to the band, crew and, as always, our wonderful volunteers for their support for these animals! #adoptdontshop