March
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First voting results are in for Placer County
The voting polls are now closed in Placer County. Here’s what we know so far.
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Placer County confirms second case of COVID-19
Placer County Public Health is reporting a second case of COVID-19 after a hospitalized patient tested presumptively positive, pending confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Death of patient with COVID-19
Placer County Public Health is reporting that a resident has died of COVID-19. The person, an elderly adult with underlying health conditions, was the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county and is now the first to die from the illness in California.
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3 new COVID-19 cases, all with ties to cruise ship
Placer County Public Health confirmed three additional COVID-19 cases on Thursday evening after receiving presumptively positive test results, bringing the total number of local cases to five including the one death announced previously.
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Recommend COVID-19 mitigation
Laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region are increasing rapidly. In one week, the number of cases in Yolo and Placer counties has grown from 1 to 8. This number includes travel-related cases and their contacts, and we are now seeing evidence of community spread – meaning, cases of unknown origin.
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Bowman Road Bridge to open next week
Construction of the Bowman Road Bridges Improvement Project is nearing completion. Weather dependent, Bowman Road is anticipated to open to the public the week of March 15.
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Placer takes action to bring affordable housing
Placer County is making significant strides toward achieving its affordable housing goals according to a mid-year update of the county’s Housing Program Work Plan.
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Placer limits counter service
To help stop the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, Placer County will provide limited public counter service effective March 17 until at least March 29.
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Hidden Falls Park meeting rescheduled
Per guidance from the state and federal governments and following extensive discussions with Placer’s public health professionals, Placer County has temporarily suspended Planning Commission meetings in March.
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Small business support and resources
Placer County is committed to helping its small business community through the unprecedented and trying effects of the COVID-19 virus.
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TART and PCT COVID Precautions
Placer County will continue to operate both TART and PCT services and will make every effort to inform passengers of any service changes.
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Updated recycling operations
In an effort to comply with social distancing measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, some solid waste and recycling services may be temporarily modified or discontinued at facilities in Placer County.
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COVID-19: Directive to stay at home
Placer County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson has issued a directive for residents to remain at home except to engage in “essential activities,” effective 12:01 a.m., March 20, 2020, in response to local and regional spread of COVID-19.
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Online public participation for board meeting
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Placer County is committed to public participation in County Government in a manner that is consistent with guidance provided by the County’s Public Health Officer and Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders.
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Discounted hotel rates for Foresthill power outage
As PG&E continues working to restore power, Placer County Public Health Division has reached out to area hotels to ask that they offer discounted room rates for those affected.
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Water quality is not impacted by COVID-19
Local water supplies continue to be safe and reliable and are not impacted by COVID-19. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that Americans continue to use and drink tap water as usual.
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TART announces COVID-19 service reduction
Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit remains committed to the health and safety of their riders, therefore, will be implementing service reductions beginning Monday, March 23 to the certain routes.
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Placer Commuter Express Reduction
Placer County Transit remains committed to the health and safety of their riders, continuing to monitor ridership and service levels.
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COVID-19 clarity for short-term rental operations
As the State of California and Placer County work to slow the spread of COVID-19, the county’s health officer is providing clarification about the operation of short-term rentals in North Lake Tahoe and elsewhere in the county.
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Sacramento State Placer Center
Placer County Board of Supervisor members applaud the advancement of the Sacramento State Placer Center, signaling the Sunset Area Plan update and Placer Ranch Specific Plan as an upcoming jobs and education center.
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Placer parks COVID-19 safety
The Placer County Parks Division is doing its part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by implementing precautionary measures that keep our parks open while keeping our guests safe and usage orderly.
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eServices continues serving public online
The coronavirus pandemic has temporarily closed most county public counters, but the Placer County Community Development Agency continues to provide a full range of planning, engineering, building and inspection services to the public, from permit application to final inspection.
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Placer County reports second COVID-19 death
Placer County Public Health is reporting that a second resident has died of COVID-19. The person, an elderly adult with several underlying health conditions, was a resident of south Placer County.
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PC, PCF, TTCF work together
Placer Community Foundation and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation have launched COVID-19 response funds. Through individual and corporate donations, funds will be collected to provide resources to vital community services that are facing critical impacts from the novel coronavirus.
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Rear-Door loading on TART routes
Beginning March 24, we encourage all passengers to enter and exit from the rear (side) door of TART vehicles. This measure is being put in place to reduce the interaction between TART drivers, farebox equipment, and customers while the threat of COVID-19 remains present.
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Rear-Door Loading and Free Fares on PCT
Beginning March 27, we encourage all passengers to enter and exit from the rear (side) door of all Placer County Transit vehicles. This measure is being put in place to reduce the interaction between PCT drivers, farebox equipment and customers while the threat of COVID-19 remains present.
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County officials caution against illegal dumping
Due to a recent increase of illegal dumping and litter, Placer County officials are urging residents to continue to properly dispose of household trash through their regular collection service.