Placer County

Needing emergency assistance can be scary, especially for kids. But now Placer's first responders are better equipped to provide a little comfort during these difficult moments. Our Older Adult Advisory Commission organized a stuffed animal drive this month, gathering community donations to provide more than 750 toys for local emergency response vehicles. Thank you so much to the OAAC, South Placer Fire District, Placer County Sheriff's Office, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)/Placer County Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, Placer Hills Fire Protection District, Newcastle Fire Protection District, Penryn Fire Protection District and everyone who made a donation!

Congratulations to Peter Krengel, one of our Animal Control Officers, who recently received one of Health and Human Services' new "Heart of HHS" awards! Pete has been a Tahoe community cornerstone for over two decades. Get an inside look at his unique bond with people and animals alike in this cool video!

We baaa-lieve in teamwork! Months of dedication, creativity and teamwork have brought a rescue effort by our Animal Control Officers to a heartwarming conclusion! Earlier this year, a herd of fourteen goats were abandoned near I-80 in the Heather Glen area, creating a challenging and potentially dangerous situation for traffic and the goats themselves. Our Animal Control Officers have now rescued every single goat—including the last two, who proved to be especially elusive for months. Our team partnered with a local property owner to set up a custom-built trap where the goats liked to graze. Over time, the plan worked, and the final two goats were successfully captured without harm. These goats and their previously rescued herd mates have already been happily adopted. A huge thank-you goes out to California Highway Patrol - Auburn for their support and dedication to public safety and to the community members who lent their support to help capture the goats along the way.

District 3 Supervisor Jim Holmes participated in his last board meeting today after 20 years of service on the Placer County Board of Supervisors. We would like to thank him for his dedication and commitment through the years and wish him well in future endeavors. https://lnkd.in/dYn3iTTR

We're thrilled to see today's announcement that Bosch was awarded $225 million in CHIPS Act direct funding for the Roseville location! This will create 1,000 construction jobs and 700 fab (manufacturing, engineering, R&D) jobs in the manufacturing of silicon carbide semiconductors (SiC chips) and be a tremendous boost for our local economy. This deal is an outcome of the collaboration between so many partners, including: the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, the City of Roseville, Roseville Electric, Placer County's Economic Development Office, Veterans Service Office, Business Advantage Network, the Placer County Office Of Education, the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) department, Sierra College and of course, Bosch, among others. Read the U.S. Department of Commerce announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ej2ZXy2c

A vision years in the making has become a reality with the opening of Brown Bear Studios, a 14-unit permanent supportive housing facility in Kings Beach. Originally the site of the 7 Pines Motel, the property has undergone significant transformation and marks a critical step forward in Placer County’s efforts to address homelessness in the North Tahoe region. Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gEX6K7qv with thanks to partners at AMI Housing!

🎄✨ Holiday cheer in action! The Placer County Holiday Miracle Program has outdone itself this year, providing thousands of toys for foster children via our Children's System of Care along with other children and families in need — at least 850 in total! A huge thank-you to the Goularte Group, over 125 amazing volunteers, Placer County departments who participated, and our generous community for making miracles happen! ❤️ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gPmch24r

Shout out to Team Placer’s (left to right) Chris Gray-Garcia (Communications), Robert Oldham (Health and Human Services) and Brian Passenheim (Probation) for finishing yesterday’s California International Marathon! Inspired by a local family’s courage following the devastating loss of their son Zach to fentanyl poisoning, they ran with Zach’s mom, Laura (Olson) Didier, to help raise funds for Song for Charlie's fentanyl awareness efforts. Congrats to the team and all the other racers!

Want to work with us? The Human Services Division of our Department of Health and Human Services is seeking candidates for the position of Eligibility Supervisor. Earn great pay with even better benefits. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gAPUZ2xG

"I can't imagine my life without her." Families came together on Nov. 23 to celebrate National Adoption Day at the historic Auburn courthouse. The event marked the formal adoption of 12 foster children into loving homes — watch two families' remarkable stories: