Local Politics · Granite Bay, CA
The South Placer Fire District is asking voters in Granite Bay and Loomis to approve Measure B, a $375 uniform parcel tax, on the Nov. 3 ballot to address staffing shortages and rising costs. Two of the district's six fire stations have already closed, and Fire Chief Darin Snedeker warned that three could close if the measure fails, citing a 112% workforce loss over six years and seven current firefighter-paramedic vacancies. The measure requires two-thirds voter approval to pass and replace the district's current annual tax. Former board member Jeff Moss opposes the measure, calling the station-closure warnings a scare tactic and arguing existing funds are sufficient.
Public Safety · West Sacramento, CA
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Sunday, Oct. 18, for 74-year-old Diana Callahan, who was last seen around 9 a.m. Oct. 8 near Harbor Pointe Place and Stillwater Road in West Sacramento. Callahan is described as 5-foot-7, 100 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes, possibly wearing a white and blue long-sleeve shirt and a large hat. She is believed to be driving a white 2018 Toyota Prius with California license plate 8EBJ150. The Silver Alert is in effect for Sacramento, Yuba, Sutter and Placer counties; anyone spotting Callahan or her vehicle should call 911.
Local Politics · Placer County
Placer County voters will decide two ballot measures in the Nov. 3 general election that could change how the county's chief executive officer is removed from office and how Board of Supervisors vacancies are filled. Measure H would allow employment contracts between the Board and the CEO to establish removal procedures different from the existing three-vote requirement, while preserving board oversight. Roseville voters will separately consider Measure A, which would increase City Council salaries from $600 to $2,550 a month with annual inflation adjustments. All three measures amend local government charters and require a simple majority to pass.
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