Public Safety · El Dorado County
More than 69,000 PG&E customers across 23 Northern and Central California counties lost electricity beginning Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. as part of a public safety power shutoff ahead of elevated wildfire danger. El Dorado (9,264), Placer (5,567), and Amador (5,188) counties were hardest hit, with affected communities including Camino, Pollock Pines, Foresthill, Colfax, and Emigrant Gap. Red flag warnings remained in effect through Friday at 10 a.m., with wind gusts of 40–55 mph and humidity potentially dropping into single digits. PG&E planned additional shutoffs Thursday and Friday mornings, with estimated restoration for many foothill communities by Saturday morning or midday. More than 40 community resource centers offering device charging, Wi-Fi, water, and snacks were available across 25 counties.
Public Safety · Granite Bay, CA
The South Placer Fire District has placed Measure B on the Nov. 3 ballot for voters in Granite Bay and Loomis, proposing a $375 uniform parcel tax to fund fire and emergency services. Two of the district's six fire stations have already closed due to staffing shortages, and Chief Darin Snedeker said a third operates below national standards. The district reports losing 112% of its workforce over six years, with seven firefighter-paramedic vacancies currently forcing remaining staff to work 72+ hours per week. If Measure B fails, the district could close three additional stations, increasing emergency response times for fire and medical calls.
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.
Crime · Roseville, CA
The Placer County Coroner's Office identified Cherie Dodge, 56, as the homeless woman found fatally stabbed near Atlantic and South Grant streets in downtown Roseville around 1 a.m. Wednesday. Roseville Police responded to a report of a possible stabbing and discovered her body at that location, said Lt. Nick Gaines, a department spokesperson. As of publication, police were still searching for a suspect in the killing.
Public Safety · Placer County
A wildfire named the Riosa Fire was first discovered at 11:15 a.m. on October 15, 2026, burning on private land in Placer County, California. As of the report published at 12:04 p.m., no containment update had been issued and the cause remained undetermined. The information was sourced from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Public Safety · Placer County
A wildfire named Peak Fire was first discovered at 12:09 p.m. on October 15 in Placer County, California, burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. As of publication, no containment data was available and the cause had not been determined. The report is sourced from the National Interagency Fire Center.
