Public Safety · El Dorado County
Approximately 85,698 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers remained without electricity across California on Friday morning as wildfire-prevention public safety power shutoffs entered their third day. Nearly 20,000 customers in El Dorado, Placer, and Amador counties were still affected, along with thousands more in Nevada, Yuba, Calaveras, San Luis Obispo, Madera, and Tuolumne counties. PG&E estimated power would return by Saturday morning or noon in many Sierra Nevada foothill communities, though restoration depends on safe weather conditions and equipment inspections. The utility activated its Emergency Operations Center in Vacaville and opened community resource centers for charging devices, Wi-Fi access, and supplies.
Public Safety · Penryn, CA
A barricaded woman shot and wounded Placer County Sheriff's K-9 Sonic during an armed standoff at her Quarry Lane home in Penryn, California, ending around 7 a.m. Friday when deputies returned fire. The 30-year-old woman, Linda Mullennix, was taken to a hospital in stable condition; no deputies were injured. The confrontation began late Thursday when detectives attempted to serve an arrest warrant for resisting or obstructing a peace officer and a court-issued eviction notice. Nearby residents were ordered to shelter in place as the standoff stretched into early Friday morning, during which Mullennix reportedly destroyed multiple law enforcement drones before tactical teams entered the home. Sonic, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, was recovering at a Loomis veterinary hospital and was expected to survive.
Public Safety · Penryn, CA
A Placer County Sheriff's Office K9 named Sonic was shot in the leg and a suspect was wounded by deputies Friday morning after an overnight standoff at a Quarry Lane home in Penryn. Deputies arrived late Thursday to serve 30-year-old Linda Mullennix with an arrest warrant and court-ordered eviction; she allegedly pointed a gun from a window, prompting crisis negotiators and drone deployment over several hours while nearby residents sheltered in place. When Sonic was deployed as Mullennix opened the door, she allegedly shot the dog, and deputies returned fire, striking her. Mullennix was hospitalized in stable condition, and Sonic was treated at Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic with expected recovery. The Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office are investigating.
Local Politics · Placer County
The Placer County Elections Office in Rocklin reminds voters that the voting period for the November 3, 2026 General Election has begun, with vote-by-mail ballots mailed to all active eligible voters by Oct. 5. The last day to register and receive voting materials by mail is Oct. 19; those who miss it can conditionally register starting Oct. 20 at the Elections Office or Oct. 24 at any vote center. Thirty vote centers across the county will be available, with seven open for 11 days beginning Oct. 24 and 23 open for four days starting Oct. 31, operating 8 a.m.–4 p.m. daily (7 a.m.–8 p.m. on Election Day). Voters can also use "Sign, Scan & Go!" at the Elections Office (3715 Atherton Road, Rocklin) Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., or return ballots via 29 county drop boxes.
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Crime · Roseville, CA
Roseville police arrested a 15-year-old boy on Friday morning on suspicion of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Cherie Dodge, 57, found near Atlantic and South Grant streets around 1 a.m. Wednesday. The teen was taken into custody after a Roseville-Rocklin regional SWAT team served a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Buckley Court and was booked into Placer County Juvenile Hall. Police said there was no known relationship between Dodge and the teenager, and no motive has been disclosed. Investigators continue to work the case.
Community News · Placer County
The Tahoe City Public Utility District will hold a community input meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at North Tahoe High School regarding the future of recreation facilities at the Tahoe City Community Center property at 401 West Lake Boulevard. The meeting follows a community survey that received nearly 1,200 responses and will feature preliminary concepts including an indoor gymnasium, indoor aquatics facility, or combined recreation facility. No decisions have been made; attendees can ask questions, share priorities, and review displayed concepts directly with the TCPUD Board. RSVPs are encouraged at tcpud.org/recreationfuture.
Community News
A "No Kings: Vote Early" rally will be held Saturday, October 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the intersection of Donner Pass Road and Highway 89 (the Safeway intersection) in Truckee, California. Organized by Indivisible Tahoe Truckee, Tahoe Tomorrow, and local volunteers, the event encourages residents to complete ballots and deposit them in official drop boxes rather than relying on mail delivery. Organizers cite U.S. Postal Service postmark practices that could cause late-arriving mailed ballots to be rejected. Truckee has three 24-hour ballot drop boxes open through Election Day on November 3 at 8 p.m.; additional drop box locations are listed for Nevada County and Placer County's North Shore communities.
Crime · Roseville, CA
A family in Roseville is seeking justice following the fatal stabbing of grandmother Cherie Dodge while she was sleeping. The article includes a statement from the family emphasizing that her life mattered and she deserved protection. No specific details regarding the suspect, the exact date of the incident, or the current status of the investigation are provided in the text.
Community News
The Tahoe Community Foundation awarded a $30,000 grant to environmental nonprofit Keep Tahoe Blue to expand science-guided programs protecting Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species, including the golden mussel. The funding supports the Eyes on the Lake program (marina training, watercraft cleaning stations, public outreach), the Tahoe Blue Schools program and Spurlock/Evers Environment & Education Center for students, and the Tahoe Blue Crew volunteer cleanup initiative that collects citizen-science data on trash and environmental threats. Keep Tahoe Blue was one of four nonprofits recognized through the Community Foundation's 30-year anniversary grant initiative.
Public Safety · San Luis Obispo County
Nearly 86,000 PG&E customers across California remained without electricity Friday morning as wildfire-prevention shutoffs entered a third day, with 9,100 affected in San Luis Obispo County. PG&E estimated power would return by Saturday morning or noon in many Sierra Nevada foothill communities, though restoration depends on weather safety and equipment inspections. The utility activated its Emergency Operations Center in Vacaville as offshore winds and dry vegetation continued to pose wildfire risks through the weekend. Community resource centers offering Wi-Fi, charging stations, and supplies are available at pge.com/crc.
Public Safety
Nearly 86,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers across California remained without electricity Friday morning as wildfire-prevention shutoffs entered their third day, with PG&E beginning cuts Wednesday evening due to strong winds and dry conditions. Approximately 20,000 customers in El Dorado, Placer, and Amador counties were still affected, along with thousands in Calaveras, San Luis Obispo, Madera, Tuolumne, Nevada, and Yuba counties. PG&E estimated power restoration by Saturday morning through noon for many Sierra Nevada foothill communities, though officials cautioned these are estimates pending safety inspections. Community resource centers offering Wi-Fi, charging stations, water, and snacks remain available in affected areas.
Public Safety · Rocklin, CA
On October 16, 2026, an envelope containing a suspicious powder was mailed to and opened by a staffer at U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley's district office in Rocklin, CA. The staffer placed the material into a quarantine enclosure, and Rocklin Police and Roseville Hazmat responded around noon; the FBI will lead the investigation. The Rocklin office remains closed until confirmed safe, with no announced reopening timeline.
