Local Politics · Placer County
Rep. Ami Bera (D) and Robb Tucker (R) will compete for California's remapped 3rd Congressional District seat on Tuesday, Nov. 3, following Proposition 50's redistricting that split former Rep. Kevin Kiley's district. In the June primary, Bera led with 34.3% of the vote and Tucker placed second at 29.9%. The redrawn district favors Democrats by 6%, per a nonpartisan analysis. Both candidates have pledged to prioritize wildfire prevention.
Public Safety
The NWS Sacramento CA office issued a winter weather advisory on Saturday at 11:45 a.m., in effect until Sunday at 7 a.m., covering Sierra Nevada areas above 5,000 feet across Sierra-Nevada-Placer, El Dorado-Amador-Northern Alpine, and Calaveras-Tuolumne-Southern Alpine counties. Snow accumulations of up to 10 inches are expected above 7,000 feet, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks, and minor accumulations possible down to 6,000 feet. The heaviest snowfall is forecast from Saturday night into Sunday morning, with snow levels dropping from 7,000–8,000 feet to 5,500–6,500 feet overnight. Travelers on Interstate 80 and Highway 50 are warned of slippery conditions, minor delays, and possible chain controls.
