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Rocklin news for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2 stories from Rocklin and Placer County, in about three minutes.

Local Politics · Placer County

Placer County Voter Registration Deadline Oct. 19; Vote Centers Open Oct. 24 for Nov. 3 Election

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.

Source: Sierra Sun Read the full story ↗

Housing & Development · Rocklin, CA

Rocklin Council Delays Vote Again on 281-Unit Affordable Housing Project

Rocklin City Council voted 4-1 to postpone a decision on the Midas Apartments, a proposed 281-unit affordable housing project at Midas Avenue and Pacific Street, without setting a new hearing date. The developer added 25 parking spaces while eliminating 20 landscaped areas, but council members continued questioning traffic impacts and California law limits on local denial authority. Mayor Dave Bass cast the lone dissenting vote; Councilmember Jill Gayaldo warned prolonged disputes could trigger a builder's remedy removing city zoning control. The developer targets funding in Q1 2027 with construction potentially starting by year-end.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗