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Roseville news for Saturday, October 17, 2026

3 stories from Roseville 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 ↗

Crime · Roseville, CA

Roseville Police Arrest 15-Year-Old in Fatal Stabbing of Woman Downtown

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.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗

Crime · Roseville, CA

Roseville Family Seeks Justice After Grandmother Stabbed to Death

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.

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