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  • I-80, Highway 50 open with chain controls as snow blankets region

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    The major thoroughfares through Northern California’s high country were seeing extended closures as extreme weather blankets the region.

    Highway 50 reopened Wednesday morning, but officials cautioned that conditions remain slick and more wet weather was on the way.

    I-80 was closed from Colfax to the Nevada state line, but reopened by 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Highway officials later closed eastbound I-80 over Donner Summit Wednesday evening, but have since reopened it with chain controls.

    As of late Wednesday afternoon, westbound I-80 was closed to all semitrucks at the Nevada state line. For eastbound, trucks were required to carry chains.  

    Along Highway 50, the closure was in effect from Pointview Drive in Placerville to Meyers. That closure was lifted a little before 8 a.m. Wednesday. 

    Chain controls remain in effect on Highway 50 from Kyburz to Meyers.

    Near-whiteout conditions were buffeting Sierra mountain passes throughout the day on Tuesday, and by Wednesday night, the snow level had reached Applegate at around 2,000′ elevation, the lowest since 2023.

    Wet weather is expected to continue through Tuesday into Wednesday, with some lower elevation areas down to the foothills also expecting some snow. 

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  • Northern California storm coverage: Zero-visibility snow shuts down I-80, Highway 50

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    A storm that is dumping piles of Sierra snow and soaking rain on the Northern California region is expected to bring more on Tuesday.The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Tuesday because of how risky conditions could be. Travel in and out of the Sierra is highly discouraged.Find a full forecast here.Track Doppler radar, traffic and rain totals hereSee road conditions here.See school closings here.See viewer videos here. Scroll below for live weather updates as they happenChain controls are in effect for highways in the Sierra, which could receive several feet of snow through Wednesday, especially at higher elevations. When chain controls are in effect, all vehicles except those with four-wheel-drive and snow tires equipped are required to install chains. Speed limits are also reduced during chain controls. On Interstate 80, the speed limit becomes 30 mph, while on Highway 50, it becomes 25 mph.Rain totals will not be as ample as snow amounts, but enough rain will fall to keep the roads soaked and possibly cause minor flooding. But rivers and creeks are not expected to flood.The National Weather Service also issued a Wind Advisory from 10 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Wednesday because of wind gusts of up to 35-45 mph. Power outages and downed tree limbs are possible, and winds may blow loose objects around.Live updatesTuesday9:30 a.m.: Road officials are holding traffic on Highway 50 from Echo Summit to Meyers due to multiple vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.9:20 a.m.: The Sierra Avalanche Center issued an avalanche warning for parts of the area that include Truckee, Lake Tahoe and the areas south of the lake. The warning is in effect through 4 a.m. Wednesday.8:50 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.Interstate 80The road remains shut down from Colfax to the Nevada state line. Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from 4 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.Highway 88The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow. Chains are required from 9 miles east of Pine Grove in Amador County to 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake in Amador County.Highway 89The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.Chains are required from 5 miles north of the Highway 50 junction to D.L. Bliss State Park in El Dorado County. Chain controls are also in effect from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.Highway 4Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.Highway 20Eastbound lanes are closed to all big rigs at Nevada Street in Nevada City due to snow.7:42 a.m.: According to Caltrans, eastbound Interstate 80 is closed to all traffic at Colfax, and westbound lanes remain closed to all traffic at the Nevada state line.Eastbound traffic at Applegate also remains closed to all trucks.7:15 a.m.: Caltrans is holding westbound Interstate 80 traffic at the Nevada state line due to multiple spinouts. No estimated time of reopening was released.All trucks heading eastbound on I-80 are being stopped at Applegate as traction issues worsen.7 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.Interstate 80 Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from 3 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.Highway 88The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow. Chains are required from Pine Grove to 1 mile west of Woodford in Alpine County.Highway 89The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.Chains are required from Picketts Junction to the Alpine-El Dorado County line. Chain controls are also in effect from D.L. Bliss State Park to Olympic Valley, as well as from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.Highway 4Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.6:25 a.m.: Interstate 80 and Highway 50 are open, but Highways 88, 89 and 4 are closed amid snowy conditions.Monday11:02 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 remains closed from Colfax to the Nevada State Line due to spinouts. 10:17 p.m.: Traffic is moving again on Highway 50 with chain controls in effect from Twin Bridges to Meyers, according to Caltrans. 9:23 p.m.: More than 3,420 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers in El Dorado County are without power after a tree made contact with a powerline. Power restoration is expected just before midnight. In Calaveras County, 4,454 customers lost power as a result of an unplanned outage. Power was expected to be restored at 2:45 a.m.Learn more. 8:44 p.m. A viewer sent us video of a high school soccer game that happened in the snow in Tuolumne today. 8:43 p.m.: Westbound Highway 50 is closed from Meyers to Twin Bridges in El Dorado County due to multiple spin-outs. 8 p.m.: Heather Waldman is giving a live update on Facebook and YouTube. 6:50 p.m.: The Pollock Pines Elementary School District and Silver Fork Elementary School District have canceled classes on Tuesday because of weather conditions. See more school closures here. 6:33 p.m.: Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 is being held at Colfax after multiple spinouts. Highway 49, north of Crystal Boulevard, is also closed for a deadly crash investigation. Two people inside a vehicle died after a head-on collision. Another driver suffered major injuries. 5:21 p.m.: Michelle Bandur caught up with a kid braving the snowstorm in shorts. 4:46 p.m.: Brian Hickey shows what conditions are like for skiers at Palisades Tahoe in the video below. 4 p.m.: Here’s a look at the latest conditions in the Sierra below. 3:32 p.m.: Highway 88 is back open at Carson Spur after being closed for avalanche control. 1:35 p.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Eastbound: Chains are required from the Nevada state line to 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County.Westbound: Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.Highway 89Chains are required from D.L Bliss State Park in El Dorado County to the I-80 junction.Highway 88Chains are required from Ham’s Station to Picketts Junction in Amador County.Highway 20Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County. The roads are also closed to eastbound traffic from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the I-80 junction while officials are performing a vehicle recovery.1:02 p.m.: Caltrans is holding traffic on westbound Highway 50 in Meyers for snow operations. It anticipates a reopening time of 2 p.m.The agency is also holding eastbound traffic at Twin Bridges but did not give an estimated time of reopening.12:35 p.m.: Reporter Michelle Bandur was at I-80 and Colfax when officials reopened the highway. Roads were shut down temporarily after multiple spinouts and crashes.11:38 a.m.: Caltrans said eastbound Highway 20 is closed from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the Interstate 80 junction. Westbound lanes are open.11:31 a.m.: Both directions of Interstate 80 from Colfax to the Nevada state line are closed due to multiple spinouts and crashes. Eastbound lines are being held at the state line, while westbound lanes are being held at Colfax.An estimated time of reopening was not given, but Caltrans said to expect significant delays.10:49 a.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 at Colfax Road is closed due to vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.10:18 a.m.: Caltrans said big rigs are being held eastbound on Interstate 80 at Applegate due to weather conditions.10 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.Highway 20Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County.9:29 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Truckee area is again closed due to spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.9:19 a.m.: Road officials release westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee after multiple spinouts were cleared.8:50 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg shares 24-hour rain totals as of 8:30 a.m. Monday.8:44 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee is being held due to multiple vehicle spinouts, Caltrans said.8:30 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.8 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 8 a.m. newscast.7:30 a.m.: Get a look at conditions in Soda Springs during a 7:30 a.m. live hit.7:25 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.Interstate 80Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.Highway 50Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.7:20 a.m.: According to an outage map, about 3,500 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in Calaveras County are without power. The estimated time of restoration is 10 a.m. The cause of the outage has not been released.7 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 7 a.m. newscast in the video player below.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    A storm that is dumping piles of Sierra snow and soaking rain on the Northern California region is expected to bring more on Tuesday.

    The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Alert Day for Tuesday because of how risky conditions could be. Travel in and out of the Sierra is highly discouraged.

    Chain controls are in effect for highways in the Sierra, which could receive several feet of snow through Wednesday, especially at higher elevations.

    When chain controls are in effect, all vehicles except those with four-wheel-drive and snow tires equipped are required to install chains. Speed limits are also reduced during chain controls. On Interstate 80, the speed limit becomes 30 mph, while on Highway 50, it becomes 25 mph.

    Rain totals will not be as ample as snow amounts, but enough rain will fall to keep the roads soaked and possibly cause minor flooding. But rivers and creeks are not expected to flood.

    The National Weather Service also issued a Wind Advisory from 10 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Wednesday because of wind gusts of up to 35-45 mph. Power outages and downed tree limbs are possible, and winds may blow loose objects around.

    Live updates

    Tuesday

    9:30 a.m.: Road officials are holding traffic on Highway 50 from Echo Summit to Meyers due to multiple vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.

    9:20 a.m.: The Sierra Avalanche Center issued an avalanche warning for parts of the area that include Truckee, Lake Tahoe and the areas south of the lake. The warning is in effect through 4 a.m. Wednesday.

    8:50 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    The road remains shut down from Colfax to the Nevada state line.

    Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from 4 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.

    Highway 88

    The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow.

    Chains are required from 9 miles east of Pine Grove in Amador County to 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake in Amador County.

    Highway 89

    The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.

    Chains are required from 5 miles north of the Highway 50 junction to D.L. Bliss State Park in El Dorado County. Chain controls are also in effect from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.

    Highway 4

    Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.

    Highway 20

    Eastbound lanes are closed to all big rigs at Nevada Street in Nevada City due to snow.

    7:42 a.m.: According to Caltrans, eastbound Interstate 80 is closed to all traffic at Colfax, and westbound lanes remain closed to all traffic at the Nevada state line.

    Eastbound traffic at Applegate also remains closed to all trucks.

    7:15 a.m.: Caltrans is holding westbound Interstate 80 traffic at the Nevada state line due to multiple spinouts. No estimated time of reopening was released.

    All trucks heading eastbound on I-80 are being stopped at Applegate as traction issues worsen.

    7 a.m.: These are highway conditions as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 3.4 miles east of Gold Run in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from 3 miles east of Placerville to Meyers.

    Highway 88

    The road is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood in Amador County due to snow.

    Chains are required from Pine Grove to 1 mile west of Woodford in Alpine County.

    Highway 89

    The road is closed at Emerald Bay State Park due to snow.

    Chains are required from Picketts Junction to the Alpine-El Dorado County line. Chain controls are also in effect from D.L. Bliss State Park to Olympic Valley, as well as from Truckee to the Sierra-Plumas County line.

    Highway 4

    Chains are required from Arnold to the Mt. Reba turnoff in Calaveras County.

    6:25 a.m.: Interstate 80 and Highway 50 are open, but Highways 88, 89 and 4 are closed amid snowy conditions.

    Monday

    11:02 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 remains closed from Colfax to the Nevada State Line due to spinouts.

    10:17 p.m.: Traffic is moving again on Highway 50 with chain controls in effect from Twin Bridges to Meyers, according to Caltrans.

    9:23 p.m.: More than 3,420 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers in El Dorado County are without power after a tree made contact with a powerline.

    Power restoration is expected just before midnight.

    In Calaveras County, 4,454 customers lost power as a result of an unplanned outage. Power was expected to be restored at 2:45 a.m.

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    8:44 p.m. A viewer sent us video of a high school soccer game that happened in the snow in Tuolumne today.

    8:43 p.m.: Westbound Highway 50 is closed from Meyers to Twin Bridges in El Dorado County due to multiple spin-outs.

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    6:50 p.m.: The Pollock Pines Elementary School District and Silver Fork Elementary School District have canceled classes on Tuesday because of weather conditions.

    See more school closures here.

    6:33 p.m.: Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 is being held at Colfax after multiple spinouts.

    Highway 49, north of Crystal Boulevard, is also closed for a deadly crash investigation. Two people inside a vehicle died after a head-on collision. Another driver suffered major injuries.

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    5:21 p.m.: Michelle Bandur caught up with a kid braving the snowstorm in shorts.

    4:46 p.m.: Brian Hickey shows what conditions are like for skiers at Palisades Tahoe in the video below.

    4 p.m.: Here’s a look at the latest conditions in the Sierra below.

    3:32 p.m.: Highway 88 is back open at Carson Spur after being closed for avalanche control.

    1:35 p.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Eastbound: Chains are required from the Nevada state line to 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County.

    Westbound: Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    Highway 89

    Chains are required from D.L Bliss State Park in El Dorado County to the I-80 junction.

    Highway 88

    Chains are required from Ham’s Station to Picketts Junction in Amador County.

    Highway 20

    Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County. The roads are also closed to eastbound traffic from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the I-80 junction while officials are performing a vehicle recovery.

    1:02 p.m.: Caltrans is holding traffic on westbound Highway 50 in Meyers for snow operations. It anticipates a reopening time of 2 p.m.

    The agency is also holding eastbound traffic at Twin Bridges but did not give an estimated time of reopening.

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    12:35 p.m.: Reporter Michelle Bandur was at I-80 and Colfax when officials reopened the highway. Roads were shut down temporarily after multiple spinouts and crashes.

    11:38 a.m.: Caltrans said eastbound Highway 20 is closed from Nevada Street in Nevada City to the Interstate 80 junction. Westbound lanes are open.

    11:31 a.m.: Both directions of Interstate 80 from Colfax to the Nevada state line are closed due to multiple spinouts and crashes. Eastbound lines are being held at the state line, while westbound lanes are being held at Colfax.

    An estimated time of reopening was not given, but Caltrans said to expect significant delays.

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    10:49 a.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 at Colfax Road is closed due to vehicle spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.

    10:18 a.m.: Caltrans said big rigs are being held eastbound on Interstate 80 at Applegate due to weather conditions.

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    10 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to the Nevada state line.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    Highway 20

    Chains are required from Washington Road to the I-80 junction in Nevada County.

    9:29 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Truckee area is again closed due to spinouts. There is no estimated time of reopening.

    9:19 a.m.: Road officials release westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee after multiple spinouts were cleared.

    8:50 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg shares 24-hour rain totals as of 8:30 a.m. Monday.

    Northern California 24-hour rain totals as of 8:30 a.m. Monday on Feb. 16, 2026


    8:44 a.m.: Westbound Interstate 80 traffic at Truckee is being held due to multiple vehicle spinouts, Caltrans said.

    8:30 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    8 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 8 a.m. newscast.

    7:30 a.m.: Get a look at conditions in Soda Springs during a 7:30 a.m. live hit.

    7:25 a.m.: These are the current chain controls as of this writing.

    Interstate 80

    Chains are required from 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.

    Highway 50

    Chains are required from Twin Bridges to Meyers.

    7:20 a.m.: According to an outage map, about 3,500 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in Calaveras County are without power. The estimated time of restoration is 10 a.m. The cause of the outage has not been released.

    7 a.m.: See storm coverage from the beginning of our 7 a.m. newscast in the video player below.

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  • Roseville man becomes first in Placer County to die from West Nile virus this year

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    A Roseville man has become the first person to die this season from West Nile virus in Placer County, the Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District said Monday.“We’re saddened to learn of this individual’s passing, and extend our sympathies to their loved ones,” said Dr. Rob Oldham, health officer and director of Health and Human Services, in a news release. “Simple steps can help prevent mosquito bites. Let’s keep up those habits, together.”While the man was not identified, he is the fifth West Nile-related death reported in California this year, the district said. Of the 54 confirmed human cases, five of those cases came from Placer County.How to avoid West NileThe virus is transmitted by a mosquito bite.The district shared the following information to reduce the likelihood of contracting West Nile.Eliminate all sources of standing water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water, including on flowerpots, old tires, rain gutters and pet bowls. You can call the district at 916-380-5444 to report a swimming pool that is not being properly maintained.Use repellents approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that contain DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535. Wear proper clothing and repellent when outside in the early morning and evening.Residents can also call the district for any help controlling mosquitoes around their home.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    ROSEVILLE, Calif. —

    A Roseville man has become the first person to die this season from West Nile virus in Placer County, the Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District said Monday.

    “We’re saddened to learn of this individual’s passing, and extend our sympathies to their loved ones,” said Dr. Rob Oldham, health officer and director of Health and Human Services, in a news release. “Simple steps can help prevent mosquito bites. Let’s keep up those habits, together.”

    While the man was not identified, he is the fifth West Nile-related death reported in California this year, the district said. Of the 54 confirmed human cases, five of those cases came from Placer County.

    How to avoid West Nile

    The virus is transmitted by a mosquito bite.

    The district shared the following information to reduce the likelihood of contracting West Nile.

    Eliminate all sources of standing water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs on standing water, including on flowerpots, old tires, rain gutters and pet bowls. You can call the district at 916-380-5444 to report a swimming pool that is not being properly maintained.

    Use repellents approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that contain DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535. Wear proper clothing and repellent when outside in the early morning and evening.

    Residents can also call the district for any help controlling mosquitoes around their home.

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  • ‘Transparency is important to us’: Placer County Elections Office opens to voters

    ‘Transparency is important to us’: Placer County Elections Office opens to voters

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    Election offices across Northern California are preparing for a rush of voters, with Election Day in just three days. Many offices have taken extra steps to ensure transparency and trust this election cycle.Ballots are being cast and counted in Placer County elections.”We want to make sure that it’s counted and not tampered with anywhere along the lines,” said voter Bryan Keenan.Keenan said he always votes on election day, but didn’t want to take any chances this time.And he wanted to see his ballot scanned into the system.”We don’t know what’s going to happen, so I’m just being cautious and making sure that we can make sure that our votes are counted,” he said.Placer County has started what it calls “sign, scan and go.”People can fill out their ballots at home, but instead of dropping it in the ballot box, they bring it inside to get scanned.”You can open that envelope and just scan your ballot right there in front of you,” said Registrar of Voters, Ryan Ronco. “You get to see your ballot counted so you don’t have to worry about when is the ballot going to be counted. You know it’s counted and part of the election night results for this Tuesday.”If voters want to see the counting in action, Ronco will also give people a tour and share the process. “We want people to understand that this process is their process. It’s not my process. It’s not Placer County’s process. It’s the people’s process,” said Ronco.Other voters, like the Boyetts want to stick to the voting booths.It’s Michaelle’s first time ever casting a ballot at age 57.”I do feel secure here, doing pen to paper and having it, acknowledged here in person,” she said.”I did the original way because I feel that’s the best way to go about it,” said Brian Boyett. Ronco said election officials want people to know they have a say. They also have live cameras set up in certain areas of the building, where people can watch a livestream from home 24/7.”Transparency is very, very important to us,” said Ronco. So far, Placer County has 50 percent voter turnout. It expects to reach at least 90 percent turnout. For more information about the November election, including key issues and other races on the ballot, check out the KCRA 3 Voter Guide.Find more political news from our national team here.

    ROCKLIN, Calif. —

    Election offices across Northern California are preparing for a rush of voters, with Election Day in just three days.

    Many offices have taken extra steps to ensure transparency and trust this election cycle.

    Ballots are being cast and counted in Placer County elections.

    “We want to make sure that it’s counted and not tampered with anywhere along the lines,” said voter Bryan Keenan.

    Keenan said he always votes on election day, but didn’t want to take any chances this time.

    And he wanted to see his ballot scanned into the system.

    “We don’t know what’s going to happen, so I’m just being cautious and making sure that we can make sure that our votes are counted,” he said.

    Placer County has started what it calls “sign, scan and go.”

    People can fill out their ballots at home, but instead of dropping it in the ballot box, they bring it inside to get scanned.

    “You can open that envelope and just scan your ballot right there in front of you,” said Registrar of Voters, Ryan Ronco. “You get to see your ballot counted so you don’t have to worry about when is the ballot going to be counted. You know it’s counted and part of the election night results for this Tuesday.”

    If voters want to see the counting in action, Ronco will also give people a tour and share the process.

    “We want people to understand that this process is their process. It’s not my process. It’s not Placer County’s process. It’s the people’s process,” said Ronco.

    Other voters, like the Boyetts want to stick to the voting booths.

    It’s Michaelle’s first time ever casting a ballot at age 57.

    “I do feel secure here, doing pen to paper and having it, acknowledged here in person,” she said.

    “I did the original way because I feel that’s the best way to go about it,” said Brian Boyett.

    Ronco said election officials want people to know they have a say. They also have live cameras set up in certain areas of the building, where people can watch a livestream from home 24/7.

    “Transparency is very, very important to us,” said Ronco.

    So far, Placer County has 50 percent voter turnout. It expects to reach at least 90 percent turnout.

    For more information about the November election, including key issues and other races on the ballot, check out the KCRA 3 Voter Guide.

    Find more political news from our national team here.

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  • Placer County police search for missing 82-year-old woman with ‘severe memory loss’

    Placer County police search for missing 82-year-old woman with ‘severe memory loss’

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    (FOX40.COM) — Placer County law enforcement is asking for the public’s assistance to find a missing 82-year-old woman who is at risk because of severe memory loss.

    Karen Garlow was last seen around 4 p.m. on Tuesday as she left Rutlan Way, according to the Rocklin Police Department. Garlow was wearing a green button-down shirt and two different shoes – one pink Croc an one tennis shoe.

    Anyone with information on Garlow’s whereabouts is advised to contact the Rocklin PD at 916-625-5400.

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  • CHP motorcyclist seriously injured in Placer County after driver runs red light and hits him

    CHP motorcyclist seriously injured in Placer County after driver runs red light and hits him

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    A California Highway Patrol motorcyclist is seriously injured after a driver who ran a red light hit them in Placer County, officials said.The crash happened around 6:35 a.m. along Highway 49 at Shale Ridge Road near the Auburn area, CHP said. A vehicle was going southbound on Highway 49, blew past the red light and hit the CHP officer who was going northbound toward Shale Ridge Road, ejecting him.CHP said the officer was transported to the hospital with major injuries.Major front bumper damage can be seen on the vehicle that hit the motorcycle.CHP said the crash happened at a 55 mph zone. Along Highway 49, the area changes from 45 mph to 55 and then eventually 65 mph.Roads have since reopened. Details were not released if DUI or foul play was involved.This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.

    PLACER COUNTY, Calif. —

    A California Highway Patrol motorcyclist is seriously injured after a driver who ran a red light hit them in Placer County, officials said.

    The crash happened around 6:35 a.m. along Highway 49 at Shale Ridge Road near the Auburn area, CHP said. A vehicle was going southbound on Highway 49, blew past the red light and hit the CHP officer who was going northbound toward Shale Ridge Road, ejecting him.

    CHP said the officer was transported to the hospital with major injuries.

    Major front bumper damage can be seen on the vehicle that hit the motorcycle.

    CHP said the crash happened at a 55 mph zone. Along Highway 49, the area changes from 45 mph to 55 and then eventually 65 mph.

    Roads have since reopened.

    Details were not released if DUI or foul play was involved.

    This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.

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  • Northern California fentanyl dealer convicted of murder receives 15-year sentence

    Northern California fentanyl dealer convicted of murder receives 15-year sentence

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    (FOX40.COM) — The Placer County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday that the second fentanyl-related murder sentence in California has officially been delivered to a man who was found responsible for giving the lethal drug to a young woman in August 2022.

    “Arron Dare was sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling fentanyl to Haleigh Yarbrough, which ultimately resulted in her death,” the agency said on Facebook. “This is just another example of Placer County’s commitment to battling the fentanyl crisis.”

    On Dec. 6, Dare, 24, was convicted of second-degree murder for what law enforcement called, “the local fentanyl death” of a young woman. That woman was later identified as 25-year-old Haleigh Yarbrough from Auburn.

    The ruling comes about six months after Placer County handed down California’s first fentanyl-related murder sentencing on Oct. 10 to 20-year-old Nathaniel Cabacungan.

    Placer County has previously stated that it plans to “aggressively prosecute” fentanyl-related deaths in its attempt to fight the opioid crisis in Northern California.

    The county’s website states, “Fentanyl is the no. 1 killer of people between the ages of 18-45, surpassing car accidents and suicides.”

    Placer County adds that the area saw a 450% increase in fentanyl deaths from 2019-2021. Since 2021, the county has filed five criminal complaints against fentanyl dealers.

    • 22-year-old Virgil Bordner was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and is serving a 17-year sentence
    • 20-year-old Carson David Schewe has been charged with murder and possession of a controlled substance for sale (the first time a defendant in Placer County has been charged with murder for a fentanyl-related death)
    • 42-year-old Brandon Garner has had murder charges filed against him by the Placer County District Attorney’s Office

    “Selling fentanyl, if it results in a death, may result in a murder charge in our county. We have a simple message to dealers and distributors in our region – Placer County is NOT open for their business,” the DA’s office said.

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  • Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Sierra blocked due to jackknifed big rig

    Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Sierra blocked due to jackknifed big rig

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    Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in Placer County is blocked after a crash involving multiple big rigs, officials said Thursday.Traffic cameras show one of the big rigs in the crash jackknifed and blocking the road between Blue Canyon and Emigrant Gap.Caltrans District 3 said there is no estimated time of reopening for the crash, which happened around 2:20 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol traffic logs. All westbound traffic at Stateline and Truckee is being turned around.Chain controls are in effect for eastbound traffic from Drum Forebay to the Donner Lake Interchange amid snowy conditions.Real-time road conditions here. App users, click here.Details were not released on what caused the crash or if there are any injuries.This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.

    BLUE CANYON, Calif. —

    Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in Placer County is blocked after a crash involving multiple big rigs, officials said Thursday.

    Traffic cameras show one of the big rigs in the crash jackknifed and blocking the road between Blue Canyon and Emigrant Gap.

    Caltrans District 3 said there is no estimated time of reopening for the crash, which happened around 2:20 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol traffic logs. All westbound traffic at Stateline and Truckee is being turned around.

    Chain controls are in effect for eastbound traffic from Drum Forebay to the Donner Lake Interchange amid snowy conditions.

    Real-time road conditions here. App users, click here.

    Details were not released on what caused the crash or if there are any injuries.

    This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.

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  • Second man accused of stealing $9,000 worth of SPAM meat in Placer County arrested

    Second man accused of stealing $9,000 worth of SPAM meat in Placer County arrested

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    (FOX40.COM) — A second man accused of stealing $9,000 worth of SPAM, groceries, and alcohol from a local store was arrested after police used his ankle monitor data to find him.

    “With his ankle GPS spamming his every move, he practically gave us a step-by-step guide to his thieving escapades,” said the Roseville Police Department. “Our suspect is now enjoying a luxurious trip back to Placer County Jail.”

    The recent arrest was of a man who was the passenger in the car when police found the stolen items, according to RPD. The driver was arrested after a foot chase at the time of the incident, however, the passenger temporarily escaped. Police said they tracked him down in Stockton and transported him back to Placer County.

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  • House fires occur across multiple counties over the weekend

    House fires occur across multiple counties over the weekend

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    (FOX40.COM) — Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, multiple fire agencies were called upon to tend to structure fires in Placer, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin counties.

    According to social media, the Roseville Fire Department, Modesto Fire Department, and Stockton Fire were all asked to put out residential fires between Saturday and Sunday morning.

    The Stockton fire agency was called to a single-story, single-family home that was on fire early Saturday morning, the agency said on X. Video shows fire crews arriving at the fire and working quickly to extinguish the flames, but not before struggling to gain entry due to the fire’s intensity.

    Stockton Fire said it responded to a house fire early Saturday morning. The source of the fire was not made clear. (Image Credit: Stockton Fire)

    “Firefighters stretched an attack line and attempted forcible entry, but were driven off the porch by heavy fire,” Stockton Fire said. No injuries were reported in this incident.

    Next, the Modesto Fire Department (MFD) said it responded to Boise Avenue in south Modesto early Sunday morning for a reported house on fire.

    The Modesto Fire Department responded to a house fire in south Modesto on Sunday morning. (Image Credit: Modesto Fire Department)

    “Modesto Engine 10 arrived and found a house with fire in the attic and garage. All residents were safely out of the home before firefighters arrived.,” Modesto Fire said on Facebook. “The Modesto Fire Department and Modesto City Fire Fighters Local 1289 provided the residents with a $250 S.A.V.E. card to assist with their immediate needs.”

    Finally, the Roseville Fire Department was called to a home fire in the Sierra Vista neighborhood around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. According to the agency, no one was inside the one-story home at the time of the fire, but five dogs and a snake required rescuing.

    Roseville fire crews work to put out a house fire in the Sierra Vista neighborhood on Sunday morning. (Image Credit: Roseville Fire Department)

    “Firefighters rendered aid to the dogs, two of which were transported to the vet by animal control officers. Sadly, only one of the dogs survived,” the agency added.

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  • Man who murdered waitress at Roseville restaurant sentenced 55 years to life

    Man who murdered waitress at Roseville restaurant sentenced 55 years to life

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    (FOX40.COM) — A man who walked into a Placer County restaurant and murdered his ex-fiancé who worked there as a server was sentenced on Monday.

    In June of 2021, 48-year-old Johnnie Jordan entered House of Oliver and shot 51-year-old Vita Joga, according to the Placer County District Attorney’s Office. Next, he drove to the South Placer Jail and turned himself in.

    “The relationship started like any other, with a coffee date that led to a romantic relationship,” prosecutors said. “Unfortunately, Jordan had a violent history with a record of possessing a firearm as a felon, criminal threats, and more that Joga was not aware of.”

    The district attorney reported that the relationship progressed into an engagement, but the victim decided to part ways. The split led to jealousy, stalking, and continued domestic violence. Jordan reportedly had a “history of strangulation.”

    On Monday, Judge St. Evans sentenced Jordan, now age 55, to 50 years to life in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for first-degree murder of Joga.

    “Today was about Vita and her loving family and friends. No one should have to experience or endure intimate partner violence on any level.” said Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire. “Our office stands committed to empowering our victims and survivors- to strengthen their voice, to educate our community about risk factors and warning signs, and to help survivors re-write their story and escape toxic environments before it’s too late.”

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