November 20, 2025
Greetings,
I am happy to report that mandarin season is finally upon us! That has been the number 1 question I have received over the last month, and I am glad to report that mandarins are being harvested as we speak. The Mountain Mandarin Festival will be held this weekend, November 21-23rd, @the Grounds in Roseville and I encourage everyone to support our local mandarin farmers by attending the event and purchasing their mandarins. Mandarin season also marks the beginning of the holiday season, and I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
As always, I encourage you to contact my office with any questions or concerns you may have. You may do so by calling 530-889-4010 or via email at crivera@placer.ca.gov.
Anthony DeMattei
Placer County Supervisor, District 3
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Events, News and Resources
Mandarin Festival runs November 21-23
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The 32nd Annual Mandarin Festival is the celebration of the mandarin orange grown in Placer County. This three-day family festival includes over 200 vendors, 15 local mandarin orange growers, 20 food vendors, mandarin cocktails & bar, kids zone and four stages of entertainment. The event happens rain or shine @the Grounds in Roseville, Nov. 21-23. Learn more |
South Placer Fire Chief Duerr set to retire, Deputy Chief Snedeker appointed successor
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South Placer Fire Chief Mark Duerr will retire Dec. 31, and the district’s board has unanimously selected Deputy Chief Darin Snedeker to succeed him Jan. 1, pending a finalized contract. Chair Tracy Randall praised Duerr’s leadership during a challenging period for the district. Read more |
New fire chief appointed to lead CAL FIRE NEU and Placer County Fire
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CAL FIRE has named Jim Hudson as the new fire chief for the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit and the chief of Placer County Fire. Hudson’s appointment comes as the current fire chief, Brian Estes, prepares to retire in December. Learn more
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PCCP celebrates Raccoon Creek conservation, restoration with kickoff event
 The Placer County Conservation Program hosted a Raccoon Creek Ranch conservation and restoration kickoff event last week to celebrate the permanent protection and restoration of 4,245 acres of prime farmland, open space and streams north of Lincoln.
Leaders from the PCCP, Placer Conservation Authority, our Board of Supervisors, Placer Land Trust, City of Lincoln, Ecosystem Investment Partners and more came together to celebrate and enjoy the conserved habitat.
The Raccoon Creek Ranch project marks one of the most significant conservation milestones in Placer County history:
- 4,245 acres permanently protected from development and mining
- 1,299 acres of active agricultural production
- 6 miles of stream system supporting salmon and steelhead habitat
- $61 million total investment in conservation and restoration efforts
- Creates one of the largest contiguous blocks of protected land in West Placer County
Learn more about the PCCP, Racoon Creek Ranch and our plans to conserve 47,300 acres in West Placer. Watch video
Open burning in Placer County resumes Saturday, Nov. 15
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Effective Saturday, Nov. 15, residential burn permits in Placer County may no longer be required. CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department Chief Brian Estes advises residents they may begin open burning on permissible burn days. Learn more |
Implementation of updated building code begins Jan. 1
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Our Building Services Division is reminding the community that the 2025 California Building Standards Code will go into effect Jan. 1 as required by the California Building Standards Commission. Updates include wildfire safety. Read more |
A community connecting point for North Lake Tahoe residents
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Over 70 members of the public showed up to share feedback on important initiatives, ask questions and talk with project managers at the county's most recent Discover and Discuss community event in Kings Beach. Watch video |
Watch how lead is being excavated from former Lincoln gun ranges
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Lead remediation work is underway at the former Lincoln gun ranges, where soils are being excavated and screened for the collection of bullets and lead shot for recycling. The ranges have been closed since the 1990s. Watch video |
Secure peace of mind before the rainy season with flood insurance
The winter rainy season is right around the corner. Don’t wait for a big storm to secure your peace of mind with flood insurance. New policies generally take 30 days to go into effect. Learn how to protect your property. Read more
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