Placer County Supervisor Rivals Clash at GOP Event

Sheriff's report details confrontation between candidates Holly Andreatta and Shanti Landon.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:32pm

A serene, cinematic painting of an empty county government building, its facade bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, conveying a sense of political tension and unease.The confrontation between the Placer County supervisor candidates casts a long shadow over the local political landscape.Roseville Today

A sheriff's report has revealed details of a confrontation that occurred between two Placer County supervisor candidates, Holly Andreatta and Shanti Landon, at a Republican Party event in Roseville on March 11. According to the report, Andreatta allegedly threw papers that struck Landon during the event.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the heated political rivalry between the two candidates vying for a seat on the Placer County Board of Supervisors. As the election approaches, tensions between the candidates and their supporters have escalated, raising concerns about the civility of the local political discourse.

The details

The sheriff's report states that during the March 11 Republican Party event in Roseville, Andreatta and Landon, who are both running for the Placer County Board of Supervisors, became involved in a confrontation. According to the report, Andreatta allegedly threw papers that struck Landon, though the specific details of what led to the incident are unclear.

  • The incident occurred on March 11, 2026 at a Republican Party event in Roseville, California.

The players

Holly Andreatta

A candidate for the Placer County Board of Supervisors who was involved in the confrontation with her rival, Shanti Landon, at the Republican Party event.

Shanti Landon

A candidate for the Placer County Board of Supervisors who was involved in the confrontation with her rival, Holly Andreatta, at the Republican Party event.

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What’s next

The incident is currently under investigation by the Placer County Sheriff's Office, and it remains to be seen if any charges will be filed against either candidate.

The takeaway

This confrontation between the two Placer County supervisor candidates highlights the increasingly divisive nature of local politics, as candidates and their supporters struggle to maintain civility and focus on the issues that matter most to their constituents.