Kevin serves in Central Placer and Western Nevada Counties, located in the Northern California Sierra Nevada Foothills—an area famously known as the birthplace of the California Gold Rush of 1848, which led to one of the largest migrations in U.S. history. The region is home to three historic cities: Auburn, Grass Valley, and Nevada City, where the independent gold rush spirit remains strong today.
Many people move to this area to escape city life and embrace the freedom of a rural setting. Additionally, it is a popular retirement destination, with residents 65 and older making up over 25% of the population. About 40% of the population identifies with a religious affiliation, with Protestants (19%) and Catholics (15%) being the largest groups.