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By Eric Johnson
Published May 06, 2024
California Forever's proposed city (in blue) is located roughly halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento.
On January 29, The Newsletter ran a piece under the headline “The California Exodus and ‘California Forever’.” Both of these big stories moved significantly over the past week, and we revisit them today.
Also, as always: Peruse your cureated local News Feed; learn about a local nonprofit doing good work; and check out our Recipe of the Week.
Last Tuesday, the company that plans to build a high-tech, green, walkable city of 400,000 in rural Solano County announced that it had gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The story involves an insane amount of money, some insanely powerful billionaires, and a detailed set of plans that appear to be quite sane, if not visionary. Here, amid well-earned controversy, we offer two pieces that consider the project on its own terms.
California Forever: Building a New Community From the Ground Up
California Forever CEO on Democracy and City Planning
The California Department of Finance announced this week that the state’s population rose last year, after declining in both 2021 and 2022.
Is the ‘California Exodus’ Over?
Our friends at Sacramento Digs Gardening publish a recipe from their gardens every Sunday, which we feature here so you can start your week with some yum.
See more recipes in their Taste Spring! cookbook.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Time to dig into this fruity salsa
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Big Brother Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported mentorship. The chapter serves Sacramento and Yolo counties, as well as southern Placer County.
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The Parks Foundation Celebrates 50 Years, Names New Executive Director |
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The Sierra State Parks Foundation Board of Directors has named Michael Myers the new Executive Director. |
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Apps, Raffles, Trivia and a Challenge: Introducing Auburn Bike Month |
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By recent City Council proclamation, May is officially Bike Month here in Auburn, and there are terrific events scheduled and prize-winning month-long challenges for everyone in town to enjoy. |
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Placer Declares May as Mental Health Matters Month |
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation April 23 declaring May 2024 as Mental Health Matters Month in the county. |
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Loomis Mural Unveiled at New Costco Has Town Artist's Touch |
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As workers applied the finishing touches on the new Loomis Costco this week, the outlet unveiled a spectacular mural celebrating the Town's history. |
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Placer County Awarded $1.2M Grant to Construct Segment 1 of North Tahoe Trail |
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Placer County's North Tahoe Shared-Use Trail was one of two projects awarded a community sustainability and climate resilience grant earlier this month at the California Tahoe Conservancy Board meeting. |
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Placer SPCA to Build New Care Center in Roseville |
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The organization has announced plans to construct an 8,800 square-foot Veterinary and Foster Care Center adjacent to its current Adoption and Education Center at 200 Tahoe Ave. in Roseville. |
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Placer Students Take Spelling Skills to State |
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Two Placer County students took their spelling prowess to the California State Spelling Bee on Saturday, with one ranking runner-up. |
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Day Hiker: Mammoth Bar - No Dirt Bikes at Murderer's Bar Rapids |
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Most know this as the OHV Park with noisy and smelly motorcycles. But have you ever been on a day that wasn’t open to dirt bikes? It happens every week. |
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USA Properties Fund Breaks Ground on 200+ Affordable Apartment Community |
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An affordable apartment community promising “much-needed housing for residents” in West Roseville broke ground on April 30. |
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Wine and Fun Come to Downtown Lincoln Thursdays in May |
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The Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing wine, music and entertainment to downtown on Thursday nights in May. |
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Planning Commission Identifies Sites for Rezone |
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The Placer County Planning Commission is recommending 14 sites for rezoning to meet housing element goals for the county. |
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CAL FIRE Burn Permits Required May 1 in Nevada, Yuba, Placer, Sierra Counties |
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced effective at 8 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties. |
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Olympic Valley Utility Rates Could Increase Again |
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The Olympic Valley Public Service District will hold a public hearing on proposed water, sewer, and garbage rate hikes on May 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the district's office, 305 Olympic Valley Road in Olympic Valley. |
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Recent Local News |
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• Placer County 2024 Point-in-Time Homeless Count
A report on the results of the Placer County homeless point-in-time county conducted in January and February.
(05/03/2024) → Roseville Today• Big Day of Giving Raises $13 Million
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation announced the May 2 Big Day of Giving had raised $13.2 million in donations to 826 nonprofits in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.
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Recent Statewide News |
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• Metal Detectors, Fear, Frustration. College Commencements Altered Amid Gaza War Protests
At many universities across the country, graduation for the Class of 2024 will feel more like making it through airport security than a procession through a free-flowing campus green or a cheering stadium crowd.
(05/04/2024) → Los Angeles Times• How Congress Is Letting Die an Internet Connectivity Lifeline for Millions
More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it can’t get out of committee.
(05/04/2024) → CalMatters• California's Population Increased Last Year for First Time Since 2020
During the much-ballyhooed “California exodus” amid the pandemic, remote workers moved to other states where they could live for a fraction of the cost compared to cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco.
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Government Announcements |
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United States (05/05/2024) Palmer Candy Company Recalls White Confectionary Products Because of Possible Health Risk |
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Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its "White Coated Confectionary Items" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immu
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United States (05/03/2024) Chuao Chocolatier Recalls Its: .39 oz /11 Gram Potato Chip Mini Bar Lot 4022 Due to Undeclared Hazelnuts |
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May 3, 2024, Chuao Chocolatier is voluntarily recalling a single production of Potato Chip mini bar .39oz/11 gram LOT 4022 because some packages may contain undeclared hazelnut. People who are sensitive or have allergies to hazelnut could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reactio
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Town of Los Gatos (05/03/2024) Housing Element Meets All Statutory Requirements for State Certification per HCD |
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The Town of Los Gatos announces the 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Draft Housing Element meets all statutory requirements for State Certification per the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) letter received May 3, 2024.
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United States (05/03/2024) Hormel Foods Sales, LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Planters® Honey Roasted Peanuts 4 Oz. and Planters® Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts 8.75 Oz. Because of Possible Health Risk |
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Hormel Foods Sales, LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited number of two PLANTERS products that were produced at one of its facilities in April. This recall only impacts two retailers in five states. These products are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria
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City of Monte Sereno (05/03/2024) Youth Commission Recruitment Notice |
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Monte Sereno is accepting applications from residents wishing to serve on the Citys Youth Commission.
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City of Monte Sereno (05/03/2024) Ice Cream Social |
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The Monte Sereno Youth Commissioners invite you to join them at their upcoming Ice Cream Social.
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City of Campbell (05/02/2024) FY 2024-25 Budget Study Session - Preliminary Workplans, Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan |
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FY 2024-25 Budget Study Session staff report now available online
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City of Morgan Hill (05/02/2024) Art a la Carte - Canceled |
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The Library, Culture, and Arts Commission (LCAC) regrets to cancel this year's event because of a poor weather forecast that may make outdoors arts, crafts, and performances impossible.
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State of California (05/02/2024) Alex Lee CA Assembly 24: |
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Bill To Ban Corporate-Owned Single-Family Homes Rentals Passes First Policy Committee
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Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:31
Nicholas Chan
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nicholas.chan@asm.ca.gov
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(916) 319-2392
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Communications Director, Office of Assemblymember Alex Lee
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Mega corporations are buying up swaths of single-family homes, taking homeownership opportunities from hardworking families. Assemblymember Alex Lees legislation, AB 2584, will protect Californias limited …
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Town of Los Gatos (05/02/2024) Curious about proposed development projects in Los Gatos? |
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Check out the following resources on the Town website:
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