El Dorado County Statewide Articles


‘We Need Housing’: San Jose Extends Benefits for Developers to Encourage Home Building

SAN JOSE LEADERS are signing off on additional tax breaks available to new builders this year in an effort to attract housing developers.The San Jose City Council voted unanimously May 13 to increase the number of new homes qualifying for …

Palm Springs Clinic Bomber Had Access to Large Quantity of Chemical Products, FBI Says

The suspected bomber in the attack on the Palm Springs fertility clinic had "access to a large quantity of commercially available chemical products," according to the FBI.

At Least Three Killed in San Diego Jet Crash. What We Know About the Victims

While authorities have not named anyone who died in the crash, a spokesperson for Sound Talent Group, a San Diego-based music agency, confirmed to The Times that the company lost three employees in the crash, including co-founder Dave Shapiro.

Hunger Strike at Stanford Enters Its 10th Day

Starting May 12, 15 students, faculty and staff pledged to stop eating in protest.

‘Out of Control’: Tens of Thousands Caught Speeding in First Month of SF Camera Rollout

RECENTLY INSTALLED SPEED CAMERAS throughout San Francisco are capturing an average of more than one thousand speeding drivers each day, according to data released by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.SFMTA began its speed camera pilot program in April, with …

Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Who Reported Fake Anti-Israel Bomb Threat Strikes Plea Deal

Brian Williams, a longtime law enforcement oversight official who served as L.A.'s deputy mayor of public safety, agreed to plead to guilty to a federal charge in connection with a bomb threat to City Hall last year.

San Francisco Short Story Master Lori Ostlund Wants to Know ‘Are You Happy?’

In her new collection, San Francisco short story writer Lori Ostlund delivers nine tales about finding your place, exploring your desire and battling your fears. Long known for her captivating syntax and sharp dialogue, she continues to surprise with stories …

Senate Republicans Vow Changes to Trump Megabill

The measure would boost funding for border security and the Defense Department, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, provide a new tax deduction to seniors and renew the 2017 tax cuts passed during the first Trump administration.

Authors, Readers to Converge at 11th Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley

With the theme “Changing the Narrative,” the 11th Bay Area Book Festival comes to downtown Berkeley on May 31 and June 1, with something for everyone. Under the leadership of executive director J.K. Fowler, who was appointed in 2024, the …

Into the Data Breach: Flurry of Lawsuits Target Santa Clara Tech Firm Over Sensitive Info Leak

A FLURRY OF class action lawsuits against a South Bay digital tech management company landed in federal court this week after a data breach allegedly exposed the personal, medical and insurance information of nearly half a million people.Santa Clara-based Serviceaide …

Wave of Litigation Follows January Fire at Vistra Moss Landing Battery Facility

A WAVE OF LAWSUITS, large and small, have been waged against Vistra Corporation, PG&E and many of their associated companies in the months following an explosive Jan. 16 fire at their battery storage facility in Moss Landing.A single judge will …

Adults Break Into Riverside High School Seeking Revenge, Attack Student, Staffers

School officials said that the adults barged in when a relative called them after an earlier fight on the campus.

Here Are California's Dirtiest Beaches. Take a Look Before You Take a Dip

Heal the Bay has released its annual report card on California beaches. The dirtiest include one in L.A. County and four in San Diego County.

'Unthinkable Loss': Mechanic Dies in SF Workplace Accident

The mechanic's death led to an outpouring of grief from loved ones and labor leaders.

Stockton Council Vote to Allow Pride Flag at City Hall May Finally Settle Debate on Matter

THE STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL has unanimously approved a resolution directing city staff to display the Pride flag annually during the first week of June. The measure passed 6-0 without discussion during the consent agenda at the May 13 council meeting. …

As Contra Costa Cities Address Climate Goals, Local Youth Motivated by Sense of Urgency

WHILE POLITICIANS AND ENVIRONMENTALISTS grapple with climate change, there’s one population that will feel its consequences most acutely: youth. As experts talk about leaving a better world for the generations to come, teenagers in Contra Costa County know that they …

Senate Votes to Overturn California's Landmark Ban on New Gas-Only Car Sales

The Republican-majority Senate's decision to revoke California's planned ban on vehicles that run on fossil fuels defies congressional norms, and threatens the state's climate adaptation goals.

US Senate Blocks California’s Electric Car Mandate in Historic Vote

Today’s decision could upend California’s phaseout of gas-powered cars and its decades-long battle against air pollution. Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.

CalRecycle Drafts Revised Plastic Recycling Rules That Are More Friendly to Industry

Newsom scuttled the finalization of a landmark waste law, leading CalRecycle to propose new rules. Critics say the rules pander to industry by making broad exemptions.

Spanning a Century: Oakland Reopens Iconic Leimert Bridge After Seismic Retrofit Project

City leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to mark the completion of the seismic retrofit of the historic Leimert Bridge, a key Oakland landmark spanning Sausal Creek and Dimond Canyon.Built in 1926 and designed by George Posey, the 357-foot …

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