El Dorado County Statewide Articles


Mountain Fire Was the Most Destructive in Years. Could It Have Been Much Worse?

The Mountain fire could have been a second coming of the 2018 Woolsey fire or even the 2017 Thomas fire — if not for a few conditions that changed on the ground last week.

Jackie Fielder Wins Mission District Supe Race; Closest Challenger Trevor Chandler Concedes

Jackie Fielder has won the race for the District 9 seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and her top challenger has conceded defeat.Fielder, a former San Francisco State University educator who co-founded the San Francisco Public Bank Coalition …

After Anti-Trump Rant in Classroom, Moreno Valley Places Teacher on Leave

The Valley View High School history teacher called Trump a 'rapist draft-dodging coward' during an emotionally distraught lecture, according to a recording.

Decomposed Body Discovered Along the 101 Freeway Near Hollywood Hills

The decomposing body of a man was discovered early Monday between two concrete pillars along the 101 Freeway north of Mulholland Drive, authorities said.

Supervisor Preston Concedes to Challenger Mahmood in San Francisco District 5 Race

San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston on Sunday conceded to challenger Bilal Mahmood in the race to keep his District 5 seat in last week’s election.According to the latest results released by the San Francisco Department of Elections on Sunday afternoon, …

Mental Health Care at the Heart of Successful Rehabilitation, Parole Official Tells Inmates

EXECUTIVES FROM THE California Board of Parole Hearings visited San Quentin Rehabilitation Center recently to talk about the importance of mental wellness.Board of Parole Hearings executive officer Jennifer Shaffer spoke to a crowd of potential parolees in the chapel as …

1 Found Dead Near Century-Old Bay Area Bar on Sunday Afternoon

One person was found dead with apparent gunshot wounds near Ernie's Tin Bar.

Scales-Preston Increases Slim Lead Over Barbanica in Contra Costa Supervisor Race

Pittsburg City Councilmember Shanelle Scales-Preston increased her lead over Antioch City Councilmember Mike Barbanica in the runoff race to succeed Federal Glover on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors.According to Friday afternoon’s update from Contra Costa County election officials, …

‘It Isn’t About Me’: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Concedes After Recall Passes by Wide Margin

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has conceded after a recall election passed by a wide margin.Thao, the first Hmong woman to be elected the mayor of a major American city, thanked Oakland residents for having chosen her for what she called …

Newsom's War on Trump Heats Up With D.C. Trip to Lobby for California's Wish List

Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to Washington, D.C., this week to push for the Biden administration to safeguard some marquee California programs.

Pablo Benavente Pulls Ahead of Incumbent Edi Birsan in District 4 Concord Council Race

In Concord’s race for the District 4 City Council seat, challenger Pablo Benavente pulled ahead of incumbent Edi Birsan when Contra Costa County released its latest vote counts late last week.Birsan was ahead after Election Night by four votes. By …

Programa Que Beneficia a Inmigrantes Que Denuncian Irregularidades en El Trabajo Podría Estar en Riesgo Con La Llegada De Trump

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A Message to Gen Z Californians: Let’s Make History Not for What We Faced but How We Overcame It

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California Empowered Immigrants to Speak Up at Work. Trump Could End Their Protections

California wants to protect witnesses in workplace investigations from deportation, but the Biden administration program for undocumented employees is at risk with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

Editorial: This Election Showed L.A. Voters Are Fed Up With City Hall Corruption and Scandal

Los Angeles voters ousted Councilmember Kevin de León and overwhelmingly supported measures to curb elected officials' power and hold them accountable.

Inside the $20 Million Business of Gutting Failed Bay Area Tech Companies

"They just kicked everybody out."

LAX Security Popped Open Student's Suitcase, Found Her Clothes Soaked in Meth, Officials Say

A U.K. student was arrested at LAX after security found her pink suitcase filled with what authorities allege was clothing that had been soaked in meth.

Controversial Prop. 65 Warning Labels About Toxic Chemicals Are Effective, Study Says

A new study finds California's Proposition 65 law has reduced toxic chemical exposure nationwide, despite longstanding criticism over its effectiveness.

Lewis Regains Slim Lead Over La in Updated Vote Count of Pleasant Hill Council Election

Marshall Lewis is once again ahead in the race for Pleasant Hill City Council District 1.Lewis led on Election Night, Belle La came back the next day to lead by eight votes.Marshall Lewis is a candidate for Pleasant Hill City …

A District Practice That Breaks Hearts and Squashes Teacher Morale

Fall excessing, or being transferred to a new school/grade in the time after the new school year has begun, is rarely voluntary.

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