El Dorado County Statewide Articles


Invasive Fruit Fly Species Puts Parts of Orange County Under Quarantine

The oriental fruit fly is widespread throughout much of the mainland of southern Asia and neighboring islands, including Sri Lanka and Taiwan.

Lafayette City Council: Three Incumbents and Cervantes Comfortably in Lead for Four Seats

Three incumbents were still comfortably ahead Wednesday morning in the race for four spots on the Lafayette City Council.While the results were unofficial, the Contra Costa County Elections Office said 100% of precincts had reported.Councilmember John McCormick was leading with …

Donald Trump Ahead in O.C. After Losing the County Twice Before

Donald Trump was leading in Orange County by more than 17,000 votes early Wednesday, a position that, if it holds, would hand him a victory that's eluded him for years.

Recall Efforts Against Oakland Mayor Thao and AlCo DA Price Succeed by Wide Margins

Recall campaigns in the East Bay to oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price appear to have won by wide margins in unofficial results updated Wednesday morning.The effort to recall Thao was approved with 65.1% …

Mountain Fire: Evacuations, Road Closures, Shelters in Ventura County

The Mountain fire in Ventura County has grown to 1,500 acres and injured several people, who were hospitalized.

A Beloved Parrot’s Unsolved Disappearance Has Entire Community of Willits Squawking

On Oct. 25, a beloved and well-known caique parrot, Susie, was reported stolen from Fish Out of Water, a pet shop on South Main Street in Willits. Despite an outpouring of pleas from Mendocino County residents for the bird’s return, …

What Trump’s Victory Means for Education in California

Donald Trump's election could have major implications for California and its students. The president-elect has promised to deport undocumented immigrants and to cut funding to schools with 'woke' policies.

California Voters Say Yes to $10 Billion School Construction Bond

Proposition 2 will provide matching money for TK-12 modernization and new construction projects, plus more building aid for community colleges.

As With Trump's Last Term, California Will Lead the Liberal Resistance

The last time Donald Trump was president, California led the liberal resistance to his agenda. Now it is poised to reprise the role.

Scales-Preston Holds 67-Vote Advantage Over Barbanica in CoCo Supervisor District 5 Race

Pittsburg City Councilmember Shanelle Scales-Preston had a 67-vote 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 unofficial results showing 100% of precincts reporting …

Eyes of the Bay: Harris Supporters React at San Francisco Watch Parties

Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris gathered at Manny’s in the Mission, 111 Minna Gallery in SoMa, and The Function in Hayes Valley in San Francisco on Tuesday in hopes Harris would be the next President of the United States. …

Trump Victory Puts California Clean Air Initiatives in Jeopardy

Eight pending California clean air rules were expected to prevent 11,000 premature deaths and provide $116 billion in health benefits over three decades.

California Probablemente Sentirá Las Consecuencias De La Decisiva Victoria De Donald Trump

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California Will Likely Feel the Consequences of Donald Trump’s Decisive Victory

Elections have consequences, as California is likely to learn when Donald Trump once again moves into the White House.

California, It's Going to Be OK. This Is Our Moment

The California-as-disaster-epic narrative is back. Here are a few reasons not to buy into it, and instead to embrace the state as a bellwether for the country.

Owners of Former Oakland Firm Convicted of Illegally Towing Vehicles, Must Pay Restitution

A former Oakland-based company and two people have been convicted of illegally towing vehicles of Alameda County residents, according to prosecutors.The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement that Private Property Impound Inc. pleaded no contest and was …

First-Time Voters Describe Their Excitement, Sense of Civic Duty as They Cast Their Ballots

AT THE ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL polling location in Lafayette, seniors ruled the day — whether they were casting a vote for the first time or the 50th, older citizens and high school seniors alike turned out in droves.Across the Bay …

Ex-San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo Leads Early Results in Silicon Valley Congressional Race

Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is leading in Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional race over state Assemblymember Evan Low in an unprecedented showdown between two powerful, liberal Bay Area politicians.As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, early results show Liccardo leading with …

Bay Area Live Election Updates: Levi's Heir Leads SF Mayoral Race

Get the latest on the results for key races in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Early Ballot Count Shows 3 Front-Runners in ‘Super Close’ East Palo Alto City Council Race

Early results for the East Palo Alto City Council election have revealed a tight race as of Wednesday as nine candidates compete to win one of three open at-large spots. As of 2 a.m., three candidates are leading ahead of …

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