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Area Nonprofits Teach Environmental Advocacy at the Capitol

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On April 8, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, and Sierra Business Council hosted the annual Sierra Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Approximately 70 participants attended, representing over 45 organizations.

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City Chooses Not to Appeal Measure T, Issues 45-Day Moratorium

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In a special city council meeting, the council heard public comment on Measure T, which previously banned vacation home rentals (VHRs) in residential neighborhoods before it was deemed unconstitutional in a recent ruling. Ultimately, the …

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Kevin Kiley Slammed by Rallies and Town Hall Attendees in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – After multiple unanswered invitations from South Lake Tahoe residents to a town hall and a virtual town hall of his own, representative Kevin Kiley visited the city, only to tour the high school and meet …

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Bridging the Great Divide

In a time of unprecedented polarization, Braver Angels encourages citizens to do something completely revolutionary: listen to each other.

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Rosario Rodriguez: A New Chapter for Folsom and Beyond

It’s official Folsom—I am now your Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor! Words can hardly express how honored and grateful I feel to have the opportunity to serve our community. When I decided to run for Supervisor, I didn’t begin by …

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Greetings from San Benito County

In Hollister, a nonprofit newsroom keeps local residents apprised of momentous changes.

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Lake Tahoe Unified School District Swears in New Board Members

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Robert Anderson and Ellen Camacho were officially sworn in as the newest members of the LTUSD Board of Education. Additionally, Valerie Mansfield was sworn in for her second term, continuing her dedicated service to the …

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City Council Ends 2024 With New Members Aboard

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe held its last City Council meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The start of the meeting involved welcoming David Jinkens and Keith Roberts to the chambers. The …

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Council Selects Mayoral Positions With Two Newly Sworn Members

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – One of the first orders of business at Tuesday night's council meeting, Dec. 10, included selecting a new mayor and mayor pro tem.

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Raithel, Leary Sworn Into Folsom Council; Aquino Named Mayor

The Folsom City Council held a special meeting Monday evening at City Hall to swear in two newly elected council members and select the city's Mayor and Vice Mayor for the upcoming term.

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Does Your Signature Match? Over a Thousand Ballots in El Dorado County Need ‘Curing’

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – This year's election had issues with signatures sweeping the nation—in California alone this past Saturday, nearly 130,000 ballots still needed fixes from those who didn't enclose their ballot properly, forgot to sign, signed in the …

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Measure N Fails to Pass, Nearly 74% Vote No

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – One of the most widely discussed topics on the ballot this election was Measure N. And though it would have needed a majority to pass as a citizen's initiative, the majority appears to reject it …

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Steps We Take to Ensure a Safe, Secure Election (Opinion)

As Registrars of Voters, we know that trust in elections has become a matter of great public concern. We've heard your questions, and we understand some of the skepticism that has emerged in recent years. We want to let you, …

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Residents Speak About How They’re Voting on Measure N

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As the election approaches and ballots arrive in the mail, residents are finally getting their chance to officially vote on Measure N, also known as the Tahoe Vacancy Tax. The Tribune spoke with six residents …

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South Lake Tahoe Election Series: Candidate Views on Environment, Wildfire Prevention

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Two City Council seats will be up for grabs in the City of South Lake Tahoe this coming November.

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Clarifying Measure N’s Text: Common Confusions About the Vacancy Tax

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The citizen's ballot initiative Measure N, also known as the Tahoe Vacancy Tax, has had a bumpy ride as far as the text goes. Like many measures that go up for vote, there are portions …

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California cities switch to more inclusive, district-based elections system.
Voting Rights...the Final Frontier
Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
California continues to work on legislation that would make voting easier.
Voting Rites
And more bills are on the way to help you make your mark on Election Day.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
The California Supreme Court has defined the state’s legal and political agenda for more than 170 years.
How the California Supreme Court Blazes Legal Trails
From its beginnings in the Gold Rush, the state Supreme Court continues to define the state today.
Translated from the Greek, “Democracy” means “people power.” How much power do the people have in California?
People Power! What Is Democracy, and How Does It Work in California?
The Goddess of Democracy is alive and well in California, but that hasn’t always been true.