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Environment Water Agriculture, Food & Gardening Government

12/08/2023
The California Department of Water Resources released an environmental impact report for a tunnel that the state would like to build through the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The report identifies potential impacts to farmland, tribal remains and endangered species of fish.

From Los Angeles Times...

Public Safety Elections & Politics Government

Protesters Expected Outside of Biden LA Fundraiser

12/08/2023
A large gathering of protesters sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinian people is expected outside a fundraiser Dec. 8 in Westwood for President Biden. Police have warned that any violence won’t be tolerated.

From Sacramento Bee...

Agriculture, Food & Gardening Housing Government

Thousands of Migrant Farmworker Apartments Sit Vacant for Months

12/07/2023
Even though California is facing a crippling housing shortage, one potential source remains untapped. The state allows thousands of apartments used for part of the year by farmworkers to otherwise sit vacant for three to six months.

From KQED...

Families & Children Health Government

At-Home COVID Tests Can Be Reimbursable in California

12/07/2023
Although the federal government is providing four free COVID tests per month, that’s not the only way to get them. Aetna and Blue Shield of California members can be reimbursed for up to eight at-home tests per month, while Kaiser Permanente is offering discounts on tests.

From YubaNet...

History City of Nevada City

Carter Family Homesite is Nevada County’s Newest Historical Landmark

12/07/2023
The Carter Family Homesite at the intersection of Drummond Street and American Hills Road was designated as Nevada County Historical Landmark NEV 23-03. It commemorates two of the county’s African American pioneers.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice Government

Hunter Biden Indicted in LA on Tax Charges

12/07/2023
Hunter Biden, a Malibu resident, is facing nine tax-related charges between the years of 2016 and 2019. It is the second criminal indictment for the son of President Biden, aside from a pending firearms case.

From Capital & Main...

Environment Government

CA Air Resources Board Staff Barred from Talking to Retired Staffer

12/06/2023
Staff at the state’s air regulatory agency have been restricted from communicating with Jim Duffy, a scientist who retired from the agency in 2022. Duffy had criticized gas lobbyists and an agency director.

From CalMatters...

Families & Children Crime & Justice Government

Moms Who Suffer Domestic Abuse Can Lose Their Kids. But Does This Policy Make Any Sense?

12/06/2023
California’s “failure to protect” law allows child welfare agencies to take kids from households scarred by domestic violence. Advocates say the separation can worsen a family’s trauma.

From Sacramento Bee...

Transportation Elections & Politics Government

DMV Shift Appears to Spur Drop in ‘No Party Preference’ Voter Sign-Ups

12/04/2023
The California Department of Motor Vehicles changed its voter registration process in 2019 to put a party selection dropdown on the same page. Since then, the number of people registering as Republicans or Democrats has jumped close to 20 points.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics Government

New Assembly Labor Committee Chair Faces Ongoing Worker Unrest, but Scores Some Wins

12/04/2023
With nine months’ experience in the Assembly, Liz Ortega will lead the Labor committee after a strike-filled summer and several wins for low-wage workers.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education Community Service & Support Government

Cal State Faculty Begins Walkouts Over Salary Hikes

12/04/2023
The California Faculty Association is seeking a 12 percent pay increase, while university officials counter with 5 percent in each of the next three years.

From KQED...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Transportation Sustainability Government

Oakland Might Have to Pay Developers Millions Over Coal Terminal

12/04/2023
An Alameda County judge ruled on Nov. 22 that the city of Oakland thwarted a proposed coal export terminal. The judge will rule if the developer who sued is entitled to $159 million in damages or moving forward with the project.

From Sierra Sun...

Housing Town of Truckee

Truckee Offers New, Updated ADU Incentive Programs

12/03/2023
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TRUCKEE, Calif. – On November 28, Truckee Town Council approved four new and updated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incentive programs to supplement the existing ADU Program. The goal of Truckee's ADU Program is to encourage the permitting of existing unpermitted ADUs, and to increase the inventory of ADUs as a means of expanding affordable, long-term housing within existing neighborhoods. By offering a range of resources, including technical assistance, educational resources, information, and incentives, the ADU Program aims to make it easier for Truckee residents to create new units and permit existing ADUs.

From CalMatters...

Families & Children Homelessness Community Service & Support Government

Border Patrol Dumped 42,000 migrants on San Diego Streets. The County Needs Help to Help Them

12/03/2023
San Diego-area nonprofits and faith organizations struggle to provide for tens of thousands of migrants border agents have released on San Diego streets.

From CalMatters...

Education Families & Children Community Service & Support Government

State Invested $53 Million in Teaching Low-Performing Kids to Read. Here's How it's Paying Off

12/03/2023
In 2020, the state agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit that claimed too many students were not learning to read. As part of that agreement, the state spent over $50 million on 75 schools with the lowest reading scores.

From KTVU...

Government

Alameda DA Shifts Course on Barring Reporter from Press Conference

12/02/2023
Days after barring a Berkeley-based crime reporter from a news conference, the Alameda County District Attorney’s office announced that it was shifting course. The move to bar the reporter had been roundly condemned by First Amendment and press freedom groups.

From Sacramento Bee...

Elections & Politics Government

California Congressional Reps Overwhelmingly Vote to Expel Santos

12/01/2023
Forty-eight of California’s 52 members of the House of Representatives voted in favor of expelling George Santos. Of the other four members, all Republicans, Kevin McCarthy didn’t vote while three opposed Santos’ expulsion.

From SFGate...

Government

Biden and Xi Leave Messages in Bay Area Mansion Guestbook

12/01/2023
One sign that a meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping might have gone well: Each left handwritten messages in the guestbook where the meeting was held near San Francisco. Jinping reportedly leaves these kinds of messages only on rare occasions.

From Capital & Main...

Public Safety Education Families & Children Government

Right-Wing Takeover of SoCal School Board Stirs Angst

12/01/2023
Students and teachers alike are decrying the actions of the Temecula Valley Unified School District board, which became conservative in majority following the recent elections of three members. The board’s actions include banning critical race theory and mandating parental notification if their child is transgender.

From Sierra Sun...

Resilience Town of Truckee

Council Authorizes $310,000 for Truckee Weatherization Program

11/30/2023
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The Truckee Town Council hopes to close the gap of weatherized buildings with the allocation of funds, which was approved during the Nov. 28 meeting.

Nevada County Local News: Local Governments