Placer County Local News: Elections & Politics


All Local Elections & Politics News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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02/26/2024
Conservative activists who worked on the failed recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021 have launched another attempt, arguing that conditions in California only worsened in the two-and-a-half years since then as Newsom’s attention shifted to national politics.

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02/26/2024
Here are the biggest donors in the 2024 California Senate race, both for and against the top candidates: Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, Steve Garvey and Barbara Lee.

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02/26/2024
Voting in California can be complicated. Here are answers to some common questions, plus what the leading U.S. Senate candidates say they would do if they’re elected.

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02/21/2024
In his decision, a judge agreed that the alleged white nationalists were being selectively prosecuted instead of 'far-left extremist groups, such as Antifa.'

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02/21/2024
On one side: Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ advocacy group. On the other side: Protect Kids California, a parents rights organization.

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02/20/2024
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The Placer County Elections Office’s recent adoption of the Voter’s Choice Act election model means expanded in-person voting opportunities for voters.

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02/19/2024
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On March 5 or earlier, Tahoe City and Kings Beach residents will be voting for president, U.S. Senator, 5th District Supervisor and a measure.

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02/17/2024
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Cindy Gustafson is running with more than four years experience as the sitting Placer County Supervisor for District 5 under her belt.

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02/16/2024
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The EV Cain Middle School gym was packed with supporters of Auburn Union School District Trustee Jamie Ross, under fire after Board President Greg Holt contacted the Placer County Board of Education requesting an audit of Ross’ use of public funds while traveling to a meeting that was cancelled.

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02/16/2024
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Wayne Nader, candidate for 5th District supervisor seat, met with 50 residents at the North Tahoe Events Center in Kings Beach.

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02/16/2024
Members of the board gathered to put forward a resolution that takes responsibility for the history of discrimination against Black San Franciscans.

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02/15/2024
Immigration enforcement lowers students’ ability to succeed academically and negatively affects their overall learning experience.

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02/15/2024
When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

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02/14/2024
Supervisors formally opposed the March 5 statewide ballot measure that seeks voter approval of state-issued general obligation bonds to provide more housing for the homeless and increase behavioral health treatment facilities.

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02/09/2024
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Incumbent Cindy Gustafson faces off against former District 3 incumbent Jim Holmes (who lives within the new District 5 boundary), Wayne Nader and Rick Chowdry.

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02/08/2024
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In September, the Rocklin Unified Board of Trustees passed a parental gender notification policy. Now the California Department of Education says the policy violates education code.

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02/08/2024
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Fears that pop superstar will encourage her “Swifties” to vote for Joe Biden has Trump fans declaring “Holy War.”

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02/08/2024
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The voting period for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election has officially started, and early in-person voting is now available.

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02/08/2024
The new top Democrat in the state Senate announces his leadership team and new committee chairpersons. He rewarded some allies, and filled five of seven leadership posts with women or legislators of color.

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02/07/2024
California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock bucked his party to vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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