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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02/07/2024
Here’s where they stand on the economy, crime and the border.

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02/07/2024
Moonshine Ink takes a step back to consider what happened in recent contentious local elections and learn how healing has been found, speaking to some of those who’ve waded through the trenches.

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02/06/2024
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District 4 represents Granite Bay and portions of Loomis and Roseville. Three candidates are going head to head; the two top vote-getters will advance to the November ballot.

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02/06/2024
There are different rules for the presidential contest and state races on the March 5 ballot. And each party has its own rules.

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02/06/2024
California voters this spring are considering a $6.4 billion bond to house people with serious mental health conditions. A similar 2018 ballot measure offers lessons about the obstacles that stand in the way of construction.

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02/05/2024
Sen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg takes over as Democratic leader in the state Senate from Sen. Toni Atkins. He terms out in 2026, so has limited time to push his agenda.

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02/01/2024
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“Governance and civic involvement has been in my blood for decades,” City Treasurer Richard Pearl said. “As a consultant I spent most of my career assisting cities and counties govern more effectively.”

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01/31/2024
Faced with a huge budget deficit, legislators are on warning not to expect bills with a high price tag to pass. But that’s not always the goal of introducing bills.

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01/31/2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom crafted the measure to reform California’s mental health system, including a $6.4-billion bond for new facilities.

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01/31/2024
Here is your guide to the 2024 California primary election.

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01/31/2024
The California Legislative Black Caucus released a list of 14 bills as a first set of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved.

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01/31/2024
Lawmakers introduced a package of bills designed to tackle some forms of reparations. The measures may face budget constraints and opposition.

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01/28/2024
Rates of routine childhood vaccination hit a 10-year low in 2023. That, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, puts about 250,000 kindergartners at risk for measles.

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01/28/2024
A bill would let state legislators, who say they fear for their safety, shield their property holdings from disclosure forms. But critics say that could conceal potential conflicts of interest.

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01/22/2024
The four leading U.S. Senate contenders in California tried to use 90 minutes of free air time to solidify their pitches to voters—and also to set themselves apart from their opponents.

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01/20/2024
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There are two incumbents out of the four candidates vying for the 5th district Supervisor seat in Placer County, which includes Tahoe City and Kings Beach.

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01/19/2024
More than two years until the first votes are cast, Senate leader Toni Atkins becomes the fourth big-name Democrat to jump into the governor’s race. She is seeking to become the first female and openly gay chief executive.

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01/17/2024
Proposed California legislation that would ban tackle football for kids under 12 had gained momentum until Gov. Gavin Newsom made it clear he’d veto the bill.

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01/17/2024
The five major contenders have different track records and proposals on some of California’s biggest issues. They’re trying to position themselves to appeal to sizable voting blocs.
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