Placer County Statewide Articles


A Federal Appeals Panel Suggests Judge Overreached in Ordering the VA to Build Housing

A federal appeals panel appeared sympathetic toward a claim that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has failed in its duty to veterans but also raised concerns that a trial judge may have overreached.

Officials Release Name of Bay Area Woman Found Dead at Calif. Creek Last Year

The sheriff's office is still investigating the death of a woman found dead in 2024.

Tariff Talk: San Jose Congressman Gets Earful From Business Leaders on Economic Fallout

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S tariffs have begun to hit the economy, and one congressional lawmaker heard fear, frustration and anger from local businesses during his trip to San Jose. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who sits on the House Subcommittee on Trade, introduced …

La Patrulla Fronteriza Afirma Que Buscaba Delincuentes Conocidos en Redadas en El Condado De Kern; Sin Embargo, No Tenía Registros De 77 De Los 78 Arrestados

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California Lawmakers Take Steps to Shield Immigrants From Trump Policies

The Democratic-led Latino caucus announced a dozen bills as legislative priorities, over half looking to protect the state's immigrants from Trump-era immigration polices.

Bear Creek Preserve: Majestic Redwoods, Fascinating History Near Los Gatos

Nature lovers who enjoy hiking with a dose of history should head to the redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of Los Gatos.  They’ll find Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, a 1,432-acre site with a lake, old …

Priest Charged With Child Molestation, Removed From Downey Parish by Archdiocese of L.A.

Priest charged with five felony counts of child molestation, removed from Downey parish by Archdiocese LA

Permits Issued in Altadena Since the Fire: Zero. L.A. County Wants to Speed It Up

The supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to create a "unified permitting authority," which they say will cut through county bureaucracy to speed up the approval process.

Special Election Preview: The 10 Candidates Running to Become Next Mayor of Oakland

THERE ARE 10 CANDIDATES on the ballot for Oakland’s April 15 special mayoral election to replace Sheng Thao, who lost a recall election and is now the subject of a federal corruption trial.The candidates are former Oakland City Council member …

2 Killed, Including Baby, in Wrong-Way Crash in Vermont Square, Authorities Say

A white sedan "traveling at a high rate of speed veered into oncoming traffic" and struck another sedan on Western Avenue near 47th Street, authorities said.

Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing

A federal judge in Texas blocked a Biden administration rule to boost staffing at nursing homes, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents' care. KFF Health News walked through the decision from the judge and what it …

Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing

A federal judge in Texas blocked a Biden administration rule to boost staffing at nursing homes, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents' care. KFF Health News walked through the decision from the judge and what it …

Hung Up for Good: L.A.'s Payphones Fade Into History

They used to be everywhere.

Livermore Park District Claims East Bay Parks Violated Terms of Tax Revenue Sharing Deal

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District has filed a claim against the East Bay Regional Park District over allegedly misusing shared tax revenue.The two park districts have held a tax-sharing agreement since 1992. According to a statement by LARPD …

Billie Jean King Looked at Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars as a Kid. Tennis Icon Now Has Her Own

Billie Jean King, 81, is the first woman to get a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame's sports entertainment category. The tennis icon and activist is star recipient No. 2,807.

Trump Admin Declares Emergency in California's Federal Forests

The state's new forest plan could bring 'devastation'

Zizians' Bay Area Court Appearance Descends Into Chaos

Five members of the so-called Zizians cult appeared in court across the U.S. Tuesday.

Legislation to Create Entertainment Zones Aims to Support Small Businesses in SF

SAN FRANCISCO Mayor Daniel Lurie has announced legislation that would create five new “entertainment zones” intended to support small businesses.  The entertainment zones temporarily shutter streets to vehicles to increase foot traffic for public events, which in turn boost sales …

Feds to Investigate Use of Homeless Funds in Southern California, Potential Fraud

The Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force will investigate potential fraud and corruption involving local homelessness funds, with U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli saying there will be arrests if federal laws have been broken.

City Hall Shuffle: Oakland Mayor’s Office Staff on Leave After Thao’s Former Top Deputy Fired

MOST OF THE STAFF working in the Oakland mayor’s office was placed on administrative leave Monday by Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins.In a news release sent out Monday morning, Jenkins said everyone in the office will be let go by Friday …

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