Placer County Statewide Articles


Just 102 Votes Separate Candidates in Nation's Closest House Race, With More Ballots to Count

Democrat Derek Tran is leading Republican Rep. Michelle Steel by 102 votes in what's become the tightest House race in the nation.

L.A. Sheriff's Deputy Avoids Jail in Shooting Death of Suicidal Man

An L.A. County sheriff's deputy will avoid jail time after pleading guilty to one count of assault in the March 2021 shooting of David Ordaz Jr., whose family vehemently opposed the plea deal.

317 Pairs of ‘Ghost Shoes’ Outside City Hall Memorializes Decade of SF Traffic Fatalities

Someone is killed in a vehicle collision in San Francisco on average about once every 12 days. On Sunday, many of those victims were remembered with a temporary memorial made of 317 pairs of white painted “ghost shoes” on the 


Work Begins Wednesday on Improvements to Stockton Animal Shelter; Public Ceremony Set

Stockton officials are preparing to break ground this week on upcoming improvements to the city’s animal shelter.A ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Animal Shelter facility at 1575 S. Lincoln St., city officials said. The public 


San Mateo Sheriff Corpus Responds to Calls for Resignation: ‘I Am Not Going Anywhere’

Five Congressional and state leaders from San Mateo County have called upon embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign, saying her continued tenure impacts public safety.“The turmoil that is engulfing the sheriff’s office is continuing to damage the organization and its 


Foes of Raising CA Minimum Wage Declare Victory

Part-time employee Adriana Ruiz works on an order at a Wendy's restaurant in Fountain Valley, on June 20, 2024. Photo by Jae Hong, AP Photo

California Mantiene a Sus Estudiantes Atletas Transgénero en Las Canchas Pese a Las Prohibiciones en Todo El País

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Un Republicano De California Ganó Un Escaño Que No Quería Y Ahora Los Contribuyentes Pagarån Por Una Nueva Elección

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How California Keeps Transgender Student Athletes on the Court as Bans Unfold Across the Country

California is becoming increasingly tangled in the nationwide fight over whether transgender college athletes should be allowed to compete on teams of their gender identity. Just how much can state laws and policies protect its players?

Lobbying Activity This Past Summer Cost a Record-Breaking $168 Million. Here’s What We Know.

Between the summer session of the California Legislature featuring hot topics like AI regulation and money for journalism, and a special one focusing on gas prices, powerful corporations poured in record-setting money to influence lawmakers.

A California Republican Won a Seat He Didn’t Want. Now Taxpayers Are Paying for a New Election

Kern and Tulare county taxpayers are on the hook for a special election after Republican Vince Fong won his Congressional seat along with an Assembly seat he no longer wanted.

Editorial: How L.A. Squanders Millions That Could Be Spent Fixing Its Streets and Sidewalks

The staggering backlog of basic maintenance is driving up Los Angeles' liability costs, leaving even less money to repair public infrastructure.

In Thousand Oaks, Charlie Kirk's Pastor Sees God's Hand in Trump's Win

In Thousand Oaks, Charlie Kirk's pastor sees God's hand in Trump's win

Housing Tracker: Southland Home Price Growth Shows Signs of Slowing

Explore the latest prices for homes and rentals in and around Los Angeles.

Native Americans Press Biden to Designate Three New National Monuments in California

Some are looking to Biden to make the designations before the arrival of an administration that has advocated for opening public lands to oil drilling and other development.

Citing 'God's Word,' Christian High School Refuses to Play Team With Transgender Athlete

A Merced high school forfeited a girls volleyball game because the opponent included a trans athlete. A school official said the school believes gender is not changeable.

Mystery L.A. Celebrity Says Lawyer for Accusers of Sean 'Diddy' Combs Tried to Extort a Payout

An L.A. celebrity has sued a Texas lawyer representing Sean "Diddy" Combs' accusers, alleging extortion. Attorney Tony Buzbee dismissed the suit as intimidation.

How the Second Trump Administration Could Impact the Housing Market

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a variety of policies that experts say could both worsen and improve the housing crisis. What actually happens depends on which ideas become reality.

News Analysis: If Democrats Want to Win Back the American People, Does California Need to Stand Down?

As the tip of the spear for Democrats nationally, California pushes the party to the left. President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election suggests the party — and California leaders — may be too out of touch with 


Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage Could Change How Hospitals Manage Patient Hydration

Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether.

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