Placer County Statewide Articles


Why California Must Champion Community College Bachelor’s Degrees

A college degree or certificate is a proven pathway to higher earnings, job stability and economic mobility. Yet, nearly half of California’s adults have not pursued higher education due to barriers like cost, rigid schedules and a lack of local …

Surprise ICE Arrest Raises Concerns Among Sonoma County Leaders of Violated Trust

A surprise immigration arrest in the lobby of Sonoma County’s Probation Department prompted official concern about its potential to damage the trust of the immigrant community.A person who had just been released from jail and was complying with a court …

Siblings, 9 and 10, Die in Suspected DUI Crash With Mother in California Wine Country

Yesica Barajas was arrested Sunday on suspicion of driving drunk after her car crashed in Napa, killing her two children, local news outlets reported.

Officials Warn of Fraudulent Invoices Targeting Monterey Planning Commission Applicants

Monterey County officials are warning the public about a scam involving fraudulent invoices falsely appearing to be from the county. The fake invoices, requesting payments over $14,000, have been reported by at least three recipients, including a local school, officials …

Rent Program’s Early End Could Leave Many Californians Homeless

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 1, 2020. Photo by Graeme Sloan, SIPA USA via Reuters

‘They Didn’t Lift a Damn Finger’: California Crime Victim Fund Ordered to Change Practices

Ruby Marichalar couldn’t get an in-person meeting after California’s crime victim compensation fund denied her claim. She wasn’t the only one.

‘Quiet Panic’ as National Rental Assistance Program Set to Run Out of Cash

A $5 billion pot of federal money set aside to help people on the verge of homelessness pay the rent is running out of cash — and no one has a plan to keep the roughly 60,000 renters, more than …

Entran en Pánico Ante El Inminente Agotamiento De Fondos Para El Programa Nacional De Asistencia De Alquiler

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California’s Medi-Cal Shortfall Hits $6.2 Billion With ‘Unprecedented’ Cost Increases

California is spending billions more than planned for Medi-Cal. Some of the cost drivers include higher enrollment among immigrants without legal status as well as pharmacy costs.

El Déficit De Medi-Cal en California Alcanza Los $6,200 Millones Con Un Aumento De Costos ‘Sin Precedentes’

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'Predatory' Bay Area Towing Company Accused of Lighting Rivals' Vehicles on Fire

In 2024, the same business went viral for trying to seize an occupied vehicle.

As Debris Removal Continues in Altadena, Residents Eager to Learn Next Steps to Rebuild

More than two months after the Eaton fire, Altadena residents wonder how long it will take to rebuild their homes, what the process will require and whether they can manage the wait.

Contributor: California Needs to Think Outside the Blue Box

One-party Democratic rule in Sacramento is smothering innovation, accountability and true debate on critical issues facing California.

'The Only Thing Still Left.' Volunteers Race to Save Altadena's Vintage Tiles From the Bulldozers

Meet the volunteers who are scrambling to save vintage tiles from homes in the Altadena burn zone before the bulldozers arrive.

Driver Rampaged Through Inglewood CarMax. Injured Customers Sue Him and the Dealership

A father and daughter who were injured when a driver allegedly plowed through an Inglewood CarMax in a rage are taking legal action against the driver and dealership.

These California Coastal Cities Face Heightened Flood Danger From Tsunami, Data Show

The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps published by the California Geological Survey, illustrate the devastation possible from extreme-but-realistic scenarios.

Adults-Only Hotels Are All Over California. Are They Even Legal?

Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas recently became Southern California's "only adults-only oceanfront resort," sparking a debate about state law.

Pasadena-Based Tetra Tech's Stock Falls After Trump's USAID Cuts

The Pasadena-based company, which provides consulting and engineering services, was awarded multibillion-dollar USAID contracts last year, but the Trump administration has been slashing foreign aid.

DOGE Targets Nearly Two Dozen Environmental Offices for Closure in California

The closures include offices belonging to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service, Forest Service and U.S. Geological Survey.

California Bill Would Restore Wetlands Protections in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling

A Supreme Court ruling placed limits on federal protections for many streams and wetlands. A bill in California's Legislature seeks to restore safeguards.

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