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District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock Sworn in at Nevada County Government Center

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. – Nevada County District 5 Supervisor Hardy Bullock officially took the oath of office on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Board Chambers in the Nevada County Government Center.

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In Hollister, a nonprofit newsroom keeps local residents apprised of momentous changes.

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Placer County Water Agency Welcomes New Director Chris Wilson and Approves Key Contracts to Enhance Water Infrastructure

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors officially welcomed new Director Chris Wilson, representing District 3. Sworn in on December 6, Wilson was elected in November to a four-year term and fills the seat formerly held by Mike …

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Placer County Elections Office Certifies Nov. 5, General Election Results

The Placer County Elections Office has announced that the canvass and certification of the Nov. 5, General Election has been completed and that results are now considered official.

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Cindy Gustafson Wins Second Term as District 5 Supervisor

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – After challenges to her incumbent position earlier this year, Cindy Gustafson took the Placer County District 5 position over Wayne Nader with 54.32% of the votes. She spoke with the Sierra Sun to discuss what she …

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Candidate Profiles: Truckee Donner Utility District Board Election

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Voters in Nevada County will elect or re-elect three board members to the Truckee Donner Public Utilities District (TDPUD) board this November. 

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Overview: Tahoe Forest Health District Board Election Candidates

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Voters in Placer and Nevada county will elect or re-elect two board members to the Tahoe Forest Health District board this November. 

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California cities switch to more inclusive, district-based elections system.
Voting Rights...the Final Frontier
Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
California continues to work on legislation that would make voting easier.
Voting Rites
And more bills are on the way to help you make your mark on Election Day.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
The California Supreme Court has defined the state’s legal and political agenda for more than 170 years.
How the California Supreme Court Blazes Legal Trails
From its beginnings in the Gold Rush, the state Supreme Court continues to define the state today.
Translated from the Greek, “Democracy” means “people power.” How much power do the people have in California?
People Power! What Is Democracy, and How Does It Work in California?
The Goddess of Democracy is alive and well in California, but that hasn’t always been true.