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Health Elections & Politics

Newsom Calls Out Republican Abortion Policies in New Ad Running in Alabama

04/21/2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new ad blasts GOP efforts to make it harder for people to leave states with abortion bans and seek treatment elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times...

Environment Animals

As Salmon Are Released Into the Klamath River, Tribal Leaders See a 'Symbol of Hope'

04/20/2024
California has released 500,000 salmon into the Klamath River. As dams are removed, the fish will be some of the first to return to a free-flowing river.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Families & Children Elections & Politics Crime & Justice

California Judge Sides With AG Rob Bonta Over Proposed Trans Youth Ballot Measure’s Title

04/20/2024
A Sacramento Superior Court judge has tentatively sided with California Attorney General Rob Bonta over the name of a proposed ballot measure that his office says would “restrict the rights of trans youth.”

From Citrus Heights Sentinel...

Education

San Juan Unified School District Seeks Feedback on Facilities Master Plan

04/20/2024
San Juan Unified ihas invited the community to contribute feedback at nine upcoming community forums. The district plans to address facilities plans of each high school and all associated schools that feed into the high school.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Homelessness Crime & Justice

Supreme Court Hearing Case on Regulating Homeless Encampments. How It Effects California

04/20/2024
It is the most important Supreme Court case about homelessness in 40 years, advocates say, and has the potential to affect much broader policy.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Animals City of Elk Grove

Goats and Sheep Are Roaming Elk Grove Grasslands. Here’s Why and How to Check Them Out

04/20/2024
Each year, a herd of 7,000 sheep graze and goats tend to the grass with their kids, or baby goats, in creeks and channels throughout the city, clear vegetation grow during the wet season to cut down on wildfire dangers.

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Homelessness Housing Government

After Sacramento Self-Help Housing—What Happens Now

04/19/2024
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Former SSHH clients and staff, as well as officials and providers, adjust to new operations

From Folsom Times...

Land Use & Development County of Sacramento City of Folsom

Folsom to Hold Workshop for Proposed 8,000 Home Community Near County Line

04/19/2024
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The Folsom City Council will hold a public workshop at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, April 23 to consider a preliminary request from AKT and UC Davis Health for a conceptual annexation proposal.

From Folsom Times...

Government City of Folsom

City of Folsom Answers Questions on Financial Challenges, Tax Revenue

04/19/2024
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At its first meeting in April, the Folsom City Council directed staff to begin a public education effort to inform the community about the city's finances and projected deficit. While the City of Folsom currently has a stable financial status, an Aa2 credit rating, and reserves in the rainy-day fund, fiscal projections reveal upcoming challenges.

From SF Gate...

Land Use & Development History

A Private Calif. Ranch Holds Important State History — And It Might Be in Danger

04/19/2024
Some residents fear development could destroy parts of the historic land.

From SF Gate...

Crime & Justice

After Previously Being Cleared, Three Alameda Police Officers Now Face Manslaughter Charges

04/19/2024
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged three East Bay police officers with involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez.

From Sacramento Business Journal...

Art, Culture & Media

CapRadio to Terminate Its Agreement With Capital Public Radio Endowment

04/19/2024
Capital Public Radio is terminating its operating agreement this summer with the nonprofit that exists solely to support the NPR-affiliate station that operates under the broadcasting license of California State University Sacramento.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Resilience

A Plan to Change Your Utility Rates Is Dividing California Environmentalists. Here’s Why

04/18/2024
The California Public Utilities Commission will consider on May 9 a new proposal that would change how Californians pay for electricity.

From CalMatters...

Environment Health State of California

California Sets Nation’s First Water Standard for Cancer-Causing Contaminant

04/17/2024
Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, hexavalent chromium is found statewide.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice United States

Senate Impeachment Trial Begins for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

04/17/2024
Alejandro N. Mayorkas, a Cuban immigrant who grew up in California, is the first U.S. Cabinet official impeached in nearly 150 years.

From California Healthline...

Education Families & Children

Paris Hilton Speaks Up for California’s ‘Troubled’ Teens

04/17/2024
Heiress Paris Hilton is on a mission to shine a light on the "troubled teen industry," a largely unregulated multibillion-dollar industry that is gaining public scrutiny for alleged abuse of vulnerable youths.