Sacramento County Local News


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School Board to Vote on Sex Education Curriculum

03/17/2023

A proposed sexual health education curriculum will go before the Elk Grove Unified School District board on March 21. Trustees were originally set to vote March 7.

Elk Grove Western Festival Canceled

03/17/2023

The 66-year-old Western Festival has been called off for the third year in a row due to a combination of financial, logistical, and security issues.

Bonta Urges Elk Grove to Reverse Denial of Affordable Housing

03/17/2023

California’s attorney general has warned Elk Grove officials that they must reverse their rejection of an affordable housing development planned for the city’s Old Town or face legal consequences.

How Much Snow Has Tahoe Gotten This Season?

03/17/2023

This year’s winter has dropped astounding amounts of snow across California, and the Tahoe region is seeing one of its snowiest seasons ever.

California's Snowpack Grows From Recent Storms

03/16/2023

The most recent storms has increased California’s snowpack to 190% of the annual average. This will greatly help the area’s reservoirs.

What Happened to Sacramento’s Once Thriving Chinatown?

03/16/2023

Behind the shadow of Sacramento’s downtown is a quiet and mostly vacant square—one that holds a remnant of a once-lively community and hope for renewal.

Republicans Making Gains in Latino-Majority Districts in California

03/16/2023

A new report shows Republicans gained votes in some parts of California where Latinos are a majority. The report from Third Way, a self-described “center-left” think tank, shows although those areas lagged in voter turnout last year, Republicans saw marginal gains.

Governor Moves to ‘Transform’ San Quentin as State’s Prison Population Shrinks

03/16/2023

San Quentin housed California’s death row for decades. Now Gavin Newsom wants the prison to emphasize rehabilitation and helping inmates re-enter society.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Visits Oak Park

03/16/2023

Rep. Barbara Lee took her campaign for Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat to Fixin’s restaurant and told local Black leaders what she plans to accomplish.

Apartment Complex Proposed for Dry Creek Road

03/16/2023

Looks like work has begun with Sacramento County to convert a 3.5-acre vacant lot at 5919 Dry Creek Road to a complex with 20 one-bedroom units and 58 two-bedroom units. SacDOT says the project will create more than 237 "trips" on associated roads.

Galt Planning Commission Sends Rezone to Council

03/15/2023

The Galt City Council has received a recommendation from the city Planning Commission to rezone 10 acres of Galt for high-density residential.

Galt City Council Hears Chamber’s Tourism Proposal

03/15/2023

The Galt District Chamber of Commerce recently presented to the City Council how it would use its tourism grant money.

Family Fun Coming to Folsom

03/15/2023

On March 25, the city of Folsom is hosting a family-friendly event focused on tree care and reduced water use. It will feature activities, demonstrations and exhibits.

Govenor Shifts Oil Profits Penalty Plan to Regulators

03/15/2023

The Newsom administration announces it will go through the state Energy Commission instead of the Legislature for a penalty on windfall profits of oil refiners.

Nordstrom Rack to Open This Fall in Natomas

03/15/2023

Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. confirmed its plans: "We look forward to opening this new Nordstrom Rack location in Natomas, strengthening our network of stores.”

Folsom Approves Tree Designations

03/14/2023

The Folsom City Council has designated two trees under its Landmark Tree Program, which had been dormant for 23 years before an application was received in 2022.

Analyzing Identity Politics and Sacramento Schools

03/14/2023

As part of a series on Sacramento County’s school boards, an analysis by CapRadio and the Sacramento Observer confirms that school boards in the region have an overrepresentation of white board members respective to their student populations.

Expert Architects Present New Book in Sacramento

03/14/2023

In the new book “9 Ways to Make Housing for People,” David Baker Architects demonstrates how the firm has rethought housing for people with low incomes.

State’s Promise to Build More Dorms Hits Setbacks

03/14/2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to delay state funds to student housing because of the state’s budget deficit. Lawmakers have different ideas on what kind of compromise might be reached.

Ghostly Tulare Lake Will Be Revived This Year

03/14/2023

California was once home to the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River, but Tulare Lake disappeared as water was diverted to irrigate crops. This year, however, the lake will once again re-emerge.

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EGUSD Board of Education Meeting
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Folsom Utility Commission Meeting
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Folsom Library Commission Meeting
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City of Elk Grove
Diversity and Inclusion Commission Meeting
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City of Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday March 22 2023   6:00 PM

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City of Elk Grove
Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District
Wednesday March 22 2023   9:30 AM

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City Council Meeting
Wednesday March 22 2023   6:00 PM

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Planning and Design Commission Meeting
Thursday March 23 2023   5:30 PM

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Arts Commission Meeting
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Citrus Heights City Council Meeting
Thursday March 23 2023   6:00 PM

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City of Folsom
Traffic Safety Committee Meeting
Thursday March 23 2023   4:00 PM

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City of Elk Grove
Sacramento Regional Transit District
Monday March 27 2023   5:00 PM

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City of Folsom
Folsom City Council Meeting
Tuesday March 28 2023   6:30 PM

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