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04/05/2024
At a press event to celebrate the above-average snowpack survey in the Sierra Nevada on April 2, Newsom unveiled the state’s controversial updated California Water Plan.

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03/29/2024
According to emails obtained by CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang in response to a public records request, a range of employers have been trying to figure out if they must pay $20 ever since the law was signed late last September.

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03/28/2024
Disputes between insurers and providers can lead to entire hospital systems suddenly leaving the plans.

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03/28/2024
Evictions have exacerbated homelessness nationwide, increasing the rate of homeless infants and toddlers. Most of those children are not enrolled in early education programs.

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03/28/2024
The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday unanimously appointed Shoun Thao to serve as interim District 2 councilmember. Thao fills the seat left vacant in January when Sean Loloee resigned after being indicted on federal fraud and labor charges, as reported by The OBSERVER.

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03/27/2024
Image for display with article titled The Beginning of the End for Sacramento Self-Help Housing

Human impacts deepened as SSHH’s problems accelerated

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03/27/2024
Image for display with article titled Folsom Council Won’t Move Forward on Homeless Resource Site Near Historic District

Mayor cites topic as a bad idea after “taking the heat” from capacity crowd at city hall.

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03/27/2024
Image for display with article titled Downtown Sacramento Partnership’s Liz Lorand Williams on Creating a Pro-Housing City

From small business owners to residents, and bigger stakeholders like state government offices and The Kings, her work helps shape the 66-block swath in the “heart and soul of the city.”

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03/25/2024
A judge ruled GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene can move forward with their lawsuit against two California cities where rallies were canceled.

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03/24/2024
Elk Grove Unified School District trustees are exploring whether and how to put a $600M bond measure on the November ballot to finance the repair and building of new facilities in the district.

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03/23/2024
With 44% of votes in the March 5 election, Roger Dickinson will face Stephen Walton in the November election for the District 2 seat vacated by indicted former City Councilmember Sean Loolole.

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03/23/2024
The City of Elk Grove has released information about the financing for the $400M multi-phase project to move the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove, but questions remain.

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03/23/2024
The latest vote tallies show Folsom City Councilmember Rosario Rodriguez with 51% of the vote, securing the District 4 seat on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors formerly held by Sue Frost.

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03/22/2024
Leaders from the National Urban League and four California chapters gathered March 13 at the Capitol to lobby for a bill that aims to restrict police from making traffic stops for certain low-level offenses.

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03/22/2024
Political newcomer Dr. Flo Cofer received the most votes in the primary election and will face second place runner-up Assemblymember Kevin McCarty in the November general election,

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03/22/2024
The former council member and owner of the Viva Supermarket chain had charges of filing false tax documents and wage theft added to his December indictment.

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03/21/2024
Image for display with article titled Concrete Delivery For bridge Replacement Project Will Close Mosquito Road

Construction work will require full closure of Mosquito Road at the gates from Friday, March 29, at 10 p.m. through Saturday, March 30, at 5 p.m. A detour has been established via Rock Creek Road for which motorists should expect delays and allow extra time for travel.

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03/21/2024
Image for display with article titled Folsom Council to Review Possible Homeless Services Site at Former Railyard Tuesday

The Council will review an analysis of possibilities and impacts of providing a facility at the former junction site near Bidwell Street and Folsom Boulevard.

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03/21/2024
Image for display with article titled Wood Pellet Mills in California: A Blessing or a Boondoggle?

Supporters say harvesting trees would thin out the state’s overgrown forests; critics say the wood pellets for heating produce more carbon than coal.

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03/21/2024
According to an email sent to library patrons and posts on social media, the library will be closed March 30-April 12.
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