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Reps. Gaetz and Greene Lawsuit Against Cities Where Political Rally Was Canceled Can Move Forward

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.

California Forever Denies Reports of Shady Tactics Outside Bay Area Target

03/24/2024

Rumors are flying that California Forever is using dodgy tactics to gather signatures.

Elk Grove Unified Schools Considers Bond Measure

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.

New Affordable Housing Community Offers Path to Homeownership in South Sacramento

03/24/2024

The Cornerstone affordable housing community of 108 apartments and 18 single family homes built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity offers services for formerly unhoused local residents and home ownership opportunities.

Mountain Lion Attack in El Dorado County

03/23/2024

A man was fatally attacked and his brother injured by a mountain lion in a remote area near Georgetown.

Rosario Rodriguez Wins Election to Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 4

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.

“Incredibly Strong” Steelhead Returns This Year

03/23/2024

Unlike the record low Chinook salmon returns on the Sacramento River this year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife noted a new record for the number of steelhead returning to the Mokelumne River.

Information About Sacramento Zoo Relocation Project to Elk Grove Released

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.

Sacramento City Council District 2 Seat to be Decided in November

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.

Micro Food Hall Coming to North Natomas

03/22/2024

A new Local Kitchens "takeout-first micro food hall" is opening at 2610 Arena Boulevard in North Natomas and will feature cuisine from six local restaurateurs.

Former Sacramento Councilman Sean Loloee Faces New Federal Charges

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.

Top Two in Closely Contested Sacramento Mayor Race Advance to November Election

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,

Urban League Lobbies to Limit Pretextual Traffic Stops

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.

Bee Poll: Best Longstanding Business

03/21/2024

The Sacramento Bee is asking residents to share input on the best longstanding business in the area.

South Natomas Library to Close Temporarily

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.

First California Distillery to Make Rare Vietnamese Rice Liquor Is Opening in Sacramento

03/21/2024

Dao Distillery plans to open to the public this summer at 11460 Sunrise Gold Circle, Suite C, in Rancho Cordova. Currently, only one company produces Vietnamese rice liquor, known as rượu đế, in the United States: SuTi Craft Distillery, based in Kennedale, Texas.

California Speeds Plans to Empty San Quentin's Death Row

03/18/2024

California prison officials announced they will move the last 457 condemned prisoners out of San Quentin's death row by summer. They will be transferred to other state prisons and housed in the general population.

Alan G. Sieroty, Former State Senator Who Helped Create the Coastal Commission, Dies at 93

03/17/2024

Sieroty, of Beverly Hills, served as a state Assembly member and senator, championing disability rights and efforts to protect California's coast.

California Unlikely to Meet Landmark Goals for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

03/15/2024

California will miss its goals unless it can increase emission reductions threefold, according to a new study.

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