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California Study Finds Climate of Fear Driving Local Officials to Quit Amid Harassment, Abuse

01/04/2025

THREATS AND HARASSMENT are pushing some politicians out of office, scaring off some would-be candidates and even compelling some elected officials to change their vote.

California to Launch Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafés, Blending Weed and Coffee Culture

01/03/2025

Those in California who’d like a latte with a side of weed have gotten their wish now that a new law goes into effect that permits licensed cannabis dispensaries to add sit-in cafes to their sites.  

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Rosario Rodriguez: A New Chapter for Folsom and Beyond

It’s official Folsom—I am now your Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor! Words can hardly express how honored and grateful I feel to have the opportunity to serve our community. When I decided to run for Supervisor, I didn’t begin by …

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

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Rick Sloan and Michael Yearwood Elected to CRPD Board

On Dec. 18, Rick Sloan and Michael Yearwood officially took their oaths of office to serve on the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) Board of Directors.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Raithel, Leary Sworn Into Folsom Council; Aquino Named Mayor

The Folsom City Council held a special meeting Monday evening at City Hall to swear in two newly elected council members and select the city's Mayor and Vice Mayor for the upcoming term.

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City Awarded $175,000 DOJ Grant to Advance Community Policing

The City of Rancho Cordova has been selected as a recipient of a $175,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Mayoral Candidates Share Visions for Sacramento’s Creative Economy

By Marie-Elena Schembri Sacramento’s mayoral candidates presented their visions for the city’s creative economy at a two-part “Meet the Candidates for Mayor” Creative Economy meeting...

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General Election’s 11-Day Vote Center Locations Open

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.

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All Aboard Campaign Whistlestop

The Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, with the Cordova Community Council, hosted the second 2024 Campaign Whistlestop Luncheon as a platform for candidates vying for local office. Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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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.
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