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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 Los Angeles Times...

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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.

From The Pajaronian...

Elections & Politics United States

Panetta Hoping to Continue His Mission

02/13/2024
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s mission, he says, is “making sure that the federal government works for people.”

From Good Times...

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Biden Asked to Reschedule Cannabis

12/12/2023
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Last week the governors of six states—Illinois, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Louisiana and Maryland—sent a letter asking President Biden to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, meaning there would be fewer restrictions on pot and its medical benefits would be recognized.

From Good Times...

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Zach Friend Invited to White House

11/01/2023
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On Oct. 30, Supervisor Zach Friend participated in a White House executive order event that established rules and regulations concerning artificial intelligence.

From Benito Link...

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SBA Announces Changes to Its Disaster Lending Program

08/16/2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration has finalized a rule to increase support to disaster survivors and small businesses needing relief following a federally declared disaster. The rule becomes effective for all disasters declared on or after July 31, 2023.

From The Sacramento Observer...

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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.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

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Schiff, Porter in Tight Race to Succeed Feinstein

02/23/2023
The race to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein is shaping up to be a close contest between two congressional colleagues who have built national profiles but appeal to different generations of Democratic voters.

From San Jose Spotlight...

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Ex-San Jose Mayor Likely to Run for Congress

02/21/2023
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, up for reelection in 2024, said she received a call from former mayor Sam Liccardo last week, letting her know he is considering running for her or Congresswoman Anna Eshoo's seat.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

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Rep. Lee Files to Seek Feinstein’s Senate Seat

02/16/2023
U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee filed federal paperwork to enter the race for the held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein, joining a field that already includes two other House members.

From CNN...

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Feinstein Announces She Won’t Run for Reelection

02/14/2023
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced Feb. 14 that she will not run for her Senate seat in 2024, a major moment given that the fight to succeed her is already under way. She says she intends to accomplish “as much for California as I can” until her term ends.

From Monterey Herald...

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California Aiming to Protect Same-Sex Marriage

02/14/2023
The state will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.

From Good Times...

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Businesses and Residents Hope for Post-Storm Relief

01/24/2023
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Costs continue to add up even with assistance from FEMA and flood insurance.

From From the Santa Cruz Sentinel...

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White House Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Santa Cruz County

01/14/2023
President Joe Biden declared the storm damage in Santa Cruz County a major disaster, clearing the way for federal aid.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

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Eshoo’s Parting Gift: Millions in Grant Funding for Santa Cruz County Projects

12/29/2022
Before transitioning northward to the 16th District, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo secured a series of funding wins equating to millions in federal dollars.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

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Rep. Panetta Bolsters COVID Vaccine Effort with Federal Grants

12/29/2022
According to the state's vaccine dashboard, less than a third of eligible Santa Cruz County residents have received the bivalent COVID-19 booster shot.

From Monterey Herald...

Crime & Justice United States

Panetta Votes to Release Trump Tax Returns, Cosponsors Legislation to Ensure Audits

12/20/2022
Reports, which include former President Donald Trump's tax returns, highlight the failures of the mandatory IRS program to audit presidential and vice-presidential tax returns.

From YubaNet...

Agriculture & Gardening United States

Shortage of Meat Processers Impacts Local Ranchers

12/06/2022
There are less than 50 USDA-inspected meat-processing plants in California. Nevada County ranchers face rising difficulties in getting their meat to the market.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

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President Biden Announces New National Monument Near Nevada-California Border

11/29/2022
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument will protect sacred Native American sites, wildlife.

From Sacramento News and Review...

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After 20-Year Battle, Feds Agree to Remove Dams on Klamath River

11/28/2022
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has unanimously approved its staff recommendation to surrender the license for the four lower PacifiCorp dams on the Klamath River in California and Oregon—and begin the dam removal process.

From The Sacramento Observer...

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Black Justices Bring Diverse Experiences to California Supreme Court

11/28/2022
In November, Associate Justice Kelli Evans became the third Black associate justice on the California Supreme Court. Black justices now make up half of the associate justices on the state’s High Court.

From Mountain Democrat...

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Caldor Fire: Congress Demands Answers

11/21/2022
Members of Congress are inquiring about a failed U.S Forest Service plan that could have saved Grizzly Flat from destruction. In a Nov. 18 letter, lawmakers demanded answers on shortcomings of the Forest Service’s Trestle Forest Health Project.

From Monterey Herald...

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Biden Gives PG&E $1 Billion to Keep Diablo Canyon Open

11/20/2022
The case for nuclear power as a climate solution got a big boost when the Biden administration announced it's giving Pacific Gas & Electric Co. a $1.1-billion grant to help the company keep operating California's last nuclear plant.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

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Pelosi to Step Down as House Democratic Leader

11/16/2022
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek to lead House Democrats for another term, but will remain in Congress.

From Monterey Herald...

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Kevin McCarthy Wins GOP Nomination for House Speaker

11/14/2022
House Republicans voted to nominate Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as the next speaker, putting the Bakersfield lawmaker on track to achieve a long-sought ambition.

From The Sacramento Bee...

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Nation Watches Two Tight Congressional Races in California

11/11/2022
A week after the election and two California congressional races are neck and neck: Assemblyman Adam Gray (D-Merced) and Republican opponent John Duarte are evenly matched in the 13th District. And there’s still no clear winner in the 22nd, where Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) and Republican incumbent David Valadao (R-Hanford) are similarly tied. The races will determine whether the congressional majority is red or blue.

From Good Times...

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Panetta Holds Commanding Lead

11/09/2022
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Incumbent Democrat Congressman will likely defeat Republican opponent Jeff Gordon.

From Elk Grove Citizen...

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Doris Matsui Reelected to Congress

11/08/2022
Matsui, the victor with 65 percent of vote, will represent Elk Grove, downtown Sacramento, Florin, Galt and Rancho Murieta.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

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Kiley Ahead of Jones for D3 House Race

11/08/2022
California Assemblyman Kevin Kiley has a 9,000-plus vote lead on Dr. Kermit Jones to serve District 3 in the U.S. House of Representatives.

From Mountain Democrat...

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McClintock Keeps a Seat in Congress

11/08/2022
Republican Congressman Tom McClintock will keep a seat in congress in a newly drawn 5th Congressional District after defeating Democrat Michael Barkley on election night. The district, which encompasses all or parts of El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Stanislaus, Madera and Fresno counties, gave McClintock 60.1% of votes.

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