Yolo County Statewide Articles

San Ramon: Jweinat Continues to Lead in Race for Council; Armstrong Heads Mayoral Vote

In San Ramon’s District 1 race, Robert Jweinat still led Vasanth Shetty in a tight race Friday, 50.81% (3,530 votes) to 49.19% (3,418), according to the Contra Costa Elections Department.Both candidates are vying for longtime councilmember Scott Perkins’ seat, after …

How California Works: Building Democracy in the Golden State – PART 2

“Be Bold America!” Sunday,
November 9, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT)
“Wishing that things worked one way or another is not the same as knowing how things work. It’s when we all know how things work that we can impact things, …

San Jose’s New Speed Cameras Aim to Reduce Traffic Deaths on Most Dangerous Streets

Dozens of traffic enforcement cameras will be placed across San Jose’s most dangerous streets after city leaders approved a multimillion-dollar pilot program.City transportation officials have examined priority safety corridors where 30% of fatalities and severe injuries are caused by speeding …

What’s Next for Adam Schiff? Easy Senate Win Reunites Him With President He Impeached

U.S. REP. ADAM SCHIFF, a Burbank Democrat, cruised to victory in California’s U.S. Senate race against Steve Garvey, a former L.A. Dodgers star seeking to become the first Republican elected statewide in 18 years.Schiff won a six-year term to replace …

Favorable Weather Assists Firefighters in Battling the Devastating Mountain Fire

With the wind dying down and the humidity rising, some 3,000 fire personnel were making headway Saturday containing the Mountain fire, which has destroyed more than 130 homes and damaged nearly 90 others in Ventura County.

San Francisco Man Arrested in Connection With Shooting Incidents Near UC Berkeley

The suspect was allegedly found with an arsenal of weaponry, including assault rifles, handguns and ammunition, according to Berkeley police.

Pilot Program Automatically Admits Riverside County Students to Bay Area Cal State Schools

High school students in Riverside County may be able to receive direct admission into Bay Area universities that are part of the California State University system as part of a pilot program, the university announced last week. About 12,000 Riverside …

Mayor-Elect Daniel Lurie Thanks Supporters, Pledges Accountability in Local Government

SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR-ELECT Daniel Lurie celebrated his victory on Friday in a speech and news conference in Chinatown, a day after incumbent London Breed conceded.Lurie thanked his family and supporters and promised to build a “world class administration.” “We have …

Column: Can MacArthur Park Can Be Saved? A Look to the Past Points the Way Forward

What's happened to MacArthur Park is heartbreaking. A 2003 effort emphasizing community collaboration may offer a blueprint for a permanent fix in a neighborhood burdened by gang activity and a fentanyl crisis.

L.A. City Hall Reacts to Trump's Election With Angst, Anger

City officials expressed fear that Trump, a mercurial leader prone to grudges, would retaliate against California and Los Angeles because of its Democratic leadership.

The Sad, Desperate, Hispandering End of Kevin De León's Career

Hubris was long the engine of De León's 18-year political career.
Hubris was also his downfall. De León conceded to his opponent, tenant's rights attorney Ysabel Jurado, in a historic defeat.

San Diego Sightseeing Tour Company Devastated After Fire Destroys 95% of Its Vehicles

GoCar Tours San Diego is having to hit the brakes on rentals after about 30 vehicles, including several powered by lithium-ion batteries, went up in flames.

With Alameda County Vote Count Seemingly Lagging, Registrar Asks Public for Patience

Alameda County Registrar of Voters Tim Dupuis is asking for patience as the process to count hundreds of thousands of unprocessed ballots continues three days after the election.As of Thursday evening, Dupuis’ office had counted 233,629 ballots, with an estimated …

Orange, Riverside County Registrars of Voters Evacuated After Bomb Threats

Registrars of voters' offices in Orange and Riverside counties were evacuated Friday evening after receiving bomb threats, but no explosives were located at either site.

California Promulga Nuevas Normas Climáticas Que Podrían Aumentar Los Precios De La Gasolina

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California Enacts New Climate Rules — which Could Boost Gas Prices

Experts don’t know how much gas prices may rise from the revised California climate program, which tightens standards and gives incentives for low-carbon fuels. The board ordered an annual review of the cost impacts.

Newsom Fined $13,000 for Failing to Report on Time Payments Made at His Request

Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to pay a $13,000 fine Friday for failing to report on time over a dozen charitable payments made at his request by notable foundations and businesses between 2018 and 2024.

Mendocino Supervisor Dan Gjerde Resigns Early to Take Caltrans Role, Recommends Successor

Mendocino County 4th District Supervisor Dan Gjerde earlier this week announced his resignation from the county Board of Supervisors. His resignation goes into effect Friday. Gjerde said that the reason for his resignation is a new job, and on Tuesday …

Proposition 5 Ballot Measure to Make It Easier to Fund Affordable Housing Fails

A ballot measure that would have lowered the approval threshold for local bonds to support affordable housing and other projects failed.

Jim McDonnell Sworn in as LAPD Chief Amid Concerns Over Immigration Enforcement

The City Council's 11-2 vote to confirm Jim McDonnell as the next LAPD chief came amid renewed scrutiny of his record on immigration enforcement as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.