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Curated Local News articles published by local newsrooms.

California’s Plan  to Overhaul a Key Climate Program — Raising the Cost of Gas — Ignites Debate

10/24/2024

The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.

Sacramento County Address False Election Rumors

10/24/2024

In an October 25 press conference, Sacramento County officials addressed false election rumors and gave assurance of local election security.

California Reservoirs Are Full, but Water Politics May Trump Hydrology

10/23/2024

Most of us operate on the calendar year — the 12 months that begin on January 1 and end on December 31.

Tool: Explore Candidates and Elected Officials Investigated for Campaign Law Violations

10/23/2024

Use our tool to search through investigations opened by the state’s campaign law watchdog. The data updates weekly.

Most California Republicans in Congress Won’t Commit to Certifying the 2024 Presidential Election

10/23/2024

Only one-third of the California GOP congressional delegation has pledged to accept the 2024 presidential election results. And only two incumbents in office in 2021 voted to certify President Joe Biden’s win over Donald Trump in the 2020 race.

Sacramento City Unified Plans to Address Special Education Racial Disparities

10/22/2024

The Sacramento City Unified School Board was presented with a plan to address discriminatory practices against Black students with disabilities.

Will CA Ballot Proposition Mean More Deportations?

10/22/2024

With proponents of Proposition 36 raising nearly $15 million so far — about three times as much as its opponents — and 71% of likely voters in support, it appears the statewide ballot measure will pass in November.
And that’s exactly what immigrant rights advocates are worried about.

First California Project to Bury Climate-Warming Gases Wins Key Approval

10/21/2024

Capturing and storing carbon underground is a big part of California’s efforts to tackle climate change but community members and environmentalists say it prolongs the life of fossil fuels.

Lack of Candidates Means Many Californians Won’t Vote for School Board

10/21/2024

More than half of the school board races in 49 counties analyzed won't appear on the November ballot because either no one is running for the seat or a single candidate is unopposed.

Volunteer for Yolo County Library Literacy Tutors

10/19/2024

Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Yolo County Library’s Adult & Family Literacy program.

Who’s Fueling CA’s Congressional Money Race

10/18/2024

With Democrats firmly in control of statewide offices and the Legislature, California isn’t often seen as a “battleground state.” But California could decide which party controls Congress — and both parties and their allies are spending tens of millions of dollars to seize the opportunity.

Election Forum: Winters Measure S Forum

10/17/2024

A short description of the Winters Measure S sales tax on the November ballot and a link to the video from the October 9 Measure S forum hosted by Winters Express and Democracy Winters.

Why CalPERS Is Being Pushed to Divest From Tesla

10/17/2024

Elon Musk, the tech mogul who runs Tesla, said in December that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts “must die.” Now, two civil rights groups are calling for the nation’s largest public pension fund to divest from the electric vehicle maker.

How Much Would It Cost to End Homelessness in California? Try More Than $100 Billion

10/17/2024

Multiple state agencies spent nearly $24 billion on housing and homeless programs in the first five years of Gavin Newsom’s governorship, but the number of people without homes continued to grow, rising by 20% to more than 180,000 in the most recent federal count in 2023.

California Banned College Legacy Admissions. Will It Change Who Gets In?

10/17/2024

A new state law bans private colleges from considering an applicant’s ties to family members who are alumni or donors. California’s public universities don’t use legacy admissions.

We Fact-Checked the Ads About Proposition 33, California’s Rent Control Ballot Measure.

10/17/2024

The Yes and No on 33 campaigns have collectively spent more than $140 million. CalMatters fact checked some of the more pervasive claims made by both sides.

CA Ride-Hailing Drivers Could Get Back Pay

10/16/2024

Tens of thousands of California ride-hailing drivers, and possibly more, could eventually get back pay after a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that clears the way for the state and some cities to proceed with their lawsuits against Uber and Lyft.

No One Is Fighting a Proposition to Ban Forced Labor in California Prisons. Why It Could Still Fail

10/16/2024

Supporters of a proposition to ban forced labor in California prisons believe they have a strong message centered on rehabilitation. But as Election Day nears, polls show it’s a toss-up or trailing.

Grant Awarded to Make It Happen for Yolo County

10/15/2024

The Teichert Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Make It Happen for Yolo County in providing household resources and support to youth entering adulthood and living on their own.

A Look at the Davis Night Market

10/15/2024

Davisville explores the Davis Night Market which recently marked its fifth year of the nightly distribution of surplus food.

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