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Gay Bar Data Harvesting Cameras Mark Turning Sentiment

Aug 17, 2026 06:17PM ● By Josh Cook

The last few weeks have seen some amazing instances of a growing policy problem that you face, whether you want to face it or not, just because you have a face.

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You'll Keep Paying for Wildfires on Your Electric Bill Until California Fixes Its Forests

Aug 11, 2026 10:12AM ● By Josh Cook

If you live in California, you've probably seen the ads: "Home insurance rates skyrocket." "The FAIR Plan is broken." They urge you to call your legislator and demand a fix. What they don't mention is who paid for them.

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The Ukraine Effect: Cheap High-Tech Weapons and California

Jul 31, 2026 08:12AM ● By Josh Cook

The California congressional delegation should treat advances in high-tech warfare as both economic development and a national security opportunity.

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Engaging with City Meetings Easier with New Hub

Jul 21, 2026 04:19PM ● By Joe Wirt

Participating in Sacramento City Council and City Commission meetings is now easier with the launch of the city’s new Public Participation Hub, a centralized online resource that gives residents multiple ways to stay informed and participate in local government.

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River District Safe-Camping Site Serves 100

Jul 08, 2026 11:33AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Elected and city officials gathered June 23 in Sacramento’s River District to celebrate the opening of a new Safe Camping site that will serve approximately 100 people experiencing homelessness, expanding the city’s shelter and service options.

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City Appoints Katie Dignan as Assistant City Manager

Jun 23, 2026 04:29PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento has appointed Katie Dignan as assistant city manager, effective July 13.

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Nguyen Secures Funds for Food Banks, Recovery Services, Public Safety

Jun 23, 2026 02:46PM ● By Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen News Release

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen highlights the inclusion of several priorities she advocated for during the 2026-27 state budget process, including funding for food banks, healthcare services, recovery support programs and other essential community resources.

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Nonprofits Boosted by City-County Initiative

Jun 11, 2026 09:16AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation, in partnership with the County of Sacramento, recently announced the 10 nonprofit organizations selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Sacramento Countywide Nonprofit Partnership Initiative (SCNPI), a 20-month capacity-building program designed to strengthen the sustainability of mid-sized nonprofits serving Sacramento County residents.

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East Sacramentan Marks 25 Years at United Way

Jun 11, 2026 09:09AM ● By United Way News Release

When Amber Lovett joined United Way California Capital Region as a communications manager in 2001, she loved having the opportunity to interview program recipients and donors and share their stories.

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City, County Building Framework to Strengthen Regional Collaboration on Housing, Homelessness

Jun 11, 2026 09:01AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento City Council recently took action to support a new partnership that would bring together elected officials from local jurisdictions and the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC) to help guide regional housing and homelessness efforts.

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What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

Jun 02, 2026 10:25AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber?

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City Repairs 7,761 Potholes in 49 Days

May 20, 2026 09:48AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento repaired 7,761 potholes in 49 days as part of a citywide “pothole blitz” directed by City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and carried out by the Department of Public Works.

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Tower Bridge Scheduled for One-Way Traffic; Daytime Delays Expected

May 20, 2026 09:45AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists that the Tower Bridge or State Route 275 (SR 275) continues a schedule for partial daytime closures for electrical and parts replacement. The bridge remains safe for travel.

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Remote Accessible Voting Available in Sacramento County

May 19, 2026 08:48AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voters can request and receive access to the Remote Accessible Vote by Mail (RAVBM) system.

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You’ve Voted! What’s Next?

May 18, 2026 05:00PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

oters can use the My Voter Portal (MVP) to check the status of their voted ballot.

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Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

May 12, 2026 09:31AM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes

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City Awards $1 Million in Grants to Support Local Entrepreneurs

May 06, 2026 09:50AM ● By Joe Wirt

Seventeen organizations were selected to receive a combined $1 million through the 2026 Sacramento Innovation Grant Program to support programs for local entrepreneurs.

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Celebrating Resilience, Achievements of Asian American, Pacific Islander Community

May 06, 2026 09:44AM ● By The Friends of California Archives News Release

Since California’s statehood 175 years ago, members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have left an indelible mark on California’s rich history, overcoming extreme prejudice and discrimination to flourish in all walks of California life.

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County Selects Inspector General

May 04, 2026 12:30PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a one-year agreement appointing Eric Kane as Inspector General, ensuring continuity of independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office while the County evaluates long-term options for the position. The contract begins May 1 and extends through April 30, 2027.

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Office Tours and Election Observation Available

May 04, 2026 12:07PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

For those interested in learning more about how the complex processes of elections work, tours and opportunities to observe are offered by the Voter Registration and Elections office.

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Accessing My Voter Portal (MVP)

May 04, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

My Voter Portal (MVP) is a dynamic online tool that allows voters to access their voter registration history, view ballot status and voting participation history.

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Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Locations Posted

May 04, 2026 11:53AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the list of Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center locations for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election on the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov.

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Assembly Republicans Demand Special Session to Combat California’s $180 Billion Fraud Epidemic

Apr 21, 2026 10:14AM ● By Megan Barth, California Globe

Are California Democrats ‘Complicit or Complacent?’

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Museum Honors Hall of Fame’s 19th Class

Apr 08, 2026 10:27AM ● By George H. Young, photos by George H. Young

Founded in 2006, the California Hall of Fame is the California Museum’s signature annual program. Every year, the governor and first partner select inductees to honor for outstanding achievement in the arts, business and labor, entertainment, food and wine, literature, music, public service, science and sports.

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Sacramento Metro Chamber Celebrates 25-Year Chamber Industry Milestone for President and CEO Robert Heidt

Mar 26, 2026 03:07PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce News Release

This month, Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO Robert Heidt marks an impressive milestone – 25 years of service in the chamber industry.

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City Opens Budget Work Sessions on $66.2M Deficit

Mar 10, 2026 05:58PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento City Council on March 3 began Early Budget Work Sessions for the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, launching a month of public discussions focused on closing a projected $66.2 million deficit.

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Metro PAC Endorses Bera, Thompson

Mar 10, 2026 04:50PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce News Release

On Feb. 26, the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber Political Action Committee (Metro PAC) announced its endorsements for the upcoming Primary Election, including Ami Bera for California’s newly drawn 3rd Congressional District and Mike Thompson for California’s 4th Congressional District.

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Newsom Signs Bill That Strips Veterans of Choice, Delays Access to Earned Benefits

Feb 16, 2026 12:57PM ● By Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez News Release

Feb. 10, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 694 (Archuleta), a measure promoted as “protecting Veterans,” but one that ultimately restricts their freedom to choose how they access earned disability benefits.

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45 Years Marching for the Dream

Feb 11, 2026 09:39AM ● By MPG Staff

The 45th annual March for the Dream, hosted by MLK365, brought thousands of community members together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, filling Sacramento streets with participants walking side by side in honor of Dr. King’s legacy of civil rights and action.

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Assembly Democrats Refuse to Stop a Double Tax on Drivers

Feb 09, 2026 04:07PM ● By Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

Lawmakers vote against stopping a per-mile driving tax from being added on top of the gas tax

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Capital Caucus Members Elect Inaugural Leadership Team

Feb 04, 2026 08:59AM ● By Capital Caucus News Release

The Capital Caucus announced Jan. 28 that its members have elected the new Sacramento-based regional caucus’s first leadership team.

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California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Jan 20, 2026 12:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.

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Appellate Court Rejects Delta Tunnel Financing

Jan 12, 2026 04:33PM ● By Delta Counties Coalition News Release

The Delta Counties Coalition (DCC) welcomes the opinion by the Third District Court of Appeal, which upheld the lower court’s ruling that the State of California lacks legal authority to issue billions of dollars in bonds to finance the proposed Delta tunnel project without explicit legislative approval.

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SacRT Secures Over $126 Million to Advance Transit, Housing, Climate Goals

Dec 16, 2025 11:33AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

he Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it has been awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program.

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