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Consent Agenda Tackles Big Issues

Sep 04, 2024 04:04PM ● By Angela Underwood

At every regularly scheduled City Council meeting, elected officials must give an overall blessing on the consent agenda.

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Gallagher Slams Democrats’ Special Session Stunt

Sep 04, 2024 03:07PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued the following statement on the introduction of legislation enacting Gov. Newsom’s scheme to increase gas prices by requiring refiners to withhold fuel from drivers.

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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Mayor, Pro-Tem Mayor Face-Off

Aug 19, 2024 06:13PM ● By Angela Underwood

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guererro is vying against Mayor Pro Tem (or Vice-Mayor) Dawnte Early to keep her center seat at the dais

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General Election Update – Nomination Period Extended

Aug 12, 2024 02:57PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The nomination period for the following offices on the ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election has been extended until 5:00 p.m. August 14, 2024.

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City Changes Street, Court Title

Jul 23, 2024 05:13PM ● By Angela Underwood

In a city staff report presented at the July 17 regular City Council meeting, there was a resolution to rename a street

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Three-Decade-Long Project Realized

Jul 18, 2024 10:09AM ● By Angela Underwood

City officials passed a resolution that has been three decades in the making

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New Measure Eligible for California's November 2024 Ballot

May 30, 2024 03:02PM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

Restricts Spending by Health Care Providers Meeting Specified Criteria

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California Increases Groundwater Supply

May 29, 2024 12:35PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

For the First Time Since 2019, California's Groundwater Storage Has Increased

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Aguiar-Curry Bill Expanding Telehealth Under Medi-Cal Passes

May 29, 2024 12:25PM ● By Office of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D- Winters) Announced Recently That Her Assembly Bill 2339 Passed the Assembly Floor

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Congresswoman Makes Annual Visit to West Sacramento

Apr 09, 2024 03:08PM ● By Angela Underwood

Rep. Doris Matsui Focuses on Flood Control, Transportation, and Fire Safety on Annual Visit to West Sacramento

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Reparations Would Cost Taxpayers $2.8 Trillion

Mar 13, 2024 10:00AM ● By Pacific Research Institute News Release

Reparations would cost taxpayers $2.8 trillion, push 1.84 million additional people to leave California over 5 years, and increase the tax burden for the average household by 54 percent

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Republicans Call on Attorney General Bonta to Investigate PaneraGate

Mar 12, 2024 04:53PM ● By California Legislative Republicans News Release

Legislative Republicans Urge Investigation of Misconduct in Creating Carveouts to Assembly Bill 1228 to Benefit One of Gov. Newsom's Campaign Donors

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Important Election Update

Feb 13, 2024 12:31PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Yolo County Elections is Committed to Ensuring Transparency and Accuracy in all Election-Related Information

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Elections Office to Begin Accepting Vote-by-Mail Ballots for Presidential Primary Election

Feb 13, 2024 12:19PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Starting February 12, 2024, the Elections Office Will Begin to Process Vote-by-Mail Ballot Return Identification Envelopes

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Steve Garvey's Campaign Announces 2023 Fundraising

Feb 06, 2024 04:42PM ● By Matt Shupe, Praetorian Public Relations News Release

Baseball Legend Steve Garvey's Campaign for the US Senate Announced its 2023 Year-End Fundraising Report Recently

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Sacramento County DA Thien Ho’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision

Jan 16, 2024 10:25AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney News Release

As Homelessness Numbers Skyrocket, Thien Ho Urges the Supreme Court to Make a Change

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Sacramento County Chair/Vice Chair Elected to Board of Supervisors

Jan 16, 2024 10:10AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Patrick Kennedy of District 2 and Phil Serna of District 1 Have Been Sworn In to Their New Roles

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Proponents Withdraw Referendum Challenging 2022 Fast-Food Worker Law

Jan 09, 2024 05:32PM ● By California Secretary of State Press Release

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. announced today that a referendum eligible for the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot has been withdrawn by the proponents.

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CAPIAA Welcomes its New Executive Director

Jan 08, 2024 06:24PM ● By CAPIAA News Release

Khydeeja Alam Sworn in at the State Capitol

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NFIB Releases Top Five Compliance Headaches for 2024

Dec 28, 2023 12:33PM ● By NFIB News Release

NFIB Director Describes Legislature Sadistically Delighting in Hamstringing Businesspeople

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Sacramento Region Man Arrested for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Dec 28, 2023 09:11AM ● By Sacramento FBI News Release

Citrus Heights Resident Charged for Physical Confrontation with Law Enforcement Officers

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Board Approves Regulations for Converting Wastewater to High Quality Drinking Water

Dec 27, 2023 10:51AM ● By State Water Resources Control Board News Release

California Legislation Develops Resiliency Strategies for a Hotter, Drier Future

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Caltrans Releases First Assessment of State Airspace Lease Properties

Nov 29, 2023 04:58PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom Requested Caltrans' Review

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FBI Warns of Charity Scams in Israel and HAMAS Conflict

Nov 28, 2023 05:20PM ● By FBI News Release

Sacramento FBI Alerts Vulnerable Populations

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New Supervisor Sworn In

Nov 03, 2023 10:10AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Dr. Mary V. Sandy is Appointed to Late Husband’s Board Seat

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Sen. Dodd: Bill Lifts Barriers for Wheelchair Users

Feb 02, 2023 12:00AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd

Bill would forbid manufacturers from imposing onerous repair restrictions

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It's Just Plain Wrong

Feb 02, 2023 12:00AM ● By Story and photo by Michele Townsend

City Council seeks to rename a very busy street that will cost taxpayers

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Levees under Watchful Eye

Jan 27, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Michele Townsend

Recent storms brought natural erosion to the levees

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Assembly Republicans Call on Newsom to Make Water a Priority

Jan 26, 2023 12:00AM ● By Assembly Republicans Press Release

California has not built significant new water storage since 70s

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Yolo Land Trust Introduces New Officer Positions

Jan 20, 2023 12:00AM ● By Yolo Land Trust Press Release

Board of Directors names John S. Currey as Executive Director

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Proposed Budget is Not Sustainable

Jan 19, 2023 12:00AM ● By California Senate Republicans Press Release

Expectations of higher revenue and overspending led the state to deficits

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Traffic Stopped for Governor's Walk

Jan 12, 2023 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Michele Townsend

Governor Gavin Newsom walks across Tower Bridge

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Flavored Tobacco Ban Begins In California

Jan 05, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Evan Symon, California Globe

Customers said they'll simply stock up on the next trip out of state

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Yolo County to Hold Swearing in Ceremony for Elected Officials

Dec 30, 2022 12:00AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Elected Officials ceremony to swear in 6 new officials

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