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Voting in California’s 2025 Special Election

Oct 23, 2025 12:15PM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. California Secretary of State

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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County Responds to Special Election Ballot Envelope Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 10:39AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections staff recently learned about online posts concerning the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election ballot and envelope. (Proposition 50 is on the ballot.)

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Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Oct 07, 2025 02:06PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations.

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Supervisor Serna Announces Historic Meeting

Oct 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By Seth Henderson

Speaking at the Oct. 2 monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch about community events, the county’s budget and announcing a historic meeting was Sacramento County Supervisor (District 1) Phil Serna among the more than 20 guests at the Brookfields Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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Peaking Prices at the Pump

Sep 23, 2025 09:23AM ● By Seth Henderson

California’s Higher-Than-Average Prices Set to Raise

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Congressman Discusses Community Issues

Aug 12, 2025 10:41AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Ami Bera Guest Speaker at Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch

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Immigration Enforcement Operations in Sacramento County

Jul 18, 2025 08:52AM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Deputies responded to an incomplete 911 call and found the Florin Home Depot parking lot clear.

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Governor Newsom announced that the state recovered 113,245 stolen items worth nearly $6.5 million this year.
$6.5 Million in Stolen Goods Seized, Leads Organized Crime Crackdown

Jul 01, 2025 02:12PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom on June 17 announced that from January to May, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted 331 investigations, 629 arrests and recovered 113,245 stolen items valued at nearly $6.5 million.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Civil Case for Pesticide Violations Resolved

Jun 23, 2025 06:11PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, and several other District Attorney’s Offices in California, resolved a civil case against Pure Maintenance Holdings LLC, Pure Products LLC, Michael Adams and Brandon Michael Adams for pesticide violations and unfair business practices.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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Sue Frost Honored by Hundreds at Party

Dec 10, 2024 10:34AM ● By Elise Spleiss

Hundreds of well-wishers kept the secret from guest of honor Sue Frost that she was about to have an unforgettable evening on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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City Council Honors Twin Rivers Unified School District

Nov 19, 2024 01:57PM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

The Sacramento City Council has recognized Twin Rivers Unified School District (TRUSD) with a resolution honoring the district's longstanding commitment to excellence in education, diversity and community service.

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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SacRT Partners with Sacramento County to Offer Systemwide Free Rides on Election Day to Help Drive the Vote

Nov 01, 2024 02:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is partnering with Sacramento County to offer free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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County ROAR Program Receives Funding

Oct 29, 2024 06:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) has received an $8 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, funded through Proposition 47, to launch a new program focused on helping formerly incarcer¬ated individuals reintegrate into society.

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Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation that Would Have Supported News Publishers

Oct 29, 2024 09:16AM ● By California Newspaper Publishers Association News Release

The California News Publishers Association (CNPA) is disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom’ s decision to veto AB 2095 (Maienschein), which would have taken important steps to modernize the publishing of public notices while maintaining the print protections for notices.

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General Election’s 11-Day Vote Center Locations Open

Oct 29, 2024 08:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

Oct 22, 2024 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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Nine Commission-Supported Bills Signed into Law

Oct 16, 2024 04:32PM ● By Little Hoover Commission News Release

Nine bills supported by the Little Hoover Commission were signed into law this year, including four measures that will strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence and other legislation to address labor trafficking, organic waste disposal, and customer-centric government.

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Interactive Database Reports if Agencies Fiscally Healthy

Oct 16, 2024 11:03AM ● By California Policy Center News Release

California Policy Center released a Local Fiscal Health Dashboard on Oct. 4 that tracks the financial health of California cities, counties and school districts.

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

Sep 25, 2024 01:31PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sep 24, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming.

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California Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report

Sep 18, 2024 09:08AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business has a wish list for Congress, Governor Newsom

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Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry Applauds Governor’s Regulations to Protect Public from Intoxicating Hemp Products

Sep 12, 2024 02:18PM ● By Office of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D- Winters) and key stakeholders, including the California Cannabis Industry Association and United Food and Commercial Workers (UCFW), applaud the Governor’s proposed emergency regulations to protect the public from intoxicating hemp.

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Gallagher Celebrates Passage of 2024 Legislation

Sep 12, 2024 10:44AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) announced Sept. 9 the passage of several critical bills he authored during the 2024 legislative session, which now await the Governor's signature. These bills address key issues such as educational equity, patient rights, economic opportunity, and energy reliability.

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Presidential General Election Update

Sep 11, 2024 02:56PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the list of Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center locations for the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election on the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov.

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Gallagher Demands Answers on Undemocratic End of Session

Sep 09, 2024 02:29PM ● By Assembly Republican News Release

On Sept. 9, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) demanded answers from the Assembly Rules Committee in the wake of several parliamentary violations that crushed debate and caused chaos at the end of the 2024 legislative session.

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Assemblyman Gallagher Addresses Homelessness

Sep 05, 2024 12:28PM ● By Mitch Barber

According to a 2023 report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development there were 181,399 homeless individuals in California.

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Victim Advocates, Law Enforcement Call for Rejection of Senate Bill 94

Sep 05, 2024 11:58AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Measure Will Allow Violent Murderers Out of Prison Early

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