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Councilors Brace for Redistricting

Jan 16, 2025 09:31AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Redistricting is on the horizon for the city of Galt and councilors aren’t exactly thrilled about the change.

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Shoplifting Leads to Felony Arrest Under New Prop. 36

Jan 09, 2025 03:35PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Alleged repeat offenders will face stiffer penalties after being arrested for allegedly shoplifting at a Galt store due to a law passed by California voters last year.

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Key Issues to Watch in 2025

Jan 09, 2025 02:56PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

As the city of Galt barrels into the new year, here are a few of the high-water issues that residents might want to keep their eyes on heading into 2025.

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Districting Process Detailed for Council

Dec 19, 2024 04:46PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Galt City Councilors voiced concerns Tuesday evening during the second of five public hearings intended to provide guidance on the city’s state-mandated requirement to switch from at-large council elections to per-district elections.

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Farmer, Sandhu Appointed Mayor, Vice-Mayor of Galt

Dec 19, 2024 04:41PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Galt City Councilman Shawn Farmer was selected Tuesday night by his fellow council members as the city’s new mayor.

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Trio of Councilors Take Oath of Office

Dec 19, 2024 04:30PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The next chapter for the Galt City Council materialized at Tuesday’s council meeting after three new Galt City Council members were sworn into office, just weeks after one of the seats was decided in unusual fashion: a straw drawing.

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Council Begins Vote District Process

Nov 27, 2024 02:57PM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt City Council held the first of several public meetings on Nov. 19 as the city prepares to create council voting districts. A demographer gave information about the process and what factors will influence the district boundaries.

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Final P&R Master Plan Workshop Scheduled

Nov 21, 2024 10:57AM ● By Matthew Malone

A second community meeting on Galt’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan is set for December, Parks and Recreation Director Armando Solis said at the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Nov. 13 regular meeting.

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Wilton Rancheria Tribe Majority Owner of Republic FC

Nov 14, 2024 10:49AM ● By Matthew Malone

Wilton Rancheria is becoming a majority owner of Sacramento Republic FC soccer team, marking an expansion into professional sports.

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Reed Leads in Early Count; School Race Tied

Nov 14, 2024 10:47AM ● By Matthew Malone

As of Nov. 8, Tim Reed has taken an early lead in vote counts for the Galt City Council election. Other early vote counts in the high school district and legislative races show incumbents ahead of their challengers.

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FPPC Fines Shawn Farmer for Conflict of Interest

Nov 07, 2024 11:01AM ● By Matthew Malone

The state’s political ethics watchdog has fined Galt City Councilmember Shawn Farmer $3,000 for violating conflict-of-interest rules early in his City Council tenure.

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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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Council Candidates Speak at Town Hall

Oct 31, 2024 11:43AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt City Council candidates spoke with city residents about their goals should they be elected, during an Oct. 23 town hall.

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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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‘Distinguished Service’ Key Goes to Nottoli

Oct 25, 2024 09:33AM ● By Matthew Malone, News Editor

The Galt City Council on Oct. 15 presented former Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli with the Key to the City.

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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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Youth Commission Sets Plans for Holidays

Oct 17, 2024 09:42AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt Youth Commission on Oct. 7 laid out its plans to participate in several community events over the coming holidays, including a blanket drive, Thornton’s Christmas parade, Trick or Treat on 4th Street and Lighting of the Night.

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Council Candidates Disclose Campaign Expenditures

Oct 17, 2024 09:40AM ● By Matthew Malone

The three candidates for Galt City Council have funded their campaigns with different combinations of supporter contributions and personal funds, recent financial disclosures show.

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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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Matsui Applauds Launch of California Home Energy Rebate Program

Oct 16, 2024 04:00PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, Rebate Program Will Save Californians up to $14,000

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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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Galt’s Future Elections to Be District-Based

Oct 14, 2024 09:44AM ● By Matthew Malone

After the November election, Galt City Council members will be elected from specific districts rather than from the city as a whole. City Council started the process at its Oct. 1 meeting to avoid a threatened civil-rights lawsuit.

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Matsui Applauds Milestone for California’s BEAD Program Proposal

Oct 09, 2024 03:10PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Oct. 4, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved California’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Initial Proposal Volume 2.

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How to Make Your Vote Count on or Before Election Day

Oct 03, 2024 12:34PM ● By Matthew Malone

Sacramento County Elections Office will soon send out mail-in ballots for the general election, and Galt residents have multiple ways of returning the ballots or voting in person. Election Day is Nov. 5. Here are your options.

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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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Matsui Leads Delegation in Urging California to Apply for Federal Behavioral Health Programs

Sep 18, 2024 03:36PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 27 of her colleagues from the California Congressional delegation in a letter to California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, urging California to apply for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s FY 2025 Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants.

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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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