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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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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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Hoover, Niello Talk about Concerns

Sep 11, 2024 02:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photo by Ornella Rossi

A crowd of more than 200 gathered at Bella Vista High School on Tuesday Sept. 3 for a community meeting featuring Assemblyman Josh Hoover and Sen. Roger Niello.

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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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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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No Increase in City Sports Fees

Aug 29, 2024 09:27AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt City Council left fees for city sports programs unchanged at its Aug. 20 regular meeting, citing concerns about affordability.

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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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Groundwater Group Questions City Well Plans

Aug 15, 2024 10:11AM ● By Matthew Malone

The group tasked with managing local groundwater use questioned Galt officials on Aug. 7 about a well project proposed by the city.

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Three to Vie for Galt Council Seats

Aug 15, 2024 10:09AM ● By Matthew Malone

With two Galt City Council members declining to seek reelection, three candidates have come forward to campaign for the open seats in the November general election.

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C Street Project Starts Soon

Aug 09, 2024 09:52AM ● By City of Galt News Release

This year, construction began on the long-awaited C Street Enhancements Project. This effort is the product of years of planning and community engagement and will transform C Street into a gateway entrance welcoming residents and visitors alike to the city of Galt.

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Cosumnes CSD Amends Its Salary Schedule

Aug 01, 2024 10:03AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Cosumnes Community Services District board of directors at the regular July 17 meeting unanimously approved changes to the district’s salary schedule.

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State of County: Hume Announces Cosumnes Telehealth Funds

Jul 25, 2024 02:21PM ● By Matthew Malone

Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume delivered the annual State of the County address on July 19, covering the county’s actions in areas such as timely hospitalizations, water management and road maintenance. He announced $100,000 in funding for Cosumnes Fire District’s telehealth initiative.te of County: Hume Announces Cosumnes Telehealth Funds

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Galt Can Join SacRT Under New Law

Jul 17, 2024 01:37PM ● By Matthew Malone

A bill giving Galt the option to join a regional public transit district recently became law with broad support from state lawmakers and local governments.

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Quality of Life is Top Goal, Manager Says

Jul 05, 2024 09:14AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt’s interim City Manager Chris Erias is looking forward to completing his career in the same city where he spent 15 years overseeing planning.

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Council Considers P&R, Youth Sports in Approving Budget

Jun 28, 2024 10:31AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt City Council approved the city budget for the next two years at its June 18 meeting, discussing parks and recreation funding and youth sports fees. City Council also heard concerns on the early stages of a well-deepening project.

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Council Asks to Clarify Sales Tax Revenue

Jun 13, 2024 09:38AM ● By Matthew Malone

During a first look at the proposed city budget, Galt City Council requested greater detail on the allocation of Measure Q sales tax funds.

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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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Gov. Newsom Announces New Appointments to Sacramento Superior Court

May 29, 2024 01:58PM ● By Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom Recently Announced the Appointment of Three Judges to the Sacramento Superior Court Bench

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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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City on Track for $3M Earnings

May 16, 2024 10:16AM ● By Matthew Malone

The city of Galt continues to get record returns on its investments, Treasurer Sean Farrell said at the May 7 Galt City Council meeting.

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Isleton Wants Own Transit Rep

Apr 25, 2024 10:09AM ● By Matthew Malone

At the April 16 Galt City Council meeting, members of Isleton City Council advocated for separate representation of their city and Galt on the Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA). In addition, applicants for city funding of local events and projects had their requests granted in full.

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Lozano to Run for CSD Seat

Apr 11, 2024 10:46AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt Vice-Mayor Rich Lozano announced on April 6 that he is running for the Division 1 seat on the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) board of directors. Lozano said he wants to provide a voice representing Galt on the board.

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CSD Fire Shows Strategic Plan, Service Goals

Apr 04, 2024 08:50AM ● By Matthew Malone

Cosumnes Community Services District staff updated the board of directors on the Cosumnes Fire Department strategic plan, as well as its community risk assessment and standards of cover (CRA/SOC). Both documents are major parts of the department’s efforts to gain an international accreditation.

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High School District Ends Bond Effort

Mar 28, 2024 10:43AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees decided not to go to the ballot box for funding this year, after seeing the results of a public opinion survey on education bonds. Galt Joint Union Elementary School District and Arcohe Union School District continue to explore the idea with plans for community outreach.

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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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