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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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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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Assemblymembers Hoover and Patterson Introduce Measure to Address Homelessness

Mar 05, 2024 11:05AM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Since 2018 California has spent over $20 billion taxpayer dollars to solve the homelessness crisis

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DA Thien Ho Announces Settlement with Quest Diagnostics

Feb 21, 2024 11:58AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Quest Diagnostics will be required to pay nearly $5 million for penalties, costs, and supplemental environmental projects and make significant changes to its operations and practices at its California facilities

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Newsom Announces New Appointment To Sacramento Superior Court

Feb 13, 2024 02:21PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court Gets Richard C. Miadich on its Bench

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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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Record Number of Volunteers Count People Experiencing Homelessness

Jan 30, 2024 03:11PM ● By Sacramento Steps Forward News Release

Sacramento Volunteers Search for Unhoused Neighbors

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City Sees 1st Measure Q Money

Jan 26, 2024 05:20PM ● By Matthew Malone

Presenting the city of Galt’s annual comprehensive financial report, the city’s finance head told Galt City Council members about increases in revenue and expenses.

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CSD Board Reviews Finance Report

Jan 26, 2024 05:11PM ● By Matthew Malone

At its Jan. 17 regular meeting, the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) board of directors received the annual comprehensive financial report for 2023.

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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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CHP Highlights New Traffic Safety Laws For 2024

Dec 28, 2023 03:30PM ● By CHP News Release

California Laws Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom from this Year’s Legislative Session

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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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David Villanueva Appointed County Executive

Dec 14, 2023 09:40AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County's New Executive Brings Strong Technological Element

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City Council Selects Paul Sandhu, Rich Lozano for Mayor, Vice Mayor

Dec 08, 2023 03:01PM ● By Matthew Malone

Council chose Paul Sandhu and Rich Lozano to serve as mayor and vice mayor, respectively, in the coming year. They discussed Walker Community Park and plastic at Galt Market.

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City Manager Hines Announces Resignation

Dec 08, 2023 03:00PM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt City Manager Lorenzo Hines Jr. has announced his resignation. Hines said his final day will be Feb. 2, 2024.

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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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Sheriff Jim Cooper’s Open Letter Regarding Retail Theft and the CRA

Nov 28, 2023 05:29PM ● By Jim Cooper, Sacramento County Sheriff

Sacramento County Sheriff Focuses on Proposition 47's Effects

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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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