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$500,000 in grants now available to fund programs supporting Sacramento start-up businesses and entrepreneurs
The City of Sacramento Office of Innovation and Economic Development is now accepting applications for grants to fund organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in Sacramento. The “Innovation Incubator and Accelerator Grants” are focused on supporting early-stage businesses located in the city of Sacramento. The goal is to help...
Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs announces run for California Lieutenant Governor
SACRAMENTO — Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs wants another shot at public office after being voted out following a single term in his hometown city. He has now announced a run for California Lieutenant Governor.I spoke with him about his official campaign announcement."Are you calling this a comeback," I asked."I don't think it's a comeback because I don't think I ever left," Tubbs responded.The former mayor may not say it's a comeback, but he is back in front of cameras."We need a vision that speaks to the lived experiences of Californians," Tubbs said.After serving as a Stockton city councilmember for...
Climate Transformation Alliance hosts webinar on financing building decarbonization
The Climate Transformation Alliance, in collaboration with the North Tahoe Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby and 100% Renewable Truckee, will host a webinar on “Financing the Costs of Building Decarbonization” as part of its series for community leaders and the general public on “How to Electrify Buildings in Truckee Tahoe.”
New youth outpatient program launches in North Lake Tahoe, revolutionizing holistic care for teens
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Today marks a significant milestone in teen healthcare as Crow’s Nest Ranch announced the launch of their Youth Outpatient Program. This initiative aims to redefine holistic care for youth facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders, catering specifically to Truckee and North Lake Tahoe families seeking comprehensive, patient-centered solutions.
Firefighters contain 4.9-acres fire between Colfax and Iowa Hill
Iowa Hill Road between Wagon Trail and Hollow Log Road near Colfax remains closed following an overnight fire. As of 5:30 a.m., the Placer County Sheriff’s Office reported CAL FIRE contained the fire at 4.9 acres and crews remained on scene. According to the Sheriff’s Office, two fires were...
After a few mild days another summer heat wave is on the horizon
SACRAMENTO — After a short stint of mild and seasonable weather in Northern California, our weather pattern is about to take another hot turn.Wednesday is the Sacramento Valley's last day in the mid-90s before temperatures heat up into the triple-digits for the next week. More major to extreme heat risk is possible through next week as temperatures climb.The next heat waveTemperatures in recent days have stayed mild and cooler than average thanks to an onshore flow, also known as the Delta Breeze in the Sacramento Valley.Low pressure riding along California's West Coast continued to lift northward and was close to...
Tubbs jumps back in the game
Michael Tubbs, who in 2016 became Stockton’s youngest-ever and first Black mayor amid documentaries and celebrity acclaim, and who introduced new ideas, but who lost his reelection bid in a surprising upset, today announced his candidacy for Lt. Governor of California. Tubbs, 33, who lives in Los Angeles, is...
High temps return to Bay Area, Central Coast on Thursday
The weather system that scorched the Bay Area and Central Coast in early July is hanging a U-turn and is headed back to the region with more heat, according to the National Weather Service. Around July 4, a ridge of high pressure in the atmosphere was sitting right off the coast and pushed temperatures into the triple digits in some inland areas for the better part of two weeks. That same system is now boomeranging up from the southwestern desert region and will drag high temperatures back into the region starting Wednesday and lasting until the middle of next week, said weather...
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
El Dorado Hills school named a California Honor Roll School
Jackson Elementary School earns prestigious recognition. Jackson Elementary School in El Dorado Hills has achieved the prestigious recognition of being named a California Honor Roll School by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This notable accolade is part of ERP’s annual listing of top-performing schools and districts across the state, highlighting those that have excelled in closing achievement gaps and fostering educational excellence among students.
Phoenix Man Gets Lenient Sentence For Gun Smuggling; 41 Charges Dropped After He Cops Plea Deal
A 22 year old man from Phoenix can celebrate the fact that most of the gun charges leveled against him have been dropped, after he got busted running guns from Arizona to California. He could up serving just 2 years in jail, after being pulled over near Chiriaco Summit back...
Weeklys staff recognized at California Journalism Awards gala
Several Los Gatan contributors were honored by the California News Publishers Association at the 2023 California Journalism Awards gala in Los Angeles Saturday for work in sister publications. Todd Guild, a Weeklys editor, won first place in the Coverage of Youth and Education category for an article about court-ordered therapy...
Liccardo outspends Low as 16th District war chests grow
Sam Liccardo is raising more money, spending more money and has more money in the bank than Evan Low in California’s 16th Congressional District contest, according to financial reports both candidates filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission. These new numbers continue the trends set in the first quarter,...
6 arrested in heists netting 300+ firearms from gun California stores
Six men have been arrested and charged with being part of a group that used stolen cars to ram gun stores across Southern California and grab a total of more than 300 firearms — about a third of them from stores in San Diego County. The nine-month spree includes...
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