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‘Don’t forget who you are,’ says outgoing Cal Cities President Daniel Parra
Kayla Sherwood is a contributing editor for Western City. She can be reached at ksherwood@calcities.org. Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra will conclude his 2023-24 term as League of California Cities President in October. He sat down with Western City to reflect on his term as president, his path to local office, and his advice for young leaders. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
California police tows Teslas to download Sentry Mode crime recordings
Tesla's Sentry Mode that keeps a watchful eye over what is happening in the car's immediate vicinity can be both a blessing and a curse, it seems. Tesla uses the car's multiple cameras as "an intelligent vehicle security system that alerts you when it detects possible threats nearby," as many unsuccessful theft attempts can attest.
Placer County Sheriff asking for help finding missing woman
Your help is needed in locating missing Colfax woman Ashlyn Adams, last seen in her home at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 30. 29-year old Ashlyn is 5'2" and about 145 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. It's believed that she left on foot, and may be carrying leopard print luggage.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan discusses support of Prop. 36
(Inside California Politics) — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan joined Inside California Politics co-host Nikki Laurenzo to discuss his support of Proposition 36. That measure, which voters will decide on in November, aims to reform 2014 voter-approved Proposition 47. Prop. 36 would also strengthen theft and drug laws if approved. Mayor Mahan is among a […]
Northern Arizona scores on 8 straight possessions, swamps independent Lincoln (CA) 66-6
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Ty Pennington, Angel Flores and Seth Cromwell each had two touchdowns and Northern Arizona coasted to a 66-6 victory over independent Lincoln (CA) on Saturday in Lumberjacks’ coach Brian Wright’s debut. Pennington opened the scoring with a 20-yard run and later hit BJ...
Mike Tyson campaigns for Stockton mayoral candidate Tom Patti, opponent Christina Fugazi highlights experience
STOCKTON — Friday marks just under ten weeks to Election Day, and the race for Stockton mayor is packing a new punch.In the March primary, San Joaquin County Supervisor Tom Patti took the lead with more than 13,000 votes. Longtime educator and former Vice Mayor Christina Fugazi came in second with just over 9,000 votes.Stockton residents will decide who their next mayor will be on Nov. 5, in the 2024 general election.Current Mayor Kevin Lincoln chose not to run for re-election as he makes a bid for Congress.Entering the race, not the ring: Mike Tyson for Tom PattiFriday night, a...
California Garlic Festival leaves Stockton after 2-year stint
STOCKTON — After announcing the California Garlic Festival would move from Stockton to Los Banos earlier this year, the weekend has arrived.Organizers say they had to make the move because people in San Joaquin County just aren't into garlic like other commodities.The San Joaquin County Fairgrounds are empty this Labor Day weekend."That's a bummer because Los Banos isn't closer to me either," Cara Petties said.Petties, who lives near Stockton, loves her garlic."We love garlic. Garlic is used in everything. I love it. I use it in everything," she said.Seeing the Garlic Festival move down south after just two years in...
Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Blaze on Mace Road in Camino with No Injuries Reported
Firefighters were called into action on Mace Road in Camino for a house fire that suddenly erupted yesterday afternoon. At approximately 1:47 p.m., emergency responders from the El Dorado County Fire Protection District hastened to the scene of the blaze. The incident, characterized by the immediacy with which the crews tackled the flames, resulted in the fire being rapidly extinguished, preventing any further damage to the surrounding area. No one was harmed, as reported by the El Dorado County Fire Protection District's Facebook page.
El Dorado Community Foundation opens its fall consolidated grant cycle
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On August 30, nonprofit organizations and public school programs are welcome to apply to the following grants so long as:. 1) The nonprofit is in good standing with the IRS, SOS, and DOJ (AG). 2) The nonprofit or school qualifies for the grant cycles...
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