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Community members question Lincoln City Council after The Gathering Inn's purchase of city building
Lincoln community members attended this week’s city council meeting to discuss The Gathering Inn's purchase of the building at 1660 3rd Street. The Gathering Inn (TGI), a nonprofit that provides shelter and accommodations for those experiencing homelessness in Placer County and Elk Grove, purchased land in Lincoln using grant funding from the Community Care Expansion (CCE) program from the California Department of Social Services. Gold Mountain California News Media reported on the land purchase, with the city of Lincoln saying it was never notified an application was submitted, on Aug. 23.
North Lake Tahoe trail projects receive funding from Transient Occupancy Tax
Board approves use of TOT funding for two North Lake Tahoe trail projects and comprehensive trail study. Kings Beach, Calif. – Trails in eastern Placer County play a pivotal role in alternative transportation, active lifestyles and community connections. The Placer County Board of Supervisors reiterated this fact Tuesday at their meeting in North Lake Tahoe as they unanimously approved funding for three trail-related items.
Winner! $1.1 million Powerball ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a winning Powerball ticket worth more than $1.1 million after matching the first five numbers in Saturday's draw, according to the California Lottery. The 5/5 ticket was bought at Romey's Liquor Store, 3 Purity Plaza in Woodland, just outside Sacramento and...
Road closure: Keeping California's scenic Highway 1 open
On the California coast where the mountains cascade into the sea, a ribbon of road rides down the edge of the continent. Driving on Highway 1 is a singular experience, and this winding 70-mile stretch hugging the steep coastline of Big Sur is why bucket lists exist.For tourists like Linda Carroll, of St. Paul, Minnesota, the feeling from driving Highway 1 is divine. "I think it's phenomenal," she said. "If you didn't believe in God and you were down here, you definitely would have to, because it's just spectacular."Henry Miller helped put the area on the map in the 1950s,...
California High-Speed Rail Authority and Grassland Water District Reach Settlement Agreement for the San Jose to Merced Portion of the High-Speed Rail Project
September 1, 2024 - SAN JOSE, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and the Grassland Water District, Grassland Resource Conservation District, and Grassland Fund (Grassland) have reached an agreement that releases Grassland’s potential California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) claims regarding the Authority’s adoption of environmental review documents for the San Jose to Merced portion of the high-speed rail project.
Volleyball Begins Season in California
The Muhlenberg volleyball team opened the 2024 season with three matches at the Pacific Coast Classic in California. Despite dropping all three matches, the Mules played some close sets. In the first match against Pomona-Pitzer, Muhlenberg came out on fire, jumping out to a 7-3 lead. The Mules led 19-16 after junior Christina Marcin served two aces in a span of three points, but the Sagehens reeled off the next nine points to close out the set en route to a 3-0 sweep. Muhlenberg started strong against Occidental as well, serving six aces – three consecutive by sophomore Jenny Ryan…
Deny Data! Oakland Criticizes Newsom’s Direct Approach to Crime in California Cities
MJP – The controversial and highly publicized efforts of California Governor Gavin Newsom to reduce crime in the state have not gone unnoticed. The controversy surrounding the governor’s strategy draws attention to the difficulties of dealing with urban crime and striking a balance between community concerns and effective solutions, especially in Oakland where his recent actions are being criticized.
‘We don’t want this!’ rage shoppers after self-checkout item ban as millions of Americans forced to pay extra fee
A PROPOSED ban on an item at self-checkout has left some shoppers up in arms. The change would affect millions of Americans, leaving them paying an extra fee for the grocery essential. Customers in California could be directly affected starting in September, as officials in Encinitas, north of San Diego, vote on Senate Bill (SB) […]
Cheetos & popular snacks to be banned as officials take aim at ‘dangerous’ ingredients despite serious doubts about law
STUDENTS in California may soon be searching elsewhere to grab their favorite snacks. On Thursday, lawmakers sent Governor Gavin Newsom a bill to ban schools from distributing or selling products containing six common food dyes. The food dyes included in the bill include Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. The purpose […]
Exposed by his colleague, Elk Grove City Councilman Rod Brewer intentionally lied during a hearing about his compensation
The Wednesday, August 28, Elk Grove City Council meeting was a watershed moment that unfortunately verified what many suspect - that elected officials can intentionally deceive the public. Elk Grove's case was unique because a public document request or a whistleblower did not uncover the deception. In this instance, a...
California: Yocha Dehe tribe blasts impact review of proposed Vallejo casino
The assault on a Vallejo casino project, and what opponents consider a weak environmental assessment on possible impacts, continued Thursday with comments from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. Story continues below. Those opponents, among others, include Gov. Gavin Newsom, a coalition of area tribes and the Solano County Board of...
Lincoln Legends: Stadium nonprofit an 'act of love' for Kris Wyatt
Kris Wyatt’s 53-year love for Lincoln has changed the community for the better. Wyatt moved to Lincoln after meeting her husband, Larry Wyatt, at Chico State. Larry grew up in Lincoln. When they finished their degrees, they needed to find somewhere to student teach. They applied in multiple Northern...
Curling event offers way to beat the Labor Day weekend heat in Roseville
The return of the Wine Country Curling Club's Crush bonspiel inside Roseville's Skatetown Ice is offering a cold spot to escape the triple-digit forecast and witness the heated competition of one of the Winter Olympics' more popular sports on the ice this weekend. The three-day curling tournament has attracted 32...
Flooded problems: Fed policies may cost residents more, but still leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams. The bureau told the AP it plans to relax restrictions over the next eight years.
California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California officials have issued a mandatory recall of two additional marijuana products for using an illegal pesticide. On Thursday, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a consumer advisory regarding the mandatory recall of the following legal marijuana products: Jack Herer Curepen premium THC oil vape cartridge, 1,000 milligrams. Animal Cookies Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, … Continue reading The post California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
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