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In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that’s located about 36 miles (58 kilometers) northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was...
City of Folsom amends General Plan for more multi-housing;public hearing Jul.24
The City of Folsom is updating its plans to allow for more workforce housing in targeted areas and invites the public to participate in a public hearing this Wednesday, July 24 to review the proposed changes. “To meet state-mandated housing requirements and ensure opportunities for people who work in the...
Agenda Review: Placer Supes, TRPA and more
The Placer County Board of Supervisors will be meeting on Tuesday, July 2 at 9 a.m. The meeting can be viewed in person at County Administrative Center, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA or remotely at https://www.placer.ca.gov/boslive. 10:35 a.m. 6. COUNTY EXECUTIVE. 1. Receive a state legislative advocacy update from Shaw...
Northern California residents seeing vole infestations
Homeowners across the region are seeing more rodents in their yards. It’s a critter that’s not as well known — voles. KCRA 3 first heard about the problem in El Dorado Hills, where people were trapping anywhere from 40 to 70 voles a day. However, it's actually...
Citrus Heights begins second phase of improvements on Auburn Boulevard
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — Thesecond phase of a major roadway project started in Citrus Heights on Monday along Auburn Boulevard. The improvement leads into Roseville from Orlando Avenue to Antelope Road. The Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project Phase 2 is a multi-year project that will involve 24/7 single-lane...
Draft environmental impact report released for new housing development near Roseville
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A draft environmental impact report was released for a new housing development in Placer County, near Roseville. The Ranch is an approximately 221-acre project that could be located south of Vineyard Road and east of Cook Riolo Road. It's between Creekview Ranch Middle School and the Dry Creek Waste Water Treatment Facility.
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