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California lawmakers want to ban transgender notification policies in schools
ROCKLIN – California Democrats are pushing back on transgender notification policies inside of schools. On Wednesday, a bill was introduced that would ban school staff from telling parents if a student identifies as transgender.Rocklin Unified passed a transgender notification policy at the beginning of the school year and was recently sued by the state over it.Democrats behind the bill said the ban is for the safety of students and staff."It's time to step back from the chaos and focus on what is most important, and that is the safety of their kids," said District 5 Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman, who was...
Effort underway to better connect Downtown Sacramento to riverfront. Here's how.
SACRAMENTO — New steps are underway to better connect Downtown Sacramento with one of the city's greatest assets: the Old Sacramento Waterfront.A section of Interstate 5 near Capitol Mall has been called the Berlin Wall of Sacramento. That's because the 10-lane freeway cuts off access between the waterfront and the rest of the central city."They really don't give Sacramentans the chance to connect with the riverfront," said Scott Ford, the economic development director with the Downtown Sacramento Partnership.Ford said the problem could be solved by building a two-block-long concrete deck over the freeway."There's an opportunity here to reclaim over four...
Loomis celebrates the opening of a new Costco store
LOOMIS -- The town of Loomis celebrated a major grand opening on Thursday: The official opening of a new Costco. Lawn chairs and tents were seen lining the outside of the new store on Sierra College Boulevard on Wednesday as people eagerly awaited to be the first shoppers.Loomis city leaders say the store will generate upwards of $1 million per year in tax revenue and create more than 100 new jobs, many of which are already filled.With the growth in south Placer County, city leaders say repairing roads and infrastructure is needed to keep up with a growing community."The $500,000 to a million dollars a year will help us get to where we need to be," Loomis Mayor Stephanie Youngblood said. Meanwhile, a third Costco in west Roseville is in the planning phase ahead of construction. However, it's unclear when it will break ground.The new Loomis store is Costco's 137th location in California.
American flag hangs again from Folsom Rainbow Bridge. Here’s how it happens
FOLSOM, Calif. — The American flag is again hanging from the Rainbow Bridge in Folsom. Folsom announced via social media Wednesday the flag was installed on the bridge, also known as Folsom Historic Truss Bridge, by the city’s public works department and Clark Verkler from Dokken Engineering. Verkler...
Memorial Day events to honor, remember fallen soldiers across Sacramento in 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Memorial Day is Monday, honoring U.S. armed forces who lost their lives defending their country. People can attend their choice of events in and around Sacramento to help celebrate those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Events include:. Friday. Morgan Oaks Eternal Preserve: Honor Your Veteran with...
Get Ready: Major $123 million construction project set to begin on California's Interstate 5
Motorists who travel between Stockton and Sacramento on Interstate 5 will soon experience significant changes as a $123 million improvement project gets underway. According to Caltrans, the "I-5 Anchor Pavement Rehabilitation and Improvement Project" is set to begin the week of June 7, impacting over 30 miles of roadway from Hammer Lane in Stockton to the San Joaquin/Sacramento County line.
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