The City of Elk Grove is currently evaluating two major development proposals, the Reserve at Elk Grove and Elk Grove Crossing, which seek to annex agricultural land for the construction of more than 5,000 residential units to satisfy state-mandated housing requirements.
Kenneth Allen Hubbs was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for first-degree burglary and arson of an inhabited structure, a penalty mandated under California’s Three Strikes law due to his three prior felony strike convictions.
Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith issued an administrative directive prohibiting municipal police officers from acting as security for federal immigration authorities, citing potential violations of the California Values Act following allegations that observers were improperly detained.
Prominent labor organizer and civil rights advocate Dolores Huerta died Wednesday at her Bakersfield residence at age 96, concluding a multi-decade career dedicated to the advancement of agricultural workers, women’s rights, and immigrant justice.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office released an official report detailing an October 22 officer-involved shooting involving Citrus Heights police officers, describing an incident in which a suspect armed with a knife allegedly advanced toward law enforcement personnel following a vehicle pursuit.
Assistant Public Defender Kim Keating requested reconsideration of a denied mental health diversion for a defendant in Sacramento County Superior Court, asserting that his inability to afford prescribed medication precipitated a substance use relapse.
Beth Bourne, a Davis school board candidate and activist, was arrested Tuesday amidst student-led demonstrations at Sonoma Valley High School, subsequent to a school board resolution limiting the exhibition of symbolic flags, including the Pride flag.
The Larry Itliong AAPI Coalition petitioned Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty to establish a timeline for renaming Cesar Chavez Park and revising its monument, while advocating for expanded recognition of Filipino farmworkers and organizers of the historic Delano Grape Strike.
A California Department of Justice investigation concluded that the Natomas Unified School District violated federal and state statutes governing student privacy and school discipline, with particular emphasis on discriminatory practices affecting Black students and students with disabilities. The findings led to a settlement agreement mandating comprehensive policy reforms, multi-year monitoring, and the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to address the identified systemic issues.
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper recently questioned the California parole system after his office learned of Lloyd Clinton Edwards’ residency in the county, despite Edwards’ parole in April 2022. Edwards, convicted of violent sexual offenses, had undergone a formal parole suitability hearing and gubernatorial review, and has reportedly maintained compliance without negative law enforcement contact for over four years, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Senate Bill 802 mandates Sacramento County and five constituent cities to establish a joint powers authority by January 1, 2028, an entity designed to foster regional coordination and accountability in addressing housing and homelessness.
An internal Stockton Police Department audit uncovered improper use of the city’s Flock automated license plate reader system by a department employee who subsequently left city employment, raising new questions regarding oversight mechanisms amidst the department’s ongoing expansion of its multimillion-dollar surveillance network.
Mark Dempsey asserts that the persistent affordable housing crisis in the United States originates from decades of diminished federal investment, rather than from regulatory impediments such as zoning ordinances or environmental statutes.
A new poll commissioned by building, real estate, and business organizations in the Sacramento region found 93% of registered voters consider housing affordability a significant problem, with a substantial majority also supporting the reduction of government fees and regulations that sponsoring groups argue increase housing production costs.
Sacramento County convened a public listening session on August 27. The session was held to address the future of its correctional facilities, following a federal lawsuit concerning inmate treatment protocols. This initiative also comes in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling on bail reform, amidst ongoing deliberations regarding incarceration efficacy and public safety paradigms.
Landlords persist in discriminating against Housing Choice Voucher holders, notwithstanding legal prohibitions and the demonstrable financial stability provided by such assistance. This ongoing practice underscores the imperative for robust enforcement, particularly as federal oversight capacity diminishes.
A new study indicates that significant groundwater extraction during the 2020-2022 California drought induced inelastic land subsidence in the Sacramento Valley. This phenomenon has resulted in a permanent reduction of the aquifer’s water storage capacity, posing a substantial threat to the region’s long-term water security.
A significant fault line has emerged in the campaign surrounding California’s Proposition 45, centering on whether the ballot measure could facilitate expedited environmental review for data centers. Opponents contend the proposition, designed to streamline environmental processes for various infrastructure projects, contains provisions that could allow data centers to bypass existing regulatory frameworks.
The Napa Valley wine industry is confronting a structural decline, a phenomenon attributed by economists and industry stakeholders to evolving consumer demographics, increased competition from alternative beverages, and the economic ramifications of international tariffs. In response, local vintners are implementing strategic adaptations focused on enhancing market accessibility and ensuring long-term operational resilience.
A Housing Choice Voucher holder with over four decades of participation has formally requested the immediate reinstatement of her housing assistance and a comprehensive investigation into alleged administrative irregularities and document mishandling by the Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency (SHRA). The request follows claims of denied reasonable accommodations, obstructed voucher portability, and significant discrepancies in official records, including the presence of other beneficiaries’ information within her file.