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The Sacramento Bee

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El Dorado County election results 2026: Live supervisor race and Measure S

El Dorado County voters are deciding races for county supervisor, city council, school boards and other local offices in the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election. The most prominent contest pits Ted Gaines against Gina Posey for the open 4th District seat on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. The two advanced to the general election after the June primary , competing to replace outgoing Supervisor Lori Parlin. El Dorado County races and measures to watch Voters are also deciding city council races in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe, along with elections for the El Dorado Irrigation District, school boards and local fire and water districts. One of the biggest ballot questions is Measure S, a proposed countywide sales tax increase . The measure would impose a three-eighths-cent sales tax for 30 years, raising an estimated $13 million annually for hospital improvements, wildfire prevention, fire protection and emergency response services. Unofficial results in the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election from the California Secretary of State’s Office and county election offices. These preliminary results, known as a semifinal official canvass, are updated as counties count ballots. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov.

El Dorado County, CA · 3d

Tahoe Daily Tribune

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Heavenly Village to allow open container, enact ‘Walk your Wheels’ policy; Ice Arena to get new management

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City council will designate Heavenly Village as an Entertainment Zone allowing adults over 21 to openly consume alcohol, make Heavenly Village a “Walk your Wheels” zone and move to terminate its contract with the concessionaire for the city’s Ice Arena after finding contract violations and mismanagement.

Redding, CA · 1d
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The Sacramento Bee

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Measure S early results: El Dorado County voters rejecting hospital, wildfire tax

A proposed 30-year sales tax increase to fund hospital improvements, emergency response and wildfire prevention in El Dorado County fell short of majority support in early unofficial election night returns Tuesday. As of 10 p.m., Measure S had 66.6% “no” votes and 33.4% “yes” votes, according to unofficial results from the El Dorado County Elections Department . The initial results included ballots mailed before Election Day, with more votes left to be counted. The measure needed a simple majority to pass. The proposal would increase the county’s sales tax by three-eighths of a cent for 30 years , generating an estimated $13 million annually. The additional revenue would fund hospital improvements, local fire agencies and nonprofit organizations conducting wildfire-prevention work. During the first full fiscal year, 50% of the money would go to eligible hospitals, 45% to fire agencies and 5% to qualifying nonprofits. In subsequent years, the hospital’s share would be tied to debt payments for qualifying projects. Marshall Medical Center, which operates Marshall Hospital in Placerville, helped develop the proposal. The hospital, the only acute care hospital on the county’s West Slope, said it needed about $40 million for upgrades to meet state seismic standards. If approved, Measure

El Dorado County, CA · 3d

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Reno mayor-elect Kate Marshall outlines priorities for the city

Kate Marshall says she's ready to get to work addressing the challenges facing the Biggest Little City. In a statement, Marshall said she is honored by the support of voters and committed to building a stronger future for Reno. "I'm so honored and humbled that the voters of our city...

Reno, NV · 2d
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Reno families invited to free Friendsgiving celebration and turkey giveaway

Reno families can get a head start on Thanksgiving dinner at a free community celebration offering turkeys, children's activities, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with local resources. SilverSummit Healthplan is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows to host the Friendsgiving celebration from 4 to 6:30 p.m....

Reno, NV · 1d

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Reno completes fencing project aimed at reducing wild horse collisions

A fencing project aimed at reducing wild horse-vehicle collisions in southeast Reno and unincorporated Washoe County is complete. The approximately $1.35 million Virginia Range and Wildlife Preserve Project filled gaps in existing fencing along a corridor from Toll Road to Mira Loma Drive. The work also included installing gates and cattle guards, some of which operate hands-free, to maintain access for people while keeping horses away from nearby roads and developed areas.

Reno, NV · 1d

Tahoe Daily Tribune

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South Lake Tahoe’s first DC fast-charging capability secured by FlyTahoe at Tahoe Keys Marina

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Another vital piece of electrical infrastructure needed for FlyTahoe’s mixed fleet of hydrofoil ferries has been installed at the Tahoe Keys Marina in the form of a marine power pedestal designed to support direct-current fast-charging (DCFC) capabilities, making it the first of its kind in South Lake Tahoe.

South Lake Tahoe, CA · 17h

hoodline.com

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265 Affordable Apartments Open in West Roseville as Rents Hit $2,310 a Month

A 265-apartment affordable housing community called The Crawford has opened at 1130 Harvey Way in west Roseville, offering one- to three-bedroom homes to households earning between 30% and 70% of the Placer County area median income. Monthly rents range from less than $700 for a one-bedroom apartment backed by a city voucher to $2,310 for a three-bedroom unit, and roughly 125 apartments remain available for lease.

Roseville, CA · 2d

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Placer County Moves to Protect 525 Acres Near Auburn From 128 Future Homes

A 525-acre stretch of oak woodland and cattle ranchland northwest of Auburn could be protected from development forever under draft agreements the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted to approve on Tuesday. The property, known as Harvego Bear River Preserve Phase 2, sits near the Auburn Valley Country Club community and is currently zoned for about 128 homes. Instead, county officials and a local land trust want to keep it as grazing land and wildlife habitat.

Auburn, CA · 1d

Record-Courier

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Work wraps up on two-year Highway 50 repaving

Crews are conducting final touchup and cleanup after completing the two-year repaving of 13 miles of Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. Work from Stateline to Spooner Summit began April 2025 and required approximately 98,000 tons of new asphalt, the state announced on Friday...

Lake Tahoe, NV · 23h

The Sacramento Bee

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Nevada County election results 2026: Early returns for Grass Valley, Truckee races

Nevada County voters were deciding city council, school board and special district races in California’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election, with early returns showing close contests in Grass Valley and Truckee. In Grass Valley, Scott Beesley and Bob Branstrom led the four-candidate City Council race for two seats, with 34.5% and 34.1% of the vote, respectively, according to unofficial results released shortly after midnight Wednesday. In Truckee, Jason Toups, Anna Klovstad and David Polivy led the Town Council race for three seats. Voters also weighed three local ballot measures and decided races for the Nevada Irrigation District, local school boards, fire protection districts and other public agencies. Unofficial results in the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election from the California Secretary of State’s Office and county election offices. These preliminary results, known as a semifinal official canvass, are updated as counties count ballots. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10. Counties must certify election results by Dec. 3. The secretary of state must certify the final statement of vote by Dec. 11.

Grass Valley, CA · 2d

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In Placer County, a Republican wave stopped at the school board door

Placer County voted red at the top of the ballot this week. Early results show Republican Steve Hilton carried the county in the governor’s race with almost 53%. Nearly every Republican running for statewide office won there too, most by similar margins. In the 3rd Congressional District, Republican Robb Tucker beat Democrat Ami Bera in the Placer portion of the district by more than 12 points.

Placer County, CA · 2d

Sierra Sun

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CPUC proposal could shorten solar agreements for Tahoe-area homeowners

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The California Public Utilities Commission has faced intense backlash over a staff proposal that could affect rural solar customers served by smaller investor-owned utilities, including Pacific Power, Bear Valley Electric Service and Liberty Utilities, which serves customers in the Lake Tahoe area. According to public CPUC...

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Election Results Put Credit Union Advocacy, Regulatory Oversight In Spotlight At REACH

PALM DESERT, Calif.--With Democrats poised to take control of Congress and new governors preparing to take office in California and Nevada, credit union leaders attending REACH on Wednesday were told the changing political landscape could bring increased regulatory scrutiny, renewed battles over interchange and a greater need for grassroots advocacy.

Nevada · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes off the coast of Northern California

An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.0 struck off the coast of Northern California on Wednesday evening.

Northern California, CA · 2d

FOX 5 San Diego

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What happened to California’s second death row at Folsom Prison?

(FOX40.COM) — Folsom State Prison was one of two California state prisons to house a death row and saw 93 men hang at its gallows over a 42-year period. The first cell block at Folsom was completed in 1878 and the first prisoners were transferred from San Quinten to Folsom in July 1880. Read more: […]

Folsom, CA · 1d

iHeartRadio

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Earthquake Swarm Jolts Northern California Near San Andreas Fault

A swarm of minor earthquakes struck northern California near the San Andreas Fault, with experts warning the region remains at high risk for a major quake in the coming years.

California · 4d

The Sacramento Bee

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Woman dies from flu in Sacramento County, first death of 2026-27 season

Public health officials on Wednesday announced a woman died from complications related to influenza, making it Sacramento County’s first flu-related death of the 2026-27 season. The woman who died was in her 50s with underlying chronic medical conditions who was not vaccinated against the flu, according to a news release from the Sacramento County Public Health. Officials said the woman developed respiratory symptoms in mid-October and was diagnosed with influenza A. She was hospitalized a few days later and died shortly after. “This is a stark reminder that the flu can cause serious illness and even death, but vaccination remains our best defense,” county Public Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu said in the news release. “Everyone aged 6 months and older should get vaccinated for influenza now, especially with flu circulating very high in California currently.” Health officials said the county’s first flu-related death this season comes about a month earlier than last year, a death that was reported in late November 2025. They encouraged all residents to protect themselves by getting vaccinated this fall. Vaccines are key in preventing and protecting against respiratory viruses including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), health officials said. Sacramento County Public Health

Sacramento County, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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California is getting a very different kind of governor in Xavier Becerra

“He’s not somebody who wakes up every morning wondering how to get himself into the news,” said Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.

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The Sacramento Bee

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Sacramento-area headlines: a CSU labor deal and deadly car crash near Galt

From labor talks at California’s largest public university system to a Halloween costume controversy and a deadly rural crash, here’s a roundup of recent Sacramento-area news. The California State University system reached a tentative agreement with the CSU Employees Union , which represents about 14,500 staff including custodians, nurses and IT specialists. The deal includes a salary step system and a $3,575 bonus in December, with members voting by Nov. 17, even as the faculty union prepares for a possible strike. The Onyx Club in Roseville said it kicked out a man wearing a Nazi armband on Halloween night after a customer complained, pushing back against social media accusations that staff had tolerated the costume. The bar said the man had concealed the armband under a jacket when he entered and was removed after an altercation with another customer. A driver was killed and a 32-year-old woman and a 2-year-old child were seriously injured in a crash Tuesday evening on Alta Mesa Road near Galt. The California Highway Patrol said the Honda Pilot driver turned left into the path of a southbound Chevrolet Silverado about 6:50 p.m.; the pickup driver suffered minor injuries. This report was produced with the assistance

Sacramento, CA · 2d