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Sacramento postal worker charged with withholding more than 1,000 pieces of political mail

A Sacramento postal worker is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he withheld more than 1,000 pieces of political campaign mail intended for residents ahead of California's Nov. 3 general election.

Sacramento, CA · 6d

The Sacramento Bee

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Don't trash those campaign signs. Sacramento program keeps them out of the landfill

Although votes in California are still being counted, the 2026 midterm elections are done. For campaign staffers and volunteers, that means taking down and disposing of all those political signs. In Sacramento County, many of the campaign signs are made of thin plastic that is not recyclable. That means thousands of them are destined for the landfill. But one local organization has a solution. What do I do with a campaign sign after an election? On Saturday, Nov. 7, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento ReStore at 819 North 10th St. is hosting an upcycling event where people can drop off the signs or pick them up for reuse. “We did it the last six years, maybe eight years,” said organizer Gregg Fishman, who represents Ward 3 on the Sacramento Municipal Utility District Board of Directors. The Politics to Art initiative was launched after Fishman noticed how many campaign signs were winding up in the trash after each election. The recycling effort is co-sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, Atlas Disposal, Atrium Creative Innovation for Sustainability, and the National Stewardship Action Council. According to Fishman, who is awaiting final results of his own re-election bid , “campaign signs don’t recycle, and

Sacramento County, CA · 4d

The Sacramento Bee

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Roseville City Council results: Who leads in the 2nd and 4th districts?

Four candidates are competing for two open seats on the Roseville City Council Tuesday, with voters in the city’s 2nd and 4th districts choosing replacements for departing council members. As of 8:02 p.m., Anne Carpenter had 62% of the vote in the 2nd District, compared with 37% for David Nelson, according to unofficial Placer County election results . In the 4th District, Rick Bartee had 72% of the vote, while Michael Dean Franks had 27%. The initial results reflect ballots mailed before Election Day, with additional votes remaining to be counted. Neither race has an incumbent. Councilmember Pauline Roccucci is leaving the 2nd District seat, while Councilmember Krista Bernasconi is departing the 4th District. Roseville City Council 2nd District Carpenter and Nelson are competing to represent a district that includes downtown Roseville and some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, including Roseville Heights, Hillcrest and Sierra Gardens. Carpenter is a senior account adviser at ATS Communications and has served on the Placer County Parks and Open Spaces Commission. She also has been president of Roseville Community Crime Stoppers and a board member of the Roseville Police Activities League. Nelson is the founder and CEO of Capitol Regions Consulting and serves on

Roseville, CA · 5d

The Sacramento Bee

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With two-thirds support needed to pass, Sacramento City Unified's Measure M has slim lead

Early returns Tuesday evening showed Measure M, which needs a two-thirds approval to pass, trailing that mark significantly. As of about 10 p.m., 50.6% of counted votes favored the Sacramento City Unified School District’s proposed $95-per-parcel annual tax. The measure is projected to raise about $10 million a year for special education and early intervention programs. What is Measure M Sacramento City Unified spans much of Sacramento south of the American River, reaching east toward Rancho Cordova. If approved, Measure M would charge property owners $95 per parcel each year with exemptions available for some seniors and people receiving disability benefits. The district said the measure would help schools address students’ needs earlier, before those needs call for more intensive and expensive assistance. Measure M comes as SCUSD faces rising special education costs, a challenge shared by districts across California. The district is also grappling with a fiscal crisis with a structural deficit of about $222 million. Who supports it? Several labor groups have endorsed the measure, including the National Education Association, the California Teachers Association and the Sacramento City Teachers Association. Who opposes it? The California Association of Realtors-backed opposition has urged voters to reject Measure M, arguing that

Sacramento, CA · 5d

The Sacramento Bee

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Sacramento Mayor McCarty to outline priorities in annual State of the City address

Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty will outline his priorities for the city’s future during his second State of the City address Thursday morning at the Crocker Art Museum. The event could offer a preview of major city initiatives and priorities for the coming year. Unlike traditional State of the City addresses, the event will feature a question-and-answer session with a yet-to-be-announced interviewer. Potential topics include homelessness, economic development and a projected $40 million city budget deficit. Facing a $66.2 million budget shortfall in 2026, the city avoided widespread layoffs by eliminating vacant positions, raising fees and cutting homelessness spending. Many of the cuts produced ongoing savings, but the city must increase revenue or make additional cuts to balance future budgets. Addressing homelessness was a central promise of McCarty’s 2024 mayoral campaign. McCarty touts “significant process” in sheltering homeless people, pointing to the opening of 500 new beds in his first 15 months as mayor and a 19% reduction of people living unsheltered within city limits between 2024 and 2026. His signature initiative has focused on expanding shelter capacity for unhoused residents. In the spring, the city opened a 96-bed safe camping site in the River District , but the mayor’s primary

Sacramento, CA · 5d

capradio.org

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Long waits didn’t deter some voters at Sacramento State

Millions of voters around the country cast their ballots Tuesday in the midterms, which saw Democratic candidates having huge victories in both the House and Senate. In California, Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra was quickly declared governor over Republican Steve Hilton, becoming the first elected Hispanic governor of California. Young, first-time...

Sacramento, CA · 5d

SFGate

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Suisun City: Early Results Show Hernandez Likely To Keep Mayoral Seat

Initial data from Tuesday's election appears to show Suisun City voters favor incumbent Alma Hernandez to keep her seat as mayor for the next four years. Hernandez was leading at 38% approval over City Councilmember Amit Pal, who netted 26% of votes, according to early results released by the Solano County Registrar of Voters Office.

Suisun City, CA · 6d

FOX40

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Pan victorious as ‘blue wave’ reaches California’s Congressional District 6

(FOX40.COM) — California’s Democrat-led redistricting effort will help the party net several more seats amid a nationwide “blue wave,” including a victory for Dr. Richard Pan in the 6th Congressional District, the AP called Tuesday night. The win marks a political comeback for Pan, a former state senator who previously ran for Sacramento mayor in […]

California · 5d

plumassun.org

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Caltrans prepares for potential El Niño impacts

The California Department of Transportation District 2 reports it is closely monitoring El Niño conditions and preparing for possible storm-related impacts across Northern California. With the potential for significant wet weather this winter, the agency encourages motorists to prepare their vehicles, plan ahead and stay informed about changing roadway conditions as the winter season approaches.

Northern California, CA · 7d

YourCentralValley.com

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Gray defeats Lincoln, retains seat in CA’s 13th District

(FOX40.COM) — Rep. Adam Gray will keep his seat in California’s 13th Congressional District, with early election results showing him with a lead over former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln. The Democratic incumbent, narrowly elected for the first time in 2024, represents a district that includes Merced County and parts of Madera, Stanislaus, San Joaquin and […]

California · 5d

Escondido Times-Advocate

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San Diego already killed the mileage tax once—Sacramento wants it back

San Diegans already beat the mileage tax once. We may have to do it again. A few years ago, SANDAG wrote a charge on every mile you drive into the region’s long-range transportation plan. I fought it, and so did thousands of you. People packed meetings, filled in boxes and said plainly that they would not pay a new tax […] The post San Diego already killed the mileage tax once—Sacramento wants it back first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate .

San Diego, CA · 4d

Fox News

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GIANNO CALDWELL: I fled California. Steve Hilton gives voters golden opportunity to stay

Steve Hilton's California governor race targets Los Angeles-style decline with bold plans on gas prices, housing and crime across the Golden State.

California · 7d

The Sacramento Bee

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Early Elk Grove election results: Robles and Parks face off in 4th District

Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles led challenger Peggy Parks in early election night returns Tuesday as he sought a second term representing the city’s 4th District. As of 8:01 p.m., Robles had 65% of votes tallied, compared with 35% for Parks, according to unofficial Sacramento County election results . The initial results reflected ballots mailed before Election Day, with more votes left to be counted. Robles, 33, was first elected in 2022 and previously served on the city’s Planning Commission. A member of the California Army National Guard, he emphasized housing affordability, support for small businesses and programs helping first-time homebuyers. Parks, 58, a community volunteer, emphasized homelessness, traffic safety and improving city infrastructure. She also wanted to expand safety education about electric bicycles and hold regular office hours to hear from residents. Both candidates identified housing and community services as priorities , although they proposed different approaches to addressing the city’s needs. The 4th District covered much of southwestern Elk Grove, including neighborhoods south of Elk Grove Boulevard and west of Highway 99. The contest was the only Elk Grove City Council race on the November ballot. In August, the City Council unanimously appointed Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and

Elk Grove, CA · 5d

gettingaroundsac.blog

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SacCity: VZ intersection: Elder Creek/47th & Stockton

Note: This is only one of 20 intersections. It is unlikely that I will be able to map and analyze all, but this post will provide an indication of the information available. General information on the Top 20 intersections, with criteria, list, and map, follows the information about this intersection.

Sacramento, CA · 6d

Newsweek

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Dozens of Tremors Hit San Andreas Fault

Dozens of small earthquakes rattled northern California early this week, according to USGS data.

Northern California, CA · 6d

KGET

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Matsui takes early lead over Vang in race for CA-7 US House seat

(FOX40.COM) — An intra-party challenge to Rep. Doris Matsui’s two-decade tenure faltered Tuesday as early election results showed the incumbent with a lead, although the race has not yet been called. Matsui, 82, faces an opponent who is half her age: 41-year-old Sacramento City Council Member Mai Vang. A progressive, Vang finished first in the […]

California · 5d

CBS Sacramento

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See live Sacramento and California 2026 midterm election results

California voters in the Sacramento area are deciding on a host of key contests in the Nov. 3 midterm election.

California · 5d

hoodline.com

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Sacramento County Weighs Ban on Holding a Detached Catalytic Converter

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors — Site of Proposed Ordinance Consideration. Carrying a catalytic converter that isn't bolted to a car could soon land Sacramento County residents in legal trouble, even if nobody can prove it was stolen. The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will decide whether to adopt an ordinance that would make it illegal to possess a detached catalytic converter without documentation showing the holder legitimately owns it.

Sacramento County, CA · 6d

folsom.ca.us

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November Ballot to Include Three City of Folsom Measures

Voters will decide on three City of Folsom measures during the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026. If approved, the measures would change the reporting structure for the City Attorney, update individual campaign contribution limits, and allow the Folsom City Council to grant broader authority to boards and commissions.

Folsom, CA · 7d

riolindaonline.com

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Elwyn Avenue Sandbag Site Opens Nov. 5

Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Rio Linda Online keeps our neighbors informed, asks questions that matter, and gives Rio Linda and Elverta a voice. Your support helps keep that work independent and available to everyone. Please support our boldly independent local journalism with a donation of any size. Rio Linda...

Rio Linda, CA · 6d