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The Sacramento Bee

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Sac City Unified, opponents react as Measure M remains below two-thirds threshold

With ballots counted from only about 30% of eligible voters in the Sacramento City Unified School District, Measure M was winning a slim majority of early votes but remained far short of the two-thirds support needed to pass. The measure, which would impose an annual $95-per-parcel tax expected to raise about $10 million for SCUSD’s special education and early intervention programs, faced opposition over the added cost to property owners. Nikki Milevsky-Davis, president of the Sacramento City Teachers Association, said the union was encouraged that a majority of votes counted so far supported the measure. By early Wednesday, about 51.6% of votes were in favor of the measure. “It’s unfortunate that a two-thirds requirement will deprive Sac City students of the resources they so richly deserve,” she added. SCTA, along with the California Teachers Association and the National Education Association, supported Measure M as a way to help the district cover its increasing special education costs, a challenge shared by districts across the state. The financially distressed district’s special education costs have become one of its fastest growing expenses, with its unrestricted general fund contribution rising from $73.6 million in 2018-19 to a projected $172.3 million in 2025-26. The district

Sacramento, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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As deadline nears, Sac City Unified's budget could face state review

The clock is ticking on Sacramento City Unified School District’s revised budget, as its fiscal overseer, the county education office, must decide by Monday whether to approve or reject it. But the two sides have yet to bridge their differences over the budget. Now, the district is preparing to seek state help reviewing its budget if the revised budget gets rejected. The looming budget decision comes amid SCUSD’s yearlong fiscal crisis, with the district and Sacramento County Office of Education still at odds over how to address its $222 million structural deficit. By Monday, the Sacramento County Office of Education must decide whether the district’s budget revisions address its current and future financial obligations. SCOE has already signaled concerns about them, warning that the revised budget relies on uncertain revenue and solutions outside the district’s control. The district faces three possible outcomes. If SCOE approves the revised budget, the district avoids a Budget Review Committee, which would bring added scrutiny. If SCOE disapproves it, the budget goes to a BRC. The committee would have three fiscal experts selected by the district board from a list provided by the state superintendent, and it would review the budget and could recommend changes.

Sacramento County, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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‘Stay tuned': McCarty pledges help to speed up Sacramento State's downtown campus

The state of California may need more than two years to ready a site where Sacramento State plans to eventually build a downtown campus. The state plans to demolish three mammoth buildings spanning multiple downtown blocks. Still, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty said Thursday that the city will look to ease the process. “We’re working with the university to fast-track their downtown campus,” McCarty said during his annual “State of the City” address. “So stay tuned. News coming.” The potential timeline for a downtown campus was detailed in a recent report by the California Department of General Services, which serves as the state’s business manager. It is the most definitive timeline for the project since Sacramento State President Luke Wood announced in January that Meta had donated $50 million toward the demolition of the three buildings. “It’s still definitely in DGS’s court for some time,” Wood said in an interview last week. The buildings occupy multiple city blocks along Capitol Mall between Seventh and Ninth streets, near where many of the city’s high-profile firms have offices. The demolition process would begin in fall 2027 and last 18 months, the document said. The university has said its plans include housing , a

Sacramento, CA · 1d

WTHR

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'We're homeless' | Floods drench north California

Northern California, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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Rodent enters Sacramento restaurant during health inspection. What else was found?

Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to a soul food restaurant after finding about rodent droppings throughout the facility in addition to the live rodent. What do these inspections mean? While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide . A red placard, however, signals “imminent danger to public health and safety” and suspends an establishment’s health permit until violations are corrected. This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination . In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection. The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee. Approximately 1% of inspections result in a closure, he said. These were the results of Sacramento County food facility inspections for Thursday, Oct. 29, through Wednesday, Nov. 4. If an inspection listed below needs clarification, business owners can email The Sacramento Bee at servicejournalists@sacbee.com . How to report a business to the health department For readers who would like to report a local restaurant, food truck or café for health violations, you can file

Sacramento, CA · 1d

FOX40

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First flu-related death in Solano County reported

(FOX40.COM) — A 64-year-old is dead after contracting the flu, according to the Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division. “Flu still kills and we’re currently seeing high numbers of cases,” Dr. Cameron Kaiser, acting Solano County Health officer said. “Our thoughts go out to this person’s family and loved ones. Getting […]

Solano County, CA · 23h

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October homelessness update: 197 shelter placements, more than 219,000 pounds of trash removed

The City’s Incident Management Team (IMT) received 2,031 calls for service from Oct. 5 to Nov. 1 and responded by engaging people experiencing homelessness, offering services and shelter options, and ensuring compliance with City laws and ordinances. Key IMT activity and service data from the reporting period:. 311 service...

Sacramento, CA · 2d

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

NBC Bay Area

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See Solano County November 2026 election results

Mike Silva and John Carli face in a runoff in Solano County Board of Supervisors District 4, which covers Vacaville and Dixon. Solano County voters will decide the fate of Measure E, which aims to place a new tax on data centers and battery storage facilities in the unincorporated county areas.

Solano County, CA · 3d

Trains.com

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News photos: California tourist railroad introduces America 250 locomotive

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s never too late for another America 250 locomotive. The River Fox Train, an excursion operation in Yolo County, this week introduced a new America 250 locomotive, a wrapped genset unit featuring the U.S. and California flags, a depiction of the Sacramento skyline and Tower Bridge, and America 250 branding. The [...] Read More...

Yolo County, CA · 1d

POLITICO

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The Becerra era and Raman’s ‘earthquake’ in LA

TRANSITION BEGINS — In the five months between Xavier Becerra ’s come-from-behind primary victory and his general election win, he and his circle could deflect questions about his coming administration. California can only have one governor at a time, they said, and he wasn’t taking anything for granted. But now that voters have officially made him their next governor, everyone in Sacramento is racing to get some answers about what comes next: Who will Becerra hire and appoint? Which interest groups will be ascendant? What policies will he prioritize? The lobbyists, union officials and legislative leaders at his victory party offer some hints. Among the VIP’s circulating in West Sacramento were Becerra team members, including campaign hands Robbie Abelon, Kyle Layman and Lindsey Cobia — an erstwhile top Gavin Newsom deputy — and unofficial counselors like Arsenio Mataka, a former aide from Becerra’s attorney general days who focused on environmental issues. As we’ve noted elsewhere , Becerra’s sphere also includes adviser Courtni Pugh, longtime aide Liz Saldivar, veteran politico Karen Skelton, and policy adviser Nicole Elliott (another Newsom alum). Some of Sacramento’s most powerful interest groups did not endorse Becerra until it was evident he’d prevail. That made his early

California · 2d

actionnewsnow.com

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Redding pest control owner makes history at national industry event

REDDING, Calif. — A Redding native has become the first Californian in more than 35 years to lead the National Pest Management Association. Mike Bullert, president of Northern California's Big Time Pest Control, received the presidential gavel at PestWorld 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, before a record audience of 4,604 attendees.

Redding, CA · 1d

Valley Roadrunner

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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 […] The post San Diego already killed the mileage tax once—Sacramento wants it back first appeared on Valley Roadrunner .

San Diego, CA · 2d

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Davis Senior Community Cuts Ribbon on $54M Vista Expansion, 250 Turn Out

University Retirement Community — Reported Site of Vista Expansion. University Retirement Community officially welcomed its newest neighbors, celebrating the grand opening of The Vista with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on its Davis campus. The $54 million expansion adds a four-story residential building and a slate of resort-style amenities to the senior living community. More than 250 people turned out for the occasion.

Davis, CA · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Residents In These 8 California Cities Pay Far Less For Power Than PG&E Customers

Want to find cities in California where residents pay far less for power than PG&E customers?. These 8 cities offer lower monthly bills and real financial relief!. Opening your electric bill every month can feel like a small punishment, especially if you’re in PG&E territory. Modesto is one of...

California · 10h

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DOCO Welcomes Northern California’s First Museum of Illusions

Interactive Museum Features More Than 70 Exhibits, Including Experiences Inspired by Sacramento’s Gold Rush History. Downtown Commons (DOCO) presented by Sutter Health welcomes Northern California’s first Museum of Illusions location that opened on Friday, November 6, bringing a new immersive and interactive entertainment experience to the heart of downtown Sacramento.

Sacramento, CA · 1d

POLITICO

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‘What a waste’: How California’s billionaire tax campaign fell apart

Internal divisions cost the campaign labor allies and left it short of resources to counter a $300 million opposition effort, clouding prospects for similar wealth-tax efforts elsewhere.

California · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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Vang says California's 7th District race is ‘still early' as Matsui retains lead

Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, has taken the early lead over Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang for the Sacramento region’s 7th Congressional District seat. As of 10:39 p.m., Matsui had 58.2% of the vote while Vang had 41.8%. About 38% of the district’s expected votes have been counted, according to the Associated Press. Matsui led by slightly less than 10 percentage points in Sacramento County , nearly 29 points in El Dorado County and more than 32 points in San Joaquin County, according to those counted as of 10:30 p.m. The results offer the first glimpse into how voters feel about the contentious, intra-party and generational battle for 7th District, which includes Sacramento’s downtown core and stretches from Lodi to parts of El Dorado County. Political experts have estimated that it may take weeks before a winner is determined. Ahead of the polls closing, Matsui arrived at the Sellands Cafe and Bar on Broadway for her election night party. She said she felt confidence, saying she had campaigned across the district including the newer areas such as Lodi and Placerville. “This race itself tested me in a way that I felt was really good, and I really felt good about where we

Sacramento, CA · 3d

KRCB 104.9

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Mike McGuire celebrates North Coast congressional victory in Santa Rosa

Mike McGuire won election to California's 1st Congressional District, a nine-county district stretching from Sonoma County through many parts of rural Northern California, according to AP. photo credit: Shandra Back/KRCB Congressman-elect Mike McGuire speaks to supporters during his election night watch party in Santa Rosa on Nov. 3, 2026. Mike McGuire, a longtime North Coast politician who currently serves as a California state senator representing much of Northern California, won election against incumbent Republican James Gallagher to California's 1st Congressional District, a nine-county district stretching from Sonoma County through much of rural Northern California, according to AP. He speaks with KRCB's Shandra Back on election night from his watch party at Mary's Pizza Shack in Santa Rosa. KRCB: You are from Sonoma County and we're here in Santa Rosa right now. Talk to me a little bit about the sentiment here tonight. MCGUIRE: I think the voters of the North State spoke loud and clear. They want leadership that's going to be bold, that's going to stand up for working families, deliver for better paychecks, making sure that we have an economy that works for all, that's not rigged for the ultra-rich. They want to keep their health care, keep

Santa Rosa, CA · 3d