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The Sacramento Bee

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Yolo County election results 2026: Early returns for Davis Measure W, local races

Yolo County voters are deciding races for county supervisor, city council, school boards and six local ballot measures in California’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Among the most closely watched questions is Measure W, which would authorize the 1,250-home Willowgrove development in Davis . The proposal would develop 232 acres in northeast Davis, where voters have repeatedly weighed competing concerns about housing growth and its effects on the community. Yolo County races to watch Woodland City Councilmember Mayra Vega faces Dotty Pritchard in the 3rd District Yolo County Board of Supervisors race . The winner will replace outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy. In Davis, Moms for Liberty activist Beth Bourne, a prominent opponent of policies supporting transgender students, is challenging incumbent Elizabeth Moon in the 4th Area Davis school board race . Other contests include city council elections in West Sacramento, Woodland and Winters, while voters are considering Measures Y and Z in Woodland , involving a proposed sales tax increase and utility expansion. 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.

Yolo County, CA · 3d

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.

California · 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

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

The Sacramento Bee

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Democrat declares win, Republican doesn't concede in Sacramento-area Assembly race

Democrat Amy Slavensky declared victory Friday evening in the competition for a Sacramento County Assembly seat over Republican incumbent Josh Hoover. Her lead grew to 53.1% of the vote for the 7th Assembly District after the county released updated results earlier in the day. They are separated by more than 7,000 ballots. “I’m ready to go to work for the people, no matter who they are, where they come from, or who they voted for, because that’s how I serve and that’s the job,” she said in a statement. But Hoover said he was not ready to concede. “I just think it’s way too early,” he said. “We want to let the elections officials do their job.” The district includes Citrus Heights, Folsom and Rancho Cordova and has 14,000 more Democrats than Republicans. Yet Hoover has held the seat since he upset a Democratic incumbent in 2022. The contest is one of several Democrats are hoping to flip so they can expand their supermajority in the Legislature. The seat overlaps with parts of the 6th Senate District, where Republican incumbent Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, is only leading by a slim margin . Sacramento County election officials will release more results

Sacramento County, CA · 2h

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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 · 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 · 11h

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

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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

FOX40

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Slavensky leads Hoover in State Assembly District 7 election

(FOX40.COM) — Democratic candidate Amy Slavensky, a school leader of over 40 years, leads incumbent Republican Josh Hoover in the District 7 Assemblymember election. Slavensky is a former school teacher, principal and superintendent. Her campaign website states she grew up on food stamps, Medi-Cal and subsidized housing, leading her to stand for “dignity, fairness and […]

Carmichael, CA · 2d

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 · 3d

The Sacramento Bee

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Diwali celebrations on in Sacramento, despite state holiday legal challenges

For communities across Sacramento and California, Diwali — the ancient Hindu Festival of Lights — comes with its joyful tradition of illumination to symbolize good over evil, but this year’s celebration is marked with a shadow of disappointment. Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 8, honoring lightness over darkness and knowledge over ignorance with joyful lights and bountiful feasts. More than a billion people of various faiths across India, southern Asia and the global diaspora celebrate Diwali annually. Celebrants had hoped it would be a state holiday, as well. Following the passage of Assembly Bill 268 last year, Diwali was supposed to be celebrated as such in California for the first time this November. However, legal challenges halted the law’s enforcement, leaving Diwali out of official celebrations in 2026. The governor’s office has appealed the decision and litigation is still pending. Regardless of its standing as a state holiday, the celebration goes on. “We have seen (the holiday law’s legal challenge), but it did not impact us,” according to Bhaskar Vempati, who organized a Diwali event in Rancho Cordova. “We thank California for the official recognition. It’s a powerful message that our culture is valued, and also that California

Sacramento, CA · 2d

CBS News

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Preserving and celebrating traditions during Native American Heritage Month

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CBS Sacramento

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Carmichael resident paints "Fix the roads" messages near potholes to get county's attention

A frustrated Carmichael resident is taking a colorful approach to calling for road repairs, painting "Fix the roads" messages on the asphalt near potholes and cracks along a neighborhood street.

Carmichael, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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Does SMUD owe you money? How to check for unclaimed checks from the utility

Does the Sacramento Municipal Utility District owe you money? The utility has posted a list of people who have not claimed checks dated between Oct. 1, 2022 and Sept. 30, 2023. Payments that remain unclaimed after Dec. 21 will become property of the utility. “These are checks dated September 30, 2023 or earlier that were issued by SMUD but remain uncashed,” SMUD said in a Friday news release. To file a claim on an uncashed check, call 916-732-7440 and supply the claimant’s name, current address, telephone number and the address for the time period between Oct. 1, 2022 and Sept. 30, 2023. Claims also can be mailed to Sacramento Municipal Utility District Unclaimed Monies, 6201 S Street, Mail Stop B352, Sacramento, CA 95817-1818. Replacement checks may only be issued to the claimant or, upon proof of their death, to their beneficiary. Checks that are not claimed by 5 p.m. Dec. 21 become the property of SMUD under California law.

Sacramento, CA · 7h

FOX40

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Sacramento ranks #1 best farmers market in California

(FOX40.COM) — The annual America’s Farmland Celebration by American Farmland Trust has released its list of the top farmers’ markets based on nationwide votes. Sacramento’s Midtown Farmers Market ranked #1 in the state, followed by the Historic Folsom Farmers Market. This marks the third year in a row that the Midtown Farmers Market ranks best in […]

Sacramento, 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

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

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 · 11h