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Member of Ventura County Water Board Pleads Guilty in Water Theft Scheme

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:17

Between 2019 and 2021, Naumann stole $30,000 worth of water for his own farm.

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Fresno Seeks Applicants for its Library Book Review Committee

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:12

The committee will consist of 11 people. Each supervisor will appoint two members. The final member will be appointed by the county’s chief administrative officer.

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Berkeley Will Repeal its Ban on Gas Appliances. What Does it Mean for Other Jurisdictions?

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:07

Jot Condie, CRA President and CEO, said any city or county that passed an ordinance similar to Berkeley’s should take it off the books.

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All L.A. Beaches Closed Due to Health Advisory

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:04

The advisory is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, April 3 at 8 a.m., but it could be extended. 

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California Consulting Publishes List of Parks Grants

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 07:55

DOT Clean California, Outdoor Equity, LWCF and more.

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How Safe Are California’s Bridges?

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 07:20

Over two dozen frequently traveled bridges in California are structurally deficient.

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Meet the OC Health Care Agency’s New Director

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 07:09

The Orange County Health Care Agency has announced Dr. Veronica Kelley as its new Director. 

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Construction on Wildlife Crossing to Shut Down Portion of the 101 Freeway

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:22

Parts of the 101 freeway will be shut down in the evenings next month as crews continue work on a wildlife crossing.

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California Forever Accused of Dishonest Tactics in Signature Gathering Campaign

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:16

Signature gatherers are accused been lying to members of the public in order to get them to sign the petition for a ballot measure.

Tags: Featurednewscampaigns and electionsCalifornia Foreverhousing and land usesolano county
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California Consulting Publishes New List of Municipal Grant Opportunities

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:12

This list of municipal grant opportunities was published by California Consulting, Inc. 

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Prop 1 Passes in Squeaker Election, Changing How Counties Spend Mental Health Funds

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 08:00

Proposition 1 has passed by a razor thin margin. 

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Man Killed by Mountain Lion in El Dorado County

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 07:48

This is the state’s first fatality from a cougar in 20 years.

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Mysterious $12 Million Settlement Appears on Shasta Supes’ Consent Agenda. What is It for?

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:26

Questions are swirling over a mysterious item that appeared on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors’ consent agenda last week. 

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California Consulting Celebrates Significant $400,000 from CA Department of Boating and Waterways

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:18

California Consulting is celebrating a significant win as we helped secure more than $400,000 from the California Department of Boating and Waterways to support the Merced Irrigation District (MID) Parks and Recreation Department.

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California Sues El Dorado County and Placerville for Banning Needle Exchange

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:56

California has filed a lawsuit against El Dorado County and the City of Placerville over the jurisdictions’ bans on needle exchange programs. 

Tags: Featurednewslegallawsuitpublic healthharm reductionneedle exchangeEl DoradoPlacerville
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Los Angeles Supervisors Will Crack Down on Airbnbs

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:51

Supervisors have given preliminary approval to new restrictions on short-term rentals.

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Feds Warn of Cyberattacks Against Water Systems

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:45

“Drinking water and wastewater systems are a lifeline for communities, but many systems have not adopted important cybersecurity practices to thwart potential cyberattacks,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “EPA and NSC take these threats very seriously and will continue to partner with state environmental, health, and homeland security leaders to address the pervasive and challenging risk of cyberattacks on water systems.”

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Shigella Infections on the Rise in Santa Cruz

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:40

Santa Cruz health authorities are battling an outbreak of shigellosis, a highly infectious disease of the intestine.

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L.A. Supervisors Offer Reward for Information in 16-Year-Old Deputy Homicide Case

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:37

“I’m hopeful this reward will encourage someone to provide a critical tip or bit of information to find everyone who had a hand in this murder,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “Justice must be served.”

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