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Rich Desmond Update: Japanese Beetles in Sacramento County

Apr 09, 2021 12:00AM ● By Supervisor Rich Desmond, Third District

Japanese beetles do not have natural enemies to balance out their population

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State Sets Date to Reopen

Apr 09, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ana B. Ibarra and Barbara Feder Ostrov, CAL Matters. Org

June 15 is Now the Target Date for Full Reopening

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Chairman Thompson Coauthors Nics Denial Act

Mar 30, 2021 12:00AM ● By Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Office of Chairman Mike Thompson News Release

Bill would help enforce existing law and strengthen background checks

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Thompson Votes to Pass Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Of 2021

Mar 17, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Alex Macfarlane, Office of Rep. Mike Thompson

Bill closes the so-called "boyfriend loophole" to prevent violent partners from obtaining firearms

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State Tries to Block Local Control Over Needle Programs

Mar 17, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Curtis Grima, Office of James Gallagher

Gallagher is urging governments and concerned community to log their opposition

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Zooming in on CRPD Town Hall

Mar 10, 2021 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Town hall sought public input in shaping a 2021 park Master Plan

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District 3 - Rich Desmond Update: Inaugural Community Meeting

Feb 24, 2021 12:00AM ● By From Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond

Dr. Olivia Kasirye is Sacramento County Public Health Officer 

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Comment on Today's Release of State Economic Aid Package

Feb 23, 2021 12:00AM ● By NFIB California Press Release, Commentary by John Kabateck, California state director for the Nation

"We urge the Legislature to quickly pass PPP tax conformity because many are preparing their taxes now"

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Thompson, Local Leaders Rally in Support Of State And Local Funding in American Rescue Plan

Feb 22, 2021 12:00AM ● By Office of Congressman Mike Thompson Press Release

"I will continue to work to pass this bill as soon as possible"

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Town Hall Seeks Master Plan Input

Feb 17, 2021 12:00AM ● By Story and photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A 2016 lawsuit resulted in CRPD's loss of much-needed tax funds

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Reopen California Now!

Feb 17, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Patrick Larenas

Efforts to open the State economy continue toward a full opening

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Thompson Votes to Pass Budget Resolution Paving Way for COVID Relief Package

Feb 08, 2021 12:00AM ● By Office of Congressman Mike Thompson Press Release

Our state and local governments will get the help they need to fight the pandemic and provide relief to people

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Rich Desmond Update: County Response to Storm Damage

Feb 03, 2021 12:00AM ● By From the Office of Supervisor Rich Desmond

Storms Have Hit the Region

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Senate Republicans Lead Bipartisan Call for Oversight Hearing for EDD Audit Results

Feb 03, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Jacqui Nguyen, California Senate Republicans

Fraudulent unemployment claims are a staggering $11 billion

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Proposition 19 Puts Family Legacies at Risk

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By Commentary by Ted Gaines

The new formula will be the current taxable value of the property plus one-million dollars

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Budget Priorities: Reopen Schools, Help Small Businesses & Fix EDD

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Nghia Nguyen, Office of Senator Jim Nielsen

One-time money must be spent on one-time COVID-19 expenses

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It is Official!

Jan 27, 2021 12:00AM ● By From Supervisor Rich Desmond

Supervisor Rich Desmond's Inaugural Greeting 

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The School Reopening Plan

Jan 21, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ricardo Cano, Calmatters.Org

Newsom Puts Tight Deadlines on Districts, Legislature

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Susan's Gifts Keep Giving

Jan 19, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Supervisor Susan Peters presents donations to Scott Young (Carmichael HART president) and Effie Yeaw Nature Center Executive Kent Anderson

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Supervisors Rich Desmond and Sue Frost are Sworn in

Jan 19, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Kim Nava, Sacramento County

Chair, Vice Chair Elected; Supervisors Sworn In

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Supervisors Rich Desmond, Sue Frost and Don Nottoli are Sworn in

Jan 19, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Kim Nava, Sacramento County

Chair, Vice Chair Elected; Supervisors Sworn In

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DA Anne Marie Schubert Warns about Violence

Jan 19, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Shelly Orio, Office of District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert

Crimes Committed in Sacramento and at the Capitol Will Be Aggressively Prosecuted

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California Highway Patrol Goes On Tactical Alert

Jan 15, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Fran Clader, California Highway Patrol

Tactical alert is ahead of the upcoming Presidential Inauguration

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Thompson Votes to Impeach the President

Jan 13, 2021 12:00AM ● By Alex Macfarlane, Office of Congressman Mike Thompson

 

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Greater Sacramento Region Health Order Lifted

Jan 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Brenda Bongiorno, Sacramento County Public Information Office

State has not made a public announcement yet

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Covid Cheaters and Fraudsters

Jan 07, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ana B. Ibarra, Calmatters.Org

Can State of California protect the vaccine from people jumping the line?

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NCS Sues Newsom and Padilla to Stop California Electoral College Votes

Jan 07, 2021 12:00AM ● By New California State Press Release

The court voided the vote of 55 California Violation of Election Laws

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Senate Republicans Urge Newsom to Help Thousands of Foster Children Get into Their "Forever Home"

Jan 06, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Jacqui Nguyen, California Senate Republicans

There are approximately 7,200 foster children awaiting placement

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Advocates for Your Livelihood

Jan 06, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Patrick Larenas

Restaurant and salon owners spoke out about the effects of the latest Covid-19 shutdown measures

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Team Desmond Gets to Work

Jan 05, 2021 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

District 3 Supervisor staff bring plenty of experience

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Re-Open Cal Now Policy Conference this Saturday

Jan 05, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Sue Frost, Sacramento County Supervisor District 4

Public Policy Conference- January 8-10, 2021"‹

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Sacramento Metro Chamber Celebrates 126th Annual Business Awards

Dec 29, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, T-Rock Communications

Sacramentan of the Year Supervisor Susan Peters to be Honored

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County Appoints Acting Director of Health Services

Dec 29, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Kim Nava, Sacramento County

To serve while County conducts a nationwide search for the permanent position

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Lawmakers Tell ABC to Stop Enforcing on Restaurants

Dec 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Curtis Grima, Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher

Restaurants statewide have been crushed by the Governor's arbitrary dictates

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Supervisors Select Acting County Executive

Dec 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Kim Nava, Sacramento County

The appointment will remain in effect while County Executive Nav Gill is on administrative leave

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