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Security increased following gunfire in Sacramento State residence hall, president says
Security has been increased at Sacramento State after gunfire was reported in a residence hall, the university president said. The available report provides no further details about when the shots were fired, whether…
Secretary of State issues statement in honor of Veterans Day
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber issued a statement ahead of Veterans Day, thanking current and former service members for their sacrifices and service. Her office also highlighted efforts to make voting…
‘You can’t do it this way’: Sacramento sheriff, Placer DA condemn Newsom’s clemency order
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision last week to commute nearly 550 death sentences to life without parole has drawn criticism from Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper and Placer County District Attorney Morgan…
California voters reject tax on net worth of billionaires
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on the net worth of residents worth more than $1 billion. The Associated Press called the result Monday after determining that the measure had lost…
California's Prop 40 Falls Short, But Wealth Tax Fight Shows 'Billionaires Are Frightened by Voters'
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires, by 52.8% to 47.2%, according to the Associated Press. The measure’s supporters said it would have raised tens of billions of dollars…
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Northern California honors veterans with parades and events Nov. 11
Communities across Northern California are preparing parades and other events on Nov. 11 to honor veterans for Veterans Day. The observances are scheduled in multiple locations across the region, offering residents…
Newsom's death row commutations include 29 inmates tied to officer killings
A review found that 29 people on California’s death row whose sentences Gov. Gavin Newsom intends to commute were convicted in cases involving the killings of 32 law enforcement officers. The cases span more than four…
Some victim families support California's death row commutations
Relatives representing about 50 murder victims are urging California’s Supreme Court to approve Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to commute the state’s death sentences. Supporters include the sisters of Polly Klaas, who was…
California voters reject Proposition 40, the billionaire wealth tax
California voters have rejected Proposition 40, a proposed ballot measure that would have imposed a one-time 5% wealth tax on residents with a net worth exceeding $1 billion. With 52.8% of voters opposing the…
Oligarchs got crushed on Election Day, but still managed to kill California's wealth tax dreams
California voters have rejected Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax initiative, following a massive opposition campaign funded by billionaires and supported by Governor Gavin Newsom. According to Mother Jones, the…
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California voters reject one-time wealth tax on billionaires
California voters have officially rejected a ballot measure that sought to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on residents with a net worth exceeding $1 billion. The proposal, which aimed to generate significant state…
California voters reject proposed billionaires tax
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the assets of the state’s more than 200 billionaires. The Associated Press called the measure on Monday evening, with opponents…
In 2019, oil was found seeping from a California railyard into the Sacramento River; six years later, cleanup had removed 75,000 gallons of oil and 100,000 tons of contaminated soil.
Oil began seeping from a California railyard into the Sacramento River in 2019, prompting a major cleanup effort. Six years later, crews have removed 75,000 gallons of oil and 100,000 tons of contaminated soil. The case…
Poll Of The Day: Does America Need a Billionaire Tax?
California voters have rejected Proposition 40, a measure that would have established a one-time five percent tax on the net worth of billionaires. Opponents, including Governor Gavin Newsom, argued the policy would…
Seasonal controlled burn projects ramping up in California
California land management agencies are ramping up seasonal controlled burn projects across the state to reduce wildfire risks. These prescribed fires are carefully planned to clear dry vegetation and underbrush…
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Heat take a 114-108 win over the struggling Kings
The Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Sunday in Sacramento. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Miami with 29 points and 14 rebounds, while Klay Thompson added 23 points and Bam Adebayo had 18. Darius Acuff Jr…
Parking rates at Downtown Sacramento county garage set to increase in January
Sacramento County will raise rates at its public garage on Seventh and H streets starting in January, following approval last week. Hourly parking will rise from $3.50 to $5, the daily maximum from $17.50 to $22, and…
Downtown Sacramento ice rink toy drive kicks off holiday season of giving
A toy collection at the Downtown Commons ice rink is helping launch Sacramento’s holiday Season of Giving campaign. Yelp and United Way partnered on the early drive, ahead of the official campaign opening Nov. 16. New…
Families of murder victims support Newsom's death row commutation plan
Families of 50 California murder victims have backed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to commute the death sentences of 548 people on death row to life in prison without parole. In a letter released after Newsom announced the…
California Proposition 40: Voters reject tax on billionaires
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed tax on billionaires’ net worth, according to The Associated Press. The first-of-its-kind measure faced a contentious campaign, with prominent technology leaders…
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Kings Linked to Draymond Green Trade With Darius Acuff Jr. in Mind
The Sacramento Kings could consider trading for Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green partly to mentor young guard Darius Acuff Jr., according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Green’s relationship with Kings general…
Maxime Raynaud (knee) out Tuesday vs. Orlando
Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Raynaud is continuing his recovery from a right patellar subluxation sustained during the preseason. While the…
California's proposed 'billionaire tax' fails to pass
California voters have officially rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on state residents with a net worth exceeding $1 billion. According to the Associated Press, the measure failed following an…
California Prop. 40 fails: Voters reject one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion. The Associated Press called the result Monday, after a costly campaign in which opponents…
Manhunt underway for armed suspects after shooting at California university dorm
Police are searching for six suspects after gunfire was reported late Sunday inside the first-floor lobby and computer room of Klamath Hall at California State University, Sacramento. University police arrived within a…
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Decision Called On Fate Of CA's Billionaire Tax Prop. 40, AP Reports
California's Proposition 40, a controversial ballot measure aimed at imposing a one-time 5% tax on residents with assets exceeding $1 billion, has officially failed. According to the Associated Press, the initiative was…
California Republicans face historic losses in state Legislature as blue wave sweeps midterms
Preliminary election results suggest California Republicans could be reduced to 15 seats in the state Assembly, their lowest total in more than 150 years, and eight seats in the state Senate. If the counts hold…
California voters reject Prop 40, a measure to tax the wealth of billionaires
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on the net worth of residents worth more than $1 billion. The Associated Press called the result Monday after determining that the measure’s…
Billionaire tax rejected on concern squeezing California's ultra-rich would harm the economy
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ assets intended to offset federal health care funding cuts. The measure lost Monday, with about 53% voting against it and 47% in…