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Gallagher Applauds Request for Major Disaster Declaration for the Park Fire

Oct 02, 2024 01:30PM ● By Mitch Barber

Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) applauded California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to assist with the recovery from this summer’s Park Fire.

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Statement from Rep. LaMalfa on Passage of the Fix Our Forests Act

Oct 02, 2024 01:28PM ● By Office of Rep. LaMalfa News Release

This week, the House passed H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act, a strongly bipartisan piece of legislation focused on improving forest management and reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfires.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Live Oak Candidates Forum set for Oct. 3

Sep 26, 2024 02:40PM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

The Yuba Sutter Chamber of Commerce will present the Live Oak Candidates Forum on Oct. 3.

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Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 3184 into Law

Sep 26, 2024 02:36PM ● By Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters News Release

The Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, Keaton Denlay, is disappointed with the passing of Assembly Bill 3184, signed into law Sept. 22.

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Rep. LaMalfa Announces Grant Awards for Disaster Recovery and Preparedness in District 1

Sep 23, 2024 11:45AM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Rep. LaMalfa released the following statement announcing that a total of $4,106,321 has been awarded to our district for critical disaster recovery and preparedness projects.

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Panel Discusses Proposition 36 Benefits

Sep 19, 2024 09:51AM ● By Jordonna Lobese, photos by Jordonna Lobese

In a Prop 36 town hall meeting on Sept. 16 with a panel of area officials, benefits of Proposition 36 were discussed.

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Gallagher Demands Answers on Undemocratic End of Session

Sep 09, 2024 02:29PM ● By Assembly Republican News Release

On Sept. 9, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) demanded answers from the Assembly Rules Committee in the wake of several parliamentary violations that crushed debate and caused chaos at the end of the 2024 legislative session.

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Assemblyman Gallagher Addresses Homelessness

Sep 05, 2024 12:28PM ● By Mitch Barber

According to a 2023 report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development there were 181,399 homeless individuals in California.

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Victim Advocates, Law Enforcement Call for Rejection of Senate Bill 94

Sep 05, 2024 11:58AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Measure Will Allow Violent Murderers Out of Prison Early

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Gallagher Slams Democrats’ Special Session Stunt

Sep 04, 2024 03:07PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued the following statement on the introduction of legislation enacting Gov. Newsom’s scheme to increase gas prices by requiring refiners to withhold fuel from drivers.

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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State Auditor Tells Legislature: Increase Penalties for Repeat Shoplifters

Aug 01, 2024 11:46AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

On the morning of July 25, the State Auditor recommended that the Legislature should increase penalties on repeat thieves.

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Congressman LaMalfa Makes Statement on Resignation of Kimberly Cheatle

Aug 01, 2024 10:20AM ● By Office of Congressman Doug LaMalfa Press Release

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.

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Council Could Consider Increasing Illegal Fireworks Fines

Jul 25, 2024 04:37PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Live Oak City Council members at their July 17 meeting considered the assessment of liens against delinquent homeowners’ properties to collect overdue costs for refuse collection services

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LaMalfa Votes for Defense Authorization Act

Jun 27, 2024 04:29PM ● By Office of Rep. Doug LaMalfa News Release

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) Voted for H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

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Roadway Adjustments to Benefit Schools and New Housing Developments Given the Green Light

May 31, 2024 12:06PM ● By Melody McDowell

Monthly Collaboration Meetings Between City and School Officials This Year Are Yielding Fruit

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Butte County's Quality of Life in Jeopardy

May 30, 2024 04:23PM ● By Mickey Mrakuzic

The Butte County Board of Supervisors Are Exploring a One-Cent Sales Tax Measure on the Nov. 5, 2024 Ballot

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New Measure Eligible for California's November 2024 Ballot

May 30, 2024 03:02PM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

Restricts Spending by Health Care Providers Meeting Specified Criteria

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California Increases Groundwater Supply

May 29, 2024 12:35PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

For the First Time Since 2019, California's Groundwater Storage Has Increased

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Highway Updates One Step Closer

May 24, 2024 04:09PM ● By Melody McDowell

On May 6, the Gridley City Council Met in a Regular Meeting

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Live Oak Announces Mark Scott as Interim City Manager

Apr 17, 2024 11:22AM ● By Sharon Pearce

Scott expressed appreciation for the opportunity to be Live Oak city manager, stating this was the 11th time he had done this

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Code Error Allowed for Seven Years of Free Recycling Services

Mar 28, 2024 12:02PM ● By Teri Saya

Christian Garcia of Waste Management Addressed City Council During Public Comment at the March 18 Meeting

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Gridley Waste Rate Increases Proposed

Mar 14, 2024 09:19AM ● By Teri Saya

A rate increase is proposed for Gridley waste management services affecting all customers, beginning next Jan. 1

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Woten Says ‘Get Something Going’ for Sheriff’s Contract

Mar 14, 2024 09:16AM ● By Sharon Pearce

Live Oak City Council appointed two replacement members to the Planning Commission from seven applicants on March 6

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Reparations Would Cost Taxpayers $2.8 Trillion

Mar 13, 2024 10:00AM ● By Pacific Research Institute News Release

Reparations would cost taxpayers $2.8 trillion, push 1.84 million additional people to leave California over 5 years, and increase the tax burden for the average household by 54 percent

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