Sacramento Power Play, Lawmakers Line Up Massive Tax Break For Disabled Vets
A bill in Sacramento would sharply expand property‑tax exemptions for the state’s most severely disabled veterans, with supporters calling it vital relief and critics warning of revenue losses. Legislators head to Appropriations next week.
Tiny Tahoe Zip Muscles Into No. 2 Hottest Housing Market In America
Tahoe City landed at No. 2 on a Business Journals Q1 ranking of the nation’s hottest ZIP codes, highlighting persistent demand and scarce lakefront inventory. Local rules and limited supply help explain the result.
Madera’s Only 7‑Eleven Scores Jaw‑Dropping $12.18 Million Sale
A newly built 7‑Eleven at 3720 Avenue 17 in Madera sold for $12.18 million, a sum brokers say sets a new state benchmark for a single‑tenant 7‑Eleven. The mix of fueling lanes, EV chargers and a long corporate lease made the site unusually valuable.
Bay Area Dems Flirt With Last‑Second Ballot Gambit In High‑Stakes Primary
With the June 2 primary looming, some Democrats are urging voters to hold ballots until the last minute to avoid a split vote — a move officials warn could clog counts.












