Sacramento County reminds residents of voting options for the November 4th special election, highlighting mail ballots, drop box locations like Rancho Cordova City Hall, and Vote Centers with extensive hours.

Stolen election mail was recovered from a Sacramento homeless camp, leading to an investigation with no immediate arrests. Ballots found were unvoted and are being voided to prevent fraud.

South Lake Tahoe's mayor, Tamara Wallace, resigned after admitting to embezzling church funds, and Mayor Pro Tem Cody Bass faces legal issues for alleged assault.

The political dispute in Placer County escalates as Mayor Holly Andreatta disputes Supervisor Shanti Landon's claims about a homeless facility project.

The City of Folsom is launching a new online permit platform, eTRAKiT, to simplify the application and inspection process for residents and contractors.

Folsom set to discuss potential changes to water and sewer rates; first meeting on October 21, with a longer-term study leading to recommendations in summer 2026.

Folsom City Council will discuss solutions to a $3 million General Fund shortfall, including service reorganizations, without further layoffs planned.

Jason Solak was appointed the Interim Fire Chief of Folsom, bringing over 30 years of experience, including roles in FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Team.

El Dorado County passes a $1.12 billion budget for FY 2025-26, focusing on limiting General Fund growth and reserving funds for potential economic downturns, amid declining revenues from taxes.

Maraskeshia Smith will become Sacramento's first Black female City Manager on Jan. 5, 2026, managing 6,000 employees and a $1.6 billion budget. Her experience spans over 20 years in city management roles across several cities and she holds an MBA.

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved a new budget to maintain services amid financial challenges, with cost pressures outpacing revenue growth.

The Sacramento City Unified School District faces a $43 million deficit, leading to spending freezes and a review of unauthorized contracts, mainly in the special education department.

The Elk Grove school board voted against a proposal to potentially ban transgender students from girls' sports, citing ongoing legal debates and preferring to wait for legal clarifications.