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California Matters: Californians despair about high cost of living. This housing can help
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (642+ words) When the Public Policy Institute of California'released a new poll late last month, media coverage mainly focused on how the 11 candidates for governor were faring with voters. However, the poll tested several other issues, one being Californians" living costs. The…...
Coldest Marches in California since 1895
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (147+ words) Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Marches in California since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've…...
California Commentary: Sacramento wants to hide information about the bullet train
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (263+ words) No matter how much we wish we could avoid writing about California's High-Speed Rail Project, sometimes circumstances give us no choice. The vampire sucking millions of dollars out of the pockets of California'every day'is back in the news. Here's the…...
California Matters: No clear frontrunner for governor, but new poll names five with the best shot
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (660+ words) The surprise nighttime takedown of Nicolas Maduro will have " Galileo was a mathematician, astronomer, engineer and more. " For the last year, as the array of announced and potential candidates for governor constantly fluctuated, those who closely follow California politics have…...
Day Hiker: Pointed Rocks Trail
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (369+ words) Day Hiker: Pointed Rocks Trail'Mountain Democrat Looking to enjoy some wide-open spaces away from the crowds? Let me share the sweetest lollipop trail my friend Jason introduced me to during a recent 5K fun run he organized It's just a short,…...
February storms provide much-needed boost but statewide snowpack remains below average
1+ week, 2+ day ago (359+ words) Today's snow survey results show an increase from last month's measurements following a series of cold, major snow-producing storms that ended a five-week dry period. Unfortunately, the recent storms were not enough to get the state back to average conditions…...
Who protects seniors?
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (545+ words) I live in a senior mobile home park in Placerville that was once stable and affordable. In recent years, like many parks across California, it was purchased by a corporate owner. Since then, seniors have faced rising rents, new financial…...
Go take a Poppy Walk | Prospecting | mtdemocrat.com
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (231+ words) Go take a Poppy Walk'Mountain Democrat Upcoming outdoor events highlight protected landsOn Sunday, March 29, from 3-5 p.m., longtime ARC supporter and Coloma riverfront property owner Robin Center, joined by neighbors Barbara and David Thomas, Dennis Eagan, Andie Thrams and Jim Klotz, will…...
California Matters: State school systems face red ink despite boosts in education spending
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (515+ words) I should've known better. Americans want to help people in need, but when government d" Educating California's nearly 6 million public school students is the state budget's second largest expenditure, and one that has increased sharply during Gavin Newsom's governorship. The2026-27 budgetthat…...
Mountain Democrat Events - Cardi B
2+ week, 1+ day ago (58+ words) Cardi B'Mountain Democrat Sorry, an error occurred. Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Latest Classifieds from Mountain Democrat Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. Local Events from Mountain…...