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The California Connects Regional Convening in Fresno showcased powerful partnerships aimed at uniting communities and boosting volunteerism during challenging times.

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California Connects convening wraps up in Fresno; chief service officer urges community volunteerism
The California Connects Regional Convening concluded in Fresno with California Chief Service Officer Josh Friday urging unity and continued investment in the Central Valley and calling on residents — including youth — to join GoServe, the state's volunteer program.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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The Mountain View Whisman School District faces a daunting $9 million in budget cuts as trustees grapple with a projected structural deficit, raising concerns about the future of student programs.

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Board approves first interim budget and directs staff to plan ~ $9 million in ongoing reductions
District fiscal staff presented a first interim showing weakened assessed-value growth, a projected structural deficit under low‑revenue assumptions, and staff asked the board to set a reduction target (staff suggested $9 million) for proposals to return in January; the board approved the interim report unanimously and asked for detailed proposals.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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The Board of Equalization made crucial decisions on state-assessed matters, including a significant role correction and the denial of Pio Pico's petition.

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Board approves role correction, denies Pio Pico petition and adopts Netleaf settlement; votes summary
The Board approved a state-assessed role correction, denied Pio Pico Energy's petition, and adopted a joint recommendation reducing Netleaf Fiber's 2025 unitary value to $96 million. Roll-call tallies and motions are summarized for public record.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Ross Valley Sanitary District has achieved a record low of 38% influent share while ramping up recycled water use for sewer cleaning, but recent spills highlight the need for better public awareness and response strategies.

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District reports record low treatment share, increased recycled‑water cleaning and a multi‑day Magnolia Avenue spill
Operations staff reported Ross Valley's share of dry‑weather influent to the JPA plant fell to 38% in October; crews used nearly 50,000 gallons of recycled water for sewer cleaning; staff described two small spills and a larger roughly 8,000‑gallon dry‑weather spill near 965 Magnolia Avenue and outlined planned outreach and preventive actions.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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The Board of Equalization is set to tackle crucial governance and transparency issues at an upcoming hearing on the Legal Entity Ownership Program—find out how these changes could impact property valuations and public participation!

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Board schedules LEOP informational hearing and debates governance, public access rules
The Board set a January 29, 2026 informational hearing on the Legal Entity Ownership Program and debated governance-policy tweaks including staggered terms, Bagley-Keene communications, and remote public-comment procedures.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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The Greenfield City Council just made significant moves, approving new committee members, extending vital contracts, and securing $107,000 in traffic safety grants!

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Greenfield council approves consent items, committee appointments, contract extension, two traffic-safety grants and pavement acceptance
On Nov. 18 the city council approved the consent calendar and took several recorded actions: adoption of a technical sewer ordinance amendment, appointment of three parks & recreation committee members, a one‑year extension with Fluid Resource Management, acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety grants totaling $107,000, and acceptance of the 2024 pavement maintenance project.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Vendors are rallying to save the beloved gazebo market, fearing new fee hikes and restrictions will dismantle this vital community hub.

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Greenfield vendors urge council to protect gazebo market amid rumors of rule changes and higher fees
Vendors at the gazebo market told the City Council that proposed management changes and reported fee increases would push longtime sellers out and harm families who depend on market income; councilwoman Ortiz said she will sit down with vendors to seek a 'happy medium.'
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December 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Tulare County's crop report reveals a staggering 12,485 acres left fallow, sparking urgent calls for better data accuracy and coordination in the face of water challenges.

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Tulare County staff reports 12,485 acres newly fallow; data gaps limit precision
County staff reported 1,602,000 harvested acres for 2024 and 12,485 acres recorded as fallow or removed last year, but low survey response rates and disparate data systems (GSAs, assessor, LandIQ) limit accuracy. Committee urged improved parcel-level tracking and coordination.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Tulare County's Agricultural Advisory Committee is grappling with critical decisions on updating the Rural Valley Lands Plan, weighing options that could reshape local land use amid pressing water and legal challenges.

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Tulare County advisory committee asks staff to recommend path for updating Rural Valley Lands Plan
Tulare County staff will return with a recommendation on whether to update the Rural Valley Lands Plan via light maintenance, a general-plan amendment with an EIR, an ordinance, or a hybrid approach after the advisory committee flagged water, Williamson Act and litigation risks. No vote occurred; quorum was lacking.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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The California State Board of Equalization has upheld a staggering $41.66 billion property assessment for Southern California Edison, rejecting their appeal to reduce it based on wildfire-related costs.

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Board of Equalization denies Southern California Edison's 2025 unitary value appeal; affirms $41.66 billion assessment
After a daylong oral hearing, the Board of Equalization voted 4–1 to deny Southern California Edison's petition to reduce its 2025 unitary property assessment, rejecting requests to remove wildfire mitigation costs and liabilities from valuation indicators.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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A $22 million recreation center in Greenfield is on the horizon, featuring an all-inclusive playground, multisport field, and even a future aquatic center—funding is rolling in, but the journey is just beginning!

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Greenfield staff outline $22 million recreation center plan, seek additional grants to fill funding gap
Parks and Recreation Director Jesus Perez presented schematic designs, programming and a funding plan for a $22 million recreation center and park, saying the city has an $8.5 million State Parks grant, has applied for a $6 million Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, and hopes to start construction in January 2027 with completion before the June 30, 2028 grant deadline.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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County assessors are sounding the alarm over Prop 19's intergenerational-transfer rules, warning that public anger and fiscal challenges could lead to major changes—or a political stalemate.

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Assessors urge fix to Prop 19’s intergenerational-transfer rules; warn fiscal and political barriers
County assessors at the BOE annual meeting said changing the intergenerational-transfer provision of Proposition 19 will be politically and fiscally difficult and likely require a new ballot measure or legislative action tied to trade‑offs; assessors described continuing taxpayer confusion and local impacts.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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California's assessors are on the brink of a technological revolution with a $30M investment aimed at modernizing property assessments and streamlining Prop 19 exemptions!

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Assessors’ IT joint‑powers authority cites $30M in state funding, recommends vendors for Prop 19 exemptions portal
Don Gackel told the Board of Equalization the assessors’ IT JPA has grown to 33 member counties, received three $10M state installments, completed a 2024 proof of concept and advanced vendors (Oracle, Tyler) to contract talks for a Prop 19 exemptions portal.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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The California Board of Equalization and county assessors are tackling the complex fallout from Prop 19, with technology upgrades and appeal reforms on the agenda!

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Board of Equalization meets with county assessors to map Prop 19 fixes, IT upgrades and appeals reforms
At an annual meeting Oct. 22, 2025, the state Board of Equalization and county assessors reviewed Prop 19 implementation, progress on a statewide assessors IT joint-powers authority and proposals to speed assessment appeals; assessors urged more resources and clearer rules on new property uses and mandates.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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The Health Care Affordability Board has postponed a crucial vote on penalties for late data submissions, as stakeholders argue the proposed fines are too weak to ensure compliance from large health plans.

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California health board delays vote after heated debate over data‑submission penalties
The Health Care Affordability Board paused action and asked staff to return in November after members and public commenters warned a proposed $5 per‑member penalty and modest flat fines would be too weak to compel timely data from large plans and urged steeper, faster escalations and clearer ties to legal remedies.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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California is set to revolutionize healthcare affordability with its groundbreaking low-cost insulin program, launching January 1, 2026, and a $50 billion application to transform rural health services.

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HCAI director touts state low‑cost insulin program and readies $50B rural health application
Director Michelle Landsberg highlighted California's Calyrex biosimilar insulin program — offering insulin glargine pens at $55 per 5‑pack starting Jan. 1, 2026 — and outlined the state's upcoming application to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, prioritizing hub‑and‑spoke models, technology, and workforce development.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Petaluma City Schools just unveiled a groundbreaking $744 million Facilities Master Plan that promises to shape the future of education infrastructure over the next 10-15 years!

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Petaluma City Schools presents $744 million facilities master plan as a 10–15 year menu of projects
District staff and consultants presented a facilities master plan that compiles technical assessments, community input and preliminary budgets for roughly $744 million in potential projects over 10–15 years; the plan is advisory and does not itself set priorities or commit bond funds.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Atherton's council just took a bold step to revamp ADU regulations, aligning local rules with new state legislation, but the debate over what "existing" really means is just heating up!

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Atherton introduces ADU ordinance updates to align with recent state laws; council approves first reading
Town planner Britney Bendix presented amendments to Atherton Municipal Code Chapter 17.52 to align local ADU rules with multiple recent state bills. Council debated scope and interpretation of 'existing' multifamily properties and passed the ordinance on first reading; staff will return with final language in December.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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The Ross Valley Sanitary District has narrowed down to five developer teams for a prime property at Larkspur Landing, setting the stage for a major development that could impact affordable housing and open-space preservation.

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Ross Valley Sanitary District authorizes staff to notify five‑firm shortlist for Larkspur Landing RFQ
The board authorized the general manager to notify a five‑firm shortlist selected from 24 RFQ submittals for the district‑owned 2000 Larkspur Landing Circle site and directed staff to issue an RFP to those firms, with proposals due in January 2026 and interviews slated for February.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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CalAIM services are officially live in Nevada County, but billing delays due to ongoing negotiations could leave many in limbo—what does this mean for you?

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County staff: CalAIM live but billing delayed amid third‑party contracting and waiver uncertainty
County staff said CalAIM went live Nov. 1 but billing is stalled while the county negotiates a third‑party billing contract and software integrations; participants also raised questions about federal waivers that affect program continuity.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Calaveras supervisors are leaning towards staying in the CAMERA joint powers authority if proposed bylaw changes simplify operations and improve connectivity for watershed protection.

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Board signals support for continued CAMERA membership pending bylaw changes to ease quorum
Calaveras supervisors told staff Nov. 25 they are inclined to remain in the regional Calaveras‑Amador‑Mokelumne River Authority (CAMERA) JPA if proposed bylaw amendments — reducing director quotas and adjusting meeting frequency — are adopted by the JPA in February; staff will return with any requested feedback before that meeting.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Agricultural Commissioner Jesse Fowler reveals critical updates on pest prevention, funding challenges, and the need for new equipment to handle the rising tide of electric vehicle chargers in Calaveras County.

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Calaveras agriculture chief outlines pest monitoring, weights-and-measures duties and future equipment needs
Agricultural Commissioner Jesse Fowler told the board Nov. 25 that the department oversees pest exclusion/detection, weights-and-measures and other programs, reported recent subvention and contract funding, and flagged future needs including electric vehicle‑charger testing equipment and staff to meet growing inspection workloads.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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A groundbreaking initiative at Saunders Park now allows beachgoers to effortlessly access free beach wheelchairs through a self-checkout system, ensuring everyone can enjoy the coast!

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Trinidad nonprofit opens self-checkout beach wheelchairs at Saunders Park
The Trinidad Coastal Land Trust opened a free, self-checkout beach wheelchair at Saunders Park in Trinidad, assembled by College Corps fellows; users can obtain a code and check out a chair without staff assistance to improve coastal access for people of all abilities.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Residents in Laguna Woods are sounding the alarm over rising electricity rates and higher emissions, urging the council to reconsider joining the Orange County Power Authority.

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Residents urge Laguna Woods to pause OCPA consideration, citing higher rates and emissions
Two residents told the council OCPA has raised rates and posted large operating losses and that its 2024 basic plan emissions were higher than Edison’s, urging the city to delay joining or opt out; the council did not take action on the comments.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Laguna Woods City Council just took a major step towards enhancing public safety by approving a lease for a new fire station in City Center Park!

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Laguna Woods council declares park land exempt to clear path for OCFA fire station lease
After public comment and discussion, the Laguna Woods City Council unanimously declared a small portion of City Center Park exempt from the California Surplus Land Act to allow a ground lease to the Orange County Fire Authority for a proposed new fire station; council later rescinded and re-adopted the resolution to add language requested by the state.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM