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Massive Peskin kickoff sets up an epic race for mayor of SF

It’s always hard to estimate crowd size, particularly in a crowded place like Portsmouth Square, but I would say at least 750 people showed up today for the Aaron Peskin for Mayor kickoff, and that might be low. Could have been 1,000. Either way, it was a massive show of support for a candidate who […]

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Resolution declares Sacramento sanctuary city for transgender people | #citycouncil

Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a resolution that declares it a “sanctuary city” for transgender people. The resolution, which was discussed at Tuesday’s council meeting, states it’s important for the city to reiterate the commitment to transgender rights and equal protections for transgender people. The resolution ensures the rights of transgender people are upheld and […]

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Shoun Thao appointed to Sacramento City Council interim District 2 seat | #citycouncil

SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday appointed Shoun Thao to serve as the interim District 2 councilmember, a seat left vacant after Sean Loloee resigned following a federal probe and indictment surrounding his private businesses. Thao was among three candidates – including youth leader Raquel Shipp and retired social advocate Tim Smith – […]

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City council to consider making Sacramento sanctuary city for transgender people | #citycouncil

SACRAMENTO — A resolution is being considered by the city council Tuesday to make Sacramento a transgender sanctuary city. Advocates and supporters of the resolution say it will protect people who may come to the city from other states where gender-affirming care is banned. Councilmember for District Four, Katie Valenzuela, is proposing the resolution and […]

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Arrests made, chambers cleared during Sacramento City Council discussion of Gaza cease-fire resolution

SACRAMENTO – Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg cleared the City Council chambers over outbursts during a debate over his proposed Gaza cease-fire resolution Tuesday night. Twelve people were arrested, police say. The decision to clear the chamber of members of the public came after he delivered several warnings from the dias. The Sacramento Police Department said […]

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Dr. Flojaune Cofer jumps ahead in tight Sacramento mayoral race

SACRAMENTO — Dr. Flojaune Cofer has now pulled ahead in what continues to be a tight race for Sacramento mayor, updated results showed Tuesday. Sacramento County released new numbers in the race that show Dr. Cofer has secured 25% of the votes so far while Dr Richard Pan, Kevin McCarty and former City Councilmember Steve […]

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Sacramento mayor’s race too close to call, elections expert weighs in

Sacramento County elections officials released new numbers Tuesday. The numbers gave voters new insight into how the race for Sacramento mayor and the District 4 city council seat may turn out. It is, however, still too close to call. According to Sacramento County, roughly 239,000 ballots have been counted so far and there are nearly […]

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Here’s how much money has been raised in Sacramento’s mayor race

SACRAMENTO — Plenty of money has flowed into Sacramento City Hall political campaigns this year. The mayor’s race has four viable candidates heading into the primary Tuesday. Former Councilmember Steve Hanson, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, former State Senator Dr. Richard Pan, and public health advocate Dr. Flo Cofer. Sacramento political strategist Steve Maviglio is watching the […]

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Mayor Steinberg blocked debate on a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. He’s wrong

Sacramento is my home. It is where I raised my children, built my career as a civil rights leader and won election to public office to serve the people. But I never once forgot about where my family comes from and where many of my relatives still live: Gaza. As someone who has suffered the […]

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Sacramento City Council tables discussion of pay raise for city manager | #citycouncil

Sacramento’s city manager may not get a pay raise this year after public disappointment. The Sacramento City Council initially approved a $20,000 pay raise for Howard Chan during a special meeting in December. However, state law requires a vote on such a matter to be done in a public meeting to allow the community the […]