But last year, the Legislature broadened the ability to stop these financing plans. Senate Bill 1140 by Anna Caballero, D-Merced, allowed district residents or landowners to protest any proposed ...

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Sacramento's James A. Fisher preserved Black California's history, including the Great Migration westward. and inspired ...

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Elk Grove approves land sale to CenterCal for Project Elevate, a mixed-use development with retail, hospitality, and potential housing.

Sacramento City Council’s ambitious plan to transform the downtown Railyards has entered uncharted waters following a wave of opposition from residents.