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localnewsmatters.org > 03/02/2026 > mendocino-county-supervisors-approve-500000-for-potter-valley-water-efforts

Mendocino County supervisors approve $500,000 for Potter Valley water efforts

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (349+ words) The'Eel-Russian Project Authority'is'an organization formed between the Sonoma County Water Agency, Sonoma County, and the Inland Water and Power Commission.' PG&E will be transferring water rights of the Eel River diversion to the Round Valley Indian Tribes once the…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/27/2026 > bay-city-beat-radio-show-feb-27-march-1-2026

‘Bay City Beat’ radio show: Feb. 27-March 1, 2026

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (92+ words) Bay City Beat" radio show: Feb. 27-March 1, 2026Local News Matters Bay City Beat is hosted by longtime journalist Leslie Katz and showcases a unique listing of weekend arts and cultural events around Marin County and the Bay Area. In partnership with…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/25/2026 > berkeley-hosts-community-meetings-to-help-prioritize-fixes-to-aging-city-infrastructure

Berkeley hosts community meetings to help prioritize fixes to aging city infrastructure

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (247+ words) Berkeley officials are asking residents to help decide how to tackle billions of dollars in aging infrastructure needs, from parks and pools to fire stations and sidewalks. City officials said they will host four community meetings over the next month…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/25/2026 > smart-decision-north-bay-voters-to-consider-a-30-year-extension-for-rail-system-sales-tax

SMART decision: North Bay voters to consider a 30-year extension for rail system sales tax

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (482+ words) When voters from Sonoma and Marin counties go to the polls for the statewide primary election in June, they will also be asked whether to extend a local sales tax that funds the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system. The Marin…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/25/2026 > senior-centers-los-angeles-aging-population

How an aging California is turning to senior centers for romance, community and health

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1814+ words) ALMETER CARROLL sits alone on a couch inside the Watts Senior Citizen Community Center. It's almost noon, but the place is nearly empty. Fitness mats and other workout gear lay stacked in a distant corner. No one shows up for…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/24/2026 > right-care-right-way-contra-costa-campaign-aims-to-ease-burden-on-hospital-er-services

Right Care, Right Way: Contra Costa campaign aims to ease burden on hospital ER services

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (176+ words) Right Care, Right Way: Contra Costa campaign aims to ease burden on hospital ER services'Local News Matters Ensure the future of local Bay Area News by becoming a Local News Matters member today. Thanks for your contribution! - Weekly News The…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/24/2026 > california-demonstration-forests-restoration-bill

Bill would shift focus of state demonstration forests from logging to restoration

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (640+ words) A bill to change how California's demonstration state forests are managed " placing greater emphasis on research, public access and forest restoration rather than logging " was introduced in the State Assembly last week." According to Cal Fire, California has 14 demonstration state…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/24/2026 > wiener-bill-sf-replace-pge-public-utility

Wiener renews push to make it easier for SF to replace PG&E with local public utilities

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (694+ words) SAN FRANCISCO LAWMAKERS at the state and local level are trying again to compel the transfer of PG&E's local infrastructure to the city to create a public utility." On Monday, State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, made public a…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/23/2026 > marin-budget-housing-aging-funding-uncertainty

Housing tops priorities for Marin County budget amid federal, state uncertainties

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (576+ words) MARIN COUNTY staffers and supervisors took a breath Monday, looked at voter priorities and started strategizing for the 2026-28 budget cycle." According to a Marin County voter survey, housing affordability stands out as the dominant concern, followed by homelessness, wildfire preparedness…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/20/2026 > justice-is-expensive-santa-clara-county-da-warns-budget-cuts-threaten-public-safety

'Justice is expensive': Santa Clara County DA warns budget cuts threaten public safety

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (423+ words) A ROUTINE ADDRESS from Santa Clara County's top prosecutor became a dark vision of potential injustice across Silicon Valley's criminal landscape. Rosen has historically clashed with the Board of Supervisors for asking him to cut his office's spending while expanding…...