Skip to main content

American River Messenger

Politics

Last Updated: Aug 11, 2026 10:12AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

You'll Keep Paying for Wildfires on Your Electric Bill Until California Fixes Its Forests

Aug 11, 2026 10:12AM ● By Josh Cook

If you live in California, you've probably seen the ads: "Home insurance rates skyrocket." "The FAIR Plan is broken." They urge you to call your legislator and demand a fix. What they don't mention is who paid for them.

Read More »
The Ukraine Effect: Cheap High-Tech Weapons and California

Jul 31, 2026 08:12AM ● By Josh Cook

The California congressional delegation should treat advances in high-tech warfare as both economic development and a national security opportunity.

Read More »
The California Conservation Corps at 50: Fulfilling Its Promise

Jul 14, 2026 10:52AM ● By Senator Roger Niello

As the Vice Chair of the State Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, I have seen my share of well-intentioned programs that simply didn’t work as advertised. But one program, inaugurated 50 years ago this July, stands out as a shining example of a government effort that has fulfilled its promise

Read More »
Latest State Budget Raises Taxes on Californians and Ignores Voter Priorities

Jun 23, 2026 09:39AM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover

As Californians grapple with an affordability crisis touching nearly every aspect of daily life, they deserve a state budget that addresses their struggles.

Read More »
California State Senate
California State Senate Celebrates the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week

Jun 22, 2026 01:54PM ● By Office of Senator Roger Niello News Release

Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) introduced Senate Resolution 112 to declare the week of June 14 through June 20, 2026, as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week in California.

Read More »
What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

Jun 02, 2026 10:25AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber?

Read More »
Senator Roger Niello
Sacramento’s Own Lawsuit Machine Shows Why SB 84 Can't Wait

May 27, 2026 10:46AM ● By Victor Gomez and Sen. Roger Niello

If you want to understand why California's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit crisis has gone on so long without a fix, look no further than your own backyard. For years, one of the state's most prolific serial lawsuit filers operated his litigation empire out of a home office in Carmichael.

Read More »
Delta Counties Coalition Responds to Newsom’s Remarks at Association of California Water Agencies Conference

May 19, 2026 12:07PM ● By Delta Counties Coalition News Release

The Delta Counties Coalition issued the following statement in response to remarks made May 7 by Gavin Newsom at the Association of California Water Agencies conference.

Read More »
Remote Accessible Voting Available in Sacramento County

May 19, 2026 08:48AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voters can request and receive access to the Remote Accessible Vote by Mail (RAVBM) system.

Read More »
voting
You’ve Voted! What’s Next?

May 18, 2026 05:00PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

oters can use the My Voter Portal (MVP) to ​check the status of their voted ballot.​

Read More »
taxes. calculator
Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

May 12, 2026 09:31AM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes

Read More »
County Selects Inspector General

May 04, 2026 12:30PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a one-year agreement appointing Eric Kane as Inspector General, ensuring continuity of independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office while the County evaluates long-term options for the position. The contract begins May 1 and extends through April 30, 2027.

Read More »
voting primary election
Office Tours and Election Observation Available

May 04, 2026 12:07PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

For those interested in learning more about how the complex processes of elections work, tours and opportunities to observe are offered by the Voter Registration and Elections office.

Read More »
My Voter Portal
Accessing My Voter Portal (MVP)

May 04, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

My Voter Portal (MVP) is a dynamic online tool that allows voters to access their voter registration history, view ballot status and voting participation history.

Read More »
voting
Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Locations Posted

May 04, 2026 11:53AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the list of Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center locations for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election on the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov.

Read More »
Hoover’s Bill to Protect Historic Districts Passes Housing Committee

Apr 27, 2026 05:00PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On April 22 the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development approved Assembly Bill 2415 authored by Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom), which would provide flexibility under state housing law and protect locally designated historic districts such as Historic Folsom.

Read More »
Assembly Republicans Demand Special Session to Combat California’s $180 Billion Fraud Epidemic

Apr 21, 2026 10:14AM ● By Megan Barth, California Globe

Are California Democrats ‘Complicit or Complacent?’

Read More »
Assemblyman Hoover’s Bill to Immediately Lower Energy Bills Approved by Utilities Committee

Apr 14, 2026 11:50AM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On April 8, the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee approved Assembly Bill 2508 authored by Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom), which would immediately lower energy bills and make life more affordable for all Californians.

Read More »
scholarship
FORPD Board Announces Rachel Anne Gray Scholarship Awards

Apr 06, 2026 01:23PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the March meeting of the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors, Recreation Supervisor Mary Stoakley announced this year’s recipients of the Rachel Anne Gray Scholarship.

Read More »
California Farm Bureau Celebrates Passage of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Mar 17, 2026 11:12AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass commented today on the House Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

Read More »
Assemblyman Josh Hoover
Assemblyman Hoover Introduces Legislation to Protect Historic West Steps

Mar 02, 2026 03:01PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Feb.23, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 2445, which would prohibit the demolition of the historic State Capitol West Steps and bring much needed transparency to the Capitol Annex Project by voiding existing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).

Read More »
Metro PAC Endorses Hoover for Reelection

Mar 02, 2026 11:42AM ● By Hoover for Assembly News Release

Assemblyman Josh Hoover recently announced that he has received the endorsement of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber’s Political Action Committee (Metro PAC).

Read More »
Flawed and Unnecessary Cardroom Regulations Put Safety, Community and Economic Vitality at Risk

Feb 23, 2026 04:35PM ● By Sue Frost, Al Fox and Bill Van Duker

Attorney General Rob Bonta’s newly finalized cardroom regulations impose unnecessary burdens that could destabilize responsible cardrooms, jeopardize local jobs, reduce city revenues and ultimately harm the very communities these policies claim to protect throughout California.

Read More »
Bera Secures Over $14M in Community Project Funding

Feb 23, 2026 04:30PM ● By Representative Ami Bera News Release

Recently, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $14,046,000 in Community Project Funding to support 14 projects across California’s Sixth Congressional District.

Read More »
SCDSA Endorses Josh Hoover for Assembly

Feb 23, 2026 04:26PM ● By Josh Hoover for Assembly News Release

On Feb. 17, Assemblyman Josh Hoover announced that he has received the endorsement of the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (SCDSA) for his reelection campaign in Assembly District 7.

Read More »
United Ways Host Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum

Feb 23, 2026 03:35PM ● By United Way News Release

Nine United Way chapters across the state of California are bringing qualified candidates for governor to Sacramento on March 23 for the United Way Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum: Voices of Californians.

Read More »
Hoover Demands Audit of Failed 911 Project

Feb 17, 2026 10:44AM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Calls for accountability in collapsed emergency system overhaul

Read More »
Gavin Newsom
Newsom Signs Bill That Strips Veterans of Choice, Delays Access to Earned Benefits

Feb 16, 2026 12:57PM ● By Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez News Release

Feb. 10, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 694 (Archuleta), a measure promoted as “protecting Veterans,” but one that ultimately restricts their freedom to choose how they access earned disability benefits.

Read More »
Assembly Democrats Refuse to Stop a Double Tax on Drivers

Feb 09, 2026 04:07PM ● By Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

Lawmakers vote against stopping a per-mile driving tax from being added on top of the gas tax

Read More »
FORPD Approves Employment Recruitment Timeline

Feb 09, 2026 02:52PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At their Jan. 21 meeting, the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors discussed appointments for the Fair Oaks Recreation and Arts Foundation, which they are working to shift into to a separate entity, pending bylaw approval by the California Secretary of State.

Read More »
Capital Caucus Members Elect Inaugural Leadership Team

Feb 04, 2026 08:59AM ● By Capital Caucus News Release

The Capital Caucus announced Jan. 28 that its members have elected the new Sacramento-based regional caucus’s first leadership team.

Read More »
California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Jan 20, 2026 12:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.

Read More »
Late December Storms Deliver Much-Needed Water Supply

Jan 05, 2026 05:44PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station.

Read More »
FORPD Board Hears Concerns About Homeless Encampments

Jan 05, 2026 05:16PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Dec. 17 meeting of the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors, a resident shared concerns about homeless encampments at Fair Oaks Park near the library.

Read More »
Hoover Named Legislator of the Year by California Distillers Association

Dec 23, 2025 12:25PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Recently, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced that The California Distillers Association named him as its 2025 Legislator of the Year.

Read More »

Current Issue

Read It Now

View Past Issues
Legal advertisement in Sacramento County
Submit an obituary by clicking on this ad - Sacramento - American River
Sacramento American River Arrest records
Donate to local journalism in American River to keep local journalism alive
Single Again - Serving the widowed divorced and recently single mature adults
Upcoming Events Near You