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President Yudof disagrees but vows to improve transparency - A report from the state auditor has criticized the University of California, in part for a lack of transparency in the ability to explain the differences in funding levels per pupil from ...

Generally speaking, the August 1 meeting, typically held in the morning, is ceremonial.  However, there will be an important item of business this year, in the approval of the City Manager Contract that will appoint Steve Pinkerton as Davis' City Mana...

California's independent pharmacists say recent budget cuts could put an end to local, independently owned pharmacies, impeding access to pharmaceuticals for low-income and disabled Californians who rely on Medi-Cal to pay for their prescriptions. Med...

Local realtor has organized a food drive to support the local Elk Grove Food Bank. The Elk Grove Food Bank accepts donations of food, clothing, gift cards for gas, bus passes, Ziploc bags, garbage bags, cooking utensils and many other items.

The Law Enforcement Memorial Motorcycle Run kicks off tomorrow, July 29 with the pre-registration party at Harley Davidson of Sacramento from 5pm-8pm. The party is set to a performance by Riff Raff, ice cold beer, hot dogs, merchandise, and raffle priz...

A real estate subsidiary of Newmont Mine closed escrow on the appromimate 740-acre North Star parcel in Grass Valley this week, sources said.

The Mojave Desert community of Hinkley is best known as the setting for the legal battle over chromium 6 contamination in groundwater, as portrayed in the movie “Erin Brockovich.” Now, activists say Hinkley faces a new environmental threat – ...

Last week the Davis City Council by a narrow 3-2 vote approved using RDA funds for the construction of a new parking lot between E and F and 3rd and 4th Streets in Davis. It has since been pointed out the Vanguard, that the public had no idea what t...

Following a closed door meeting, the Elk Grove City Council just announced that City Attorney Susan Cochran has been relieved of her duties.

Resourcefulness and a little luck are fueling senior center staff across the state, advocates say. Municipalities operate 60 percent of California’s 800 senior centers. As municipal revenues dwindle, fewer and fewer resources are trickling down to fu...