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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

1+ hour, 34+ min 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 > 02/27/2026 > vivint-solar-agrees-to-4-3m-multi-county-settlement-over-alleged-misleading-sales

Vivint Solar agrees to $1.3M multi-county settlement over alleged misleading sales

13+ hour, 34+ min ago  (243+ words) The district attorneys of San Francisco, Alameda County, and three other counties settled a lawsuit with a solar energy supplier to resolve allegations the company, Vivint Solar, misrepresented details when selling its services." The company did not admit liability but…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/26/2026 > its-all-about-trout-sonoma-county-gears-up-for-annual-fest-celebrating-steelhead-return

It's all about trout: Sonoma County gears up for annual fest celebrating steelhead return

1+ day, 34+ min ago  (173+ words) Sonoma County residents and visitors will ring in the seasonal return of steelhead trout next month at the Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the fish but also shines a light on local watersheds and habitat. The…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/26/2026 > santa-cruz-county-sheriff-opens-new-davenport-substation-to-serve-north-coast

Santa Cruz County sheriff opens new Davenport substation to serve North Coast

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (310+ words) A new substation for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office opened recently in Davenport. The building at 450 state Highway 1 was leased for five years in 2024 to provide a base for the Sheriff's Office in the North County area following the…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/26/2026 > ukiah-police-launch-online-crime-map

Ukiah police launch online map that allows residents to track local crime, police activity

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (103+ words) Ukiah police have launched a website that maps local crime and police activity, replacing older, slower methods such as booking logs." The Citizen Records Information Management System, at"ukiahpd.citizenrims.com/map, shows the exact addresses, dates and times of…...

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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

1+ 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 > ukiah-unified-school-district-board-to-weigh-eliminating-more-than-20-teaching-positions

Ukiah Unified School District board to weigh eliminating more than 20 teaching positions

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (230+ words) The Ukiah Unified School District Board of Education will consider cutting roughly 20 teaching positions and more than six additional non-teaching staff positions when it meets Thursday evening. District administrators say the proposed reductions are tied to budget impacts due to…...

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localnewsmatters.org > 02/25/2026 > longtime-contra-costa-water-district-director-john-burgh-plans-retirement-after-22-years

Longtime Contra Costa Water District director John Burgh plans retirement after 22 years

2+ day, 34+ min ago  (239+ words) A long serving member of the Contra Costa Water District's Board of Directors has announced his retirement. John Burgh has served on the CCWD board since he was appointed in 2004. He represents Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Port Costa, and part of…...

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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

2+ 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

2+ 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…...