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Car tracking can enable domestic abuse. Why turning it off is easier said than done

Having a restraining order against your former partner and a judge granting you possession of a family car should be enough to get a car manufacturer to turn off location tracking, right? 

California bill would require redistricting commission for Sacramento County supervisor districts

Roughly a year after the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a district map one of its own members called flawed, a state lawmaker introduced a bill that would require a citizens redistricting commission to draw new boundaries in 2030.

State Senator Angelique Ashby introduced SB 314 on Feb. 6, aiming to increase transparency and citizen input in the once-in-a-decade redistricting process for Sacramento County supervisor districts.

California offers three Capitol Mall office buildings for conversion to housing

Sacramento, CA (Jan. 31, 2023) - Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday announced that three large state office buildings along the Capitol Mall will be offered to developers for conversion to housing.

Sacramento's iconic tree canopy turns destructive in storms

California State Sen. Angelique Ashby, who represents the city, said the recent storms have highlighted the need to be cautious about where trees are planted to limit injuries. “We've gained so much benefit from those big beautiful trees in Sacramento that this is the risk to being the ‘City of Trees,’” she said.