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Covered California Opens Enrollment for 2027 Health Plans
Expanded state aid and federal changes reshape costs and eligibility.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 2, 2026 4 min read
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Long Valley’s First Confirmed Pups Join California’s Growing Wolf Population
Eight packs have documented litters amid shifting territories and livestock conflicts.
October 21, 2026 4 min read
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New Laws Add Requirements for Data Center Approvals
Water studies, operating disclosures, and power-cost rules shape future proposals.
September 22, 2026 5 min read
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Newsom Vetoes Hadwick’s Bill to Fill Fair Board Vacancies
Governor cites vetting concerns; Hadwick sought relief from appointment delays.
September 22, 2026 3 min read
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Zip Books Program Loses Funding in State Budget
Small libraries used the grants to build collections on limited budgets.
September 16, 2026 2 min read
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Newsom Signs Social Media, Chatbot Limits for Children
Thirteen laws also address children’s privacy and technology use in schools.
September 11, 2026 8 min read
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Forest and Fire Bills Await Decisions From Newsom
Measures address forest work, home protection, and recovery after wildfires.
September 9, 2026 9 min read
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Assembly Passes Final Budget Bill Over Republican Objections
Democrats call the plan a shield against Washington; Republicans call it overspending.
September 1, 2026 6 min read
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Newsom Lifts 1955 Firearm Ban on Archery Deer Hunters
A restriction dating to 1955 lifts January 1 for deer hunters.
August 28, 2026 5 min read
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State Approves Zone Zero Rules for Fire-Prone Homes
Northern Sierra homeowners will have three to five years to comply.
August 25, 2026 7 min read
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State Conservancy Plans $100,000 Wolf Coexistence Outreach Grant
Wolves already roam Sierra County, but the agreement remains unsigned.
August 24, 2026 3 min read
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What a Record El Niño Could Mean for Sierra County
History says a strong El Niño guarantees the northern Sierra nothing.
August 21, 2026 10 min read
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Hadwick Bill on Endangered Species Self-Defense Goes to Governor
Governor Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto the measure.
Updated August 21, 2026 6 min read
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Grizzly Bear Study Bill Dies in Assembly Committee
State wildlife officials estimated the study’s first-year cost at $5.2 million.
August 18, 2026 5 min read
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PG&E Will Pay $22 Million for Mosquito Fire
The utility admits missed repairs and skipped tests while denying fault.
August 14, 2026 5 min read
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