northern california

Sonoma County supervisors approve ‘clean up’ of lodging tax policy, sidestep spending discussion

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Sonoma County Supervisors Greenlight Lodging Tax Policy Changes, Avoid Spending Debate The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors updated its policy for spending funds raised by the lodging tax, aiming to make the policy more user-friendly. The tax generates around $30 million annually, covering various county costs. A portion is allocated to the Sonoma County Tourism … Read more

PD Editorial: Trump’s immigration raids leave crops rotting in the field

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PD Editorial: Trump’s immigration crackdown leads to crops spoiling in the fields California’s agricultural industry is facing a crisis as crops rot in the fields due to President Trump’s immigration policies. More than 1 million immigrant workers have disappeared from the workforce, leaving farms without enough labor to harvest their crops. Immigration raids and deportations … Read more

Rep. Mike Thompson urges California attorney general to look into Mattson’s business

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Rep. Mike Thompson calls upon California attorney general to investigate Mattson’s business Real estate investment adviser Ken Mattson faces federal charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice. Concerns arise among his alleged victims about potential Trump administration interference due to donations from Mattson’s wife and attendance at Trump’s inauguration. Rep. Mike Thompson … Read more