Gold River Messenger

12/06/2025

All valid vote-by-mail ballots are processed in every election in CA, regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race, if they’re postmarked by Election Day & arrive to the county elections official within 7 days. The official canvass is open to the public.

For more information, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

12/01/2025

All valid vote-by-mail ballots are processed in every election in CA, regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race, if they’re postmarked by Election Day & arrive to the county elections official within 7 days. The official canvass is open to the public.

For more information, go to: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

11/26/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post-election audits.

For more information, go to: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

11/24/2025

Counting and verifying votes takes time! And in California, we value accuracy over speed.

11/21/2025

Looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving? We've got you covered. 🦃🧡

Check out our Thanksgiving guide here, from turkey trots to where to dine out. 👇

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

11/19/2025

Homelessness Services and Funding Facing Cuts

Sacramento officials and response leaders warn that local housing stability and services may be severely impacted due to funding cuts and ongoing government shutdown disruptions.

Read the full story here:

Sacramento officials and homelessness response leaders are warning that proposed federal funding changes and ongoing government shutdown disruptions could severely impact local housing stability and services for people experiencing homelessness.

11/19/2025

Legislative Updates and Brunch at Lunch Bunch

Community members discussed upcoming holiday events, community updates and listened to guest speaker District 7 Assemblyman Josh Hoover at the Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch Nov. 6.

Read all about the event here! 👇

Assemblymember Josh Hoover Shares Community Updates with Brunch Attendees

11/17/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post-election audits.