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Rhonda Craft
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Raised in San Jose, California, Rhonda Craft is the Rocklin reporter for Times Media Service. Craft covers local news in Rocklin, including government, schools, public safety, development and the local events that shape community life. Craft holds a master's degree in journalism.
Stories by Rhonda Craft
16 stories
September 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Mon

Explainer · Election · Rocklin
Roseville City Council 2026: Four Candidates Seek Two Open Seats
Four candidates will compete for two open Roseville City Council seats in Districts 2 and 4 during the Nov. 3, 2026, election.
Wed
Explainer · Election · Rocklin
Loomis Council Race Draws Four for Three Seats
August 2026
5 stories: 4 explainers, 1 news story
Wed
Explainer · Transportation · California
California adopts tire-efficiency rules that will narrow replacement-tire choices starting in 2029
Mon
Explainer · Transportation · Rocklin
Roseville Plans 128-Space Parking Lot in Historic Old Town
Roseville plans a $3.9 million Historic Old Town parking project with 128 spaces, EV chargers and a Roundhouse Row extension from summer 2026.

Sun
Explainer · Education · California
Why California schools are returning some of their Proposition 28 arts money
Tue
Explainer · Education · California
What California’s SB 1133 Could Mean for School Health Education
Sun
News: Education · California
California Schools Face New All-Gender Restroom Requirement Under SB 760
July 2026
9 stories: 1 analysis, 5 explainers, 3 news stories
Thu
Explainer · Health · California
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie gets life-saving blood transfusion, but vets still do not know what made her sick
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is in critical care after a blood transfusion in California, but veterinarians still do not know why she is sick.

Tue
Explainer · Health · California
A preventive brain-tumor find puts full-body MRIs back under the microscope
Tue
Explainer · Education · United States
Education Department finalizes rule tying federal aid to college graduates’ earnings
Sun
Explainer · Education · California
What UC’s SAT and ACT review could mean for California applicants
Future UC applicants could face SAT or ACT requirements again as the university system reviews its standardized testing policy for fall 2028.

Wed
News: Transportation · California
San Francisco crews rescue people from pontoon boat near Alcatraz as search continues for missing
Wed
Explainer · Technology · California
Google Search’s new privacy setting can save Lens images, voice searches and files — here’s how to turn it off
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Official Senate pages still list Lindsey Graham in active service
Tue
Analysis · Business and Finance · United States
Walmart’s summer price cuts put pressure on shoppers, rivals and margins as Trump claims credit
Walmart and Sam’s Club are cutting prices on thousands of grocery and household items across the U.S. this summer to drive customer loyalty.

Mon
News: Crime and Justice · California
Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe as reports say California inquiry began earlier