‘System-wide failure’, Sacramento homeless advocates call for accountability after dozens of families displacedAfter the city transitioned their motel program to a voucher system, 25 families were displaced after motels denied use of their vouchers.
ImmigrationImmigration attorneys, Sacramento advocates concerned about new ‘mega master’ immigration hearings
State GovernmentJune 8, 2026California wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industriesBusinesses and some lawmakers urge state leaders to reject the governor’s budget proposal to permanently limit R&D tax credits.
State GovernmentJune 5, 2026Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governorDemocrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.
State GovernmentJune 5, 2026Tony RodriguezStill too early to call second place in the race for Matsui’s congressional seatThe race for second place in the Sacramento area’s 7th Congressional District is still too early and too close to call. Doris Matsui leads while Republican Zachariah Wooden and Democrat Mai Vang are nearly tied in early results.
Sacramento RegionJune 5, 2026Andrew GarciaChris FeltsSarit LaschinskyVicki GonzalezThe right guy at the right time: Sacramento remembers legendary Kings coach Rick AdelmanAdelman led the Kings to eight straight playoffs during his time in Sacramento, and holds the franchise win record. He passed away on Monday at the age of 79. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
June 4, 2026Ruth FinchPHOTOS: Inside Steve Hilton’s visit to Sacramento after election nightFollowing Hilton’s lead coming out of primary election night, he visited Sacramento for a press conference and a rally at the Capitol.
EducationJune 4, 2026Effort to get California dropouts to finish degrees yields promising results, study saysIn California, more than 5.9 million adults under age 65 have some college credit but no degree. A statewide initiative aims to reengage students who “stopped out.”
Sacramento RegionJune 4, 2026Man is charged with bringing a bomb in his carry-on bag to SMFAuthorities have charged a man with bringing an explosive device to a TSA checkpoint at an airport in Sacramento, California. The 49-year-old was wearing a scarf and latex gloves at the Sacramento International Airport on Saturday.
Sacramento RegionJune 3, 2026Keyshawn DavisGoldenSky Music Festival to return to the City of Trees in 2027Also announced at Visit Sacramento’s State of Tourism event — the expansion of the California International Marathon and the lead chefs for the 13th annual Tower Bridge Dinner.
State GovernmentJune 3, 2026Ruth FinchRepublican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton visits Sacramento as he leads in early election resultsSteve Hilton is the leading Republican candidate in California’s gubernatorial election and visited the capitol Wednesday morning to talk about his plans for California.
JazzJune 3, 2026Avery JeffryBooker T. Jones: An American Icon Comes to TownThe architect of Memphis soul and main creative force for the iconic Stax record label is coming to Grass Valley for a show at The Center for the Arts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
