State GovernmentCalifornia leaders yet to reach deal to keep billionaire tax off the ballot. Time is running outJune 23, 2026Ahead of a Thursday deadline, California Democrats are striking deals with interest groups to kick controversial measures off the November ballot.
Sacramento RegionA shooter kills 2 at a Chico library and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrestedJune 23, 2026Police investigating a shooting at a library in Northern California that left two people dead say an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested. Police say they responded to a 911 call Monday evening.
EducationCal State faculty push to prevent AI tools from replacing them as schools and staff experimentJune 23, 2026The union representing California State University professors is contesting the system’s use of artificial intelligence tools and backing legislation that would protect their jobs from the technology.
Sacramento RegionSacramento is going extreme. Here’s what to expect for X Games LeagueJune 22, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe X Games League is debuting this weekend at Cal Expo featuring co-ed teams that will compete for a championship that takes place in New Orleans.
Health CareCalifornia is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?June 22, 2026Legislators approved a redesigned health tax that shifts more cost onto privately insured Californians to help preserve billions in federal Medi-Cal funding.
EnvironmentWatch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floodsJune 22, 2026Watch Duty, a free cellphone app that tracks fires, became a vital tool for millions during the 2025 LA fires. The nonprofit app will now monitor flooding across all 50 states, expanding as climate change increases extreme weather events.
EnvironmentRiver Partners announces results of eDNA research, collections across the San Joaquin ValleyJune 22, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezLast year scientists from the nonprofit visited over a dozen locations to collect soil samples, which were then analyzed to determine different organisms, species and habitat conditions across the region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionJudge denies bail for Esparto fireworks defendant charged with murder, weighs unsealing grand jury recordsJune 18, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyA Yolo County judge denied bail Thursday for Douglas Tollefsen, ruling there is enough evidence suggesting he was heavily involved in the alleged illegal operations in Esparto.
State GovernmentCalifornia celebrates Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary with free historic park passes.June 18, 2026 | Chris FeltsGovernor Gavin Newsom offered a “stark contrast” to the Trump administration in his announcement that admission to California's historic parks will be free for a limited time in honor of Juneteenth and America's 250th birthday.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia’s FAIR Plan will hike its rates this fall. How will that impact policyholders?June 18, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezHundreds of thousands of people have turned to the state’s “insurer of last resort” in recent years as wildfires grow larger and more devastating. The FAIR Plan is reportedly planning to raise its rates an average of 30% this fall. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
