Sacramento RegionThe Sacramento Bee’s use of AI leads to protest amongst reportersApril 24, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Bee has been using a tool they call the ‘Content Scaling Agent’ to increase the content they produce and generate different versions of stories for different audiences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionProposal to fund Sacramento streets, transit would push sales tax rate to 9.25%April 24, 2026 | Tony RodriguezSacramento voters in November could decide whether to raise the city’s sales tax to 9.25% to fund road repairs and transit improvements. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions from business owners, commuters and taxpayer advocates.
ImmigrationICE quietly opens another detention center in a former California prisonApril 24, 2026California now has eight ICE detention centers. Two opened since President Trump took office in 2025, with both operating in former state prisons.
ImmigrationSacramento Dreamer says reopened immigration case upended her careerApril 23, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA Sacramento woman says renewed immigration proceedings have upended her finances, mental health and the stability she’s created. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionDevastating Pyrotechnics owner makes first court appearance after Esparto explosion indictmentApril 23, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyKenneth Chee is described by prosecutors as being the leader of the pyrotechnics company behind the initial, deadly blast at a fireworks facility in the Yolo County town of Esparto last year.
State GovernmentCalifornia's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governorApril 23, 2026Six leading candidates for California governor are jostling for advantage in a chaotic race with no clear leader. Four Democrats and two Republicans took the stage Wednesday for a televised debate.
Sacramento RegionEsparto explosion case grinds forward on procedural issuesApril 23, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyMultiple defendants indicted in connection to the deadly 2025 blast will remain in jail, and will return to court for additional arraignment in early June.
State GovernmentNew bill would stop DMV from making millions off auctioned cars without telling the ownersApril 22, 2026The bill is inspired by a CalMatters story that revealed state law allows the DMV to collect money from towed cars in secret.
Sacramento RegionWho and what to know about Sacramento’s District 5 city council raceApril 21, 2026 | Riley PalmerDistrict 5 voters will chose to either reelect incumbent Caity Maple or vote in one of her opponents-- retired sheriff deputy Henry Harry or state analyst Santiago Morales. District 5 includes Oak Park, Hollywood Park and parts of Meadowview.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Beer Week starts Friday. Here’s what craft brewers are doingApril 21, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisSacramento Beer Week is a 10-day event celebrating local craft beer. Hundreds of events are taking place that week including a disc golf tournament, Brewers Olympics, and a Brewers Cup award ceremony.
Sacramento RegionProsecutors allege Esparto defendants’ explosives killed others before and after July blastApril 21, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekCourt documents link two defendants to the deaths of an 18-year-old Bay Area man over a year before the deadly explosion, and an eight-year-old girl days after the Esparto blast.
EnvironmentThrowing shade? Why not plant itApril 21, 2026 | Sally LongeneckerThe Sacramento Tree Foundation offers all SMUD customers 10 free shade trees. Some community members are helping their neighbors get involved. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCapitol Park has trees from all over the world. Here are some native to CaliforniaApril 20, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThere are over 800 trees planted in Capital Park in Downtown Sacramento. Trees include Coastal Redwoods, Giant Sequoias, Palms, a tree from the Civil War and a “Moon Tree.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionI Street Bridge replacement faces delay as bids come in $100 million over budgetApril 20, 2026 | Tony RodriguezThe current I Street Bridge is over a hundred years old and the city has been in talks about building a replacement for over 10 years. Construction was expected to start this summer but the bids the city received are $100 million over budget.
State GovernmentRiverside County sheriff looks to take California in a different direction if elected governorApril 20, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Andrew GarciaSheriff Chad Bianco is one of two Republican candidates running for governor. He consistently polls as one of the race’s top three candidates. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirst Northern California condor egg laid in more than a century ‘appears to be unsuccessful’April 20, 2026 | Chris Felts | Sarit LaschinskyResearchers with the Yurok Tribe announced in March that a pair of free-flying condors had likely built their first nest and laid their first egg. But now, biologists say it’s increasingly likely the egg failed or the chick did not survive.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 17th, 2026: ABC10's Evening News Anchor Divulges Secret Prior Life as a Classical MusicianApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonYou may know her as an evening news anchor for ABC 10. But did you know that Lora Painter is also a classically trained pianist and soprano? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 10th, 2026: Sac State has a New Cello Professor and He Brings Wide Expertise to the RoleApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonCellist Kyle Stachnik comes to Sac State via the Bay Area, and brings broad experience with him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLagging in polls and fundraising, Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s raceApril 20, 2026Progressive former state controller Betty Yee said she is dropping out amid faltering polling and poor fundraising.
State GovernmentWildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payoutsApril 20, 2026Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it. They're choosing faster payments over litigation. However, they now face the possibility of these payouts being taxed as income.
