Sacramento RegionTrump approves TSA funding, but Sacramento officers say the damage has been doneMarch 27, 2026 | Greg MicekTSA officers at Sacramento airport struggled to get by as partial government shutdown halted their pay.
Sacramento RegionCal Fire task force releases final report on Esparto explosionMarch 27, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyTask force members outlined 37 recommendations to improve public safety and reduce the risk of fireworks incidents, ranging from changing state laws and regulations to boosting enforcement.
Housing and HomelessnessLawmakers see a need for more factory-built housing in CaliforniaMarch 26, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldThe new Chair of the Senate Housing Committee says lawmakers have to find ways to make it cheaper to build in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region‘Officials Knew, None Acted’: Yolo County Grand Jury releases report on deadly Esparto explosionMarch 26, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris FeltsThe report released by the civil grand jury highlighted how county officials, staff and agencies missed enforcement opportunities that could have prevented the July 1, 2025 blast, which killed seven people. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew bill proposes reforming special education by empowering California familiesMarch 26, 2026Proponents say parents and students with disabilities need to have a stronger voice at the state level. The bill would authorize the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to award funding to a statewide advocacy organization.
Sacramento RegionNational media merger set to bring FOX40, ABC10 under one ownerMarch 26, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsThe merger between Nexstar and TEGNA is valued at billions of dollars and would create a joint company controlling hundreds of stations. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued to stop the deal, saying it violates federal antitrust laws. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trialMarch 26, 2026The jury awarded a family $3 million in the closely-watched case over Facebook and YouTube addiction.
Sacramento RegionA sculpture, a missing poster, and a body bag: A moon rock’s journey in SacramentoMarch 25, 2026 | Ruth FinchA beloved sculpture in downtown Sacramento, affectionately called the “salt lick,” left the SAFE Credit Union Plaza in September. The neighborhood around the convention center yearned for its return. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionEvangeline’s Costume Mansion to reopen in June after fireMarch 25, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisOld Sacramento’s year-round costume shop will have a grand re-opening in June after closure due to significant smoke and water damage from a fire. The first-floor gift shop will reopen at a later date.
State GovernmentPain at the pump turns political as CA governor candidates offer competing solutionsMarch 25, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornians are feeling the squeeze at the pump and candidates for governor are offering sharply different ideas to bring relief.
