Sacramento Region‘In California, Connor's life is worth less than $950’: This family is trying to get dangerous drivers off the roadFebruary 3, 2026 | Ruth FinchVehicular manslaughter is charged as a “wobbler,” where a judge can decide whether the crime as a felony or misdemeanor in California. Misdemeanors are eligible for pretrial diversions, which could take it off driver’s records. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAs the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says helloFebruary 3, 2026As the Trump administration says it has withdrawn from WHO over its handling of COVID, among other things, California is stepping in.
Sacramento RegionFormer CapRadio GM appears in court, arraignment pushed to AprilFebruary 2, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris FeltsFidias “Jun" Reina spoke briefly but did not enter a plea during his first court appearance, days after turning himself in after being charged with felony embezzlement, grand theft and forgery.
Sacramento RegionAll the world’s a stage for Los Rios Community College theater programsFebruary 2, 2026A look at Los Rios Community College theater programs.
State GovernmentStudy warns AI toys pose ‘unacceptable risks’ to young childrenFebruary 2, 2026 | Chris FeltsWhat happens when artificial intelligence becomes a child’s playmate? A new report out from Common Sense Media warns it can create unhealthy emotional dependency.
Sacramento RegionSac County DA: ‘I don’t anticipate any other charges’ in CapRadio financial scandalJanuary 30, 2026 | Gerardo Zavala | Sarit LaschinskyFormer CapRadio General Manager Fidias “Jun” Reina was arrested on Thursday on felony theft and embezzlement charges following a years-long financial scandal at the public media station.
Sacramento RegionE-scooters sometimes end up in Sacramento’s waterways. Who removes them?January 30, 2026 | Tony RodriguezTwo bird rental e-scooters lay stuck in the mud along the riverbank near the Tower Bridge, just feet from the water. It’s a scene river cleanup volunteers say they encounter far more often than most Sacramento residents may realize.
Sacramento RegionFrom high school to the Capitol: Sacramento students protest ICEJanuary 30, 2026 | Keyshawn Davis | Greg MicekThousands of students from Sacramento high schools left school to protest ICE at the Capitol and the John E. Moss Federal Building in downtown.
State GovernmentCops have to treat marijuana in your car differently after new California Supreme Court rulingJanuary 30, 2026If you can’t easily consume it, having marijuana in your car does not give California police the right to search the vehicle.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats push for new legislation to take on ICEJanuary 30, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldIn the wake of two killings of American citizens by immigration agents in Minneapolis, California Democrats say they want more accountability for ICE.
