EducationWhy California universities are still ‘on edge’ after Newsom proposed large budget increasesJanuary 22, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal included $716 million in new funding for the public California university systems. With Newsom leaving office after this year, the universities see this budget cycle as their final opportunity to take advantage.
State GovernmentLobbyists and lawmakers mingle over luxury tequila, shrimp and cigars at capital partyJanuary 22, 2026Hundreds of politicians, staffers and lobbyists attended the annual “back to session bash” Thursday, funded by tribal groups, sports betting companies and other special interests aiming to influence them.
EducationSac City Unified faces fiscal insolvency, state receivership again. What happened?January 21, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe district has enacted spending and hiring freezes, and cut dozens of administrative positions as it looks to close a $43 million shortfall in the current fiscal year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationCalifornia’s newest ICE center has 1,400 detainees. What Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla saw thereJanuary 21, 2026California Democratic Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff visited the newest and largest ICE detention center in the state, a former prison in Kern County. CoreCivic operates this site.
Sacramento RegionTurning pages, building community: A high school student’s impactJanuary 21, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisEthan Minton is a high school freshman from Sacramento who started a literacy initiative at the age of 11. He created a podcast to review books and interview authors, and he’s donated over 8,000 books to kids in need.
Sacramento RegionFlojaune Cofer officially running for District 1 Sacramento County supervisorJanuary 20, 2026 | Tony RodriguezAfter only losing the 2024 mayor’s race by close to 1%, Flojaune Cofer is running for Sacramento County supervisor. She says her campaign builds on that momentum, plans for homelessness, and explains what the county's role actually is.
State GovernmentCalifornia tourism took a hit last year, but what will 2026 bring?January 20, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyCalifornia saw a dip in international tourism last year, particularly from Canadian visitors, amid international trade disputes and uncertainty. But 2026 is full of opportunity for the Golden State, which will host several major sporting events. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionFinding safety and support: How My Sister's House helps AAPI survivors of domestic violenceJanuary 20, 2026Local shelter that helps AAPI survivors of domestic violence.
Sacramento RegionSacramento, Placer County events shine light on human traffickingJanuary 16, 2026 | Greg MicekEvents in Sacramento and Placer counties marked Human Trafficking Awareness Month, focusing on prevention, public awareness and how communities can help.
Sacramento RegionOak Park Farmers Market in Sacramento shutting downJanuary 16, 2026 | Chris FeltsSince 2010, Oak Park residents have relied on their local farmers market for fresh produce in what's known as a “food desert.” However, due to operation costs, economic challenges and declining customers, the market won’t return this spring. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
