EducationSCUSD board rejects judge’s decision to reverse dozens of layoffsMay 22, 2026 | Ruth FinchAt Thursday night’s board meeting, 93 employees’ terminations were finalized despite an administrative law judge’s decision that insufficient evidence for timely layoff notices were provided.
EducationTroubled Sacramento charter considers move to Yuba City after county board gives it a second chanceMay 21, 2026The Sacramento County Board of Education reverses decision to close Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools. The school had improperly collected $180 million in public funding, prompting the initial closure decision.
EducationNewsom’s revised budget eases budget worries for UC and Cal StateMay 18, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a proposed budget that included a combined $716.3 million in new base funding for both systems.
EducationBan cell phones in all K-12 schools? Not so fast, say school officialsMay 15, 2026Studies have shown that cell phone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class.
Sacramento RegionNorth State lab solves mysteries of human remains at home and abroadMay 11, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezChico State's Human Identification Lab has been working for more than 50 years to help investigators and bring closure to loved ones. Its work has taken experts into the heart of natural disasters, as well as foreign battlefields. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationNationwide cyberattack on Canvas hits Sac State’s systemMay 8, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisSacramento State Hornet Reporter Finneas Brumbaugh shares the latest on the cyberattacks and how they have affected the campus as the school year comes to an end.
EducationAmidst Sacramento City Unified’s budget crisis, 503 employees laid off and receivership loomsMay 8, 2026 | Ruth FinchCalifornia’s Fiscal Crisis and Management team urged SCUSD board members to act quickly and prepare for the reality that receivership may be required to meet payroll requirements.
Sacramento RegionFrom big rigs to haircuts, Patterson High School prepares students for careersMay 8, 2026 | Greg MicekThe school’s Career Technical Education program offers pathways in fields from logistics to cosmetology, with industry certifications built in.
