State GovernmentCalifornia wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industriesJune 8, 2026Businesses and some lawmakers urge state leaders to reject the governor’s budget proposal to permanently limit R&D tax credits.
Sacramento RegionHow are campaigns harnessing social media during election season?June 8, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezMore than half of Americans reported getting at least some part of their news from social media. Political campaigns and candidates have been pouring more resources into these newer forms of media to reach voters. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘System-wide failure’, Sacramento homeless advocates call for accountability after dozens of families displacedJune 8, 2026 | Ruth Finch | Chris FeltsAfter the city transitioned their motel program to a voucher system, 25 families were displaced after motels denied use of their vouchers.
ImmigrationImmigration attorneys, Sacramento advocates concerned about new ‘mega master’ immigration hearingsJune 8, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaNew “mega master” hearings are bringing as many as 100 immigrants into court at a time, raising concerns about due process and access to legal representation.
State GovernmentDemocrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governorJune 5, 2026Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.
State GovernmentStill too early to call second place in the race for Matsui’s congressional seatJune 5, 2026 | Tony RodriguezThe race for second place in the Sacramento area’s 7th Congressional District is still too early and too close to call. Doris Matsui leads while Republican Zachariah Wooden and Democrat Mai Vang are nearly tied in early results.
Sacramento RegionThe right guy at the right time: Sacramento remembers legendary Kings coach Rick AdelmanJune 5, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Chris Felts | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezAdelman led the Kings to eight straight playoffs during his time in Sacramento, and holds the franchise win record. He passed away on Monday at the age of 79. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PHOTOS: Inside Steve Hilton’s visit to Sacramento after election nightJune 4, 2026 | Ruth FinchFollowing Hilton’s lead coming out of primary election night, he visited Sacramento for a press conference and a rally at the Capitol.
EducationEffort to get California dropouts to finish degrees yields promising results, study saysJune 4, 2026In California, more than 5.9 million adults under age 65 have some college credit but no degree. A statewide initiative aims to reengage students who “stopped out.”
