Sacramento RegionWorkers push Sky River Casino to recognize their unionNovember 20, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSky River workers say their unionizing effort is being unfairly held up by tribal labor rules. On Tuesday night, employees rallied and delivered an in-person letter of support for unionizing to the Wilton Rancheria Tribe's offices.
Sacramento RegionJobs vs. Nature: Sacramento City Council considers land annex for industry in protected Natomas BasinNovember 20, 2025 | Riley PalmerDevelopers seek to build a series of industrial warehouses south of the Sacramento International Airport in North Natomas.
EducationCal State wants to offer bigger raises to campus presidents while cutting elsewhereNovember 20, 2025The current base pay for Cal State campus presidents ranges from $370,000 to more than $500,000.
State GovernmentWhy ruling in Texas redistricting case won’t impact CaliforniaNovember 19, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldWithout “trigger clause” Prop 50 will still go into effect.
Sacramento RegionRoseville exhibit highlights the culture, history of ‘100 Years of Palestine’November 19, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezThe immersive exhibition will be open to the public Nov. 22-23 at the Tarbiya Institute in Roseville and includes symbols, artifacts, and a bazaar that tell the story of Palestine, as well as the devastation from the past two years of war. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia is still in the red with another big budget deficit projected for next yearNovember 19, 2025California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit. It is “critical” for lawmakers to rein in spending and increase revenues long term, he said.
Sacramento RegionSacramento is looking for a new director of its Office of Public Safety and Accountability. What does the position do?November 19, 2025 | Riley PalmerSacramento’s former director of the Office of Public Safety and Accountability resigned in October, vacating a both powerful and nuanced position.
EnvironmentSMUD’s controversial Coyote Creek solar project moves forwardNovember 19, 2025 | Manola SecairaThe Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the project at a packed Tuesday meeting, where over 150 people showed up to voice concerns or support.
Arts and LifestyleA Sacramento artist is giving #2 plastic a new lifeNovember 19, 2025 | Tony RodriguezA Sacramento artist is launching a new recycling project that turns plastic trash into everyday items. The work starts with small tools but comes with big goals.
State GovernmentBillionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governorNovember 19, 2025Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer raised his profile as a foe to President Donald Trump when he spent $13 million on ads touting Proposition 50. Now, Steyer is jumping in the 2026 California governor’s race.