State GovernmentUnion leaders have a message for Newsom: Regulate AI if you want to be presidentFebruary 5, 2026Leaders from the AFL-CIO, representing 2.3 million nationwide members, say Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to focus on the technology’s harms to win support for her presidential run.
Sacramento RegionFormer CapRadio GM described as ‘master-manipulator, predator’ following arrestFebruary 4, 2026 | Chris NicholsFormer CapRadio board member Roger Dreyer says Jun Reina used secrecy and the facade of kindness to betray his colleagues at the public media station.
State GovernmentSupreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor DemocratsFebruary 4, 2026The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
ImmigrationNo ICE at Super Bowl, Democrats demand as rumors swirlFebruary 4, 2026As the Bay Area gears up for Sunday’s Super Bowl in Santa Clara, South Bay Rep. Ro Khanna and other California Democrats are demanding that no immigration enforcement operations occur at the game.
Sacramento RegionB Street Theatre brings slow-burn terror to The Sofia in ‘Misery’February 4, 2026Stephen King's "Misery" live at The Sofia.
Sacramento RegionState Fire Marshal calls out ‘evidence of illegal activities’ in deadly Esparto explosion reportFebruary 3, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyCalifornia fire officials say their investigation has been turned over to the Yolo County District Attorney’s office for next steps. The findings come seven months after deadly explosions rocked the small Yolo County town, killing seven workers.
Immigration‘I can’t tell you’: Attorneys, relatives struggle to find hospitalized ICE detaineesFebruary 3, 2026Family members and attorneys for patients hospitalized after being detained by federal immigration officials said they are facing extreme difficulty trying to locate patients, get information about their well-being, and provide them legal support.
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.
