EducationTrump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schoolsApril 7, 2026The agreement with Sacramento City Unified School District stemmed from a complaint brought in 2022 by a student after a teacher refused to use preferred pronouns or to place the student, who identified as male, in a boys’ group for a class activity.
Sacramento RegionBallooning deficits and a canceled contract: The latest on Sac City Unified’s budget crisisApril 7, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe district’s current deficit is estimated at more than $170 million, with officials issuing hundreds of preliminary layoff notices and attempting to hire outside consultants to help address ongoing issues. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region10 years at 24th and N: The CLARA celebrates its birthdayApril 6, 2026 | Ruth FinchAfter the CLARA began in 2016, it followed a winding road of community support, arts education and creating a cultural center in Midtown.
Sacramento RegionA’s home opener: A celebration of baseball and communityApril 6, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisAthletics played their first home series in 2026 against division rivals Houston Astros winning two out of three games. Fans from Sacramento and Bay Area came to support the team for their first home game of the season.
Housing and HomelessnessCalifornia HOA triumphs over ADU lawApril 6, 2026A Carlsbad condo-owner lost his legal battle to turn his garage into an apartment over the objections of his homeowners association.
State GovernmentTrump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open raceApril 6, 2026President Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race. Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social that he has known Hilton for years.
State GovernmentCalifornia joins legal fights against Trump no-bond policy for detained undocumented immigrantsApril 6, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA multistate coalition is challenging indefinite immigration detention as advocates warn of growing harm. Critics say private prisons are profiting off the policy.
Sacramento RegionMatsui and Vang draw focus in California District 7 congressional forumApril 3, 2026 | Tony RodriguezMore than 300 people turned out for a Sacramento forum where voters saw clear contrasts between incumbent Congresswoman Doris Matsui and City Councilmember Mai Vang, with candidates debating healthcare, money in politics and the cost of living.
Sacramento RegionWith a national spotlight on birthright citizenship and immigration, how does California fit in?April 3, 2026 | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s unique immigration history includes a longtime multiracial population, but also efforts to restrict certain people from entering and settling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionA new look for the Sacramento LGBT Center: From the ‘little yellow house’ to a modern community hubApril 2, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Sacramento LGBT Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Lavender Heights location to renovate the over 100-year-old building.
