Sacramento RegionThe Sacramento Bee’s use of AI leads to protest amongst reportersApril 24, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Bee has been using a tool they call the ‘Content Scaling Agent’ to increase the content they produce and generate different versions of stories for different audiences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionProposal to fund Sacramento streets, transit would push sales tax rate to 9.25%April 24, 2026 | Tony RodriguezSacramento voters in November could decide whether to raise the city’s sales tax to 9.25% to fund road repairs and transit improvements. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions from business owners, commuters and taxpayer advocates.
ImmigrationSacramento Dreamer says reopened immigration case upended her careerApril 23, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA Sacramento woman says renewed immigration proceedings have upended her finances, mental health and the stability she’s created. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionDevastating Pyrotechnics owner makes first court appearance after Esparto explosion indictmentApril 23, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyKenneth Chee is described by prosecutors as being the leader of the pyrotechnics company behind the initial, deadly blast at a fireworks facility in the Yolo County town of Esparto last year.
Sacramento RegionEsparto explosion case grinds forward on procedural issuesApril 23, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyMultiple defendants indicted in connection to the deadly 2025 blast will remain in jail, and will return to court for additional arraignment in early June.
Sacramento RegionWho and what to know about Sacramento’s District 5 city council raceApril 21, 2026 | Riley PalmerDistrict 5 voters will chose to either reelect incumbent Caity Maple or vote in one of her opponents-- retired sheriff deputy Henry Harry or state analyst Santiago Morales. District 5 includes Oak Park, Hollywood Park and parts of Meadowview.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Beer Week starts Friday. Here’s what craft brewers are doingApril 21, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisSacramento Beer Week is a 10-day event celebrating local craft beer. Hundreds of events are taking place that week including a disc golf tournament, Brewers Olympics, and a Brewers Cup award ceremony.
Sacramento RegionProsecutors allege Esparto defendants’ explosives killed others before and after July blastApril 21, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekCourt documents link two defendants to the deaths of an 18-year-old Bay Area man over a year before the deadly explosion, and an eight-year-old girl days after the Esparto blast.
EnvironmentThrowing shade? Why not plant itApril 21, 2026 | Sally LongeneckerThe Sacramento Tree Foundation offers all SMUD customers 10 free shade trees. Some community members are helping their neighbors get involved. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCapitol Park has trees from all over the world. Here are some native to CaliforniaApril 20, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThere are over 800 trees planted in Capital Park in Downtown Sacramento. Trees include Coastal Redwoods, Giant Sequoias, Palms, a tree from the Civil War and a “Moon Tree.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
