State GovernmentPlanned Parenthood bets on redistricting to push back against GOP funding cutsAugust 21, 2025Abortion rights groups are backing California Democrats in the escalating battle to redraw congressional maps, warning that Republicans are rigging seats on the heels of deeply unpopular cuts to safety net health programs.
State GovernmentPlacer County voters split as Newsom pushes California redistricting plan to counter TexasAugust 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaVoters in Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley’s district react to the governor’s proposal to counter GOP gerrymandering in Texas.
State GovernmentObama applauds Newsom’s California redistricting plan as ‘responsible’ as Texas GOP pushes new mapsAugust 21, 2025Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County postpones vote on Natomas housing project over community backlashAugust 20, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe Upper Westside Project would include 9,000 homes on what’s now farmland along Garden Highway near Natomas between Interstates 5 and 80.
EducationConsidering TK for your child? Take a peek inside one ideal classroom scenarioAugust 20, 2025This fall at least 200,000 California students are expected to enroll in transitional kindergarten, which serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.
State GovernmentWhy many California Democrats are feeling angst over Newsom’s redistrictingAugust 20, 2025California voters backed independent redistricting for congressional seats and giving it up to counter President Trump creates a moral conflict even for Democrats.
Arts and LifestyleChalk It Up celebrates artists, musicians with upcoming 35th festivalAugust 19, 2025The Chalk It Up! Chalk Art and Music Festival was created by local artists and musicians to celebrate each other and to allow creatives to inspire the public.
Health CarePlacer County traps ‘no-see-ums’ as part of national effort to prevent potential virus outbreakAugust 19, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyTiny biting flies or midges could carry a tropical infection called Oropouche, which led to a worldwide outbreak last year. Officials say no cases have been detected in Placer County, and the collections are part of a nationwide surveillance program.
State GovernmentDemocrats in Sacramento introduce redistricting bills over Republican objectionsAugust 19, 2025 | Laura Fitzgerald | Gerardo ZavalaDemocratic lawmakers formally introduced legislation, asking California voters to suspend the state’s independent redistricting rules
Sacramento RegionRepublic FC breaks ground on new Railyards stadium and entertainment district despite city financing pauseAugust 18, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento Republic FC broke ground on a new downtown stadium and entertainment district. The project moves forward despite a one-year financing pause, with city leaders calling it a milestone for the club, city and Wilton Rancheria tribe.
