State GovernmentCA Democrats meet to negotiate new congressional mapsAugust 5, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldNewsom says the maps will be released publicly before going before voters in November.
Sacramento Region‘A dumping ground’: How, and why, did the Delta become a home for abandoned ships?August 5, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezA recent state report found dozens of abandoned vessels littering the waterways of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, some of which have been sitting for decades. These ships can pose serious environmental and navigational threats.
Sacramento RegionChefs debut dishes ahead of Tower Bridge DinnerAugust 4, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe chefs, Bucky Bray, Devin Didier, N’Gina Guyton, and Jeana Pecha, worked together to create a three-course menu ahead of the Tower Bridge Dinner on September 7.
Sacramento RegionShould Lyft and Uber charge more if your battery is low? California may soon ban thatAugust 4, 2025California lawmakers want to ban companies from using data about consumers’ devices like battery life, model and geolocation to set fluctuating prices. Proponents say such “surveillance pricing” is discriminatory.
Arts and Lifestyle8 Sacramento experiences that hit every summertime vibeAugust 4, 2025Celebrate the tail-end of summer with these music and cultural events.
State GovernmentDespite budget fights, California preserves food aid expansion for older undocumented residentsAugust 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia kept its plan to expand food aid to undocumented adults 55 and older in 2027 after removing a proposed restriction. Advocates say food banks are already overwhelmed and warn more support is critical as the need grows.
EnvironmentCal Fire adds final Firehawk helicopters to fleetAugust 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia just completed its Firehawk helicopter fleet — faster, stronger aircraft with high-flying capability. Cal Fire and Governor Gavin Newsom say it’s a crucial upgrade as wildfires intensify.
Spanish/EspañolGavin Newsom dice que California debe contrarrestar los esfuerzos del Partido Republicano para rediseñar los mapas del CongresoAugust 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaEl gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, dijo que los demócratas no pueden quedarse de brazos cruzados mientras estados gobernados por republicanos, como Texas, planean redibujar sus distritos del Congreso.
Environment‘It's hard to put myself in their shoes’: Local leaders, fire officials reflect on rebuilding after the Park FireAugust 1, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe Park Fire started in Chico’s Bidwell Park in July 2024 and quickly grew into one of the largest wildfires in California history. One year later, local communities like the small town of Cohasset are still deep in the recovery process.
