ImmigrationCalifornia passes ICE mask ban in closing days of legislative sessionSeptember 12, 2025The state legislature voted to ban local, out-of-state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, as well as require officers to be readily identifiable.
Health CareCOVID-19 Confusion: What to know about the vaccines this fallSeptember 11, 2025 | Riley PalmerState and federal guidelines on who can get the updated COVID-19 vaccine are unclear, but clarity may come in the next few weeks.
The return of the pumpkin spice latteSeptember 11, 2025Starbucks has brought back the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Experts explain why are people so obsessed with the drink. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNewsom strikes climate deal extending California cap and trade, boosting oil productionSeptember 11, 2025After weeks of tense and messy negotiations, California’s legislative leaders finally released several proposals that range from expanding domestic crude oil production to lowering electricity rates.
Sacramento RegionLet there be light: Historic Folsom Powerhouse turns 130September 11, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe facility near Downtown Folsom became one of the first examples of large-scale hydropower when workers flipped the switch in 1895. The Powerhouse’s electricity flowed 22 miles to Sacramento, powering everything from train yards to ice houses.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Newsom says Trump has a 'relentless, unhinged' obsession with the stateSeptember 10, 2025California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling out President Donald Trump for a “relentless, unhinged California obsession” in his State of the State address. The governor sent the letter to the Legislature Tuesday in lieu of delivering it publicly.
Health CareCalifornia considers allowing doctors to prescribe abortion drugs anonymouslySeptember 10, 2025Under the measure, which the legislature is considering this week, doctors, pharmacists and others authorized to prescribe the drugs to end a pregnancy could leave their name off the prescription label.
Housing and HomelessnessBudget carveout appears to stymie apartment construction in powerful Democrat’s districtSeptember 10, 2025A bill released in the final days of the legislative session creates a carve-out from more permissive building rules and appears to target just one project: a proposed apartment building in Sen. Monique Limón’s district.
Sacramento RegionBehind the Mic: Sacramento’s multifaceted rapper Harris RudmanSeptember 10, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisRudman is a local rapper who grew up in Sacramento and has been making music for nearly 15 years. Rudman performed at Concerts in the Park over the summer and describes his music as a fusion of stream-of-consciousness with East Coast production.
EducationToo many students, not enough classes: Sac State students struggle amid high enrollmentSeptember 10, 2025Sacramento State just welcomed its second-largest incoming class. Many students are struggling to get into the courses they need.
