State GovernmentEric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after sex assault allegationsApril 13, 2026Swalwell continued to deny the allegations in a post on social media Sunday but apologized to his family for “mistakes in judgment.”
Sacramento RegionEight indicted in deadly Esparto blast; sheriff denies knowledge of illegal operationApril 10, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyProsecutors unveiled grand jury indictments Friday charging eight people in connection with the deadly 2025 Esparto explosion, alleging a decade-long conspiracy on a Yolo County sheriff employee’s property.
Sacramento RegionCandidates face off in Sacramento County’s open supervisor race at crowded forumApril 10, 2026 | Tony RodriguezIt was a packed crowd for a forum featuring candidates making their bid for the first seat on Sacramento County’s Board of Supervisors. Voters will see ballots come in the mail on May 4th.
State GovernmentCalifornia Insurance Commissioner candidates debate solutions to wildfire-driven crisisApril 10, 2026The normally sleepy race is attracting a lot of attention as wildfires and inflation have caused a crisis in the state’s home insurance market.
State GovernmentCalMatters went to court to unseal the warrants behind Sheriff Chad Bianco’s ballot seizures. What they revealApril 10, 2026Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco focused on claims from an activist group when he kicked off a voter fraud inquiry.
Sacramento RegionSheriff’s lieutenant, company owners among those arrested, charged in connection to deadly Esparto fireworks explosionApril 10, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekAt least four people each face seven counts of murder and multiple counts of conspiracy in connection to the July 1, 2025 explosion that killed seven people. Arrests were conducted in both California and Florida.
Sacramento RegionUp the Kavs: How Ireland’s national sport found a home in SacramentoApril 10, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyHurling has a history dating back thousands of years, and is known as the “fastest sport on grass.” A Sacramento team founded last year is helping to introduce this ancient Gaelic tradition to players across the region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAlchemist CDC Public Market breaks groundApril 9, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe nonprofit broke ground Thursday morning in the River District for their public market, which is expected to be finished by Summer 2027.
State GovernmentCalifornia billionaire tax is a no-brainer for progressive Democrats, right? Wrong.April 9, 2026The health care union behind the tax measure argues its plan is the only viable fix for federal funding cuts to Medi-Cal. But even some of the most liberal lawmakers and labor unions aren’t convinced yet.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s mayor issued a ‘six-point plan’ on homelessness. Where does it stand?April 8, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe plan to address homelessness was announced seven months ago, which includes tiny home communities for seniors, a safe campground and a safe parking site.
