State GovernmentElection update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in NovemberJune 11, 2026Hilton advances to the November general election, where he’ll face longtime politician Xavier Becerra.
Sacramento RegionAlvin Prasad to be honored in this weekend's Pride march and festivalJune 11, 2026 | Ruth FinchSacramento Pride, celebrated since 1979, will be coming to downtown Sacramento June 13 and 14. Alvin Prasad, the victim of a hate crime in Lavender Heights late last year will be honored in the Pride march.
Sacramento RegionJobs saved, tough choices: A comprehensive look at Sacramento’s $1.7 billion city budgetJune 10, 2026 | Riley PalmerSacramento City Council moved forward with the $1.7 billion budget, closing a $66.2 million deficit by reducing services, vacant positions and increasing some fees like parking violations.
Sacramento RegionVang pulls ahead of incumbent Matsui in Congressional District 7 primary raceJune 10, 2026 | Tony RodriguezSacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang has secured her spot and even pulled ahead of Congresswoman Doris Matsui in the primary race for the District 7 congressional seat. The two will advance to the general election.
Sacramento RegionNearly 200 positions at stake as Sacramento County looks to close budget gapJune 9, 2026 | Tony RodriguezSacramento County's proposed budget would cut jobs, reduce spending and reshape county services. Public hearings begin on Wednesday.
Sacramento RegionPlay Ball! Sacramento’s rich baseball historyJune 9, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe Sacramento History Museum's Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Playtime Exhibit highlights the city's 175-year baseball history. The exhibit runs through October, when the baseball season ends.
State GovernmentCalifornia insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. AllenJune 9, 2026Two Democrats will compete in November to regulate the insurance market amid increasing climate change risks, the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles fires.
Health CareBy September, nearly a third of Americans will live in states with legal aid in dyingJune 9, 2026Oregon’s aid in dying law, the first in the country, was enacted in 1997. The addition of two populous states means that almost a third of Americans will live in one where medical aid in dying is legally available.
EducationCalifornia students must soon learn personal finance to graduate. Here’s how it will be taughtJune 9, 2026California will require all students to take a personal finance course in order to graduate high school, starting with the class of 2031. Fresno Unified is a pioneer in developing the courses.
State GovernmentCalifornia wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industriesJune 8, 2026Businesses and some lawmakers urge state leaders to reject the governor’s budget proposal to permanently limit R&D tax credits.
