Sacramento RegionThe Sacramento Bee’s use of AI leads to protest amongst reportersApril 24, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Bee has been using a tool they call the ‘Content Scaling Agent’ to increase the content they produce and generate different versions of stories for different audiences. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionProposal to fund Sacramento streets, transit would push sales tax rate to 9.25%April 24, 2026 | Tony RodriguezSacramento voters in November could decide whether to raise the city’s sales tax to 9.25% to fund road repairs and transit improvements. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions from business owners, commuters and taxpayer advocates.
ImmigrationICE quietly opens another detention center in a former California prisonApril 24, 2026California now has eight ICE detention centers. Two opened since President Trump took office in 2025, with both operating in former state prisons.
ImmigrationSacramento Dreamer says reopened immigration case upended her careerApril 23, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA Sacramento woman says renewed immigration proceedings have upended her finances, mental health and the stability she’s created. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionDevastating Pyrotechnics owner makes first court appearance after Esparto explosion indictmentApril 23, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyKenneth Chee is described by prosecutors as being the leader of the pyrotechnics company behind the initial, deadly blast at a fireworks facility in the Yolo County town of Esparto last year.
State GovernmentCalifornia's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governorApril 23, 2026Six leading candidates for California governor are jostling for advantage in a chaotic race with no clear leader. Four Democrats and two Republicans took the stage Wednesday for a televised debate.
Sacramento RegionEsparto explosion case grinds forward on procedural issuesApril 23, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyMultiple defendants indicted in connection to the deadly 2025 blast will remain in jail, and will return to court for additional arraignment in early June.
State GovernmentNew bill would stop DMV from making millions off auctioned cars without telling the ownersApril 22, 2026The bill is inspired by a CalMatters story that revealed state law allows the DMV to collect money from towed cars in secret.
Sacramento RegionWho and what to know about Sacramento’s District 5 city council raceApril 21, 2026 | Riley PalmerDistrict 5 voters will chose to either reelect incumbent Caity Maple or vote in one of her opponents-- retired sheriff deputy Henry Harry or state analyst Santiago Morales. District 5 includes Oak Park, Hollywood Park and parts of Meadowview.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Beer Week starts Friday. Here’s what craft brewers are doingApril 21, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisSacramento Beer Week is a 10-day event celebrating local craft beer. Hundreds of events are taking place that week including a disc golf tournament, Brewers Olympics, and a Brewers Cup award ceremony.
