Sacramento RegionInvestigators urge witnesses of the deadly shooting at a child's party in Stockton to come forwardDecember 1, 2025Authorities are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, to come forward as they continue to search for a suspect. Officials said Sunday three children ages 8, 9 and 14, were killed.
New state law guarantees CSU admission for university-ready high school seniorsNovember 25, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe new law aims to solve two major problems; stabilizing Cal State campuses that are struggling with declining enrollment, and opening up pathways for students that may not have previously seen themselves going to college. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia is about to cut power company profits to historic lows. Your bill will barely dropNovember 25, 2025California utilities regulators are bringing down “return on equity” payments to power company shareholders. It’s the lowest profit margin in 20 years for PG&E and Southern California Edison, but will be hard to notice in your payments.
State GovernmentHow fear of Trump’s immigration blitz is changing life in California farm townsNovember 24, 2025Tax receipts are down almost 30% in one California farm town, where immigrants are afraid to go out and some longtime workers are weighing self-deportation during the second Trump administration.
Health CareThe state found red flags in nursing homes but licensed them anyway. 4 things to knowNovember 24, 2025CalMatters recently reported on a cluster of lawsuits against nursing homes owned by Los Angeles entrepreneur Shlomo Rechnitz. Here are takeaways from our special report.
EnvironmentNo, you can't just grab a wild turkey off the street for ThanksgivingNovember 24, 2025 | Greg MicekWild turkeys are strutting all over Sacramento right before Thanksgiving. What would it take to turn one into an affordable holiday meal?
Ahead of the holidays, food organizations in Sacramento, Stockton, North State prepare to helpNovember 21, 2025 | Vicki GonzalezFood banks and pantries are facing a significant increase in demand, particularly after the longest-ever government shutdown which disrupted the flow of food benefits. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionHandcrafted for hunger: Sac State art students create bowls for fundraiserNovember 21, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisStudents in the beginner ceramics class are hosting an Empty Bowls Fundraiser for the ASI food pantry on campus. The event will be held at Alpha Fired Arts in Sacramento on Saturday and features bowls made from students from surrounding colleges and
State GovernmentNew CA youth gun law closes loopholes for some, doors for othersNovember 21, 2025 | Greg MicekAB 383 extends firearm restrictions for California juveniles, but could block future career paths.
State GovernmentCalifornia scraps popular e-bike incentive program, redirects $18M to electric car incentivesNovember 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaA California program created to help residents buy electric bikes has been canceled, leaving advocates questioning why it ended so suddenly.
EducationCal State says staff AI use ‘resulted in errors’ in legal filingNovember 20, 2025After a judge flagged “phantom quotations,” Cal State acknowledged AI had been used.
Sacramento RegionWorkers push Sky River Casino to recognize their unionNovember 20, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSky River workers say their unionizing effort is being unfairly held up by tribal labor rules. On Tuesday night, employees rallied and delivered an in-person letter of support for unionizing to the Wilton Rancheria Tribe's offices.
Sacramento RegionJobs vs. Nature: Sacramento City Council considers land annex for industry in protected Natomas BasinNovember 20, 2025 | Riley PalmerDevelopers seek to build a series of industrial warehouses south of the Sacramento International Airport in North Natomas.
EducationCal State wants to offer bigger raises to campus presidents while cutting elsewhereNovember 20, 2025The current base pay for Cal State campus presidents ranges from $370,000 to more than $500,000.
State GovernmentWhy ruling in Texas redistricting case won’t impact CaliforniaNovember 19, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldWithout “trigger clause” Prop 50 will still go into effect.
Sacramento RegionRoseville exhibit highlights the culture, history of ‘100 Years of Palestine’November 19, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezThe immersive exhibition will be open to the public Nov. 22-23 at the Tarbiya Institute in Roseville and includes symbols, artifacts, and a bazaar that tell the story of Palestine, as well as the devastation from the past two years of war. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia is still in the red with another big budget deficit projected for next yearNovember 19, 2025California’s independent legislative analyst is warning that the state faces a nearly $18 billion deficit. It is “critical” for lawmakers to rein in spending and increase revenues long term, he said.
Sacramento RegionSacramento is looking for a new director of its Office of Public Safety and Accountability. What does the position do?November 19, 2025 | Riley PalmerSacramento’s former director of the Office of Public Safety and Accountability resigned in October, vacating a both powerful and nuanced position.
EnvironmentSMUD’s controversial Coyote Creek solar project moves forwardNovember 19, 2025 | Manola SecairaThe Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the project at a packed Tuesday meeting, where over 150 people showed up to voice concerns or support.
Arts and LifestyleA Sacramento artist is giving #2 plastic a new lifeNovember 19, 2025 | Tony RodriguezA Sacramento artist is launching a new recycling project that turns plastic trash into everyday items. The work starts with small tools but comes with big goals.
