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.
Health CareSacramento-area art program helps children process griefSeptember 9, 2025The Children’s Bereavement Art Group is a free service (no Sutter affiliation or insurance required) offered in Sacramento, Roseville and Yuba County that has served over 16,000 children since its inception in 1985.
EnvironmentIn LA port, bobbing blue floats are turning wave power into clean energySeptember 9, 2025At the Port of Los Angeles on a site that once housed oil tanks, seven steel structures that look like small blue boats gently bob up and down with the waves to generate power. It's the first onshore wave energy site in the United States.
Health Care‘I will do it again’. Mom of California overdose victim pledges to keep fighting in CapitolSeptember 9, 2025After a CalMatters investigation, lawmakers asked Christine Matlock Dougherty to testify on behalf of bills to regulate mental health insurance. They didn’t pass this year.
State GovernmentRemembering California’s 'progressive warrior': The legacy of John BurtonSeptember 8, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Jen Picard | Sarit LaschinskyThe longtime Democratic lawmaker and state party chair died Sunday at the age of 92. A former Sacramento Bee reporter who co-authored Burton’s memoir remembered his colorful language and desire to work across the aisle.
Sacramento RegionA Farm-to-Fork celebration: 12th annual Tower Bridge DinnerSeptember 8, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe 12th annual dinner on the Tower Bridge celebrates local farmers and agriculture featuring dishes from local chefs.
Sacramento RegionCongresswoman Matsui calls Sacramento ICE facility visit ‘sanitized,’ pushes for more transparencySeptember 5, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaMatsui finally toured Sacramento’s federal immigration facility on Friday after being denied twice.
Sacramento RegionEmpowerment in action: Women overcome homelessness, become property managersSeptember 5, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisFive women in Sacramento experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity completed the RENEW program, a five-week property management course that began in 2018.
EnvironmentDavis entrepreneur aims to eradicate invasive golden musselsSeptember 5, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe golden mussel poses an ongoing threat to California’s rivers, lakes and water systems. But a Davis-based company is looking to adapt its existing mussel-targeting product to the new invaders.
Sacramento RegionThe Table: Drop-in center offers haven for trafficking survivorsSeptember 5, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis3Strands Global Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a vision of a world free from human trafficking. Their wellness center downtown is open five days a week and provides a safe space, case management, clothes and food for survivors.
Sacramento RegionACLU argues Border Patrol broke court order with high-profile Sacramento raidSeptember 4, 2025After agents were forced to stop ‘roving patrols’ in LA, they moved north to Sacramento. But a judge had already restricted raids there.
State GovernmentEx-staffer sues California Assembly speaker, alleging retaliation for reporting briberySeptember 4, 2025A former press secretary for California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas alleges in a lawsuit that she was retaliated against for reporting alleged bribery and other misconduct to the Legislature.
