EnvironmentDelivering the future: Zipline tests drones high above historic Yolo county cattle ranchMay 19, 2026 | Chris NicholsZipline’s drones fly thousands of test missions each week above the ranch’s rolling hills near Esparto. The Bay Area company’s goal is to fly consumer goods directly to your home.
EducationNewsom’s revised budget eases budget worries for UC and Cal StateMay 18, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a proposed budget that included a combined $716.3 million in new base funding for both systems.
Health CareThousands of U.S. countertop workers could have damaged lungs, safety expert saysMay 18, 2026A workplace safety board in California will vote on whether the state should ban the cutting of high-silica quartz countertop material. State officials say they've tracked more than 550 sickened countertop workers.
EnvironmentData centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how muchMay 18, 2026Data centers are expanding into water-stressed California communities. Lax disclosure rules keep the public in the dark about actual water usage.
Sacramento RegionSacramento art exhibit puts a SMASH!-ing spotlight on piñata cultureMay 18, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyA new exhibition at midtown’s Prism Art Gallery highlights the many inspirations and symbolism embodied by piñatas. The show runs through May 30, and will conclude with several of the art pieces being smashed.
Sacramento RegionACLU report alleges Sacramento police racially profiled Black and Latino driversMay 15, 2026 | Ruth FinchA report has come out from the ACLU accusing Sacramento Police of stopping and searching Black and Latino drivers at a much higher rate than white drivers from 2023-2024.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats running for governor are leaning into immigration. Young Latinos are focused on affordabilityMay 15, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaSome candidates are leaning heavily into immigration enforcement and ICE messaging, but many young Latino voters say housing, education and healthcare are driving their decisions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationSix people died in California ICE detention centers as Trump deportations soaredMay 15, 2026The Trump administration immigration crackdown swelled the population inside California’s immigrant detention centers. State investigators in a report described strained medical resources inside the sites.
State GovernmentNewsom’s last budget: Cut California spending now, save for the AI bubble to burstMay 15, 2026California tax revenue is soaring thanks to tech stocks. But Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing more cuts, warning that the boom won’t last and Trump cuts will hit the state hard.
State GovernmentSelf-funding and special interests: How money shapes California’s political campaignsMay 15, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Laura FitzgeraldThe 2026 governor’s race has been marked by major financial backing, either from candidates themselves or a variety of special interests. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationBan cell phones in all K-12 schools? Not so fast, say school officialsMay 15, 2026Studies have shown that cell phone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class.
EnvironmentCalifornia now faces a ‘fire year.’ How is the state preparing?May 14, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Andrew GarciaThe Golden State could face a potentially wildfire-prone summer amid a lack of snowfall and warming weather, and emergency services are gearing up to combat what has become the “fire year.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionTwo Sacramento incumbents face no challengers in upcoming local electionsMay 14, 2026 | Riley Palmer | Tony RodriguezSacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume and Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes are both running for reelection without challengers. Voters will only see one option for these races on the ballot.
State GovernmentWhat to know about the Yolo County judge raceMay 13, 2026 | Chris FeltsCourt commissioner Ryan Davis and deputy district attorney Diane Ortiz make their case for Yolo County Superior Court judge.
State GovernmentSan Jose’s mayor points to his city’s success as why he should be California’s next governorMay 13, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Andrew GarciaMatt Mahan says San Jose is the safest big city in the country and that his proven track record has earned him the support of the tech industry in Silicon Valley. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
