EnvironmentThousands still evacuated near Southern California chemical tank despite eased explosion fearsMay 26, 2026Thousands of people who live near a damaged hazardous chemical tank in Southern California still can't return home, even as officials say the risk of a catastrophic explosion had largely passed.
Sacramento RegionRaising racers: How Elk Grove students are caring for the next generation of pigeon athletesMay 26, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Fort Sutter Racing Pigeon Club in Sacramento has been around since the 1930s. Its president is also a teacher in Elk Grove Unified, and some of his students are caring for the next batch of racers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationSCUSD board rejects judge’s decision to reverse dozens of layoffsMay 22, 2026 | Ruth FinchAt Thursday night’s board meeting, 93 employees’ terminations were finalized despite an administrative law judge’s decision that insufficient evidence for timely layoff notices were provided.
Sacramento RegionTake a trip to Vanessa Hua’s "Coyoteland"May 22, 2026 | Jen Picard | Laura FitzgeraldWhat does it take to be a good neighbor? Bay Area author explores issues of race and class through multiple perspectives in new novel, which will be featured at tonight’s CapLit Sacramento.
Sacramento RegionVote centers to open in Sacramento CountyMay 21, 2026 | Tony RodriguezVoters can start casting ballots in person this weekend as early vote centers open under California’s Voter’s Choice Act.
State GovernmentAfter AI layoffs, Newsom orders state government to find ways to ease the painMay 21, 2026In an AI executive order, the governor called on state officials to study everything from job subsidies to stock compensation policies to mitigate tech-driven layoffs.
EducationTroubled Sacramento charter considers move to Yuba City after county board gives it a second chanceMay 21, 2026The Sacramento County Board of Education reverses decision to close Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools. The school had improperly collected $180 million in public funding, prompting the initial closure decision.
Sacramento RegionAlchemist CDC Public Market project faces funding setbackMay 20, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe public market that had its groundbreaking in early April, faces a $3 million cash flow shortage.
State GovernmentCan you trust that post about Tom Steyer? How paid influencers are flooding into the governor’s raceMay 20, 2026Billionaire Tom Steyer is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. Some didn’t disclose it. A state law offers little accountability.
Sacramento Region‘Long live the Monarchs’: Giving Sacramento’s WNBA team their dueMay 20, 2026The Valkyries are huge. The championship Monarchs are largely forgotten. A few fans want to change that.
