State GovernmentState audit finds $5 million in wasted taxpayer dollars across California agenciesDecember 22, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaA California audit flagged spending mistakes and misuse across multiple agencies, including millions in service fees for unused cell phones. Critics blame weak oversight as the state braces for a potential $18B budget shortfall.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County Grand Jury is asking for volunteers: here’s what you need to knowDecember 18, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe body of volunteers serves as an independent watchdog over county municipalities, agencies and operations, looks into criminal indictments and issues reports. It is looking for prospective jurors to serve a one-year term. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState lawmakers release update on Capitol Annex project, without details on additional costsDecember 18, 2025 | Laura Fitzgerald | Gerardo ZavalaThe Capitol Annex project was approved in 2016 with the goal of replacing an old annex building considered outdated and unsafe for legislative staff and the public.
State GovernmentRob Reiner was more than a Hollywood legend. He helped shape California politicsDecember 16, 2025Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.
State GovernmentCourt battle begins over California's new congressional map designed to favor DemocratsDecember 15, 2025The Justice Department and California are going to court over the state's new congressional map that favors Democrats. The court battle begins Monday.
State GovernmentWith Universal TK in full effect in California, private childcare providers worry about lost wagesDecember 11, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldState lawmakers evaluated possible ways to bridge the gap in care during this week’s informational hearing on childcare costs.
State GovernmentJudge orders Trump to end National Guard deployment, calls LA mission ‘profoundly un-American’December 10, 2025The new ruling against the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles comes as courts are considering other challenges to his deployment of troops to liberal cities, such as Portland and Chicago.
Sacramento RegionIn the wake of deadly Stockton shooting, community asks for more investmentDecember 9, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaStockton community leaders say last month’s deadly mass shooting shows what happens when cities fail to invest in violence-prevention programs.
State GovernmentFederal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troopsDecember 5, 2025A federal judge has questioned the Trump administration’s authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests.
Health CareWhat to expect as we head into the season for flu, COVID, and RSVDecember 5, 2025 | Andrew GarciaLast year was the most severe flu season in over a decade in the United States. And this year, a new strain of the flu is fueling concerns of another rough winter for respiratory viruses. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
