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.
Sacramento RegionTop swimmers in the nation to compete at North Natomas swim complexMay 19, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe 2026 TYR Swim Series is making its way to Sacramento for three days and will feature swimmers locally and around the nation. It’s hosted locally by USA Swimming and Dart Swimming and will be televised nationally.
Sacramento RegionLooking to go electric? Here’s what to know about EV’s in SacramentoMay 19, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe price tag and change of pace can be daunting, but enthusiasts say it’s worth it.
EnvironmentMore than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homesMay 19, 2026More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California. The Sandy Fire in hills above Simi Valley, northwest of Los Angeles, had consumed more than two square miles of dry brush.
Community grieves beloved San Diego mosque security guard killed on the jobMay 19, 2026People who knew a beloved security guard at a California mosque say he acted heroically to prevent more deaths during a shooting. Amin Abdullah was killed in the attack Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
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.
