State Government

California Lawmaker Hopes Bot Bill Sheds Light On Fake Social Media Accounts

February 5, 2018 | Chris Nichols

Democratic state Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Los Angeles said his bill would not ban bots. Instead, it would shed light on the fake accounts that simulate real people and spread waves of false information across their platforms, the lawmaker said.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

News Network: Sen. Kamala Harris And Social Media

November 14, 2017 | Chris Remington

California Sen. Kamala Harris is taking on social media giants like Twitter, Google, and Facebook to understand how Russian agents influenced the 2016 election. Dan Morain from the Sacramento Bee and Andy Jones from UC Davis explore what's next.

Facebook Unveils A New, Limited Journalism Project

January 11, 2017

In an effort to be a more powerful player in the news business, Facebook is asking local and global outlets to tag-team on the creation of Facebook products.

Environment

Social Media Enhances Mission Of Sacramento National Weather Service

February 12, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has increased the use of social media, like Twitter and Facebook, to meet its mission.

Model Mugshot? Stockton Arrestee's 'Handsome' Mug Shot Goes Viral

June 20, 2014

(AP) -- A Stockton Police Department Facebook post of a convicted felon's mug shot has gone viral.