The Bee endorses Shannon Grove for Board of Equalization District 1. Here’s what to know
admin The little-known but powerful tax commission oversees property assessments across all 58 California counties.
June 2026
Sacramento Bee endorses Josh Fryday for California lieutenant governor. Here’s what to know
Fryday’s record on affordability, education access and service programs makes him the strongest choice.
CA High-Speed Rail OKs $3.5B deal for track work — work appears just months away
The California High-Speed Rail Authority board awarded a $3.5B track and systems contract for the Central Valley, with work expected…
California Primary 2026: Are any ballot measures up for a vote? Why not?
The 2026 California primary has federal and state races but no statewide ballot measures due to state law limits; local…
Man convicted in 2021 Carmichael shooting sentenced to 61 years to life
Larell Weathers, 39, was sentenced to 61 years to life after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder and related…
Rocklin City Council to vote on adding a sales-tax increase to November ballot
Rocklin City Council seeks voter approval for a half-cent (0.5%) sales tax in November 2026 to generate about $8M annually…
McClatchy endorses Eleni Kounalakis for California treasurer. Here’s what to know
The treasurer safeguards California’s financial health and credit rating.
California Primary 2026: Are any ballot measures up for a vote? Why not?
The 2026 California primary has federal and state races but no statewide ballot measures due to state law limits; local…
Former Gavin Newsom aide picked as new California high-speed rail board chair
The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors voted for Stephen Kawa, a longtime former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom,…
Man found guilty of armed robbery at Sacramento home, threatening witnesses
Jury convicted Benoise Wade Jr. of armed robbery and witness intimidation in a Sacramento home robbery; he faces up to…