Cal Fire wants a pay match with local departments. Can California afford it?
admin AB 2129 would push Cal Fire’s pay within 15% of local departments to address retention and overtime, but it could…
June 2026
Saying goodbye to Mother: What Midtown loses when beloved staples close | Opinion
Mother’s closing in Midtown Sacramento marks the loss of a beloved vegetarian anchor, raising concerns about whether the neighborhood can…
Proposed El Dorado Hills Costco prompts debate over traffic, road funding
A proposed Costco in El Dorado Hills could add 10,000–14,000 daily trips, accelerating road wear and prompting supervisors to debate…
Trump’s election ID, ballot counting rules blocked by Rob Bonta’s lawsuit
A Massachusetts federal judge permanently blocked parts of President Trump's 2025 elections executive order in a suit led by California’s…
Family says Chico man gave his life shielding girl, 8, in Butte County Library shooting
Jacob “Cody” Hull died shielding an 8-year-old during the Butte County Library shooting in Chico; community fundraisers at Nobby’s and…
This food truck plaza is open all-day, every day in Citrus Heights. Here’s where
Citrus Heights Food Plaza on Auburn Blvd. offers permanent spots for more than a dozen food trucks with utilities, and…
Sacramento Kings welcome the Darius Acuff Jr. era. Now comes the hard part
The Sacramento Kings drafted Darius Acuff Jr., but GM Scott Perry must sort veterans’ uncertain futures and salary-cap limits to…
HOA fees skyrocketing? A California bill could cap them, but Democrats are divided
Some Democrats are divided over a bill that would cap how much homeowners associations can raise fees each year.
Why did Sacramento residents receive an alert for the Northern California quake?
Sacramento residents received earthquake alerts after a magnitude 5.6 Mendocino County quake. Experts explained why many people felt little or…
Benito Juarez Foundation gala for farmworkers is this weekend. How to get tickets
Get tickets for the Benito Juarez Foundation gala in Sacramento on June 27. An evening of dinner and music on…