California Legislature votes to reshape schools chief’s office in budget deal
admin Lawmakers advanced a budget deal creating a governor‑reporting education director and expanding the state Board of Education, reducing the superintendent's…
June 2026
Newsom approves measure to expand judicial power over mental health diversion
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature on AB 46 will allow courts to prevent California inmates’ release via mental health diversion by…
Judge denies CA state worker union’s request to block Newsom’s RTO order
An Alameda County judge denied a union injunction seeking to block Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office order, finding agency telework policies…
World Cup knockout round hits the Bay Area. Here’s what to know
Plan ahead for the July 1 World Cup match at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara: parking zones, VTA light rail,…
Fraud settlement, Kings trade. Top Sacramento stories for June 29
Catch up on Monday's top Sacramento news: a $3M nonprofit fraud settlement, a Kings trade with Atlanta and an animal…
A’s head into Dodgers series short-staffed after Wilson, Soderstrom head to IL
The A’s head to Sutter Health Park shorthanded after Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom landed on the 10-day IL; prospect…
Vulcan Materials sells Sacramento-area concrete production plants
Vulcan Materials sold its Sacramento ready‑mix concrete plants in Rio Linda, Woodland and Elk Grove to CalPortland, expanding the buyer’s…
Possible plea deal for Rocklin man accused of murder in Placer County road rage
A third bail review hearing in a Placer County murder case was postponed as attorneys work on a possible plea…
Shoplifting suspect arrested after Sacramento deputies say he attacked man with scooter
A 27-year-old was arrested in Arden Arcade after allegedly striking a bystander with a metal scooter and barricading himself inside…
Dozens cited, one arrested in Northern California street racing bust, CHP says
CHP arrested one juvenile and issued 37 citations in a Shasta County anti-street racing operation, inspecting 16 vehicles and impounding…