Sacramento news roundup: climber death, hotel tax fraud, health bill, worker benefits
admin Catch up on top Sacramento CA stories: a climber's fatal fall, a Woodland hotel's $1M tax penalty, a health education…
August 2026
After controversy, Sacramento city panel moves Railyards financing plan forward
Sacramento officials have argued the deal is key for development in the 240-acre district, often described as one of the…
Tulare deputy Randy Hoppert, shot and killed in the line of duty, receives medal of valor
Sheriff Mike Boudreaux presented medals and letters of accommodation recognizing courage and sacrifice after the April 9 ambush that killed…
State education chief calls county decision on Sac City teachers deal ‘illogical’
California Superintendent Tony Thurmond criticized the Sacramento County office for blocking Sac City’s $68M teachers deal and warned of possible…
Nancy Pelosi talks 2026 midterms, potential Gavin Newsom 2028 presidential run
Nancy Pelosi discusses Democrats’ hopes to retake the House in 2026, her views on Biden’s campaign and thoughts on Gavin…
California US senator pushes for nationwide legal representation for immigrants
Sen. Schiff reintroduced federal legislation to guarantee legal representation for immigrants in deportation and immigration proceedings who cannot afford counsel.
Behavioral health treatment programs hit major milestones, Newsom announces
The state’s behavioral health infrastructure program received nearly $11 million in grant and bond funding after Proposition 1 passed a…
Sacramento County’s Niello to lead California Senate GOP — if he wins his race
State Sen. Roger Niello, Fair Oaks, will become the California Senate Republican leader after November. Frequent critic of Gov. Gavin…
Transgender girl sues coaches, Sac State over discrimination on youth rowing team
A transgender girl says she was discriminated against by her teammates and coaches at the Capital Crew youth rowing program…
California climber who set Yosemite speed record dies after Sierra Nevada fall
A Yosemite National Park speed record holder died after fall in Sequoia Kings Canyon Wilderness. Search for El Capitan climber…