Central Valley to roast for another weekend as fire risk grows; cooldown in sight
admin Central Valley will see highs above 100°F through Sunday with low humidity and fire risk; smoke from the Gann fire…
August 2026
Gann fire arson suspect arrested. Read The Bee’s top 3 stories for Aug. 5
Catch up on the capital region’s top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2026: a Gann Fire suspect arrested, Kings roster…
AI in schools, budget challenges: Q&A with Sacramento Bee’s education reporters
The Sacramento Bee education reporters discussed AI use, enrollment declines, school budgets and challenges facing K-12 and higher education in…
Advocates push for changes to developmental disability proposals in Legislature
In a Wednesday hearing, dozens of community members and advocates scrutinized a proposal to standardize eligibility requirements for disability resources.
Summer doldrums? Xavier Becerra keeps low profile after bitter primary
After winning the California primary, Xavier Becerra has avoided questions and prioritized raising money and meeting stakeholders ahead of the…
Advocates push for changes to developmental disability proposals in Legislature
In a Wednesday hearing, dozens of community members and advocates scrutinized a proposal to standardize eligibility requirements for disability resources.
The fatal car crash was an ‘accident.’ A California mom fought back
Allison Lyman, a Sacramento-area mother, fights for a serious criminal sentence after her son Connor Lopez’s death in a crash.…
How did homicide by car become a special type of manslaughter in California?
Since the 1940s, California has had a special type of homicide just for drivers called “vehicular manslaughter.” The criminal sentences…
After fighting leukemia, Greg Papa sadly loses the job he hoped to regain | Opinion
Greg Papa, longtime 49ers play-by-play voice in Northern California, was laid off from KNBR after recovering from a lengthy leukemia…
49ers practice overshadowed by big-name absences, but Brock Purdy shines
The San Francisco 49ers saw 20 players miss training camp practice, with key dings but no widespread Week 1 concerns…