5 things to know as Sacramento City Council starts budget cutting debate
admin Sacramento unveils a $1.72B fiscal plan to close a $66.2M deficit with potential layoffs, pool closures and public safety changes;…
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CA professor caught in Fresno FBI sting convicted of child sex exploitation
Rodger Githens, a former University of the Pacific professor, was found guilty for attempting to entice a fictitious 7-year-old and…
Burney Falls, one of CA’s most picturesque waterfalls, is about to get harder to visit
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park will require day-use passes for Friday–Sunday and holidays from May 15 to Sept. 27 to…
Did one California agency block another from investigating Esparto fireworks blast?
Cal-OSHA, responsible for workplace safety, was hindered by Cal Fire investigators after the July 1 Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion.
Babyface, Boyz II Men to play at California State Fair. Who else will be there?
Babyface, Boyz II Men, Lee Brice and Ja Rue to perform at California State Fair in Sacramento July 17–Aug. 2.…
Yolo County supervisors weigh cutting social workers, welfare office in Winters
Yolo County budget cuts could eliminate more than 100 jobs, close offices and shrink services as supervisors weighed a $35…
From rice fields to wineries, Placer County betting on its agricultural roots
Placer County leaders said agriculture and rural character remained priorities as a General Plan update guided growth and policy decisions…
‘Mulch Mayhem’ coming to Sacramento to help residents conserve water
Sacramento offers a free mulch pickup on May 16 at 5730 24th St., 8 a.m.–noon. Bring a truck or shovel;…
Kristin Smart search, heat wave, CA governor debate. Your Sacramento 5/6 evening wrap
Catch up on Sacramento Bee top stories for May 6, 2026: Kristin Smart search in San Luis Obispo, Northern California…
Surprise Kristin Smart search targets home of killer’s mother. What to know
A search warrant was served at Susan Flores’ home in Arroyo Grande, California, as investigators pursue leads in the Kristin…