Sacramento RegionFormer Sac State diversity officer sues President Luke Wood, CSU system over alleged discriminationJune 16, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyDr. Mia Settles-Tidwell worked at Sac State for over two years before resigning in April 2024. Her lawsuit was filed last year in Los Angeles and alleges multiple instances of discrimination and harassment.
Sacramento RegionKaplan declares victory in Sacramento City Council race to represent North NatomasJune 16, 2026 | Chris NicholsKaplan faced first-time candidate Jenn Chawla, who was endorsed by Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty. Chawla has conceded the race.
Sacramento RegionNew West Sacramento cultural center aims to honor Native tribes ‘on their own terms’June 16, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe California Indian Heritage Center will sit on 51 acres at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers. Representatives intend for the center to be a place of education and cultural exchange, guided by tribal input. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento appoints new city historian: Ty SmithJune 16, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisTy Smith shares his career path to becoming the newest city historian. He also talks about the importance of preserving and interpreting local archives for the Center of Sacramento History.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature June 12th, 2026: Composer Writes Music to Help Deal with Tragedy- Including His Own.June 15, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonWe all know that music heals. Composer Kurt Erickson takes a firsthand approach in writing music to help deal with life's tragedies. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentA diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsuleJune 15, 2026A 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried next month.
Sacramento RegionJudge issues limited gag order to restrict ‘public extrajudicial comments’ in Esparto fireworks caseJune 15, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe judge’s decision applies to the case’s parties and their counsel, but does not affect victims’ family members, the media or non-party state agencies. Prosecutors asked for a gag order to be imposed last month.
State GovernmentCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wifeJune 15, 2026Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid.
State GovernmentCalifornia Democrats have a budget deal. Here’s where they want to spend more than NewsomJune 15, 2026State lawmakers’ budget plan would reject or delay many of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s social service cuts. Now, the budget negotiations begin in earnest.
Sacramento RegionSacramento took to the streets for the 2026 Pride MarchJune 15, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Sacramento Pride March went from Southside Park to the Capitol on Sunday morning, bringing visibility to Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ community.
