Sacramento Region¡Viva México! Sacramento soccer fans kickoff the World CupA supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year’s tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
State GovernmentJune 11, 2026Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in NovemberHilton advances to the November general election, where he’ll face longtime politician Xavier Becerra.
Sacramento RegionJune 10, 2026Riley PalmerJobs saved, tough choices: A comprehensive look at Sacramento’s $1.7 billion city budgetSacramento City Council moved forward with the $1.7 billion budget, closing a $66.2 million deficit by reducing services, vacant positions and increasing some fees like parking violations.
Sacramento RegionJune 10, 2026Tony RodriguezVang pulls ahead of incumbent Matsui in Congressional District 7 primary raceSacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang has secured her spot and even pulled ahead of Congresswoman Doris Matsui in the primary race for the District 7 congressional seat. The two will advance to the general election.
Sacramento RegionJune 9, 2026Tony RodriguezNearly 200 positions at stake as Sacramento County looks to close budget gapSacramento County's proposed budget would cut jobs, reduce spending and reshape county services. Public hearings begin on Wednesday.
State GovernmentJune 9, 2026California insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. AllenTwo Democrats will compete in November to regulate the insurance market amid increasing climate change risks, the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles fires.
Health CareJune 9, 2026By September, nearly a third of Americans will live in states with legal aid in dyingOregon’s aid in dying law, the first in the country, was enacted in 1997. The addition of two populous states means that almost a third of Americans will live in one where medical aid in dying is legally available.
EducationJune 9, 2026California students must soon learn personal finance to graduate. Here’s how it will be taughtCalifornia will require all students to take a personal finance course in order to graduate high school, starting with the class of 2031. Fresno Unified is a pioneer in developing the courses.
State GovernmentJune 8, 2026California wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industriesBusinesses and some lawmakers urge state leaders to reject the governor’s budget proposal to permanently limit R&D tax credits.
Sacramento RegionJune 8, 2026Andrew GarciaVicki GonzalezHow are campaigns harnessing social media during election season?More than half of Americans reported getting at least some part of their news from social media. Political campaigns and candidates have been pouring more resources into these newer forms of media to reach voters. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessJune 8, 2026Ruth FinchChris Felts‘System-wide failure’, Sacramento homeless advocates call for accountability after dozens of families displacedAfter the city transitioned their motel program to a voucher system, 25 families were displaced after motels denied use of their vouchers.
