State GovernmentCalifornia wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industriesJune 8, 2026Businesses and some lawmakers urge state leaders to reject the governor’s budget proposal to permanently limit R&D tax credits.
Sacramento RegionHow are campaigns harnessing social media during election season?June 8, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezMore 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.
‘System-wide failure’, Sacramento homeless advocates call for accountability after dozens of families displacedJune 8, 2026 | Ruth Finch | Chris FeltsAfter the city transitioned their motel program to a voucher system, 25 families were displaced after motels denied use of their vouchers.
ImmigrationImmigration attorneys, Sacramento advocates concerned about new ‘mega master’ immigration hearingsJune 8, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaNew “mega master” hearings are bringing as many as 100 immigrants into court at a time, raising concerns about due process and access to legal representation.
State GovernmentDemocrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governorJune 5, 2026Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.
State GovernmentStill too early to call second place in the race for Matsui’s congressional seatJune 5, 2026 | Tony RodriguezThe race for second place in the Sacramento area’s 7th Congressional District is still too early and too close to call. Doris Matsui leads while Republican Zachariah Wooden and Democrat Mai Vang are nearly tied in early results.
Sacramento RegionThe right guy at the right time: Sacramento remembers legendary Kings coach Rick AdelmanJune 5, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Chris Felts | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezAdelman led the Kings to eight straight playoffs during his time in Sacramento, and holds the franchise win record. He passed away on Monday at the age of 79. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PHOTOS: Inside Steve Hilton’s visit to Sacramento after election nightJune 4, 2026 | Ruth FinchFollowing Hilton’s lead coming out of primary election night, he visited Sacramento for a press conference and a rally at the Capitol.
EducationEffort to get California dropouts to finish degrees yields promising results, study saysJune 4, 2026In California, more than 5.9 million adults under age 65 have some college credit but no degree. A statewide initiative aims to reengage students who “stopped out.”
Sacramento RegionMan is charged with bringing a bomb in his carry-on bag to SMFJune 4, 2026Authorities have charged a man with bringing an explosive device to a TSA checkpoint at an airport in Sacramento, California. The 49-year-old was wearing a scarf and latex gloves at the Sacramento International Airport on Saturday.
Sacramento RegionGoldenSky Music Festival to return to the City of Trees in 2027June 3, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisAlso announced at Visit Sacramento’s State of Tourism event — the expansion of the California International Marathon and the lead chefs for the 13th annual Tower Bridge Dinner.
State GovernmentRepublican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton visits Sacramento as he leads in early election resultsJune 3, 2026 | Ruth FinchSteve Hilton is the leading Republican candidate in California’s gubernatorial election and visited the capitol Wednesday morning to talk about his plans for California.
EducationFor the Central Valley: University of the Pacific to launch new school of medicineJune 3, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe university says it will be the first institution granting Doctor of Medicine degrees outside of California’s major population centers. The school is expected to welcome its first class of students in 2030. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere's what we know about local congressional race resultsJune 2, 2026 | Ruth FinchCongressional districts 7, 3 and 6 cover a wide swath of the Sacramento region, with popular candidates including sitting congressmembers Doris Matsui, Kevin Kiley and Ami Bera.
Sacramento RegionHere’s what we know about Sacramento's local election resultsJune 2, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisIn Natomas, initial results show sitting Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan could potentially win her seat outright if she maintains more than 50% of the vote.
State GovernmentBecerra, Hilton leading in most uncertain California governor’s race in yearsJune 2, 2026Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading in the race for California governor.
Sacramento RegionGag order request, summer court dates among developments in Esparto explosion caseJune 2, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyA Yolo County judge is weighing whether to limit what attorneys and state agencies can say publicly about the Esparto fireworks explosion case before trial. He also set a series of summer hearings for the defendants.
State GovernmentCalifornia voting ends Tuesday. The results? Don’t expect them anytime soonJune 2, 2026California has new rules meant to speed up ballot counting, but elections experts and county officials say close races could still take weeks to resolve.
Sacramento RegionJudge sets bail for former Yolo County sheriff’s lieutenant charged in Esparto caseJune 2, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekA Yolo County judge set a $1.5 million bail for former sheriff’s lieutenant Samuel Machado, one of five people charged with murder in the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven workers in July 2025.
