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.
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.
State GovernmentElection update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in NovemberJune 11, 2026Hilton advances to the November general election, where he’ll face longtime politician Xavier Becerra.
State GovernmentCalifornia insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. AllenJune 9, 2026Two Democrats will compete in November to regulate the insurance market amid increasing climate change risks, the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles fires.
Health CareBy September, nearly a third of Americans will live in states with legal aid in dyingJune 9, 2026Oregon’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.
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.
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.
