Sacramento RegionRosanna Herber: a life of community service and representationRosanna Herber is the first openly-LGBTQ person to serve on SMUD’s board of directors, and she has spent 40 years serving Sacramento’s community and representing the interests of its LGBTQ community.
State GovernmentJune 29, 2026Trump wanted to cut the Department of Education into irrelevancy. A new report shows how he did itThe Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education tried to assess the extent and impact of the Trump Administration’s initial layoffs and cuts in early 2025.
Sacramento RegionJune 26, 2026Ruth FinchInside the world of shrimp breedingErik Lucas runs a pet shrimp business in Linda, California outside of Marysville. He’s been in the business for over 15 years. Breeding and showing these crustaceans have taken him around the world.
Health CareJune 25, 2026A Ban Won’t Stop Abortion Pill Access, Telehealth Providers SayAs a federal court mulls a case that could result in significant restrictions on a pill used in most abortions, providers say they have alternatives to preserve access even in states with bans in place.
State GovernmentJune 25, 2026Tech billionaires hire Democratic dealmakers in renewed push to build a Bay Area cityFollowing years of local resistance, tech billionaires are turning to the state to fast track their plan to build a new city in the Bay Area. They are lobbying for legislation to expedite environmental review of their project.
EducationJune 24, 2026California’s formula for allocating career technical education funds leaves millions unspentThe way California distributes money for career technical education programs leaves millions of dollars unallocated to school districts each year.
Sacramento RegionJune 24, 2026Greg MicekYolo County disputes grand jury report on deadly Esparto fireworks explosionYolo County issued a response to a civil grand jury report that found officials knew about an illegal fireworks operation in Esparto for years but failed to act before a blast killed seven workers in 2025.
Sacramento RegionJune 24, 2026Keyshawn DavisGolden 1 Center holds NBA Draft Party for Kings fansThe Sacramento Kings selected Darius Acuff Jr. out of Arkansas with the 7th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Kings fans were excited for the selection. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessJune 24, 2026Chris NicholsRiley PalmerSacramento opens ‘safe camping’ site amid questions about homeless servicesThe River District campground will provide tents, meals and case management services for about 100 unhoused residents with the goal of connecting residents with jobs and housing.
State GovernmentJune 23, 2026California leaders yet to reach deal to keep billionaire tax off the ballot. Time is running outAhead of a Thursday deadline, California Democrats are striking deals with interest groups to kick controversial measures off the November ballot.
Sacramento RegionJune 23, 2026A shooter kills 2 at a Chico library and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrestedPolice investigating a shooting at a library in Northern California that left two people dead say an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested. Police say they responded to a 911 call Monday evening.
