Sacramento RegionCity plant operators keep Sacramento’s drinking water safe, but at what cost?Vacancies at Sacramento's water treatment plants are pushing staff to burn out and costing the city a pretty penny.
EducationJuly 8, 2026Laura FitzgeraldCalifornia’s budget deal would strip control over the Department of Education from California’s superintendentLeading superintendent candidates say they disagree with how lawmakers approved the change.
Sacramento RegionJuly 7, 2026Keyshawn DavisOrangevale youth baseball league suffers arsonLeaders from the Orangevale Pony Baseball League are asking the arsonist to come forward and are seeking community support.
Sacramento RegionJuly 7, 2026Charges against California dad who drove family off cliff dropped after mental health treatmentA judge has dismissed all charges against a California radiologist accused of trying to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff in 2023. Dharmesh Patel completed a two-year mental health diversion program this week.
Sacramento RegionJuly 7, 2026Sarit LaschinskyCapRadio, KVIE receive payouts from tower settlementSacramento’s NPR and PBS affiliate stations received a combined $2 million from the Capital Public Radio Endowment. CapRadio also received the title for an Elverta property housing its main broadcasting tower from KVIE.
EducationJuly 7, 2026California’s ban on Native American-themed mascots has been a conversation starter in schoolsA 2024 state law updated the California Racial Mascots Act, adding to its ban of derogatory terms and pushing schools to seek tribal voices. School communities are weighing a sense of school pride and respect for Indigenous groups.
EducationJuly 7, 2026California makes a subtle but impactful change to how it finances preschoolsPreschool funding, once split between the general fund and Prop. 98, is now fully under the proposition. Supporters say it could help stabilize preschools not located in school districts. Opponents argue it stretches Prop. 98 funding too thin.
Health CareJuly 7, 2026Abortion pills could come to California community college health centersA California bill would require community colleges with health centers to provide access to medication abortion if lawmakers provide funding. Health center directors say many campuses lack the staffing and infrastructure to offer the service.
Sacramento RegionJuly 6, 2026Andrew GarciaVicki GonzalezLocal author's '50 dunks' adventure brings wave of self reflection in new bookA former Sacramento Bee dining critic had a challenge for herself: do 50 swims before her 50th birthday. Her new book details her aquatic adventures around California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentJuly 6, 2026Judge rejects California tribes’ latest attempt to kill blackjack at cardroomsCalifornia’s tribal casinos found an ally in Attorney General Rob Bonta who sought to ban blackjack at private cardrooms, but a judge ruled Bonta overstepped his authority.
State GovernmentJuly 6, 2026Kevin Kiley challenges Richard Pan to debate series in D-6 raceRep. Kevin Kiley has challenged Dr. Richard Pan to five debates in California’s 6th District race, spotlighting clashes over taxes, schools and Kiley’s Trump-aligned voting record.
