State GovernmentDemocrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governorDemocrat 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.
Sacramento RegionThe right guy at the right time: Sacramento remembers legendary Kings coach Rick Adelman
June 4, 2026Ruth FinchPHOTOS: Inside Steve Hilton’s visit to Sacramento after election nightFollowing Hilton’s lead coming out of primary election night, he visited Sacramento for a press conference and a rally at the Capitol.
EducationJune 4, 2026Effort to get California dropouts to finish degrees yields promising results, study saysIn 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 RegionJune 4, 2026Man is charged with bringing a bomb in his carry-on bag to SMFAuthorities 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 RegionJune 3, 2026Keyshawn DavisGoldenSky Music Festival to return to the City of Trees in 2027Also 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 GovernmentJune 3, 2026Ruth FinchRepublican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton visits Sacramento as he leads in early election resultsSteve Hilton is the leading Republican candidate in California’s gubernatorial election and visited the capitol Wednesday morning to talk about his plans for California.
JazzJune 3, 2026Avery JeffryBooker T. Jones: An American Icon Comes to TownThe architect of Memphis soul and main creative force for the iconic Stax record label is coming to Grass Valley for a show at The Center for the Arts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationJune 3, 2026Sarit LaschinskyVicki GonzalezFor the Central Valley: University of the Pacific to launch new school of medicineThe 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 GovernmentJune 2, 2026Ruth FinchHere's what we know about local congressional race resultsCongressional 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.
State GovernmentJune 2, 2026Becerra, Hilton leading in most uncertain California governor’s race in yearsSteve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading in the race for California governor.
Sacramento RegionJune 2, 2026Greg MicekSarit LaschinskyGag order request, summer court dates among developments in Esparto explosion caseA 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.
