State GovernmentCalifornia insurance commissioner race is set: Kim vs. AllenTwo Democrats will compete in November to regulate the insurance market amid increasing climate change risks, the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles fires.
EducationCalifornia students must soon learn personal finance to graduate. Here’s how it will be taught
Housing and Homelessness‘System-wide failure’, Sacramento homeless advocates call for accountability after dozens of families displaced
ImmigrationImmigration attorneys, Sacramento advocates concerned about new ‘mega master’ immigration hearings
Health CareJune 9, 2026By September, nearly a third of Americans will live in states with legal aid in dyingOregon’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 GovernmentJune 8, 2026California wants to cap business tax credits, alarming life sciences and tech industriesBusinesses and some lawmakers urge state leaders to reject the governor’s budget proposal to permanently limit R&D tax credits.
Sacramento RegionJune 8, 2026Andrew GarciaVicki GonzalezHow are campaigns harnessing social media during election season?More 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 GovernmentJune 5, 2026Democrat 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.
State GovernmentJune 5, 2026Tony RodriguezStill too early to call second place in the race for Matsui’s congressional seatThe 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 RegionJune 5, 2026Andrew GarciaChris FeltsSarit LaschinskyVicki GonzalezThe right guy at the right time: Sacramento remembers legendary Kings coach Rick AdelmanAdelman 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.
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.
