Sacramento RegionOrangevale youth baseball league suffers arsonJuly 7, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisLeaders from the Orangevale Pony Baseball League are asking the arsonist to come forward and are seeking community support.
Sacramento RegionCharges against California dad who drove family off cliff dropped after mental health treatmentJuly 7, 2026A 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 RegionCapRadio, KVIE receive payouts from tower settlementJuly 7, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskySacramento’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.
EducationCalifornia’s ban on Native American-themed mascots has been a conversation starter in schoolsJuly 7, 2026A 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.
EducationCalifornia makes a subtle but impactful change to how it finances preschoolsJuly 7, 2026Preschool 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 CareAbortion pills could come to California community college health centersJuly 7, 2026A 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 RegionLocal author's '50 dunks' adventure brings wave of self reflection in new bookJuly 6, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezA 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 GovernmentJudge rejects California tribes’ latest attempt to kill blackjack at cardroomsJuly 6, 2026California’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 GovernmentKevin Kiley challenges Richard Pan to debate series in D-6 raceJuly 6, 2026Rep. 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.
State GovernmentCalifornia schools must follow new cellphone, bathroom and safety lawsJuly 1, 2026California schools must implement new laws, including gender-neutral bathrooms, limited cellphone use and suicide prevention hotline numbers on student IDs.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s state workers protest as return to office mandate takes effectJuly 1, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldState worker unions argue the administration should negotiate over telework policy.
State GovernmentTransgender athletes still protected in California, Supreme Court rulesJune 30, 2026The ruling allows states to ban transgender student athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams, but doesn’t require it. States like California can keep their current policies.
Sacramento RegionHockey-focused sports center on horizon at Sunrise MallJune 30, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisPart of the Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights will be transformed into a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena featuring two NHL-sized ice sheets.
EducationSac Unified’s free summer meals help stretch grocery budgetsJune 30, 2026 | Tony RodriguezAnyone 18 years and younger can get a free breakfast and lunch at more than 50 campus locations, even if they aren’t a student in the district.
State GovernmentSupreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limitsJune 30, 2026The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Sacramento RegionRosanna Herber: a life of community service and representationJune 30, 2026 | Ruth FinchRosanna 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.
Sacramento RegionSacramento goes X Games mode: Here is how it wentJune 29, 2026 | Riley Palmer | Keyshawn DavisThe X Games League made its official debut in Sacramento at Cal Expo over the weekend, bringing skateboarding, biking, and motocross to the City of Trees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAt least 117 dead dogs found in ‘horrific scene’ at California ‘no-kill’ shelterJune 29, 2026Over 100 dog remains were found at a rescue sanctuary in Humboldt County.
State GovernmentTrump wanted to cut the Department of Education into irrelevancy. A new report shows how he did itJune 29, 2026The 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 RegionInside the world of shrimp breedingJune 26, 2026 | Ruth FinchErik 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.
