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01/10/2026

Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget banks on continued windfalls from the AI tech boom, but projections from the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office warn against assuming growth will continue.

Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget notes a volatile market could risk revenue streams, but projections from the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office warns against assuming growth will continue.

01/09/2026

About half of the $10 billion in public benefit funding targeted by the Trump administration was for California, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta:

Attorneys general in five Democratic-led states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs.

01/09/2026

The Athletics have run into a legal snag with their trademark. The US Patent and Trademark Office denied the club’s application to trademark the names "Las Vegas Athletics" and the "Vegas Athletics" ahead of their relocation.

The Athletics have run into a legal snag with their trademark. The US Patent and Trademark Office denied the club's application to trademark the names "Las Vegas Athletics" and the "Vegas Athletics" ahead of their relocation.

01/09/2026

Protesters expressed safety concerns about ICE officers being present in Sacramento:

The protesters expressed safety concerns about ICE officers being present in Sacramento. The group marched to join other demonstrators at the John E. Moss Federal Building, where a small group of protesters vandalized the building.

01/08/2026

SMUD backs out of controversial Coyote Creek solar project, but that doesn't mean it's over:

The project involves developing over a thousand acres in southeastern Sacramento County and was meant to help SMUD reach its clean energy goals. But environmental groups and locals protesting the project say it would destroy sensitive habitats.

01/08/2026

Despite billions in dollars of claims paid out, fires exposed problems in California’s beleaguered insurance market. All policyholders are likely to see premiums rise.

Despite billions in dollars of claims paid out, fires exposed problems in California's beleaguered insurance market. All policyholders are likely to see premiums rise.

01/08/2026

Three-course meals for $45 at Frank Fat's, Ella Dining Room, Revolution Winery & Kitchen, and many more for the 21st annual Dine Downtown:

The event features restaurants in Sacramento that prepare three-course meals for a fixed cost of $45. It begins on Friday, January 9, and will end on January 19.

01/08/2026

Newsom’s final State of the State address zeroed in on California’s resilience, its budget crunch and high costs while casting the state as a counter to President Trump.

Newsom's final State of the State address zeroed in on California's resilience, its budget crunch and high costs while casting the state as a counter to President Trump.

01/08/2026

Placer County, which estimates that 16,000 residents could lose health care coverage by 2028, quit operating its own clinics nearly a decade ago.

01/07/2026

A series of storms at the end of the year dumped heavy snow across much of the state, which was suffering from a snow drought headed into winter as warmer temperatures caused more rain to fall.

01/07/2026

Volunteers conduct the Sacramento Point-in-Time (PIT) Count every two years by surveying people experiencing homelessness in shelters and on the street. Results are used to determine homeless service funding.

01/06/2026

The nest tree fell Sunday morning due to shallow roots and heavy rain. Volunteer Kathy Kayner found the eagles on Monday afternoon near an island and said they were unharmed.

The nest tree fell Sunday morning due to shallow roots and heavy rain. Volunteer Kathy Kayner found the Eagles on Monday afternoon near an island and said they were unharmed.