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01/17/2026

Since 2010, Oak Park residents have relied on their local farmers market for fresh produce in what's known as a “food desert.” However, due to operation costs, economic challenges and declining customers, the market won’t return this spring.

Since 2010, Oak Park residents have relied on their local farmers market for fresh produce in what's known as a “food desert.” However, due to operation costs, economic challenges and declining customers, the market won't return this spring.

01/16/2026

Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum is proposing to cap the amount of shelter beds available in the River District as a way to put pressure on other areas of the city to do their part.

01/16/2026

Update on the foraged mushroom poisonings: there have now been three deaths and more than 30 cases in California this season.

California officials recently advised residents against foraging for wild mushrooms due to a rash of over 30 poisonings linked to its consumption. Consuming it can result in severe liver damage or even death.

01/15/2026

A new Sacramento County ordinance lets deputies clear camps on private property. Critics say it adds pressure without adding housing or shelter.

01/14/2026

Protests sprung up across California over the weekend in support of anti-government demonstrations in Iran, which have entered their third week.

01/14/2026

Louisiana is pushing to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, challenging laws that protect telehealth providers shipping these pills nationwide.

01/13/2026

In Old Sacramento, balloon animals are more than just fun art; they're how some street performers make a living. Meet the artists behind the twists:

In Old Sacramento, balloon animals are more than just fun art; they're how some street performers make a living. Meet the artists behind the twists.

01/13/2026

Local governments across California that rely on funding from the state to help pay for homelessness, housing, and health services may be forced to make tough choices:

Those who advocate for cities and counties worry Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed state budget does not prioritize funding for homelessness initiatives or properly respond to healthcare cuts coming down the pike from the federal government.

01/13/2026

Schools can expect billions of dollars in new funding, thanks to robust tax receipts tied to wealth from artificial intelligence companies:

The increase comes from robust tax receipts and AI-driven revenue.

01/12/2026

Three local artists hailing from different cities and tribes share a desire to raise awareness of their Indigenous roots through tattooing, filmmaking and mural painting.

Three local Native American artists speak on their artistry.

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.