Beat the newsies at trivia while supporting local journalism in Sacramento on Nov. 13
Put your knowledge of the news to the ultimate test at the next ENLIGHTENMENT Trivia Night on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m.. The event…
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What veto drama and a Texas trip tell us about a potential shift in California’s homelessness strategy
By Marisa Kendall for CalMatters When Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill last month that would have supported sober homeless housing, his reason left many scratching their…
Ending the murderer of many names: Sacramento’s D.A. pulls the curtain back on stopping a monster in new book ‘The People vs. the Golden State Killer’
District Attorney Thien Ho will host a public talk and book event at the Sacramento Public Library on Nov. 12 Between 1974 and 1986, Joseph…
Federal funding chaos presents major threat to adult education in Sacramento County and throughout California
For years Xanthi Soriano has seen firsthand how lives can improve through adult education programs. She started that journey in Irvine, California, by teaching English…
Looming SNAP cut would affect nearly 270,000 in Sac County
By Robert J. Hansen Updated Nov. 3 Beginning Saturday, Nov. 1, Sacramento County residents who rely on CalFresh, California’s version of the federal SNAP program, …
Staying the top lobbying dogs in Sacramento: Big Oil spent over $26 million to lobby California officials in first 9 months of 2025
Chevron and WSPA again dominate lobbying spending in the Golden State By Dan Bacher The oil and gas industry spent over $26 million in the…
People in ICE custody face invasive strip searches after visits with loved ones
Some people decide not to participate in in-person visitation because they don’t want to take off all their clothes in front of a guard. By…
In Sacramento, a federal worker balances lost wages with reality of bills
By Williamena Kwapo On Oct. 1, Sharon W. joined thousands of federal employees who were immediately furloughed when the federal government entered its latest shutdown….
Federal shutdown expected to delay CalFresh benefits in November
By Macy Yang Mai C. doesn’t recall exactly when she received a text message from Sacramento County notifying her that her CalFresh benefits will stop…
Son of a serial killer?
Sacramento law student makes compelling case that his late father was the Tylenol Killer Growing up, Joseph Cibelli was sure his father was capable of…
Exploring the dark and dire folklore of Dyer Lane –and the real Roseville crimes that cling to it
By Odin Rasco Driving slowly along Dyer Lane at night, October clouds snuffing out most of the stars in the sky, it is easy to…
Dollar Store workers fight to improve jobs, even without a union
With unionization dropping under Trump, experts say ‘premajority’ campaigns can help workers score wins. By Jesse Baum, Capital & Main This story is produced by…
Highly controversial, potentially $100 billion Delta tunnel proposal is reportedly failing the cost-benefit test
By Dan Bacher The California Department of Water Resources claims that the embattled Delta Conveyance Project, better known as “the Tunnel,” would cost $20.1 billion,…
Recently retired FBI agent from Sacramento office pens book about confronting trauma
From working in counter-terrorism and hostage negotiation, to digging into homicides and cold cases, Arvinder Ginda’s career has caused him to change focus to those…
Noted California historian Gary Noy to give public talk about Lake Tahoe’s legacy at Sierra College on October 23
Gary Noy, author of nonfiction books that include “Hellacious California” and “Nature’s Mountain Mansion,” will discuss his latest offering about Lake Tahoe as part of…
When the federal safety net disappears, Sacramento’s Black climate leaders step up
By Neenma Ebeledike It’s a strange moment in climate justice across the country. Earlier this year, the Trump administration dismantled several key climate and equity…
New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court. Will it help more people?
By Jocelyn Wiener and Marisa Kendall for CalMatters One of Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s marquee mental health programs may broaden its reach despite persistent questions about the…