Newsom signs bill restricting law enforcement access to California ballots
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday aimed at tightening California's election security rules ahead of the June 2 statewide primary.
2 videos show Fairfield officer using force on teens. Community demands answers.
Community members packed Fairfield City Hall's chambers on Tuesday to voice their outrage after a police officer was caught on camera punching a student in the head last week.
Fairfield police release video of officers arresting 2 high school students involved in fight
The Fairfield Police Department released body camera footage of officers breaking up a fight and arresting two students at Fairfield High School on Wednesday as videos of the incident circulated on social media.
Sacramento security guard arrested in deadly shooting of burglary suspect at cannabis warehouse
A security guard was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a burglary suspect at a cannabis warehouse earlier this month, police said on Wednesday.
Longtime Sacramento Congresswoman Doris Matsui faces serious re-election challenge
Longtime Congresswoman Doris Matsui is facing a real challenge for the first time in her elected career, as Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang is running for California's 7th Congressional District.
Sacramento Public Library needle exchange pilot program draws community backlash
A new needle exchange pilot program at the Sacramento Public Library is drawing backlash from some neighbors who say they are concerned about the safety of families and children.
Some Northern California voters to cast 2 ballots in Congressional District 1 double election
Northern California voters in some counties are navigating an unusual Election Day this year: two separate congressional elections happening at the same time for two different versions of the state's District 1 seat.
Sacramento's Front Street Shelter may launch "Final Plea" program to save at-risk animals
A new proposal aimed at saving more animals at Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter could soon give the public a last chance to adopt pets facing euthanasia.
AI video featuring LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt sparks debate over the tech's role in politics
The video portrays Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as a villainous Joker-like figure and Gov. Gavin Newsom as French royalty eating cake, while Pratt appears as a hero swooping in to save Los Angeles and California from chaos.
Suisun City, Rio Vista clash over California Forever development plan in Solano County
A new dispute is brewing over the massive California Forever development in Solano County, with neighboring Rio Vista warning the project could open the door to large-scale data centers — a claim both the developer and Suisun City strongly deny.
Sacramento considering cuts to police department due to $66M budget deficit
There are new proposed cuts that include eliminating the mounted patrol unit, terminating contracts with Regional Transit and the Natomas Unified School District for resource officers, and ending the ShotSpotter program in some parts of the city.
Sacramento's Southside Park pool faces reduced hours amid city's $66 million deficit
The Sacramento City Council will begin the difficult budget cut debate to solve the city's $66 million deficit this week, including 46 proposed layoffs.
Sacramento man among Latino voters reconsidering Trump support ahead of midterms
As voters head toward the midterm primaries, Latino voters are emerging as a pivotal voting bloc that could be a difference-maker in the results.
California billionaire tax proposal has enough signatures for November ballot
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
Open casting call for movie to be filmed in Sacramento, El Dorado counties attract hundreds
A Hollywood casting call in Sacramento got some huge interest this weekend.