Sacramento won a $5 million CalVIP award to scale rapid-response teams, street outreach and youth case management in neighborhoods hit hardest by shootings.

Natomas teachers rejected the district’s latest offer and stayed on the picket line as the walkout that began March 10 continued. The dispute centers on pay, family healthcare and staffing.

The City of Sacramento opened Economic Gardening 2.0 applications, pairing 40 hours of research with matching grants up to $50,000. Applications run through April 20, 2026.

The Roseville City School District says a funding shortfall has stalled a promised Amoruso Ranch school, leaving families reassigned to nearby campuses and seeking answers. The district estimates a roughly $59M gap between costs and developer fees.

New PPIC data shows about 51% of California freshmen now graduate in four years, but the gains hide big differences between UC, CSU and community college pathways.

The Dry Creek district will pay $995,000 to settle a lawsuit saying repeated bullying at Creekview Ranch left a teen with head trauma and concussion symptoms. Attorneys say the payout recognizes serious harm and follows years of legal work.

At a packed forum in El Dorado Hills, six mothers shared stories of children who died after taking counterfeit pills. Officials warned of rising carfentanil detections and urged prevention.

Brad Gates will lead the unified El Dorado County Fire district after a unanimous board vote. He’ll transition with the current chief as the districts complete annexation.

An analysis of Sacramento’s 311 records shows Midtown, Old North Sacramento and a few other neighborhoods account for the most calls about unhoused people, while shelter and outreach capacity lag. The numbers map visibility — not the full picture of need.

A Los Angeles retiree who stopped for a bottle of water thought he’d won a small Scratchers prize — then learned the ticket was worth $2 million. Officials say the win is one of several big Scratchers payouts across the region.

Elk Grove Unified will eliminate 31 classified positions for the 2026-27 school year as one-time state recovery funds expire. The cuts hit paraeducators, library technicians and other student supports.

The FoundationCCC will hire about 230 seasonal, remote call-center workers to help Californians access benefits like SUN Bucks, with roles starting in April and running through October 2026.

Iranian Americans gathered in downtown Sacramento after U.S.-Israel strikes, with some cheering and calling for regime change while others protested the military action.