California’s SB 1061 keeps most medical debt off credit reports while federal rules remain unsettled. Here’s what Californians need to know.

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero announced Thursday she will run for Congress as a Democrat, shifting her focus from City Hall to the 2026 federal race.

Lawmakers in Sacramento unveiled SB 876 and related bills to speed insurance payouts, force transparency and expand replacement coverage for wildfire survivors.

A downtown Sacramento protest outside the federal building housing ICE resulted in vandalism but no arrests, according to law enforcement. The action echoed nationwide demonstrations after a deadly Minneapolis enforcement operation.

SCUSD has opened an investigation into Assistant Superintendent Cindy Tao after employees alleged costly consultant spending as the district grapples with a deepening budget crisis.

Congressman Doug LaMalfa from Northern California has died at 65, leaving a legacy as an advocate for agriculture and rural communities. His death impacts the balance of the GOP majority in the House.

Maraskeshia Smith takes over Sacramento's city manager post on Monday, becoming the first Black woman in the role. She arrives from Santa Rosa with a $399,000 contract.

California politicians show stark divisions over President Trump's capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro, with some denouncing it as illegal and others supporting it as protection against threats.

The California DMV says about 325,000 Real ID holders must update records after a legacy software error. Reissues will be expedited and fees waived.

An appeals court ruled Dec. 31 that the state lacks authority to issue revenue bonds for the Delta tunnel, stripping DWR of a key financing tool for the 45‑mile plan.

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office announces a change in communication leadership as Lieutenant Greg Stark steps down and Sergeant Jason Waite steps in as interim PIO.

The California Supreme Court ruled judges can’t impose fines and fees defendants can’t afford, prompting remands and new ability‑to‑pay hearings across the state.

New state estimates show California added roughly 19,200 people; Sacramento and the Central Valley gained while San Francisco’s rebound stalled.