Courts ordered partial SNAP funding, a move criticized as insufficient by Sacramento leaders amid a U.S. government shutdown and legal battles over the program's full financing.

Newsom signed a bureau and a CSU study while vetoing several reparations bills, prompting activists to publicly fault the Legislative Black Caucus.

A federal shutdown has paused November CalFresh deposits and is straining Sacramento food banks. Heres what locals need to know and where to get help.

A federal lawsuit filed in San Jose challenges AB 715, arguing California’s new law to protect Jewish students is vague and risks chilling classroom discussion about Israel.

A statewide special election on Nov. 4 asks Californians to approve Prop 50, a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could reshape congressional lines through 2030. This short, local guide explains what Sacramento voters should know.

The governor’s office says CalGuard helped seize 891 pounds of fentanyl in September — a 240% increase since June after most Guard members returned to state control.

Tuesday’s special election asks Californians to approve Prop 50, a one-off plan to redraw congressional lines. Key dates, return options and what a yes would change are laid out here.

Nevada County residents are informed about Election Day logistics and encouraged to vote on November 4, with details on mail submissions, Vote Centers, and ballot processing.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has added Michele Beckwith to his legal team. Beckwith was the Sacramento acting U.S. attorney fired after warning Border Patrol to follow a court order.

Kamala Harris will discuss her presidential campaign and offer insights into America's future at the "A Conversation With Kamala Harris" event in Sacramento's Golden 1 Center on April 4, 2026.

A Newsom-backed ballot measure on next Tuesday’s special election could hand Sacramento the power to redraw California’s congressional map and threaten up to five Republican seats.

Supervisor Phil Serna says he won’t run for a fifth term and has endorsed Eric Guerra, setting up a consequential 2026 race for Sacramento County’s First District.

Yolo County Elections Office announces procedures to ensure vote integrity, including a manual tally, with invitations for public observation. Important election result updates will also be provided through social media channels.