Dozens rallied at the State Capitol as lawmakers prepared to vote on AB 1157, a bill to lower the statewide rent cap and expand tenant protections. Supporters say it would limit big rent spikes; landlords warn of unintended costs.

A state probe found SCUSD's enrollment rules created barriers that favored families with cars and internet. A court‑ordered five‑year plan requires oversight and fixes.

California now requires sellers of single‑family homes to disclose lingering tobacco and vaping residue before a sale. Researchers say the rule gives buyers clearer visibility into hidden toxins.

A Sacramento councilmember has proposed a limit on River District shelter beds — 526, rising to 626 with a planned Sequoia campsite — and would require a supermajority to add new providers.

A tangled payroll system and decades‑old software have left California reclaiming millions from state employees. Reforms and a costly overhaul are aimed at stopping the next wave of errors.

Assemblywoman Maggy Krell introduced three bills to stiffen penalties for attacks on reporters and curb political retaliation. The measures follow last September’s ABC10 shooting in Sacramento.

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.