A Sacramento landlord, backed by Pacific Legal Foundation, sued California saying the state’s Section 8 rules force owners into HAP contracts that allow recurring inspections. The suit asks a federal court to block enforcement.

Sen. Catherine Blakespear's SB 936 would ban flavored nitrous-oxide canisters and restrict containers larger than 8 grams, a move prosecutors say targets a recent spike in injuries and DUIs.

Sacramento is moving to rescind a 'healthy food' exemption critics say let tobacco shops multiply while offering little real access to fresh food. City officials are weighing ordinance changes.

The state’s middle‑mile broadband backbone hit 1,250 operational miles, creating a continuous route from the Bay Area to Modoc County and priming last‑mile projects to reach homes.

A draft CEQA review found no significant environmental impacts if El Dorado Hills incorporated; public comment runs through Aug. 17, 2026. Key next steps remain.

AB 2047 would force 3‑D printers sold in California to block gun‑part files; Hollywood prop makers and privacy advocates warn of false positives and surveillance risks.

Beth Bourne filed to run for the Davis school board, bringing her national profile and recent controversies into a local election. The race now looks likely to be closely watched.

Two new state laws require schools to adopt heat‑safety protocols and encourage heat‑illness lessons, but auditors warn stalled CalSHAPE funds could leave upgrades unfunded.

El Dorado County paid $75,000 to resolve a disciplinary probe into former Public Health Director Jennifer Byrne after Instagram posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing; combined with administrative leave the tab is about $134,000.

Newsom signed budget language tightening who qualifies for California’s SIBTF after analysts warned of $1,700/week awards and a 25,000‑claim backlog.

After a heated hearing, Sacramento supervisors voted 3-2 to restore funding for the sheriff’s POP team, tapping contingency reserves to keep the six‑person unit operating.

Sacramento lawmakers advanced AB 2164 to lock shield protections into law and narrow when governors can honor out‑of‑state extradition requests tied to legal care. The bill aims to protect providers and helpers from prosecutions in hostile states.

The Folsom City Council confirmed Sari Dierking as permanent city attorney after a Tuesday vote. The appointment arrives as voters weigh a charter change that could shift oversight.