Sacramento Leaders Debate Road Safety Measures to Reduce Traffic Deaths
City council discusses ways to improve dangerous roadways and secure funding for safety improvements.
Kings' Backup Center Out for Remainder of Season After Surgery
California SBDC Hosts Statewide Advocacy Day at the Capitol
Health
Youth Mental Health Summit Held in California
Leaders and young voices come together to discuss mental health challenges

NorCal AIDS Cycle Raises Funds for UC Davis Children's Hospital
Annual bike race benefits HIV/AIDS service providers in the Sacramento Valley
Human Metapneumovirus Cases Surge in Northern California
The virus is causing respiratory infections, especially in young children and high-risk individuals.
Lifestyle
Merlin the Pig Communicates Emotions Through Buttons
Viral videos of the intelligent Mini Vietnamese potbellied pig sparking scientific interest in animal cognition

Lakeview Estates & Winery Hosts Bridal Open House
Sacramento-area winery and event venue opens its doors for a special bridal showcase event.
Troopathon and Sacramento Courts Launch Operation Mail Call
Nonprofit partners with local courts to send care packages to U.S. troops overseas.
Travel
Sacramento Airport Warns of Fluctuating TSA Wait Times Amid Shutdown
Travelers advised to arrive 2 hours early and check MyTSA app for updates

Sacramento Business Owner Stranded in South Africa Amid Global Airspace Closures
Raymond James Irwin, owner of Fizz Champagne Bar, was stuck in South Africa for nearly 5 days after his connecting flight to Dubai was canceled.
Chaos erupts in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader killed
California travelers describe scenes of smoke, fire, and panic in the popular Mexican beach destination
Tech
California Startup Completes First 3D-Printed Home in Yuba County
The 1,000-square-foot home took just 24 days to print, showcasing the potential for faster and more affordable housing construction.

SimpliGov Named to 2026 GovTech 100 List for Sixth Consecutive Year
Advancing Government Workflow Automation for State and Local Agencies
GoldenDoodle AI Launches Free Dignity Audit to Help Mission-Driven Organizations
Free tool analyzes nonprofit websites against trauma-informed communication standards, delivering actionable recommendations.
Politics
Real Journalism Prevails Over Online Misinformation
Dedicated reporters uncover critical stories that authorities try to conceal

California Probes Petition Gatherers Offering Money for Signatures
Video shows signature collectors in San Francisco allegedly paying people to sign ballot petitions using false names.
California Probes Petition Gatherers Offering Money for Signatures
State officials investigate allegations of illegal tactics to collect signatures for ballot measures.