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    Today’s news

    Newsom Leads West Coast Governors in Defying Trump on Public Health

    California governor forms regional alliance to uphold scientific integrity as federal government rolls back vaccine recommendations

    Gavin Newsom Adds Arnold Schwarzenegger to California Hall of Fame

    After initially leaving the former Republican governor off the list, Newsom reverses course and includes Schwarzenegger in the 19th class of inductees.

    Sacramento police boost patrols at places of worship after US-Israel strike on Iran

    Officers are closely monitoring prominent locations and coordinating with other agencies, while urging residents to stay alert and promptly report any suspicious activity.

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    Recent news

    Feb. 27, 2026

    California's Energy Crisis Threatens National Security

    Katy Grimes, Editor-in-Chief of the California Globe, calls the state a 'rogue' threat to the country

    Feb. 27, 2026

    California Lawmakers Question Homelessness Spending Oversight

    Lawmakers press state agencies on tracking and spending of funds to address homelessness crisis

    Feb. 26, 2026

    California Republicans Demand Newsom Act After Child Rapist's Parole

    Outrage over release of serial offender David Allen Funston under state's Elderly Parole Program

    Feb. 23, 2026

    California sues Trump over $1.2 billion cut to clean hydrogen hub funding

    State alleges federal government unfairly targeted California's clean energy efforts

    Feb. 20, 2026

    High-Speed Rail Leader Takes Leave After Domestic Battery Arrest

    Sacramento DA declines to file charges against California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri

    Feb. 13, 2026

    RFK Jr. Exposes California Hotel Posing as Fake Nursing Office

    Health and Human Services Secretary alleges widespread fraud, with the hotel just "collecting money" instead of providing care

    Feb. 11, 2026

    California First Partner Lashes Out at Reporters During Planned Parenthood Presser

    Jennifer Siebel Newsom accuses journalists of 'horrific war on women' for asking off-topic questions as husband Gavin Newsom teases 2028 presidential run

    Feb. 11, 2026

    California Approves $90 Million for Planned Parenthood

    Governor Newsom signs bill to offset federal funding cuts targeting abortion providers

    Feb. 10, 2026

    Trump Administration Withholds $328M in Health Grants from California

    Funds withheld due to alleged fraud and mismanagement, but no evidence presented
    Upcoming events

    Mar. 9

    An Evening with Michael Pollan

    Mar. 10

    Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers

    Mar. 10

    Monster Energy Presents: Cash Cobain - Party with Slizzy

    Mar. 11

    Sacramento Kings vs. Charlotte Hornets
    Holidays today

    Mar. 9

    National Barbie Day

    National Barbie Day

    Mar. 9

    Amerigo Vespucci Day

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    Mar. 9

    Bang Clang Day

    Bang Clang Day

    Mar. 9

    Fill Our Staplers Day

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    More Politics news
    City Hall

    Sacramento council endorses Matsui over Councilmember Vang

    Sacramento Sheriff Warns of Public Safety Risks from Proposed $14M Budget Cuts

    Sacramento County Sheriff Warns $14M Cut Could Remove 50 Deputies
    Immigration

    Thousands of California Immigrant Truck Drivers Face License Revocation

    Mother Deported Within 24 Hours of Green Card Interview

    DHS Admits Deporting Dozens of DACA Recipients
    Legislative Policy

    California Governor Faces Backlash Over Release of Child Molester

    California Lawmakers Propose Changes to Mental Health Diversion Program

    Senator Wiener Introduces Bill to Streamline PG&E Breakup Process
    Elections

    Fresno Lawmaker Faces Bombshell Divorce Allegations

    California Democrats Divided as Gubernatorial Candidates Refuse to Drop Out

    Rep. Kevin Kiley to run in California's redrawn 6th Congressional District
    Law

    15 States Sue Over Childhood Vaccine Schedule Changes

    California Bill Aims to Criminalize Unauthorized DNA Collection

    Judge Blocks California from Enforcing ICE Mask Ban
    International Relations

    California Leaders Urged to Champion US-Azerbaijan Ties

    Sacramento Protesters Rally Against Escalating U.S.-Israeli War with Iran

    Bay Area Woman Advocates for U.S. Intervention in Iran
    Political Parties

    Democratic Leaders Clash Over Congressional Endorsement

    California Democrats Honor Pelosi, Push Unity and Turnout

    Premature to say if Newsom's running? Oh, please
    U.S. Military

    Fox News Apologizes for Airing Old Trump Footage at Dignified Transfer Ceremony

    Sacramento Soldier Presumed Dead in Iran Attack

    Two More US Soldiers Killed in Kuwait Drone Attack Amid Iran Conflict
    Unions

    Sacramento TSA Workers Struggle Without Pay During Partial Shutdown

    California Billionaire Tax Proposal Faces Growing Opposition
    Civic Engagement

    Hilton's CAL DOGE Alleges $370M in Cannabis Tax Funds Diverted to 'Leftwing Political Activism'