Sacramento
Coverage of Sacramento in the Nexus archive.
- Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats
The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee expressed being 'deeply troubled' by recent threats from electric company executives. These threats relate to potential actions taken to protect shareholders if new legislation is not passed in Sacramento. The required legislation aims to limit the companies' wildfire liabilities.
- Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats
The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee stated that he was "deeply troubled" regarding electric company executives' recent actions. These threats involve protective measures for shareholders if legislation limiting wildfire liabilities is not passed in Sacramento.
- Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats
The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee expressed being "deeply troubled" regarding threats from electric company executives. These executives warned they would take action to protect their shareholders unless new legislation is passed in Sacramento. The proposed law aims specifically to limit the companies' wildfire liabilities.
- Becerra, Hilton offer promises on AI, gas prices, healthcare — and starkly contrasting views
The two candidates for California governor, Becerra and Hilton, presented policy agendas covering AI, gas prices, and healthcare in Sacramento. Both candidates made sweeping and vague promises while also belittling their rival's plans.
- Becerra, Hilton offer promises on AI, gas prices, healthcare — and starkly contrasting views
Two candidates for California governor, Becerra and Hilton, offered policy agendas regarding AI, gas prices, and healthcare. The article states that these proposed agendas were sweeping and vague, noting that both candidates arrived in Sacramento and quick to belittle their rival's promises.
- Welcome, Alexandra Macedo –– and good riddance to scandal-riddled Heath Flora
Assembly Republicans dropped Heath Flora as Assembly minority leader and replaced him with Alexandra Macedo. The party, which holds 19 of 80 Assembly seats, struggles to find relevance in Sacramento.
- Deals To Watch As CA Lawmakers Make Final Sprint
California lawmakers are returning to Sacramento for the final month of their legislative session, which ends on Aug. 31. They aim to negotiate deals on climate policy, urban development, wildfires, and other issues with Governor Gavin Newsom and stakeholders. Legislators and Newsom failed to finalize climate funding by the June state budget deadline.
- ‘Kids are actually eating the food’: State expands lunch program that pairs schools with farms
California's Farm to School program, which connects schools with local food producers and provides grants for fresh meals, field trips, and culinary training, has been expanded permanently. The program, now part of the Department of Food and Agriculture, has seen success with students enthusiastically eating diverse, locally sourced foods and has received over $1 billion in state funding since 2021.
- Major California city unleashes rogue crime-fighting force after mass stabbing
Sacramento has deployed a rogue crime-fighting force following a mass stabbing, with visitors to downtown expressing appreciation for the added security.
- California’s sweeping climate change policies cost a fortune –– for no benefit
California's climate change policies have failed, incurring significant costs without providing any measurable benefit to the planet. The article claims these policies impose huge economic burdens while offering no apparent environmental advantages.
- California mayor's hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails
A live microphone captured Sacramento's mayor and vice mayor discussing potential bans on disruptive protesters from future city council meetings after a chaotic immigration debate. The exchange occurred following public outbursts during a session about the city's participation in a regional intelligence-sharing center, which drew criticism from attendees concerned about sanctuary city policies.
- California mayor's hot mic catches candid exchange after audience sends meeting off rails
A live microphone captured Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty and Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes discussing potential restrictions on disruptive protesters during a chaotic city council meeting over immigration policies. The conversation revealed internal debate about barring individuals from future meetings, though the city attorney reportedly advised against it. The meeting descended into disorder after heated arguments about federal funding for a regional intelligence-sharing center, with protesters and attendees clashing over sanctuary city policies.
- Jury Deadlocks on Murder Charges Against 2 Men in California Mass Shooting
A jury deadlocked on murder charges against two men in a California mass shooting case. A crime scene investigator documented evidence at the 2022 shooting site in Sacramento.
- Trial over Sacramento’s deadliest shooting ends in mistrial
The trial of Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin over a 2022 shooting in Sacramento that killed six people and injured at least a dozen ended in a mistrial. They were found guilty of possessing firearms despite prior felony convictions but were not convicted for the deaths.
- Gavin Newsom can’t rewrite the American dream through bad housing law
Gavin Newsom is unable to reshape the American dream through housing laws, while central planners in Sacramento have the ability to retool the state's housing laws.
- Animal-style brawl breaks out at California In-N-Out
An argument between a customer and an employee escalated into a brawl at a Sacramento In-N-Out. The incident occurred at the California location, resulting in a physical confrontation.
- Fire Survivors Convene Online to Weigh Two Competing Cleanup Bills
Fire survivors in Altadena are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss two competing cleanup bills introduced in response to the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires. The bills aim to address unresolved safety concerns about smoke-damaged homes over a year and a half after the fires.
- Sacramento ‘dine-and-dash’ patrons allegedly walk out on $500 restaurant tab
A Sacramento family allegedly left a popular seafood restaurant without paying a $500 tab on Tuesday. The incident involved a 'dine-and-dash' scheme, where patrons consumed food and drinks before departing without settling the bill.
- Person killed after boat capsized near Alcatraz identified
A boat capsized near Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay, resulting in one fatality. The victim was identified as Clifford Joseph Boisa, 79, from Sutter County, which is located north of Sacramento.
- California suspect's alleged $30K meth stash seized after he left backpack in rideshare: police
A 41-year-old Sacramento man's alleged $30,000 methamphetamine stash was seized after he left a backpack containing 355.7 grams of the drug in a rideshare vehicle in San Francisco. Police recovered the drugs and charged Jessie Ottman-Combs with possession, paraphernalia, and transportation or sale of methamphetamine.
- A pioneering grid-battery factory is headed for this California city
Startup Peak Energy is building a gigafactory in Sacramento, California, to produce sodium-ion battery storage plants for the grid, marking the first such facility in the U.S. The company aims to advance this emerging battery technology in the American market.
- Democrats want ‘largest tax increase in state history’ — rather than cutting spending
Democrats in Sacramento have proposed a budget with two major tax increases, which they describe as the largest tax increase in state history. The proposal focuses on raising taxes rather than reducing spending.
- California state workers unload on Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office order: ‘Doesn’t make sense’
California state workers criticize Gavin Newsom's return-to-office order, expressing skepticism about its benefits for downtown Sacramento businesses. The mandate has not convinced workers of its effectiveness in supporting local businesses.
- They bring therapy to homeless Californians — anywhere they can help
Therapists in California are providing mental health treatment directly to homeless individuals in encampments, addressing common conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. This approach has helped patients like Jessica Scott transition from homelessness to stable housing, though access remains limited due to high demand.
- Sacramento homeowner slapped with $100K fine after U-Haul trailer fireworks spectacle
A Sacramento homeowner was fined $100,000 for a fireworks display involving a U-Haul trailer. This case is among 70 citations issued in Sacramento for Fourth of July-related penalties.
- California woman killed by alligator's 'death roll' in Florida, report says
A 31-year-old Sacramento woman was killed by an alligator in Florida during a hike with her boyfriend. Her family described the incident as a 'completely bizarre accident.' The attack occurred on June 28 at Little Big Econ State Forest near Orlando.
- California woman killed by Florida alligator. Family calls it 'a completely bizarre accident'
A 31-year-old Sacramento woman died after being mauled by an alligator in Florida. Her boyfriend, who witnessed the attack, described it as a 'nightmare' that was unforeseen by her family, who called it 'a completely bizarre accident'.
- California woman killed by Florida alligator. Family calls it 'a completely bizarre accident'
A 31-year-old Sacramento woman died after being mauled by an alligator in Florida. Her boyfriend, who witnessed the attack, described the incident as 'a completely bizarre accident' that was unforeseen.
- Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the Justice Department's investigation against him is a politically motivated 'fishing expedition' linked to President Donald Trump, but reports indicate key federal investigations began before Trump's second administration. News organizations cite sources stating at least one inquiry originated in California and was opened during the Biden administration, contradicting Newsom's assertions.
- Altadena Fire Survivors Head to Sacramento for SB 1090 Hearings Wednesday
Fire survivors and community representatives from Altadena are traveling to Sacramento to testify at hearings for Senate Bill 1090, which aims to pause fast-track housing development on lots burned in the Eaton Fire. The bill, known as the Keep Altadena Land in Altadena Hands Act, is scheduled before two Assembly committees chaired by Assemblymember Matt Haney.
- Billionaires deploy brazen tactic to force through massive utopian city in California
Tech billionaires behind California Forever are bypassing local opposition by requesting Sacramento to reduce environmental review requirements for their utopian city project in California.
- Gavin Newsom — once a capitalist, now a socialist
Gavin Newsom's governorship is entering its final chapter, and his focus is no longer on Sacramento.
- A rare backroom deal in Sacramento that helps taxpayers
The billionaire tax is on the ballot in Sacramento, with claims that union leaders attempted to use it as leverage in negotiations. The article criticizes the SEIU’s Dave Regan for treating taxpayers as pawns in political maneuvering.
- Bedbug infestation forces urgent evacuation of California Department of Education headquarters
A bedbug infestation has forced the immediate evacuation of the California Department of Education headquarters in downtown Sacramento. The Northern California state office is now under invasion by blood-sucking insects.
- Drones will be used to crack down on illegal fireworks this Fourth of July
Anaheim and other Southern California cities are using drones to monitor and enforce laws against illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July. Drones provide real-time aerial surveillance, enabling faster response times and evidence collection for citations, with fines up to $3,000 for repeat offenses.
- Sacramento cops deploy incredible new tactic to disarm violent maniac using a drone
Sacramento police used a drone to disarm a violent individual, with the sheriff's office praising the operator's quick thinking and precision. The maneuver was described as an 'incredible display of creativity, skill, and precision.'
- Stolen police cruiser leads cops on wild chase through streets of Sacramento
A homeless Sacramento man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing a police cruiser and leading officers on a chase that ended near Lodi with dozens of officers responding.
- The strange bedfellows lining up against the California billionaire tax
The article discusses opposition to the California billionaire tax, noting that influential political players in Sacramento are among those against the measure.
- State workers fight Newsom’s return-to-office mandate
Gov. Gavin Newsom's mandate requiring state workers to return to the office four days a week faces opposition as a Senate committee advances a bill to strengthen telework standards. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, aims to allow agencies to set their own policies and requires justification for in-office work. State worker unions, excluding public safety groups, support the measure, arguing remote work saves costs and improves productivity.
- Justice Department zeroes in on Newsom
The Justice Department is investigating California Gov. Gavin Newsom, with ongoing inquiries originating from Sacramento and involving whistleblowers. The probe includes scrutiny of Jennifer Siebel Newsom's taxes and a former chief-of-staff who pleaded guilty to a fraud scheme. Newsom denies wrongdoing, claiming the investigations are politically motivated due to his potential presidential bid.