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California schools push for enrollment-based funding, but a report warns it could decrease attendance and harm students....
01/08/2026

California schools push for enrollment-based funding, but a report warns it could decrease attendance and harm students. The existing attendance-based model should be used instead. Read more using the link in comments.

Sacramento is alive with music, art, and storytelling events this January, from Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds' 10th an...
01/07/2026

Sacramento is alive with music, art, and storytelling events this January, from Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds' 10th anniversary show to the Crocker Art Museum's feminist-inspired "Come Closer" concert series and the California Museum's "Kokoro" exhibition on the city's lost Japantown. Read more using the link in comments.

Governor Gavin Newsom faces a $18 billion deficit in California's budget. With limited options for tax increases and spe...
01/07/2026

Governor Gavin Newsom faces a $18 billion deficit in California's budget. With limited options for tax increases and spending cuts, he navigates a challenging fiscal landscape. Read more using the link in comments.

Federal appeals panel rules California law prohibiting open carry of fi****ms in populated areas unconstitutional. Gun l...
01/06/2026

Federal appeals panel rules California law prohibiting open carry of fi****ms in populated areas unconstitutional. Gun law debate continues. Read more using the link in comments.

Betty Reid Soskin, the nation's oldest former active National Park Service ranger, died at 104 after a life of public se...
01/06/2026

Betty Reid Soskin, the nation's oldest former active National Park Service ranger, died at 104 after a life of public service, cultural preservation, and civil rights advocacy, during which she witnessed and documented the racial discrimination faced by Black workers during World War II and the Port Chicago disaster. Read more using the link in comments.

Three African American senators in California have been appointed to leadership roles in the state Senate, reflecting th...
01/05/2026

Three African American senators in California have been appointed to leadership roles in the state Senate, reflecting their years of service and expertise. Read more using the link in comments.

Florin Square, a hub for Black-owned businesses and culture in South Sacramento, is on the market after 20 years. Owner ...
01/04/2026

Florin Square, a hub for Black-owned businesses and culture in South Sacramento, is on the market after 20 years. Owner seeks buyer to continue its legacy. Read more using the link in comments.

UC Davis designated as Black-Serving Institution, highlighting support for Black students and commitment to diversity in...
01/03/2026

UC Davis designated as Black-Serving Institution, highlighting support for Black students and commitment to diversity in higher education. Read more using the link in comments.

Sacramento expands Roseville Road shelter campus, adding 135 tiny homes to combat homelessness. Provides on-site service...
01/03/2026

Sacramento expands Roseville Road shelter campus, adding 135 tiny homes to combat homelessness. Provides on-site services and support for residents. Read more using the link in comments.

New California laws bring changes for students, including cellphone restrictions, simplified college admissions, and gen...
01/02/2026

New California laws bring changes for students, including cellphone restrictions, simplified college admissions, and gender-neutral bathrooms. Read more using the link in comments.

As Sacramento enters 2026, its African American community will face a year of transitions, political stakes, institution...
01/02/2026

As Sacramento enters 2026, its African American community will face a year of transitions, political stakes, institutional strain, and the ongoing work of preserving culture and opportunity, with two Black city managers, a budget crisis for Sac City Unified, the launch of an African American studies program, a consequential general election, a major development project in Rancho Cordova, Black leadership in higher education, and the financial fragility of the Black arts economy. Read more using the link in comments.

Sacramento’s 27th annual Kwanzaa celebration at the state Capitol highlights the holiday’s role in cultural reclamation ...
01/01/2026

Sacramento’s 27th annual Kwanzaa celebration at the state Capitol highlights the holiday’s role in cultural reclamation and healing. Read more using the link in comments.

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