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Tuesday night's debate featured Democrat Kermit Jones, a doctor from Roseville; Republican Scott Jones, the Sacramento County sheriff; and Republican Kevin Kiley, a member of the state Assembly.

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Private colleges want more power to police trespassers. Here’s what you need to know.

May 31, 2022

A California bill would change how private college police respond to trespassing and disruptions on campus.

California coronavirus updates: Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19

May 31, 2022

Governor Gavin Newsom has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced on Saturday.

Texas shooting taxes students' mental health even more

May 29, 2022

For many young people, Tuesday’s massacre at a Texas elementary school could not have come at a worse time. Emotional scars are lingering from the pandemic, and schools are closing for the summer, cutting off students from their routines.

Downtown Sacramento shooting: What we know and latest updates

May 29, 2022

The Sacramento Police Department said it believes at least five individuals fired guns during the tragic shooting on K Street that left six dead and a dozen wounded early Sunday morning.

Sacramento police arrest third suspect in K Street mass shooting

May 29, 2022 | Chris Hagan

Sacramento Police announced Saturday night they had located and arrested Mtula Payton, the third person wanted in connection with April's deadly mass shooting on K Street.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19

May 28, 2022 | Chris Hagan

Newsom's office said the governor received the positive test Saturday morning and has mild symptoms and will remain in isolation through at least June 2 and until he tests negative. The governor will continue to work remotely during that time.

Cal State raises issue with Cal Grant expansion

May 28, 2022

The Cal State system pointed out this week that current plans to expand the Cal Grant, California’s chief financial aid tool for students, would leave out more middle class students in the future.