California police are far more likely to use force against homeless residents, new data shows

While most drivers are stopped because over traffic violations, 64.8% of the stops of homeless residents were based on ...
The Sacramento Observer

Sacramento Point-in-Time Count Draws 1,000 Volunteers

Sacramento launches its 2026 Point-in-Time Count, a federally mandated census to document the region’s unsheltered population.

‘It speaks really well for San Jose’: Mayor’s bid for governor boosts city seeking recognition to match its size

Now, the eyes of the state and country are on an upstart, unconventional Democrat leading San Jose, with a tech friendly, Silicon Valleyesque focus on practical problem solving.

Why are homeless encampments growing under downtown Salem bridges?

Homeless encampments under downtown Salem bridges tend to grow in colder months. What are city and state officials doing to ...
The Sacramento Observer

Meta Invest $50 Million To Expand Sacramento State Campus And Redevelop Downtown Sacramento

Governor Gavin Newsom and tech giant Meta have announced a $50 million investment to support a major redevelopment project in ...
Click2Houston

San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Thursday announced he's joining the crowded race for California governor, ...

TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58

Raines was known as “Ms. Shirley,” to her more than 5 million TikTok followers and to the people who regularly lined up for ...