FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 29 - Caught on Camera

They escaped Afghanistan. But war’s struggles followed them

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Inside a two-bedroom apartment in Sacramento, three siblings laughed as they watched an eager group of contestants competing to win a Lamborghini on a YouTube stream.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 28, 2022

Many mysteries remain in strange case of California man strangled with a zip tie

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Michelle Silva believes her kid brother would want her to stop trying to learn the details of his death in La Grange seven years ago.

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022

Commentary: To the people mad about Biden forgiving student loans: You’re wrong, get over yourselves

I attended an extremely poor, extremely diverse high school in Sacramento where we were constantly told that attending college was the only way to pull ourselves out of poverty and reach the middle class. But the only way to afford the ridiculous cost of even community college or a state…

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022

Proposal to put abortion protections in California Constitution appears headed for victory

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A measure to amend the state Constitution to add protections for abortion rights appears on track for victory this fall as the issue of reproductive rights appears to be strongly motivating the state's voters.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 24, 2022

Police confirm body found in reservoir is missing California teen Kiely Rodni

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An autopsy on Tuesday confirmed that the body of Kiely Rodni, the Truckee 16-year-old who had been missing for two weeks, was the remains found Sunday in her submerged vehicle in the Prosser Creek Reservoir.

Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022

Voters dissatisfied about direction of California but still back Newsom, poll shows

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nearly a year after crushing a Republican-led recall attempt, Gov. Gavin Newsom leads his GOP challenger by more than 2 to 1 in the 2022 governor's race, even though a majority of voters express dissatisfaction about where California is headed, a new poll shows.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 23, 2022

George Skelton: Newsom tries to have it both ways on fighting climate change and California's housing shortage

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Top priorities often conflict. Enjoy a vacation or advance at work? Save money for retirement or your kids' college education?

Los Angeles Times · Aug 23, 2022

California Legislature won’t make sending unwanted nude photos a crime

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would create a path for suing people who send unsolicited sexual pictures, but the legislation stops short of making “cyberflashing” a crime in California.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 23, 2022

Newsom vetoes bill to set up drug overdose prevention programs in some California cities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed supervised injection site pilot programs in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland, in efforts to prevent drug overdose deaths and connect people to treatment for addiction.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 22, 2022

California is at risk of a mega-flood. Are Central Valley communities prepared for it?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It starts to rain, and it doesn’t stop. Day after day after day. The rivers keep rising. Mud, ash and burned logs from recent wildfires clog the rapidly rising channels. Levees overtop or burst. Dams strain or buckle. Neighborhoods are submerged. Flood waters wash over freeways.

Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022