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LGBTQ+ journalists mark 35 years of progress and history in California

The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association is celebrating its 35th year, marking decades of advocacy and journalistic excellence.

Updated September 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM

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Dorothea Puente’s former home draws big crowd during Sacramento home tour

September 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Sisters recall staying with Dorothea Puente in 1963: ‘She was just so eccentric’

Updated September 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM

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The Aerospace Museum of California has over 35 airplanes. Here’s how they get cleaned

September 17, 2026 at 4:50 PM

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Explore the lost town under Lake Berryessa, 70 years after it was burned and flooded

September 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM

History

Photos: The last year of Monticello, as chronicled in ‘Death of a Valley’

September 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Visual history of when steamboat exploded near Sacramento, killing more than 70

September 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Look inside the CA State Railroad Museum boiler shop, where trains are restored

Updated August 31, 2026 at 5:04 PM

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Peek inside Sacramento’s historic Railyards shop buildings as roof repairs begin

Updated August 22, 2026 at 10:12 AM

History

A 2-minute illustrative history of Sacramento’s deadly 1850 Squatters Riot

Updated August 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Three Sacramento buildings are up for national historic recognition. See where

August 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM

History

A career in photos: Retiring Bee photographer Paul Kitagaki Jr.’s favorites

Updated August 1, 2026 at 12:52 PM

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Portraits: Japanese internment camp survivors and relatives

Updated July 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM

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See Sacramento history group honor anniversary of Buffalo Soldiers

July 28, 2026 at 5:56 PM

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See which Sacramento-area state historic parks are free in new pass program

June 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Remember when: ‘A Day Without Immigrants’ protest on May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM

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Sacramento plans to honor a hotel demolished to build I-5. Learn its history

Updated April 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM

History

Remember when: Sacramento school buildings long gone

Updated April 4, 2026 at 10:26 PM

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A nearly 150-year-old trunk continues to inspire curiosity in Sacramento youth

March 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM

History

Explore the May Woolsey exhibit and its significance at the Sacramento History Museum

March 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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An old school in East Sacramento is closing. Meet a woman trying to save it

Updated March 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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Long-closed Sacramento school, now an adult center, at risk of demolition

March 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Politics & Government

Photos: Remembering some of Jesse Jackson’s visits to Sacramento

Updated February 18, 2026 at 10:26 PM

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Long-vacant historic Sacramento school could become a community center. See inside

February 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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The Old North Sacramento School could be redeveloped. Take a look inside

February 15, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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LGBTQ+ journalists mark 35 years of progress and history in California

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Look inside the CA State Railroad Museum boiler shop, where trains are restored

Peek inside Sacramento’s historic Railyards shop buildings as roof repairs begin

A 2-minute illustrative history of Sacramento’s deadly 1850 Squatters Riot

Three Sacramento buildings are up for national historic recognition. See where

A career in photos: Retiring Bee photographer Paul Kitagaki Jr.’s favorites

Portraits: Japanese internment camp survivors and relatives

See Sacramento history group honor anniversary of Buffalo Soldiers

See which Sacramento-area state historic parks are free in new pass program

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Sacramento plans to honor a hotel demolished to build I-5. Learn its history

Remember when: Sacramento school buildings long gone

A nearly 150-year-old trunk continues to inspire curiosity in Sacramento youth

Explore the May Woolsey exhibit and its significance at the Sacramento History Museum

An old school in East Sacramento is closing. Meet a woman trying to save it

Long-closed Sacramento school, now an adult center, at risk of demolition

Photos: Remembering some of Jesse Jackson’s visits to Sacramento

Long-vacant historic Sacramento school could become a community center. See inside

The Old North Sacramento School could be redeveloped. Take a look inside