ElectionsMike Thompson fights newcomer Eric Jones to retain California 4th District seatTwo Democrats, a $15 million self-funded challenger and a nearly half-new electorate are reshaping a Northern California House race heading into its final stretch.Updated October 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Daylight saving time is ending in California. What to know about changing clocksOctober 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Inspectors find 175 ‘fresh’ rodent droppings at this Sacramento-area eatery. What else?October 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Thousands expected at Yuba City Sikh Parade. Here’s what to know about safety, trafficUpdated October 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Elk Grove Mexican restaurant featuring seafood specialties to open second locationOctober 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Cockroaches and rodent droppings were found at this Land Park seafood restaurantOctober 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Capitol AlertDebate over ‘sprawl’ divides California YIMBYs on permitting reform ballot measureOctober 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsKevin Kiley, Richard Pan battle for California’s 6th District. Where the race standsOctober 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Election EndorsementsThe Sacramento Bee’s endorsement in the bitter Mai Vang–Doris Matsui race for CongressOctober 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Election EndorsementsMcClatchy Media’s endorsement in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governorOctober 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
CaliforniaDo I have to yield to a funeral procession in California? What CHP saysOctober 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentCalifornia police union takes on a sitting Supreme Court justice in new campaign Updated October 31, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Politics & GovernmentProp. 40 explained: Here's what to know about California's billionaire taxUpdated October 30, 2026 at 8:06 PM
ElectionsThere’s a voter ID measure on California’s midterm ballot. What to know about Prop. 39October 30, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Politics & GovernmentShould California require ID to vote in elections? Watch The Bee's break down of Proposition 39October 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
ElectionsWhat to know about ballot issues as you vote in California’s Nov 3. electionUpdated October 30, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The State WorkerCalifornia, SEIU Local 1000 state workers don’t reach deal in Friday’s mediationUpdated October 30, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Capitol AlertExperts to lawmakers: Limits on utility liability may ‘seriously threaten’ CA insuranceUpdated October 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Elections12 Sacramento Bee election ‘fact checks’ on Flock cameras, school issues & moreOctober 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
ElectionsBallots, charges and anger: Timeline of the Trump-California noncitizen voting fightOctober 30, 2026 at 3:36 PM
LocalSacramento news roundup: Newsom names building after Dolores Huerta, Sikh Parade and moreOctober 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
ElectionsJudgment day for California’s billionaire tax looms. Prop. 40 explained, fastUpdated October 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Capitol AlertFederal appeals court again rejects Trump bid to set aside 20,000 California ballotsOctober 30, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Capitol AlertCalifornia early voting is up 1 million over 2022. Who’s casting ballots?October 30, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Capitol AlertUnion challenges Trump administration threat of ‘prison time’ for CA election workersUpdated October 30, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Capitol AlertGov. Gavin Newsom renames new state building after labor advocate Dolores HuertaOctober 30, 2026 at 12:59 PM
LocalSacramento councilmember ‘appalled’ by apparent ICE arrest in Pocket neighborhoodOctober 30, 2026 at 10:45 AM
CaliforniaAs diesel prices spike, some in California agriculture urge Newsom to follow TrumpUpdated October 30, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Capitol AlertJane Kim’s insurance plan is ‘bold.’ Experts weigh in on if it could workOctober 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Weather NewsDidn’t CA vote to end daylight saving time? What to know as clocks fall backOctober 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM