Aircraft crash, Newsom investigation. Sacramento’s top stories on June 15

A fatal military aircraft crash, a federal investigation into California’s governor, and a long-awaited city holiday change lead Monday’s Sacramento Bee coverage.

Here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on June 15.

• Eight people were killed Monday when a B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base shortly after taking off on a routine test mission at 11:20 a.m. Air Force officials called the crash on the Kern County airfield “not survivable” and closed the runway to focus on emergency response.

• The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the finances of First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, including her taxes and nonprofits connected to her and Gov. Gavin Newsom, sources familiar with the probe said. Newsom called it a “political witch hunt” tied to his expected 2028 presidential run.

• Sacramento will observe Juneteenth as a paid holiday for city workers starting Friday, June 19, following a 2024 proposal from City Councilmembers Caity Maple and Rick Jennings. The change follows years of advocacy by the African American Employee Leadership Council, which has pushed for the recognition since 2022.