Reality Check
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Local
Sacramento to let historic Tower sign remain inside office with replica outside
Updated June 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
World
How strong is Cuba’s military? Large on paper, but Soviet-era weapons are aging
Updated May 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Elections
Ad says Placer County Supervisor candidate lied about homeless facility. Is it true?
Updated May 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Noticias en Español
Los votantes de Avenal destituyen a cuatro concejales entre impugnaciones legales
May 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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California
Avenal voters recall four city councilmembers amid legal challenges
May 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Local
Did Cal Fire block Cal-OSHA’s Esparto explosion probe? Here’s what to know
Updated May 14, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Local
Did one California agency block another from investigating Esparto fireworks blast?
Updated May 7, 2026 at 9:36 AM
California
Some tips on saving money on fuel are out of gas. Here’s what to know
May 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Local
Too many cases, not enough judges. How immigration cases strain Sacramento court backlog
Updated April 24, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Education
Ex-Sac City official alleges board favored teachers’ contract over fiscal solvency
April 23, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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