Sacramento Region

ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Stop Black Drivers 3.1 Times More Often

By Yaeli RamirezJuly 24, 20260 comments

A new analysis of Sacramento Police Department traffic stop data by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Northern California identified significant racial disparities, indicating Black residents constituted one-third of all stops despite representing 12% of the city’s population. The findings prompted calls for policy reforms aimed at prohibiting police from initiating stops based solely on non-safety-related violations.

As Dixon Pursues Major Peripheral Growth, Davis May Soon Face Similar Housing Questions

By David M. GreenwaldJuly 18, 202641 comments

Dixon has commenced environmental review for a significant expansion proposal, encompassing the Harvest Master Plan and Lombardo Ranch Master Plan, projected to add up to 7,125 housing units and annex approximately 2,033 acres into the city over two decades. This initiative underscores the divergent strategies local governments, including neighboring Davis, are employing to address California’s escalating housing production mandates.

Sacramento Homeless Union Files Federal Suit: City Caused Displacement

By David M. GreenwaldJuly 16, 20260 comments

The Sacramento Homeless Union filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. The complaint alleges the City of Sacramento unlawfully terminated its Motel Shelter Program, resulting in the mass displacement of vulnerable residents, including families with children, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, on June 1.

Op-ed | California Is Rebuilding Its Mental Health Safety Net. Families Like Mine Are Holding It Together in the Meantime

By Anita Brazil-PaitaJuly 12, 20262 comments

Sacramento County’s Full Service Partnership (FSP) system is undergoing a redesign, coinciding with a loss of funding for Capital Stars Community Services, a provider within the system. This development has impacted service delivery for clients, including a family whose son has a dual diagnosis of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and has resulted in a county-wide pause on FSP-level transfers during the transition.

Cinthya Cisneros Is Brewing Up Change in Napa County

By Frida Diaz-EsquivelJuly 2, 20260 comments

Cinthya Cisneros, a Latina restaurateur, established La Cheve Bakery and Brews within Napa’s historic Old Adobe building, integrating Mexican cultural elements and demonstrating entrepreneurial resilience. The establishment is recognized for cultivating a supportive environment for its staff and clientele.

Making A Difference One Care Package at a Time

By Frida Diaz-EsquivelJune 27, 20260 comments

Napa-based organization Operation: With Love From Home has for nearly two decades facilitated the assembly and distribution of care packages to overseas military personnel, an effort sustained by local volunteer engagement and financial contributions from businesses and community organizations.

Tech Billionaires Hire Democratic Dealmakers in Renewed Push to Build a Bay Area City

By Kate WolffeJune 26, 20268 comments

California Forever, a consortium backed by prominent venture capitalists, is engaging state leaders to expedite a substantial shipbuilding agreement. This initiative aims to facilitate the group’s proposed development, which has encountered prolonged local opposition. Critics contend that the project poses environmental risks and seeks to bypass established local regulatory processes.

Op-ed | Can Trump’s HUD Ignore Fair Housing Law?

By Cherie DimmerlingJune 19, 20260 comments

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), under the Trump Administration, revised regulations governing emotional support animals, ostensibly to combat fraud. However, the policy change narrows protections under the Fair Housing Act, a development that former HUD officials and advocates contend could place thousands of veterans and other vulnerable Americans at heightened risk of housing loss by enabling landlords to deny accommodations or pursue evictions.

Op-ed | The Supervisor Rodriguez Conundrum

By Mark DempseyJune 13, 20260 comments

Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez recently voiced concerns regarding the County’s budget deficit, contending that underfunding for law enforcement and correctional infrastructure jeopardizes public safety. This assertion is made as data indicates incarceration costs are seven times higher than medical treatment for addiction, and police solve less than 15% of reported crimes.

Sacramento Adopts Socially Responsible Investment Policy, Divests from Lockheed Martin

By Vanguard AdministratorJune 13, 20260 comments

The Sacramento City Council approved an amendment to its investment policy, establishing socially responsible investment criteria, and subsequently divested city funds from Lockheed Martin. Approved on June 9, the policy incorporates restrictions on future investments in companies linked to severe human rights violations, weapons manufacturing, and immigration detention. This action followed advocacy from community groups, including the Sacramento Reinvestment Coalition, which had raised concerns regarding investments in companies alleged to contribute to war crimes and genocide.

CA Adds 131,534 Jobs, Defying National Economic Slowdown under Trump

By Vanguard AdministratorJune 9, 20260 comments

California recorded the highest job growth nationally, adding approximately 131,534 positions during the 12 months concluding in the first quarter of 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by state officials. This economic expansion was primarily attributed to sustained gains within key sectors including clean energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.

Sacramento Homeless Population Surges 13% Amid Looming Service Cuts

By Bradley AguinadaMay 15, 20260 comments

A federally mandated Point-in-Time count indicated Sacramento County’s homeless population rose by 13% compared to 2024, reaching 7,458 individuals. The report, released by Sacramento Steps Forward, highlighted these figures amid the City of Sacramento’s expanded shelter capacity and ongoing deliberations regarding potential budget cuts to homelessness services.