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The Boston GlobeCalifornia Representative Seeks Federal Ban on Mid-Decade Redistricting
Rep. Kevin Kiley is pursuing legislation to prohibit mid-decade congressional redistricting while running in a newly drawn Sacramento-area district. The measure uses a discharge petition after House leadership declined to advance it.
ForbesAthletics Call Up Left-Handed Pitcher From Triple-A Las Vegas
The 23-year-old left-hander is scheduled to start against the Seattle Mariners in Sacramento. The move follows an injury to a veteran pitcher on the roster.
bbc.co.ukLast Known Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Caterpillar Dies
The final Sacramento Mountains checkerspot caterpillar in human care has died. The species has not been observed in the wild since 2022.
winnipegfreepress.comFederal Jury Convicts Sacramento Man of Felon-in-Possession Firearm Charge
A federal jury in Sacramento found Anthony Carter, 23, guilty Tuesday of being a felon in possession of firearms. The conviction triggers mandatory federal sentencing proceedings that will determine prison term length under guidelines tied to his criminal history.
foxnews.comSacramento Gang Member Receives 18 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy
Jose Miguel Hernandez, 27, of Sacramento, received a sentence of 18 years and four months in federal prison on May 8, 2026. The term establishes a concrete penalty for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and triggers mandatory supervised release and asset forfeiture requirem…
winnipegfreepress.comSacramento Man Gets 8 Years for Felon Firearm Possession and Fentanyl Distribution
Gabriel Cabrera, 23, of Sacramento, received an eight-year prison sentence for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and holding fentanyl with intent to distribute. The ruling enforces federal statutes on illegal gun ownership and drug trafficking, removing Cabrera from circu…
nationalpost.comFormer Professor Convicted of Enticing Minor and Child Porn Offenses
Rodger Githens, a 48-year-old former university professor from West Sacramento, was found guilty in federal court of attempted enticement of a minor and receipt and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The verdict activates mandatory prison sentencing and federal registra…
jurist.orgSacramento Man Indicted as Felon Possessing Firearm
A federal grand jury indicted 32-year-old Anthony Julian Ramirez of Sacramento on charges of illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The charges expose Ramirez to potential prison time and fines under federal law, advancing the case toward trial in the…
earther.gizmodo.comMcClatchy Journalists Remove Bylines From AI-Summarized Articles at Sacramento Bee and Miami Herald
More than 30 journalists at the Sacramento Bee are protesting McClatchy's use of artificial intelligence for writing stories. Reporters across the chain, including at The Miami Herald, are refusing to allow their names on AI-generated summaries. The affected articles now appear u…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCalifornia Mother Advocates for AI Chatbot Regulations After Son's Suicide
A California mother is supporting legislation to increase oversight of AI chatbots following her son's suicide, which she attributes to interactions with ChatGPT. She testified in Sacramento about the lack of safeguards in the system. The proposed bills aim to implement safety me…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStudent Fatally Shot at Natomas High School in Sacramento; Suspect at Large
A student was fatally shot at Natomas High School in Sacramento on Friday. Police are searching for another student suspected in the incident. The shooting occurred during school hours, prompting a response from law enforcement.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer Employees Accuse Sacramento Chef Chris Barnum-Dann of Misconduct During Restaurant Expansion
Former workers at a Sacramento restaurant have accused chef Chris Barnum-Dann of multiple misbehaviors. The allegations come as the chef plans to expand his Michelin-starred operations in California. Details of the accusations were reported by nypost.com.
Usa TodayNational Weather Service Forecasts Thunderstorms and Snowfall in Northern California This Weekend
The National Weather Service predicts thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail, and possible weak tornadoes in the San Joaquin Valley and Northern Sacramento Valley this week. Moderate to heavy snowfall of up to 4 feet is expected along the Sierra Nevada mountain range over the weeken…