Meet Preston Doyle, an at-risk youth advocate by day who plays the villain inside the wrestling ring by night.

The city of Woodland is bringing a 1% sales tax increase to voters in November. A similar measure was rejected by voters in 2024.

Bands with Sacramento ties such as Oleander, Nekrogoblikon and Dance Gavin Dance will play at Aftershock this October.

Teachers union leaders accused Sascha Vogt of being the most disengaged board member. Vogt denied the allegations.

Benjy Egel's "City of Treats" newsletter also covers a new Filipino-inspired café, a Vietnamese spot and a halal Chinese restaurant.

Meet Gordon Dolfie, who volunteers at a Placerville observatory showing outer space to the Sacramento region.

As more states offer free childcare, California has not moved toward a universal childcare policy.

The Gathering Inn, a housing nonprofit, partnered with Anthem Blue Cross to provide housing in Placerville for El Dorado County seniors.

The city of Sacramento is renaming Cesar Chavez Plaza. What will happen to the statue at the center of it?

The new weekday Rapid Link service will connect Roseville stops to Lincoln and the regional light rail with an electric bus fleet.

Education reporter Savannah Kuchar shares the latest news for parents and students in this week's newsletter.

Meet Steve Hiromoto, whose Clarksburg garage holds mementos from Japanese American lives otherwise lost to the past.

California's labor relations board officially recognized the Gig Workers Union, which will represent Lyft and Uber drivers.

Rancho Cordova may spend up to $38 million in public funding for a new arena and downtown area.

Starbucks will close six Sacramento-area cafes as part of nationwide closures. It closed eight area shops in a similar sweep last year.

Twin sisters Kris and Kat Burce of Åna Tri join "The Stacks" for a conversation on their childhood, natural inspiration and goals.

Sacramento artist Paul Basye teaches art to adults with developmental disabilities, shepherding their artwork into the world.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating whether Village Farms landowners violated endangered species protections.

Parts of the American River Bike Trail will close in early October to accommodate the Aftershock Music Festival in Discovery Park.

Chris Macias' "Cultural Capital" newsletter also highlights a literature performance, a jazz festival and a Halloween market pop-up.

Elk Grove leaders approved a new down payment assistance program aimed at “moderate” income earners in the city.

Elk Grove resident Natachi Mez walks readers through a great day, from a morning stroll in a 28-acre park to a literary-themed wine bar.

Joseph Long spends his mornings socializing at a Sacramento coffee shop after spending his 20s and 30s running adult boutiques.

Parents and educators worry building an affordable housing complex in Rocklin could put the school's future at risk.

Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools in Sacramento has been accused by the state auditor of wrongly receiving $180 million.

Auburn community members at a town hall Monday called for police to stop using Flock automated license plate reader cameras.

A new study from UC Davis looks at not only how animals can help people, but how people and their behavior can impact animals.

Dayse Baba's search for home took her to a pit bull and a place to stay outside the state Capitol in Sacramento.

Kirk Thomson lost at least three endorsements Tuesday, after posts of his using derogatory language came to light.

Azul Mexican Food & Tequila Bar will close Saturday after 19 years in Midtown Sacramento, its owners announced on social media Tuesday.

The Davis Beer Shoppe will close Wednesday, owner Taylor Ramos announced Monday. It was a craft beer destination when it opened in 2011.

Plus: black truffle microwaveable popcorn, a German beer hall in Old Town Elk Grove and a celebration of Yolo County foods.

Owen Naqica, 17, brings his upbringing in South Sacramento and love for the community to the Sacramento City Unified school board dais.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill establishing a regional homelessness agency among jurisdictions in Sacramento County.

California Forever could bring changes to the landscape, but probably not the Delta Breeze, experts from the NWS and UC Davis said.

The city of Sacramento is working with a private security company to add 24/7 security personnel in Lavender Heights.

Michael Marler, aka “Road Trip Mike,” has traveled to most A’s road games over the past three seasons, putting nearly 100K miles on his RV.

Education reporter Savannah Kuchar shares the latest news for parents and students in her weekly newsletter, "Homeroom."

Meet Diana Almendariz, an indigenous educator and cultural fire keeper who through nature sees the Sacramento region as it once was.

Fewer Sacramento-area residents are dying of heart attacks, a trend mirrored across the state and nation. Local doctors explain why.

El Niño typically brings wetter weather, which could increase the Sacramento region's already elevated flood risk.

Lisa Lin's "Cooking in Season" recipe roasts late-summer red peppers, mixes them in a sauce with gochujang and serves it over noodles.

Downtown Roseville could add a new affordable housing complex, thanks to a unanimous City Council vote to sell city-owned land to developers.

Caterer Lilian Ofoma serves Nigerian and West African cuisine throughout the Sacramento area, following her lifelong passion for cooking.

Davis school leaders talked about declining school enrollment in the district and their limited options to intervene.

Downtown Auburn businesses and shoppers contend with a changing culture and economic challenges in recent years.

Assemblymember Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, is calling for the California State Auditor to look into the construction delays on Highway 50.

Plus: a 30th anniversary show in Midtown, a writer's workshop in Woodland and a skateboarding competition in Grass Valley.