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October 5, 2026

Yolo man arrested in online child exploitation case. Detectives seek more victims

Yolo County detectives sought additional victims after arresting Alexander Chad Lyons, 33, of West Sacramento.

October 5, 2026

Jim Cramer says Planet Labs is "done going down" after 66% drop

Project Suncatcher's satellite launch with Google's TPUs is a potential new growth driver for the space stock.

October 5, 2026

Sporting goods chain closes more stores across U.S.

The retailer has already closed several locations across three states and is now preparing to shut more as it continues to shrink its footprint.

October 5, 2026

This popular productivity software is losing all support in 2026

If you don't upgrade, you're putting your computer and anyone else on your network at risk.

October 5, 2026

Goldman Sachs spills the beans on what's next for S&P 500

The headline growth masks a much more uneven market underneath.

October 5, 2026

What started Dome Fire in Yosemite? Officials backtrack on campfire as cause

The cause is now listed as “under investigation,” with The National Park Service saying a report will be released once the investigation is complete.

October 5, 2026

Sacramento weekend news: Coffee Crawl, wildfire survivors’ bill and more

From a $57 million interest waiver to a wildfire-survivor bill utilities are threatening to sue over, here's what shaped the weekend in Sacramento.

October 5, 2026

California State Worker News & Updates

Follow the news that affects workers in California's government and state agencies, including the DMV, Caltrans, Cal Fire, CalPERS and Corrections.

October 5, 2026

SEIU Local 1000’s strike vote is nearly complete. Where contract talks stand

With talks stalled since August and the state offering no raises against a 20% union ask, a yes vote could lead to an unprecedented strike.

October 5, 2026

Politics, Government & Legislation News

Local, regional and statewide California politics and government news. Coverage on topics including legislation, politicians, elected officials, and taxes.

October 5, 2026

Bill Ackman's $3B Howard Hughes plan: A new Berkshire Hathaway?

Ackman says Howard Hughes could unlock $3 billion.

October 5, 2026

Morgan Stanley revisits Micron stock price target amid stellar growth

Micron stock rides an AI memory boom, even as management warns that tight memory supply will last through 2028.

October 5, 2026

Baby toys, pet products and hand soap: A guide to consumer recalls in California

Concerns for customers range from choking hazards to fire risks.

October 5, 2026

Breaking News: Health food chain files Chapter 11, closes 12 restaurants

When my wife, son, and I pick a restaurant for dinner, we all have to make sacrifices.

October 5, 2026

Goldman Sachs resets Nike stock price target after brand disappoints

Weak guidance, a 26% China slump, and Jordan struggles cloud the iconic brand's turnaround plan.

October 5, 2026

Shark Tank beverage brand, Teaspressa, files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The brand saw sales more than triple after appearing on Shark Tank, but now faces a very different challenge.

October 5, 2026

Sacramento California Weather News & Reports

Follow the latest Sacramento, CA and Northern California California region weather updates including rain storms, heat waves and snow.

October 5, 2026

Near-record high temps this week under California heat wave

Highs in the triple digits are expected across portions of the Central Valley and Southern California earlier this week.

October 5, 2026

Jim Cramer says he's willing to stick his neck out for Kimberly-Clark stock

Jim Cramer sees a chance to buy the Dividend King's stock as it nears its lowest point this year.

October 5, 2026

IRS CEO has good news for all Americans on Trump Accounts

Your child likely has an account.

October 5, 2026

What’s on your ballot? Sacramento voter guide to the 2026 midterm election

Find your races, candidates, ballot measures and Sacramento Bee endorsements for the Nov. 3 election in the Sacramento region.

October 5, 2026

Voter Guide: Sacramento, CA 2026 Elections

Learn about Sacramento, California races, ballot items, candidate bios and who supports different issues, and election process and info.

October 5, 2026

IRS shields inheritance, but heirs in 5 states should watch out

A $15 million federal exemption means nothing in the wrong zip code.

October 5, 2026

Walmart, Trader Joe's recall frozen fruit after outbreak declared over

Recall expansion affects more than 25 states amid potential E.

October 5, 2026

El Niño hype is loud. The numbers back it up, but here’s what they really mean

El Niño is breaking records every week. Forecasting what the climate pattern means for winter is useful, but it’s important to understand those uses.

October 5, 2026

U.S. air strikes keep blowing up cocaine-laden boats, but the drugs keep flowing

In the remote Colombian smuggling hub of La Guajira, locals say a year of U.S. airstrikes has left behind wrecked vessels and bodies, but done little to stop cocaine-laden speedboats from heading out to sea.

October 5, 2026

Tariffs, trade, Trump: Sacramento-area’s agriculture community weighs in on midterms

The Sacramento Bee spoke with the agriculture community to get a sense of what the industry is focused on ahead of the midterm elections.

October 5, 2026

Number of California high school students taking SAT for college jumps by 12.6%

Nearly 139,000 California students from the Class of 2026 took the exam.

October 5, 2026

Sacramento will study its Japanese history through a $99.5K federal grant

The city of Sacramento plans to undertake a Japanese American Historic Experience Project with a $99,500 federal grant it’s been awarded.

October 5, 2026

Boomers keep their money matters private. Gen X can't afford to

A new survey reveals a generational divide over talking about money - and why staying silent can come at a cost.

October 5, 2026

Walmart brings back a policy that has one big catch

Here's how Costco, Target, and Amazon handle the same situation.

October 5, 2026

Your guide to California’s 4th Assembly District race

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters, is running unopposed for her final term representing the largely rural district.

October 5, 2026

Your guide to California’s 5th Assembly District race

Two-term Assemblymember Joe Patterson, R-Rocklin, faces off against Democratic challenger Nova Parker to represent Placer and El Dorado counties in the Capitol.

October 5, 2026

How early can I vote in California general election? See when voting centers open

County officials are mailing out ballots ahead of Election Day.

October 5, 2026

California adoptees continue push in Legislature for original birth certificates

A measure that would have allowed adoptees to access their original birth certificates died in the Legislature this year.

October 5, 2026

Capitol Alert CA State Politics News

Follow Califorina state politics news out of Sacramento. Find breaking political coverage about the governor, senate, assembly, laws and policies.

October 5, 2026

Warren Buffett's farewell letter has 4 words for every investor

Warren Buffett spent six decades writing shareholder letters.

October 5, 2026

Your guide to California’s 1st Congressional District race

The race is between longtime Republican and current U.S. Rep. James Gallagher and Democratic State Sen. Mike McGuire.

October 5, 2026

When Is It Time to Take Away the Car Keys? Warning Signs Families Can't Ignore

How to Recognize Unsafe Driving, Start the Conversation and Preserve an Aging Loved One's Independence.

October 5, 2026

Popular Amazon OTC medicine recalled nationwide, again

Here's what Amazon shoppers need to know.

October 5, 2026

Stock Market Today (Oct. 5, 2026): (Futures)

Investors will look to the Fed's September meeting minutes this week for clues on the path of interest rates.

October 5, 2026

A quiet week for stock if the Middle East is stable.

Tech stocks led the U.S.

October 5, 2026

BofA gives Starbucks investors key customer insight before earnings

A Wall Street survey asked Starbucks customers about the chain's AI push, and the results are worth seeing.

October 5, 2026

Missing Central Coast girl rescued in Mexico, father suspected of incest arrested

An Amber Alert for the teen was issued in early September.

October 5, 2026

Latest California News, Crime & Politics

Read the latest news from across California. Follow stories out of Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco weather, crime, politics and more.

October 5, 2026

Your guide to California’s lieutenant governor race

Democrat Fiona Ma and Republican Gloria Romero are running against each other in the Nov. 3 race.

October 5, 2026

Tyreek Hill’s message after injury to Chiefs’ Tyquan Thornton creates a stir

With two Chiefs receivers going down during Sunday’s game, Tyreek Hill fueled speculation with a message on social media.

October 4, 2026

Your guide to California’s 9th Assembly District race

The race involves Assemblymember Heath Flora who survived several challengers in June in his quest to retain his seat.

October 4, 2026

Rabid bat that came into contact with child found in Yuba City

Animal services collected the bat and sent it to the Sacramento County Public Health Lab, where testing confirmed it had rabies.

October 4, 2026

Morgan Stanley reveals 3 Bloom Energy's key opportunities still undervalued by the market

BE's ability to combine on-site power with on-site carbon capture could become a decisive competitive advantage.