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Maraskeshia Smith is expected to be named Sacramento’s next city manager. It would make her the first Black woman to hold the ...

California is facing a housing shortage crisis, with estimates ranging from 56,000 to 3.5 million units, and the state ...

If Congress fails to pass a budget or a Continuing Resolution by Sept. 30, millions of Americans could lose their health ...

California's Senate Bill 694, written to protect veterans and service members from predatory practices, is expected to ...

The inaugural Greater Sacramento Urban Music Awards bring together Black artists and fans to honor the city’s rich urban ...

California lawmakers have advanced five education bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, including measures to include African ...

The USDA has ended the annual food insecurity survey, which had been used to inform funding levels for SNAP, citing it as ...

Small business owners are struggling to stay afloat in the current economic climate, with 58% of small business owners citing inflation costs as a significant challenge, leading to reduced ...

Reflecting on gratitude in Sacramento, the author shares what they are thankful for, including family, career, and living in a diverse community.

HBCUs are playing money games in exchange for large paydays, but the practice has been criticized for the potential risk of injury and the psychological impact on the student-athletes.

St. Louis Public Schools is considering closing schools due to declining enrollment and budget constraints, which could leave the historically Black community without a storm-damaged high school that ...