As vote nears, Trump’s AI gamble fuels economic uncertainty
WASHINGTON — In September, just weeks before Americans were set to vote in this year’s midterm elections, a sudden panic…
Medical call leads to homicide arrest in south Sacramento, sheriff says
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said 67-year-old Wendell Celestine reported his girlfriend unconscious – and then was arrested…
Iran: Oil tankers on fire, damaged as fears grow over return to war
Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being hit by…
Iran: Oil tankers on fire, damaged as fears grow over return to war
Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being hit by…
Suspicious package closes Santa Cruz County government building
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. — The Santa Cruz County government building was closed after a suspicious package containing…
Sacramento detention sparks concerns amid reported ICE operation
A reported United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in California, known as “Operation Safe California,” is…
Sacramento commission votes against new name for Cesar Chavez Plaza
Sacramento commission votes against renaming Cesar Chavez Plaza, Union Plaza Sacramento’s parks commission voted to revisit the renaming…
Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism amid concerns over his criticism of Israel
NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people…
Bill Gates Says the Future of AI Will Happen in Two Phases
Bill Gates says there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for AI, so long as humanity…
Newsom creates AI safety panel, suggests possible ‘kill switch’
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday became the latest politician to push for stronger artificial intelligence regulations following…
Top Democrat puts hold on administration plan to sell bombs to Israel
By Matthew LeeAP Diplomatic Writer Sept. 16, 2026 2:55 PM PT WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the House Foreign…
AI Leaders Picked a Convenient Time to Respond to Safety Worries
Imagine a pharmaceutical company spends nearly four years touting a ground-breaking new medicine that will cure all diseases.…