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The Tahoe Via Ferrata at the Palisades ski resort offers a unique rock climbing challenge for adventurers of all ages.

A 9,800-square-foot home for multiple generations, a large spring-fed pond and runway doesn’t begin to tell everything about this listing.

Production of varieties like the Stone IPA and Buenaveza began after an intensive flavor-matching process.

There’s an impossible amount of good-looking girls in Sudbury, Ontario, and an equally impressive wealth of high-grade nickel and copper ore living “just” 8,500 feet below the town’s surface, too – and Glencore Canada is sending a bunch of big EVs down to get it.

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The University at Buffalo is celebrating the deployment of eight new 40-foot electric transit buses, which are now quietly transporting students, staff, and campus visitors per day. The buses are the first in UB’s Stampede fleet to ditch diesel, kicking off a four-year effort to electrify the university’s campus transportation system.

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The Boston-based federal judge’s ruling came a day after California AG Rob Bonta and other states argued for a preliminary injunction.

Becerra backed a $11.25 billion housing bond but has still offered few new details about his broader housing plan.

A reported hate attack, a $3.15 million school standoff, a lumber-strewn I-5 and a new "Stop Nick Shirley Act" lawsuit — here's Friday at a glance.

Police said as many as nine storefronts were burglarized earlier this week in midtown and downtown Sacramento.

Tracking leadership changes across the federal government

DISA's plans to migrate all combatant commands to DoDNet raise questions about whether the environment is capable of supporting their unique operational needs.

This economy added twice the amount of jobs expected in August, which is good news for the labor market. Still, the latest jobs report showed average hourly earnings were up just 3.1% annually — the slowest growth in more than five years. In this episode, when we can expect wages to start keeping up with inflation. Plus: American tourism to Europe is up, some farmers rely on decades-old machinery as budgets tighten, and one mom goes back to school 15 years after she started.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Jobs are steady. Prices are high. What will the Fed do?
• Wage growth can't compete with inflation right now
• Squeezed by a tough economy, many farmers are relying on decades-old machinery
• More American tourists are visiting Europe
• This mom of six is rewriting her career by going back to school

The Beck’s Furniture building in Rancho Cordova has been listed for sale as the company prepares to close after over 50 years in business.

“This is incredibly exciting news — the news we in wolf recovery for decades have been waiting for.”

People can already fish, boat, canoe and kayak on the lake — but so far, they haven’t been allowed to make body contact with the water.

On today’s pressing episode of Quick Charge, we challenge the notion that all press is good press by filling the void of information surrounding this week’s Tesla Cybercab launch with a whole lot of bad news for the Full Self Driving brand.

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The suit claims that the legislation, termed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” by its opponents, constitutes a First Amendment violation.

Here’s what pet owners should know.

BYD is preparing to launch a new electric hatch, positioned between the Dolphin and Seagull (Dolphin Surf) in size and price.

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Starting in October, federal employees on official travel will see a $3 increase in the standard per diem rate, the General Services Administration said.

The University of California’s global risk management, security and crisis response contractor is working with authorities and agencies in Nepal to locate the professors.

U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations. The news could give the Federal Reserve more leeway to raise interest rates later this month to curb stubborn inflation.

The national park is fully open despite the fire to its west, reachable on highways from the north and south.

The executive director for financial integrity at the Bureau of Fiscal Service says new data sources are stopping improper payments sooner.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Ram 1500 extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) may not arrive as soon as expected after yet another delay.

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As technology automates routine tasks, the SDFM CEO says defense financial managers can better inform decision-making and the shaping of mission outcomes.

Prosecutors said someone recognized the shooting suspect in a security camera video that captured the deadly shooting.

U.S. News recently surveyed 63 health experts to find the best habits for healthy aging. Read more about their findings.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s latest Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, and more.

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For the first time, an autonomous EV might show up if you order an Uber in London.

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Some, if signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, would go into effect before the November election.

The current record for Labor Day gas prices was set in 2012.

Alongside Tesla’s low-key Cybercab event this week, the company showed off its new rare earth-free Cybercab motor, which reportedly increases power density and efficiency significantly.

It’s some kind of an achievement, but to understand how much of an achievement it is, we must first understand what all of this actually means. Strap in.

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The state GOP has filed a lawsuit against its one-time finance director for improperly forwarded donor lists and other proprietary information.

The Star examines what the court did and did not decide — and what you should know ahead of the election.

Follow these strategies to avoid crowds, traffic and more at California’s most popular national park.

Air quality in SLO County also improved — but the air pollution district warned that warmer weather could worsen conditions through the holiday weekend.

The woman is one of a growing list of people facing federal charges following the death of the popular Ocean Springs teen.

Whereas yesterday’s Green Deals mostly focused on power stations, today’s edition is all about EV Labor Day deals, starting with the $699 off launch deal for ENGWE’s E26 3.0 Dual-Motor Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike at $1,799. Right behind it we have both a spotlight on Navee’s premium UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter at a new $1,785 low ahead of the brand’s Labor Day Sale lineup with up to $800 discounts + bonus extra savings. There’s also the Tenways Wayfarer Cruiser e-bike with a FREE $277 bundle at a new $1,599 low, as well as an extra battery bundle on Velotric’s Nomad 2 Off-Road e-bike at $1,999 – plus, more EV sales down below. And don’t forget that you can find the hangover deals from this week at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Labor Day Sale lineup of up to 50% off deals, the exclusive $1,000 Jackery 5,040Wh Explorer 5000 Plus savings, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Shane Burkeen moved up to CTO at Nashville PBS.

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Hyundai’s electric van is bigger than the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz, with enough room for nine passengers.

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"What we are seeing now is more of a machine to machine capability that really transcends the human's ability to act quickly enough," Bill Ostrowski.

Industry says the time it takes for DCSA to adjudicate some CV alerts has led to delays in getting cleared employees working on contracts.

With the Rainbow Festival returning to Sacramento’s Lavender Heights this weekend, a description of a homophobic attack last weekend alarms the community.

Empowerment Park in Arden Arcade is designed for children of all mobility levels.

"You will get ransomware, it's just you have to be prepared how to deal with it, and this is how you deal with these devices being attacked," said Rob Smith.

This episode of Fed Thread offers a useful lesson for any federal employee or leader navigating a workplace where the ground keeps moving.

BYD launched an aggressive sales campaign in the UK, its “biggest-ever,” offering over $3,000 off select plug-in and electric vehicles.

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"They are trying cause chaos, they are trying to cause disturbances in our daily lives. And water is a great target to achieve that," Ozgur Ozmen.

Rivian is rolling out RivianOS 2, the biggest overhaul of its in-car software since the R1 first shipped. For the first time, it puts every vehicle the company sells on a single software stack.

The update, version 2026.31, started reaching eligible R1 and R2 vehicles today. It brings a rebuilt interface, Unreal Engine 5 graphics, real-time police and speed-camera alerts, and a deeper AI layer Rivian calls Unified Intelligence.

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After the country singer’s death at the age of 80, The Bee’s readers revealed their favorite Dolly Parton tunes.

A semi-trailer collided with a freeway center divider on southbound I-5 near the J Street exit causing it to spill lumber across the roadway

She’s a D1 golfer at the U.

Fold legacy productivity apps into unifying collaboration platform and avoid the silos and document searches, Smartsheet federal leader advises.

There’s a fairly wide spectrum of moped-style electric bikes these days. Some are essentially conventional e-bikes wearing motorcycle-inspired designs, while others lean so heavily into the mini-moto experience that the pedals start to feel like little more than a legal technicality.

The Macfox X1S definitely falls closer to that second group.

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With the right technology, agencies can improve their financial controls and make better use of their financial staffs, the Diligent exec explains.

Telle replaces Dan Driscoll, who resigned this week amid clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Changing SNAP eligibility actually can change consumption habits.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is releasing its August jobs report today. But what the numbers might not show are tens of thousands of people who stopped working last month after losing their work authorization. Many of those who immigrated to the U.S. had their Temporary Protected Status expire at the end of July. We look at why that won’t be reflected in the data this morning before discussing how the NIL landscape is changing the game for college athletes.

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Two Folsom Cordova Unified schools are getting upgrades as part of campus modernization projects funded by voter-approved bonds.

Sac City Unified board approves specialized day-program contracts amid dispute with the county office over withheld property-tax revenue.

Defender is preparing to launch its first fully electric SUV, a compact off-roader that’s expected to debut by the end of the year.

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Tesla is rolling out a new version of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software that can take control of your car to avoid a crash, even when you’re driving manually.

The automaker announced the feature, part of FSD Supervised v14.3.9, in a post from its AI team early Friday.

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As a multi-generational icon, Cheech Marin is widely recognized as an OG Latino comic and actor. His counterculture humor as...

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The entire US auto industry is back at it again, lobbying Congress to stifle competition and ensure that Americans remain stuck with overpriced, second-rate, highly-polluting vehicles.

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After a pause in production, the show is digging into its archive to make a bigger splash on social video platforms.

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Temperatures will stay cool until next week. Meanwhile, Hurricane Marie will kick up waves along the coast.

Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave red placards to three facilities and cited 14 following inspections in late August, early September.

‘Unscripted with Adri’ con entrevistas a celebridades, expertos en salud y protagonistas de historias de vida.

On August 20th 2025, six workers died from toxic gas exposure at a dairy farm called Prospect Valley Dairy in...

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Tesla’s Cybercab is already under federal investigation. NHTSA opened an audit into how Tesla certified the vehicle the same day the company started putting passengers in it in Austin.

The probe targets the exact thing that makes the Cybercab unusual: it has no steering wheel, no pedals, and no mirrors, and Tesla certified it as road-legal anyway.

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This morning, we’re checking in on wages. A new report from the Cleveland Fed found that a record number of workers legally entitled to the minimum wage were paid below that last year in the 10 most populous U.S. states. We look at that growing problem, before another installment in our “Clocked Out” series follows an interior designer whose career plans were changed by caring for her aging mother.

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Sacramento’s loss of immigration judges represents one of the largest percentage declines in the nation.

Two new calves have joined the North Coast bison herd.

Thriller romántico de Prime Video basado en la bilogía de Mercedes Ron.

Bevin had been wanted for months after a Louisville judge issued a warrant for his arrest

Una telenovela que reúne a varios hijos de famosos.

Google survives yet another antitrust case without having to break up its business. Plus, New York City public schools announced a new policy this week banning the use of AI among elementary and middle school students.

But first, John Ternus took over as CEO of Apple after a 15-year run by Tim Cook. Joanna Stern, founder of the media company New Things, joins Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino to explain more about what this means for the iPhone maker on this week’s “ Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”

Everything we talked about

“ Apple Begins Its Next Balancing Act as New C.E.O. Takes Over” from The New York Times

“ Why Apple’s folding iPhone will be ‘Ultra’ in name only” from Macworld

“ In a Big Win, Google Avoids a Breakup of Its Ad Tech Business” from The New York Times

“ Nation’s largest school district bans AI in the classroom through 8th grade” from CNN

“ Three AI agents. One school shopping list.” from New Things

Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, according to the Labor Department on Friday. Economists had expected the labor market to add about 53,000 jobs.

As we approach the Labor Day weekend, the U.S. labor market will provide an update on how many jobs were added. August projections show a bit of improvement.

Tesla said today that its Robotaxis have driven a total of 1 million miles without a human driver supervising them. The number is more than double what we heard at the last check-in just six weeks ago, as Tesla finally shifts away from human “safety drivers.”

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Sheriff’s officials said the chase ended after the fleeing SUV went over several medians in a parking lot.

Tesla has started distributing a “Robotaxi interest form,” collecting interest from fleet buyers who would want to build a Robotaxi network or provide related infrastructure services.

It’s the first step in allowing non-Tesla entities to make money off of Tesla’s FSD driver-assist software… but the owners who were promised they could make passive income with their cars are still out of luck.

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Telle is currently the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works.

The tutoring center opened in Arden Arcade’s Loehmann’s Plaza Shopping Center. Its lessons span from 1st grade math to precalculus.

A 2026 study examined whether sleep patterns may influence the risk of developing hemorrhoids.

The Yuba County Jail officer was convicted of sexual assault this year and sentenced to three years in prison.

The EPA proposal would eliminate a federal requirement that states notify the public and seek comment before issuing air pollution permits for data centers.

Instead of using the Douglas factors, MSPB will judge whether an agency’s penalty for an employee accused of misconduct was reasonable on a case-by-case basis.

American oil giant Chevron plans to funnel $7 billion into its Venezuela operations over the next five years, with a goal of more than doubling its production in the country. In this episode, we explain what Chevron has to gain from the deal and why other oil companies are hesitant to follow. After that: Can zero job growth be part of a healthy labor market? Are diesel prices affecting railroad freighting demand? And, will better-fitted windows turn into energy savings?

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Chevron's $7 billion bet on Venezuelan oil
• Can zero job growth really be a sign of a healthy labor market?
• How the cost of childcare pushed this twin mom out of the labor force
• Why more companies are choosing trains over trucks for shipping
• "Buy now, pay later" loans creep into essentials for many consumers
• Your house's windows are probably leaky. Replacing them saves on utility bills

The initiative may allow more nontraditional contractors to contribute to national security, collaborate with government teams and compete for classified work.

Sutter County deputies recovered numerous bags containing suspected powdered opium, and several large bags containing dried opium bulbs, during a search

IONNA is giving Labor Day road-trippers a pretty awesome charging deal: From Friday, September 4, through Monday, September 7, charging across its entire network will cost just $0.20 per kWh, plus tax.

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John Israel, the chief information security officer for the state of Minnesota, said a cross-state task force helps drive statewide cyber priorities.

The unanimous decision found that Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins was wrong to reject a campaign seeking to strike down the map.

Wellness-first dating is giving Gen Z singles new ways to connect offline, from sound baths and breathwork to saunas and cold plunges.

VW could stop building cars at four German plants as it prepares to cut another 50,000 jobs worldwide – bringing its total planned workforce reduction to around 100,000.

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The PV7 was spotted testing days after Kia previewed the larger electric van for the first time, and it makes the PV5 seem tiny.

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Valley Thrift Town is now closing at the end of September, management said.

Authorities said he pretended to be a pre-pubescent girl on social media and lured children to perform sex acts.

The U.S. Treasury is planning to buy back at least double the long-dated government bonds it usually does. Will the plan pit the Treasury secretary against both the bond markets and the Fed?

Thomas Ross, the Republican nominee for a Joplin House seat, allegedly tried to plant drugs on his opponent in the primary election.

The marketplace sells “vintage treasures and handmade goods” from local artisans and small businesses, as well as hosts events and workshops.

On this episode of Fed Thread, Chris Campbell walks us through what happens when your TSP shifts from an accumulation tool to a source of retirement income.

La Patrulla de Caminos de California dijo que el choque ocurrió en Carretera 9 y Avenida 21.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Toyota bZ are on sale for Labor Day to clear inventory for the incoming 2027 models.

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Here’s where the Northern California university fared compared to other schools in the state.

Charges had not yet been filed against the 14-year-old girl, after a newborn baby was found dead beside a road in Monterey County.

"Today, we produce many more Ph.D.s in computer science, but about three-quarters of those Ph.D.s are going anywhere but academia" said Dr. Erwin Gianchandani.

The chocolate candy recall includes several package sizes and styles.

Equinor’s largest US battery energy storage project to date is now operating in South Texas, adding 100 megawatts (MW) of flexible capacity to the state’s fast-growing power grid.

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The 233-acre fire still threatens 45 structures.

A truck drifted to the right toward the shoulder, hitting the woman, before driving away south on Franklin Boulevard near 48th Avenue, the CHP said

The break-ins, mostly in the early morning hours, were reported across the downtown and midtown grid from late Aug. 31 to early Wednesday, said Sacramento police

The Mercedes EQA, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and BMW i4 hold onto their battery health better than any other electric car, according to the largest independent study of used-EV batteries ever run.

That’s the ranking that falls out of 500,000-plus battery tests published by Austrian diagnostics firm AVILOO, which measured 20 popular EVs at up to 150,000 km (93,000 miles) of use.

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Bechtol has led the agency as executive director since 2018.

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The virus, which affects the central nervous system, can be fatal for people and animals.

August sales numbers from the UK show a rosy picture for electric car sales, with BEVs being the most common powertrain and making up 30% of the market, up from 23% a year ago.

The number is well ahead of the pace required to meet the UK’s current somewhat-ambitious target of 80% EV sales by 2030… so why is the UK government considering softening that target?

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Our Thursday Green Deals this week are largely stuffed with power station deals/sales, starting with the exclusive $1,000 savings our readers can get on the 5,040Wh Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station at a $2,499 2026 low. Right behind that spotlight is Jackery’s full Labor Day Sale lineup with up to 50% savings, including some first-time offers like the expanded 4,096Wh HomePower 2000 Plus V2 bundle at $1,579. We also have Segway’s Labor Day EV Sale with up to 50% savings starting from $160, a roundup of Anker eufy security camera Labor Day deals with up to 43% savings starting from $60, and a 24-hour deal on EcoFlow’s 499Wh RIVER 2 Max Lite (500) Power Station, and more below. As always, you can find the hangover deals from the last three days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive Bluetti Elite 100 Mini 1,004Wh power station launch deals, the Anker SOLIX Labor Day Sale lineup with exclusive bonus savings, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Are you looking to get better sleep in 2026? A somatic stack might be what your nervous system needs.

Here’s a look at how the Co-op operates and what it means for consumers.

"We'll have about the resolution of Hubble, but we will have 100 times the size of the field of view," said Matthew Bolcar.

Cooling costs are up nearly 40% since 2020 — and your sunniest rooms are a big part of the problem.

Toyota is refuting a report claiming that it’s pushing back the launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the Highlander EV, again.

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Detectives arrested the man Aug. 27 in Elk Grove following an investigation into a Placer County human trafficking operation that began in June

"It's going to be a very subjective analysis for institutions and for agencies to determine what research actually falls into these buckets," said Cara Baer.

Charges against the former Rhoda Maxwell Elementary teacher stemmed from allegations she battered a 5-year-old boy with autism in 2025.

Xiaomi Auto confirmed it will start selling electric vehicles in Europe, including Germany, in 2027, and it’s already lining up the dealers to sell them.

At IFA Berlin today, the Chinese automaker signed memoranda of understanding with eight of Germany’s largest dealer groups. They’re its first retail partners on the continent.

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USPS is facing new questions from lawmakers about the portal after a whistleblower claimed that the portal has been hastily built and could fail.

Meanwhile, a portion of Highway 1 reopened to the public Thursday morning.

The plan to raise monthly stipends from $827 drew criticism amid the district’s fiscal crisis and will not advance.

Within 24 hours of going on sale, BYD confirmed that the Sealion 08 secured over 12,000 orders.

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The Powerball jackpot is now up to $173 million.

California scored a win for clean air today, as a DC court blocked a republican attempt to end the state’s clean air standards. It’s not the first time California has prevailed in a similar case against similar illegal attacks meant to impose more pollution.

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A Tesla Model X struck and killed a motorcyclist at an intersection in Moraine last year and the crash went mostly unnoticed.

But Tesla’s own report to federal regulators says the vehicle was a Model X with its driver-assist system, Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (Tesla hides which one) engaged. This is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation matching reported crashes to Tesla’s redacted NHTSA data — and it’s the clearest example yet of how completely these crashes can vanish from the public record.

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Deputies were called to the Rosemont home by a neighbor who said the victim’s adult son told him that his father had been shot by a girlfriend.

Sleep divorce is going mainstream: here’s why couples now choose separate beds to sleep better and fight less.

Renan Hédouville, a former Haitian ombudsman wanted on corruption charges, is among those being deported to Haiti.

The late Wednesday shooting happened outside a laundromat on the edge of Carmichael, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said.

Grandmacore cooking is bringing Gen Z back to sourdough baking and from-scratch kitchen skills as a hands-on way to slow down and unplug.

Tomorrow, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will report how many jobs the U.S. economy added or lost in August. Forecasters expect a slight increase. But this morning, we talk about why that might be an incomplete picture if companies don’t report on time or other events skew the data. Then, KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk joins the show to discuss how those numbers can still reflect the state of the labor market.

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The rapper lives like a king.

PG&E just expanded its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) program, adding EVs from Tesla, Kia, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan and opening up as much as $17,000 in incentives to turn a car into home backup power.

The California utility brought in Bidirectional Energy and PowerFlex as approved partners, and drivers now have until June 30, 2027 to enroll.

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Kia’s electric van really can do it all. The PV5 was converted into a mobile grocery store to deliver food and other necessities to those in need for free.

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Rivian spin-off ALSO is pushing back the delivery timeline for its highly anticipated TM-B electric bike yet again, with reservation holders for the flagship Launch Edition now being told to expect their bikes to arrive by early November at the latest.

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What is sleep divorce? Here’s everything you need to know about the practice of couples sleeping apart at night.

Grandmacore cooking is turning old-fashioned kitchen hobbies into a modern way for Gen Z to unplug, slow down and make something from scratch.

Chinese oil use dropped drastically in Q2 of this year, leading to an overall drop in emissions for the country. That alone is a big deal – but the potential effects of the world’s second-largest oil consumer rapidly passing peak oil could have massive effects on the world’s oil markets.

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Public Radio Immersion Day will showcase what it’s like to work at NPR while inviting students' feedback on stories they want to hear.

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Electric cars outsold petrol cars in Australia for the first time in August. Battery-electric vehicles hit 27,078 sales, or 24.9% of the new-car market, ahead of both petrol (25,824) and diesel (23,608).

The Tesla Model Y topped every model on sale. But look past it, and Australia’s EV record is almost entirely a Chinese one.

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The Republican hopeful for governor says the plan is aimed at working-class families. His rival says the math isn’t there.

The company started in 2019 and was voted second best in the nation this year.

What’s next after a federal judge dismissed a Trump administration case seeking to ban transgender girls from female sports teams at school?

People living in “right-to-work” states make nearly 7% less, on average, than those living in states without them, according to the Economic Policy Institute. That gap has doubled in the past decade. This morning, we look at how state laws impact union membership and wages, more broadly. Also, the story of a veteran who turned to a federal program after losing his sight to glaucoma.

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No helicopter pads.? Indian Creek has its own way of doing things to preserve its elegance.

Even if artificial intelligence leads to a more prosperous future in the long run, most agree there will be a lot of disruption in the meantime. Marketplace’s senior correspondent for Future Effects, David Brancaccio, explores how that AI disruption will mean layoffs, underemployment and ultimately less income tax revenue for the government. Experts say now’s the time to revamp the tax system for the age of AI.

E-bike theft is one of those problems where a good lock is only half the battle. Since no physical lock can ever give you a 100% guarantee of safety, if a thief actually gets away with your bike, knowing where it went can suddenly become a lot more important.

Now connected e-bike specialist Comodule has unveiled its latest solution, known as Astra, and one of its most interesting tricks is the ability to keep tracking an e-bike for up to 12 months – even when the bike is sitting in storage.

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Ford has set a goal to sell 100,000 of its upcoming Fathom electric truck in the model’s first year of sales, which would put it among the best-selling EVs in America, and the best-selling non-Tesla EV.

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The trio relied heavily on AI for advice about their route and how much food and water to pack.

The CSU is currently negotiating contracts with faculty and staff across its 22 campuses.

Attorneys on behalf of California consumers are suing office supply store chain after several failed requests to cash out gift cards.

The woman is suing office supply store chain Staples after several failed requests to cash out her gift cards.

The news followed weeks of negotiations between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders on how utility-caused wildfires are handled.

A parcel tax, a Mt. Shasta rescue and a Northern California fig hunt fighting hunger — here are the top Sacramento stories from Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Prosecutors said he sexually abused the teen while he was still mayor and hosting the student at his home.

The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a 69-year-old man who was last seen in Roseville.

The average cost of a gallon of diesel was $5.68 on Wednesday — just 13 cents shy of a record high. Tariffs and ongoing wars are both to blame. But so is a seasonal upswing that happens every fall. In this episode, why diesel prices are likely going to get even steeper before they cool off. Plus: A computer model helps make the case for fewer mandated parking spots in city construction projects, Uber wants to shrink its middle management, and Alaska families celebrate dipnetting season.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Why high diesel prices are coming at a particularly bad time
• What it takes to reopen 19 months after a wildfire
• Uber lays off 10% of their workforce to make the company "simpler and faster"
• To spur more housing construction, Denver changed its parking rules
• Male loneliness epidemic? Try economic loneliness epidemic
• In Alaska, dipnetting for salmon is about more than what’s caught

Craft cafe workshops are turning knitting, crochet and embroidery into shared social experiences that bring Gen Z together offline.

Forget the mouth tape and magnesium. The sleepmaxxing habit with the most science behind it is simple.

Celebrate 60 of Sacramento’s leaders, making huge changes for our community one person at a time.

The company is striving to bring a new level of accessibility and affordability to the health sector by embracing advanced technological tools.

The improvements will target pedestrian and traffic safety near seven schools, including Natomas High and West Campus High.

The House Veterans Affairs Committee unanimously approved the motion to compel Oracle leaders to testify after the software giant pulled out of the hearing.

Council members said Davis’ current trash hauler has “no major issues,” but opening the contract to competition could bring lower rates and other benefits.

Minnesota is getting ready to put a lot more EV fast chargers on the map – and this time, they’ll be located beyond the state’s three major interstates.

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The proposed charter would run from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2034, if approved by the district board.

Craft cafe gatherings give Gen Z a creative way to unplug, socialize and make something together.

The city of Elk Grove is developing a strategic plan for arts and culture, nicknamed “Creative Spark, and it’s asking for residents’ input.

A big rig crash shut down southbound Highway 99 near Acampo on Wednesday afternoon, backing up traffic to Galt.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with economist Justin Wolfers of the University of Michigan about what's going on with the bond market — and why it matters to everyday people.

The ice cream shop operates at 8391 Folsom Blvd. in College/Glen and helps young adults with autism gain work experience.

Hyundai opened orders for the IONIQ 3, its new entry-level electric hatch, starting at about $30,000.

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Any concerns were absent from Driscoll's Tuesday night X post, which was his first public statement since the White House confirmed his departure on Monday.

GSA terminated the security clearances of several hundred employees after an audit to ensure clearances "are strictly aligned with operational necessity."

The department wants an interim solution to protect programs of record as it works to adopt post-quantum cryptography by the early 2030s.

Kia opened orders for the 2027 EV4 GT, its third “affordable” EV to receive the GT treatment in Canada.

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When is it quiet quitting and when is it playing it safe to keep your career?

Three rookie Roseville hikers used AI to plan their Mount Shasta climb. When they became stranded, human rescuers came to the rescue.

The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows.

"Having one doorway in so that a small business can find everything that they need from [SBA] was incredibly important," said Hartley Caldwell

Kody Pena suffered multiple gunshot wounds the night of Aug. 29.

The free celebration of sidewalk chalk art returning to midtown Sacramento this weekend will include music and food.

The hikers were forced to spend the night on the mountain after becoming lost.

Maine regulators have picked Clearway Energy to develop an 800-megawatt (MW) wind farm in northern Maine – a project that would boost the state’s existing onshore wind capacity by about 66%.

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“Protein helps you feel full and satiated, which may make it easier to avoid overeating or snacking later in the day.”

Discover the nugget ice makers changing the way people make drinks at home, from crisp, chewable ice to an elevated everyday beverage experience.

"There's no centralized listing anywhere of the investments or the projects that are being funded and subsidized," said Jessica Lucas-Judy.

The company said it is not aware of any illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled food product.

The company said in a statement that it had determined that retaining ownership “supports our long-term objectives.”

The flagship Genesis GV90 comes in 16 premium exterior finishes, each telling a “visual story” behind the design.

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Waymo’s robotaxis have collected more than 8,300 parking tickets in San Francisco since the start of 2025, running up close to $1 million in fines along the way.

The citations tracked the fleet’s rapid growth across the city. In 2024, Waymo caught just 589 tickets. It’s now averaging more than 100 a week.

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The Labor Day Sale train isn’t slowing down, and we have another jam-packed edition of Green Deals for the season, starting with the exclusive launch savings on Bluetti’s new Elite 100 Mini Portable Power Station starting from $408. Right behind that, we’ve got Anker’s SOLIX Labor Day Sale lineup with our exclusive bonus savings code, FREE gift promotions, and refurbished deals starting from $231. There’s also the Tenways Labor Day e-bike sale with up to $600 savings, including the CGO600 Pro Chain-Drive Commuter e-bike with a FREE $118 bundle at its $1,499 low for the first time in 2026, a returning low price on GoTrax’s new MK2 Electric Mini Motorbike for kids at $314, a 2026 low on EGO’s 16-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw, and more waiting for you below. As always, you can find the hangover deals from this week at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s phase 2 EcoFlow Labor Day Sale lineup, the Velotric Labor Day e-bike sale lineup with new lows, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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"The real activity right now isn't so much at the CFPB, it's what the states are doing to fill that void," said Alan Kaplinsky.

The influential rock band last performed in Sacramento in 2024.

One tree at a time, this Red Bluff family is propagating new varieties of fig, with the aim of fighting hunger

China, the world’s largest electricity market, now has more installed electricity generation capacity from solar than from coal plants. The news comes at just the right time – as China’s EV sales boom, as global energy prices spike, and as climate change continues to ravage the Earth.

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An episode of the show “Route 66” was filmed in the mansion that was purchased by Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

The leader of the National Action Network was given a 10-day deadline to publicly apologize, retract, delete alleged defamatory statements.

The Paso Robles Air Attack Base houses multiple planes at a time as part of Cal Fire’s aviation program.

High-tech sweat patches are moving beyond elite athletes. Here’s why hydration tracking is becoming the latest wellness obsession in 2026.

Toyota is pushing back the launch of its first three-row electric SUV, the Highlander BEV, even further. Here’s when it’s now expected to go on sale.

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A vehicle crashed through a center divide on I-80 near Sierra College Boulevard. A pickup truck carrying gasoline caught fire in the collision.

The organization plans for the station to broadcast WESA’s service.

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As part of its mass deportation efforts, the Trump administration has made agreements with other countries across Latin America and Africa to accept deportees that are not their own nationals, in exchange for multi-million dollar payments,

All TSP funds ended in the black, with the highest increase being the I Fund at 3.3%, followed by the C and S Funds at 2.7% and 2.3%, respectively.

On this morning's show, "Marketplace Morning Report" host Kimberly Adams is joined by Rachel Rozner, owner and founder of Elden Street Tea Shop in Reston, Virginia. Rozner reflects on how tariffs and inflation have challenged her business. But first, the Commerce Department releases July factory orders today. That data gives us a sense of how manufacturers see future demand. We dig into how manufacturing has been doing so far this year.

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• For this tea shop, it's not just tariffs weighing on business

Zero Motorcycles just announced that coming in 2027 is a much requested feature that the company has yet to include on its electric motorcycles: DC fast charging.

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ILSR statement blasts Amazon's lack of accountability in FTC lawsuit.

The Range Rover Electric is now on sale with prices starting at about $140,000. It’s expensive, but the electric SUV is “the most accomplished Range Rover ever,” offering a quieter, more refined drive.

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Polestar launched the Polestar 4 SUV today, a new body style of its compact executive electric SUV that starts at €57,900 and delivers up to 630 km of WLTP range.

The bigger news for anyone who followed the original car: unlike the Polestar 4 coupé, the SUV has an actual rear window.

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After residents raised concerns about privacy and misuse, Woodland officials asked police to explain how the city’s Flock cameras are used.

“Whether it’s choosing a designated driver, using a rideshare, or calling a friend, planning ahead helps keep everyone safe,” police said.

The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards that will raise average fuel costs by 45%, right as the world struggles with the effects of a war of choice that has spiked energy prices globally.

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Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit over a 2023 crash in which a Model S on Autopilot slammed into a parked fire truck, killing the driver and seriously injuring his brother.

The confidential settlement, filed in California federal court, lets Tesla avoid a jury trial that would have put Elon Musk’s own Autopilot claims in front of jurors.

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Measure M would charge property owners $95 per parcel annually to raise $10 million for special education and early intervention.

Travis Kelce also gave a special shoutout to Adam Sandler for officiating his wedding to superstar singer Taylor Swift.

After being dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA and suing for defamation, Brittany Boltinhouse is back in pageantry — this time going global.

Several Chinese owners of Tesla’s new Model Y L, the larger 3-row version of the popular Model Y, are going to Chinese social media to complain about suspension collapse issues – and it’s enough of a problem that fans have developed a “finger method” to test whether a vehicle is affected.

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The council approved the changes to clean up an approval process that local businesses found confusing and inconsistent.

While rainfall will be limited in the lower Sacramento Valley, significant amounts of rain will fall in Redding and areas further north.

Donut Lab has published a new independent test claiming its battery reached an energy density of 409 Wh/kg and 805 Wh/L, the first energy-density figure the company has put on record after months of scrutiny.

But the number lands against a promise the company has already broken: that this “solid-state” cell was in production and ready to power a production EV by the end of Q1 2026. It isn’t, and it wasn’t.

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El festival rendirá homenaje a la legendaria actriz Glória Pires.

Lifelong Republican voters are voting for a House Democrat representing the Sacramento region.

“Labor Day weekend travelers are looking to squeeze the most out of the unofficial end of summer,” AAA said.

Costs for companies to ship and store goods rose significantly earlier this year after the U.S. and Israel invaded Iran, and they’ve stayed high, according to the Logistics Managers’ Index finds. The index for the combined cost of inventory, warehousing, and transportation has risen 18% this year. What do those higher costs for manufacturers and retailers mean for consumer prices? Plus, a check-in with one small business owner on the tariff refund process.

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• The cost of storing and shipping the stuff you buy isn't getting any cheaper
• For this tea shop, it's not just tariffs weighing on business

Last month, the federal government issued new guidance to universities urging greater scrutiny of work authorizations for foreign students.

The banking sector is figuring out how to navigate AI.

And the stakes are high. The tech has raised red flags over potential bias, particularly when it comes to lending practices.

But it could also make some banking operations more efficient.

Which would be especially valuable for smaller banks — which tend to operate with fewer resources than their bigger competitors.

Marketplace’s Justin Ho spoke with bankers at some smaller institutions about how they’re approaching the technology — and their concerns about the future of AI in banking.

The California Highway Patrol said the driver rear-ended another vehicle Tuesday before crashing into a fence.

The recalled products can sicken people as well as dogs and cats.

Electric semi truck brand Windrose has developed an all-electric power take-off (PTO) that puts out up to 70 kW of power without burning a drop of diesel – and it could give his big BEV a real market advantage.

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Here’s a glimpse into the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

The Sacramento Zoo has tentative approval to expand by about 6 acres in William Land Park, though a City Council vote came with conditions.

Lawmakers passed a budget bill on the session’s final day, approving $20 million in transportation security funds for public officials.

The measures could have ripple effects felt across the country.

For years, city and county officials have made “decisions under the presumption that these obligations would be upheld.”

The organization is offering a special Hello Kitty plush toy to those who donate blood anytime until September 20.

The Colorado Fire in Mariposa County has burned 233 acres, Cal Fire reports.

A Reno-based swim instructor was the victim of a rare otter attack Sunday morning near Lake Tahoe’s Hidden Beach.

US battery storage company NeoVolta Power has locked in five years’ worth of US-made battery cells from Seoul-headquartered SK On to help scale up NeoVolta’s Georgia factory.

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For some, making FEVS an agency-specific survey is a welcome change. But questions remain about a tight timeline, limited resources and lack of experience.

How to shop at the farmers market on a budget: what to bring, when to arrive and how to haggle politely.

The east Pacific deserves watching this storm season.

The boba tea chain has thousands of locations worldwide. This will be the first in the Sacramento area.

Industry groups were concerned the law would lapse again amid hacks into water systems and recent advancements in AI.

From return-to-office issues to bolstering holiday credit policies, here’s what happened to key bills affecting California’s state workers.

Record heat is here, and this cheap removable film might be the fastest way to cool your hottest room.

Jacqueline White said immediate relief must be paired with long-term savings as the county office navigates a dispute with Sac City Unified.

Bond yields jumped to multi-decade highs in some countries this week, as market anxiety about inflation and the Iran war grows. The U.S. is not exempt from this turmoil. Borrowing rates could balloon, affecting the Fed and your wallet. We’ll explain. Also in this episode: The labor market barely budges in July job openings and labor turnover data, U.S. solar energy storage capacity nearly doubles under President Trump, and Reddit becomes valuable internet real estate in the age of AI.

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• Rising global bond yields will put pressure on U.S. interest rates, too
• The labor market in July showed very little movement
• For this Mississippi barge line, labor is more of a concern than tariffs
• Why solar energy storage capacity has nearly doubled since Trump took office
• "The heart of the internet": AI has marketers flocking to Reddit
• From medicine to HVAC: one entrepreneur's journey

Assembly Bill 2346 would require point-of-sale education and establish guidelines for multi-use trail speed limits.

The Ford Fathom will go on sale in early 2027, starting at $28,350. With its official debut coming up, Ford revealed new footage of the electric pickup, offering our best look yet.

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Smith is joining NJ PBS alongside five additional new hires.

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California’s third-largest wildfire of 2026 has scorched more than 27,000 acres so far.

The changes are an effort rebalance uneven enrollment and a downward trend in student numbers. Most current students will not be affected.

Los agentes del condado de Fresno arrestaron al esposo del que está separada David Moreno.

The House voted to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards of NC over allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.

PSU will open the “permanent museum experience” Thursday, and it will include Joe Paterno’s original office desk and workspace.

The famed Dallas Cowboys running back was named in a lawsuit this week that accuses him of stealing $2.5 million.

New Jersey renters and apartment dwellers will soon be able to lower their electricity bills with solar panels that plug directly into a standard wall outlet – no roof required.

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"I can't see a lot of commercial companies agreeing to give all of their cost and pricing data to the government," said Stephanie Kostro.

The Senate has already overwhelmingly approved the measure, so it now moves to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.

After another record sales month and the launch of its new affordable EV3 electric SUV, Kia is on track for its fourth record-breaking annual sales year in the US.

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The measure was expected to be voted on Tuesday morning.

Clovis Unified is California’s 11th-largest school district and described as the largest non-unionized school district west of the Mississippi River.

The federal Food and Drug Administration approved four vaccines. The vaccines, although approved, have not yet been made available.

"From the time in which you field the new weapon, eight weeks later, the Russians and their adversaries are deploying countermeasures," said Chad Steelberg.

Tesla’s abrupt decision to kill its Solar Roof has left the third-party contractors who sold and installed the product absorbing the fallout — including some who told Electrek they sank hundreds of thousands of dollars into the program and now have little to show for it.

Tesla stopped supplying the solar tiles in August, notifying its network of certified installers that it would ship only conventional solar panels going forward.

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"We want more and larger firms in the defense industrial base so that we have more competition," said David Norquist.

The electric dirt bike/e-moto market has developed a pretty obvious split over the last few years. On one end, there’s a seemingly endless supply of inexpensive no-name machines with questionable components and varying levels of quality. On the other, there are legitimately impressive machines from established brands, but they tend to come with prices to match.

The new Juiced Nomadix R lands somewhere much more interesting in the middle, offering better quality components but at a price that competes well with the budget offerings. After spending several hours riding one off-road, I think Juiced may have just created one of the best performance-per-dollar electric dirt bikes on the market.

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We’ve got a week until Labor Day, which means there is still plenty of top savings to jump on from Amazon and elsewhere. Our headliner today is Velotric’s official Labor Day Sale with up to $550 e-bike savings, like the Discover 2 Comfort Commuter e-bike at a new $1,499 low, among others. We also have the second phase of EcoFlow’s Labor Day power station sale with up to 55% initial discounts, FREE gifts, and a bonus extra savings code – all starting from $299. Right behind that is Jackery’s 72-hour Labor Day flash sale with three 3,584Wh+ solar generator bundles and FREE gifts starting from $2,459, a roundup of Greenworks Labor Day tool deals, an indoor herb garden steal, an outdoor electric smoker, and more waiting down below. As always, you can find the hangover deals from yesterday at the bottom of the page, like Segway’s ZT3 Pro e-scooter down at $850, the 2,010Wh Anker SOLIX S2000 power station at $549 off, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Gina McColl, Roseville’s Economic Development Analyst, said the goal is to help stimulate investment and redevelopment in Downtown Roseville.

The two fires have burned more than 50,000 acres between them.

The ID. California Cruise, Volkswagen’s first fully electric California camper, looks ready for your next adventure.

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The California Department of Education praised lawmakers for not limiting the state superintendent’s power to assume fiscal oversight of Sac City.

September is one of the last months to catch a glimpse of a stunning celestial sight.

Tickets are going fast for Saturday’s Our Street Night Market that promises more than 100 local food vendors, chefs, and restaurateurs

No injuries were reported in the afternoon fire when a wall battery caught fire inside a garbage truck, said Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District

Volvo launched a software update that gives the EX30 new capabilities, including the ability to power external electronics with vehicle-to-load (V2L).

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Very few people contract Naegleria fowleri each year in The United States, but almost all of them die.

DoD said ChatGPT can read documents for unclassified administrative and policy work.

Mark Rosenberger and Jenny Northern will retire from Ideastream Public Media next month.

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Waymo opened its driverless ride-hailing service to the general public in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa on Monday, bringing the Alphabet-owned company to 14 US cities.

Tens of thousands of people in each market had already signed up before the doors opened, and Waymo says it will let them in gradually over the coming weeks.

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The southbound Union Pacific freight train struck the man about 8:42 p.m., just north of the Elk Grove city limits, Metro Fire said.

A Tesla Model Y turning left at an intersection collided with a pickup truck in Batavia, Illinois, killing a passenger in the Tesla — Maggie Espinosa, 37, a teacher and mother of five. It was reported as an ordinary intersection crash.

But Electrek was able to confirm that Tesla’s own report to federal regulators says the car’s driver-assist system was engaged as it made that turn. This is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation matching reported crashes to Tesla’s redacted NHTSA data.

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South Korean boy band BTS is currently in the U.S. as part of their first world tour after a four-year hiatus. Their fans, known as ARMY, are extremely loyal, and the concerts are attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees. That includes Susan Schmidt, portfolio manager at Exchange Capital Resources and a regular "Marketplace Morning Report" contributor. Today, Schmidt joins the show to explain the economic impacts of BTS and its fans. Plus, what's with the global bond selloff?

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• Understanding the economic impact of BTS — and its ARMY of fans

Nissan is preparing to introduce a smaller, more affordable EV expected to launch as the “Wave” in early 2027, with prices starting under $25,000.

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Tesla has a packed September ahead of it, with two confirmed and one rumored product launches. For a company that has gone so long without new products, it would be a big month… if all three of those products hadn’t been launched years ago already.

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Franklin Boulevard looks and drives much differently — longtime business owners like the changes, even as motorists learn to navigate them.

The zoo could expand by almost 6 acres if the City Council agrees at its Tuesday meeting. Here are the conditions and the next steps.

Yip is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.

Looking to hit the slopes this winter? We compiled an early look at what to expect in California and beyond.

A study found Californians are among the better budgeters in the U.S., with strong spending habits and controls.

The leader of the National Action Network responds to the threat from Mississippi attorneys to sue him for defamation.

Tesla reports its Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” crashes to the federal government, as it’s required to — and then blacks out almost everything in those reports, so the public never learns what happened in those crashes. Tesla always end up blaming the driver.

We’re matching those redacted reports, one by one, to real fatal crashes that were covered in the news as ordinary accidents. This is a running investigation, and we’ll add each crash we confirm to this page. You can view this as an investigative hub keeping track of our ongoing investigation.

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It’s set to strike Texas later Tuesday.

The measure now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who vetoed a similar effort last year.

Ultra-fast fashion company Shein started trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today. Once valued at about $100 billion, the company went public at closer to $27 billion. The Shein IPO has been years in the making. This morning, we'll delve into what took so long, where the brand stands within the fashion retail landscape, and what the IPO could mean for customers. But first: what a jump agriculture export prices means for farmers.

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• Crop export prices are up. Are farmers reaping the benefits?
• What Shein's IPO means for customers

The measure was just minutes away from dying Monday evening.

Amazon's popular brand of video-enabled smart home and security devices, Ring, is adding a new encryption system called TAKE — Throw Away the Key Encryption. It allows users to encrypt all video their home cameras capture while keeping advanced AI-enabled capabilities and security features active.

The company already offered traditional end-to-end encryption, but that disabled advanced security features processed on the cloud that required Ring servers to maintain access to the video. Ring’s founder, Jamie Siminoff, says TAKE works by changing — or "throwing away" — the encryption key so Amazon servers don't have permanent access.

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“ Ring introduces TAKE, setting a new industry standard for default encryption and control” from Amazon

“ Ring says its new encryption limits what it can give police” from The Verge

“ Ring Superbowl Ad Shows Americans How Powerful Surveillance Systems Have Become, Freaks Them Out” from The American Civil Liberties Union

The measure would prohibit electroshock gloves until 2030, addressing concerns that immigration enforcement could use the technology.

The bill’s proponents and architects say the measure is a response to the declining number of local journalists in California.

The Legislature sent three bills to improve conditions in private civil detention centers to Newsom’s desk in the last days of the legislative session.

The US battery storage market just posted its biggest quarter ever, adding 20.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in Q2 2026.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job. That’s according to the White House on Monday. No reason was given for Driscoll's departure, but tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported. It marks the latest in a series of shakeups of the military leadership, with the Army especially seeing major upheaval. A Driscoll ally was ousted as the service’s top uniformed leader in April. Under the new acting Army chief of staff, the service is pulling the plug on a drone modernization program that Driscoll had heralded. Driscoll is a friend of Vice President JD Vance and an Iraq war veteran.

Wendell Berry championed small farms, agrarianism and conservation for decades.

Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce, 27, of Sacramento, faced threats charges of sending messages threatening to harm or kill a Mississippi judge and her children

All six of the deaths occurred at hospitals and shortly after people had been at federal detention centers.

On today’s hard-working episode of Quick Charge, we tip our collective hat to Apple CEO Tim Cook on his last day at work before taking a look at Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto’s approach to the compact truck market, and ponder its chances against The House That Henry Built.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll plans to leave Thursday as tension grows with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Here’s a quick glimpse into the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Will Gov. Gavin Newsom sign it? Either way, it could face a legal fight.

“Our students are simply asking for equal opportunity to work and contribute to our communities and the campus they call home.”

The deadly shooting happened late Saturday.

A top CISA official acknowledged the BOD is a major cultural shift, but says it should give security teams more time to focus on work that matters.

Located on J Street, the entertainment place will offer a variety of other games, as well as dining and drink options.

Discover the K-beauty masks skincare lovers swear by for deep hydration, radiant skin and that coveted glass-skin finish before your next big event.

San Francisco has launched a citywide curbside EV charging program, giving companies a clear path to install public chargers in neighborhoods across the city.

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In Texas oil country, September usually marks the beginning of maintenance season. But with refineries running at near-100% capacity to meet increased demand, this fall might look a bit different. In this episode, can the global oil market weather an even tighter supply squeeze? Plus: Fed watchers expect an interest rate hike in September despite Trump’s opposition, U.S. consumers keep up spending in the face of mediocre jobs data, and ski resorts hoard snow for the warmish winter.

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• Why interest rate expectations are pointing north
• The 'meh' job market hasn't slowed consumer spending much
• Inside the business of selling people their own family photo albums
• After a disastrous foray into real estate, this first-time buyer didn't let fear hold her back
• Can U.S. refineries afford to slow down for maintenance season?
• Ski resorts keep some snow in the bank this summer

OMB laid out a series of deadlines over the next two years for agencies to transition many of their citizen-facing websites to the shared service.

In the wake of Trump's planned pay freeze, federal groups intensified calls for the passage of the FAIR Act or another measure to provide for a 2027 raise.

Residents raised concerns around the proposed affordable housing project at the northwest corner of Midas Avenue and Pacific Street.

Elk Grove is asking residents how the city should reuse two prominent buildings left vacant by the library and teen center.

The Federal Trade Commission is also part of the lawsuit that claims the online retailer mislead and overcharged advertisers.

With three electric motors delivering over 1,500 horsepower, the Denza Z can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in under 2 seconds. It can beat a Lamborghini in a race, and it’s cheaper than a Porsche 911 Turbo S.

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The tool could help the Army issue solicitations for massive services contracts in days rather than months.

Tired-girl makeup turns an intentionally undone look into a product-heavy beauty routine, creating new opportunities for brands across mass and prestige makeup.

"Most of the AI today in the postal and logistics sectors is used for discrete tasks. It's basically assisting human workers," said Rick Schadelbauer.

Federal food officials just updated a months-old recall notice.

Forsyth County authorities said she aimed to “memorialize” the attack by spreading a video of the shooting and the suspects’ manifesto online.

A newborn baby was found dead on the side of the road, and the sheriff says a 38-year-old man is the father of both the 14-year-old mother and the infant.

Weeks after a Tesla Model 3 sat stopped in a live Florida interstate lane and its driver was killed, it happened again — a 2020 Model 3, stopped dead on a Phoenix-area freeway at 3 a.m., rear-ended by a pickup, its driver dead at the scene.

And as in the Florida case that we revealed today, no one investigating knew what Tesla’s own data shows: the car’s driver-assist system was engaged.

This article is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation that uncovers fatal crashes involving Tesla’s ADAS system that the automaker is trying to hide through redactions in its NHTSA reports. You can keep track of the investigation through this hub.

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"This is not the first time that a technology giant, if you will, has seen the need to partner... with the Naval Postgraduate school," said Capt. Mike Owen

The tickets matched five winning numbers, California lottery officials said.

Explore the best K-beauty masks for achieving a hydrated, radiant glass-skin glow and learn what makes these picks stand out from the rest.

Jackson County Chancery Judge Ashlee Cole attended the hearings in Gulfport along with attorney, Tyler Cox.

These Composting Learning Activities are designed assist community composting sites in training their own community participants.

"It's easier if there's a little bit of distance between you and the vote, or if you're not running for re-election or not on the ballot," said Loren Duggan.

Conservancy’s purchase of 14,000-acre AP Ranch will expand opportunities for salmon restoration and free public access.

Volkswagen is preparing to introduce its next-generation electric SUV soon. The electric Tiguan will serve as a successor to the ID.4 and ID.5, bringing more than just a new name.

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The restaurant opened in July 2025 and specialized in gluten-free hot chicken dishes, according to its website.

ILSR’s Reducing Contamination at Community Composting Sites is a virtual course for community composters looking to create the highest-quality compost from collected food scraps.

Two teenage girls at a hospital nearly a week after the Aug. 26 collision outside Joiner Park in Lincoln.

“The 30-30-30 plan can help some people prioritize protein intake in the morning, which may support satiety, blood sugar stability and energy levels.”

A 43-year-old man died when his Tesla Model 3, stopped in a live lane of Interstate 4, was rear-ended by a semi. Florida troopers said they couldn’t explain why the car was stopped in the middle of the highway.

Tesla’s own data can explain it, the car’s driver-assist system was engaged, but the company has sealed it.

This article is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation that uncovers fatal crashes involving Tesla’s ADAS system that the automaker is trying to hide through redactions in its NHTSA reports. You can keep track of the investigation through this hub.

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On this episode of Fed Thread, I talked with Angela Bailey about how federal careers make big strides, even before the job announcement appears.

Tired-girl makeup is helping push imperfect beauty from a viral TikTok aesthetic to the Fall 2026 runway.

The bill aims to close loopholes and oversight gaps exposed by the deadly fireworks explosion last year.

From Sacramento State’s FBS debut, a video game store lost to fire and TPS uncertainty for Ukrainians, see this past weekend’s headlines.

The deviation comes on the heels of a letter from GSA to AbilityOne seeking more information about the products they are selling through the schedule contracts.

We’re hitting the ground running this week as Amazon’s Labor Day Sale event is in full swing, with our Green Deals headlined today by many of its offers, like the Segway ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter down at $850. There’s also the 2,010Wh Anker SOLIX S2000 Portable Power Station down at $650, a rare discount on EGO’s 3,000W Nexus Portable Power Station with 2x 7.5Ah batteries for $899, a pair of deals for Worx’s popular Aerocart and 2-in-1 Chainsaw/Polesaw combo, and much more waiting for you below. As always on a Monday, you can find the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page within our latest Electrified Weekly roundup edition.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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“Eating 30 grams of protein first thing in the morning can help inhibit appetite and reduce caloric intake during the day.”

BYD confirmed the new Denza N8 has a “world-leading” pure electric CLTC range of 1,003 km (623 miles), and offered a sneak peek at the interior.

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The ability to avoid potholes while on FSD is “coming soon,” according to an update posted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk over the weekend. It would be great news for Tesla drivers, if we hadn’t heard that exact same thing before.

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For many gardeners in Sacramento it's time to get your summer garden ready for fall. Here are some tips.

The 65-year-old was found guilty in Sacramento of 11 counts of lewd acts upon a child and seven counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child.

Toyota is breaking its own rules and will build a new electric vehicle in China before Japan, using advanced tech.

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Officials said threats that students received are connected to the arrest of a 15-year-old in Florida.

Employee benefits at Thunder Valley in Lincoln include free parking and meals, plus matching retirement funds.

Rivian CFO Claire McDonough is stepping down effective October 30, leaving after nearly six years to become chief financial officer of energy giant GE Vernova.

The departure lands at the most important moment in Rivian’s history — the ramp of the R2, the $45,000-to-$58,000 SUV the entire company is betting on.

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Sixty-two years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Food Stamp Act into law, making food stamps — now known as SNAP benefits — permanent. But Congress approved major funding cuts to SNAP last summer and introduced new work requirements. So what does the future of SNAP look like? Plus, what's on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's agenda for G20 and, from "Marketplace Tech," a look at ICE's massive DNA collection.

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Stories included in this episode:

• More than six decades after it was signed into law, the program known as SNAP is at risk

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes took Brittany Mahomes to Las Vegas to celebrate her 31st birthday.

For the last few weeks, my wife and I have been hopping between islands in the Philippines, and like so many travelers (and locals), we’ve been getting around on small gasoline-powered motorbikes.

It’s a big change from our normal electric steeds back home, and an eye-opening reminder of just how stark the everyday differences truly are.

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Kia is preparing to launch its second fully electric van following the PV5’s success. With its debut less than a month away, Kia offered a first look at the larger PV7.

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The drop in temperatures will be widespread across the Central Valley. Meanwhile, Hurricane Karina strengthens into a Category 4.

These businesses opened storefronts in the Sacramento area in this summer’s final month. A number of businesses also called it quits.

Electric cars are often marketed as having “x” miles of EPA-estimated range, but that doesn’t mean that’s how many miles you’ll be able to get out of yours. That’s the reality facing a growing number of Redditors who are sharing their EV commuting experiences online — and their real-world results might surprise you!

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Sacramento-area schools are tightening e-bike rules, with at least two districts adopting new restrictions on Class 2 bikes.

Tesla told federal regulators that its driver-assist system was “verified engaged” when a Model 3 crashed at 104 mph and killed its driver in Clute, Texas — a detail that never appeared in any police statement or news report about the crash, which happened in May 2026.

The gap between Tesla’s own data and the public account of the crash is the latest example of how little the public learns about crashes involving the company’s Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” systems.

This article is part of an ongoing Electrek investigation that uncovers fatal crashes involving Tesla’s ADAS system that the automaker is trying to hide through redactions in its NHTSA reports. You can keep track of the investigation through this hub.

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The city chose the open house format instead of committee meetings, surveys or other types of outreach to meet a fast-approaching deadline.

Resolve to Solve With Miles O'Brien features scientists and innovators working to address some of the planet’s most urgent threats.

The post How Miles O’Brien and Arizona PBS created a national science series appeared first on Current.

The nonprofit Sacramento dance organization is presenting brand-new works at the annual Behind the Barre art festival in September.

The credit union will spend almost two months encouraging more than 240,000 members to vote on the proposed merger.

The California Legislature is in its final days of its 2026 session. Here are five waiting for lawmaker approval.

New apps come and go, but the core problems remain. Secure government communications ultimately hinge on human behavior.

More than 1,500 new independent bookstores have opened nationwide since 2020, according to the American Booksellers Association. And the pace is accelerating: the ABA recorded more than 600 new store openings in 2025 alone. Paradoxically, the big drivers of the boom are online retail and social media. We'll explain. Also on this morning's show: what Canadian tariffs mean for cars and housing, plus a preview of this week's G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Stories featured in this episode:

• How BookTok is powering a brick-and-mortar bookstore boom

Immigration and Customs Enforcement may be responsible for collecting the DNA of nearly a million people in 2025. The genetic material is then sent to the FBI, where it can be stored for future policing. That’s according to an updated report from Georgetown Law’s Center on Privacy and Technology.

Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Stevie Glaberson, a co-author of the report, about the DNA collection practice — and its legal implications.

More on this:

Raiding the Genome: How the United States Government Is Abusing Its Immigration Powers to Amass DNA for Future Policing | Center on Privacy and Technology | Georgetown Law from Georgetown Law

ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children | WIRED from Wired

The bill would void any existing lobbyists’ certification immediately if they are convicted of corruption.

One person has died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service said Sunday night that the body of a 46-year-old man was recovered near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River. The flooding forced the evacuation of dozens of people and knocked out the sole water pipeline serving tourists and residents. Starting Monday, tourists won't be able to stay overnight at lodges and hotels in the park because of a limited water supply. Year-round residents are being asked to conserve water. The park service says the flooding Saturday also swept large boulders and metal structures into the Colorado River. More rain was possible Monday.

“In a just world, there would be no need for this bill,” said bill author and Assemblymember James Ramos, D-Highland.

The measure was the result of over a year of negotiations among Democratic legislators amid calls by public agencies to the old law.

Sacramento Fire Department Capt. Justin Sylvia said the fire started in a barn-style building.

The warnings come as the fire burning in the Big Sur area once again nearly doubled in size.

A number of headlines have made a big deal out of Lucid’s recall of 27k vehicles for an apparent fire risk. But the problem had to do with an electronic fuse controlling LED lights, and a software update distributed last month already fixed the overheating issue.

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A mother bear and three cubs became trapped in the tank.

A semitruck crash on Interstate 80 near Truckee shut down all eastbound lanes for hours Friday, according to California Highway Patrol.

For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether Electrek readers believed the announcement of Ford’s upcoming, all-electric $30,000 Fathom pickup would sink Bezos-backed startup Slate Auto before it even got to set sail. After nearly 2,700 responses, here’s what you told us.

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The Plaskett and Timber fires have prompted evacuation orders, warnings and closures along much of the Big Sur coastline.

The official 2026 Amazon Labor Day Sale is now live. Featuring thousands and thousands of price drops across just about every product category, the Amazon Labor Day Sale has now taken the site over with deals on everything from AirPods Pro 3 and AirTag 2 through to Bose headphones, Anker charging gear, OLED TVs, coffee makers, smart home upgrades, and just about everything in between. Check it out right here and head below for more details.

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The official 2026 Amazon Labor Day Sale is now live. Featuring thousands and thousands of price drops across just about every product category, the Amazon Labor Day Sale has now taken the site over with deals on everything from AirPods Pro 3 and AirTag 2 through to Bose headphones, Anker charging gear, OLED TVs, coffee makers, smart home upgrades, and just about everything in between. Check it out right here and head below for more details.

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The win came on a $10 bet on the “Buffalo Link” slot machine.

The player hit a $110,000 progressive jackpot.

More than 130,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to more than $1,000, the lottery said.

As legislative effort to limit his power fails, county officials warn state superintendent could soon assume role overseeing Sac City.

Nearly 60,000 people in California won Powerball prizes.

After the Department of Homeland Security missed key deadline, the Sacramento region’s large Ukrainian community looks for answers.

Moments from across the Sacramento area this week include a rally and counterprotest at the Capitol and the return of high school football.

Bezos-backed Slate Auto is serious about the commercial truck market, and the company’s Fleet Business Development team shared some of the most detailed information about the rumored high roof cargo kit yet at the brand’s ongoing Portland ride-along event.

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The Tiger Li-Ion electric baggage tug is quietly revolutionizing the airport ground handling and ground support equipment (GSE) market with silent, emission-free running, massive fuel savings, and a 60,000 lb. (!) payload capacity.

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Mary Lovely of the the Peterson Institute for International Economics about inflation and the economy.

California plans to send 23 million ballots in advance of November’s election. Will the Supreme Court mail-in ballot ruling change that?

One Arroyo Grande rancher said he lost $40,000 in calves snatched by black bears in 2025.

California state scientist raises went unfunded July 1. Now their union says there’s a path toward financing the salary adjustments.

Passerby reported a fire in a Roseville neighborhood and helped residents evacuate.

The Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect on charges of impersonating a police officer on Yuba College in Marysville.

President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.

The fatal crash happened Friday near Strawberry.

The system needs full structural reform — not a partial one, Newsom said in a statement.

The Plaskett and Timber fires have prompted evacuation orders, warnings and closures along much of the Big Sur coastline.

The Central Valley mostly saw trace amounts that quickly evaporated, but higher rain totals in the Sierra

The same suspect led Lincoln police on a pursuit weeks earlier, authorities said.

The traveling exhibition, “Bodies - The Science Within,” featuring preserved human specimens will arrive in Sacramento this fall.

Authorities said William Kreuzer’s former wife escaped after three days of beatings, strangulation and pistol-whipping.

Sacramento police chased a SacRT SUV that was reported stolen on Friday.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announced the death Friday.

The numbers 666 and 13 don’t have the best of reputations in certain circles, but Chinese car brand Nio hopes its latest Firefly hatchback will have better luck with them – offering a limited run of 666 special edition EVs at a price that’s 13% higher than usual.

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Demand for MacGregor’s maritime cranes has been strong in the first half of 2026, and Swedish heavy lift experts say their electric offerings are now making up more than 80% of the company’s new crane orders.

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“He followed his heart.” Bishop Jerry Lamb of the Episcopal Church, who died in July at 85, was remembered at Trinity Cathedral.

The sellers — a designer and contractor husband‑and‑wife team — spent more than a year on a top-to-bottom renovation of the stunning home.

The new R-dog delivery robot hopes to replace your local gig-workers with a friendly face, red cap, approachable design, and even furry tail – all cute and adorable, until it poops your package onto your porch.

Oh, and it runs ads the entire time.

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A Northern California pumpkin patch is hosting its first-ever Watermelon Festival, a two-week start to the season celebrating the summer fruit.

Experts warn that anticipation, near misses, and time pressure in livestream shopping mimic gambling mechanics.

Illinois just signed a sweeping new electric bicycle law that, among many other changes, finally answers a question that has been hanging over the rapidly growing market for high-powered electric bikes: What exactly are we supposed to do with all of these 35 and 40 mph “e-bikes” that don’t fit into the normal three-class electric bicycle system?

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The trade war escalated between the U.S. and Canada, and the Trump administration tried to cut off Iran economically. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Wendy Cutler of the Asia Society Policy Institute.

The deadly incident was reported about 5:45 p.m. Friday.

“This represents a major effort by California to stand up against the attack on science by the Trump administration.”

Lawmakers sent Newsom a bill narrowing a CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing — the same day he launched a campaign promoting California-made products.

AB 1956 requires the state Office of Suicide Prevention to include men in its prevention efforts.

The Timber and Plaskett fires have cut off access to almost the entire Big Sur coast.

The legislation would impose a 25% tax on private, for-profit detention centers in California. There are eight such facilities in the state.

The K Stree restaurant, which was announced in late August, specializes in north Vietnamese food.

The measure received widespread bipartisan support among legislators in recent days.

The Department of Motor Vehicles said the outage briefly affected its systems in the Sacramento area and was resolved within an hour.

Your poop can offer clues about gut health. Here’s what doctors want you to know.

Your poop can offer clues about gut health. Here’s what doctors want you to know.

The darkly dressed duo may have been putting the band together. Police are trying to figure out who’s in it.

Chef Joe Pruner will open his East Sacramento Italian restaurant on Tuesday. Here’s what to know about the eatery by Tower Bridge Dinner’s lead chef.

Here’s a quick glimpse into the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Friday, August 28, 2026.

"You want to make sure that you give that child every possibility of recovery. And that's part of deployment medicine," Cmdr. Emily Latimer said.

An advisory group voted to reject turning the former Country Club Plaza Macy’s into storage, but the project could still move forward.

It’s been more than a year since the Trump administration intensified ICE raids in immigrant communities across the U.S. Latino entreprenuers say the toll on their businesses has been worse than the pandemic. In this episode, the ongoing economic harm caused by Trump’s relentless deportation agenda. Plus: Small businesses grapple with more tariff uncertainty, Canada posts strong GDP growth, and we break down Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• Was that forward guidance we just heard from the Fed Chair?
• Canada's economy is growing as it heads to a trade war with the U.S.
• Tariff uncertainty means halted production for this camping chair company
• Immigration enforcement leaves Latino businesses struggling for months
• How a 21-foot-tall space cowboy has revitalized a strip of Route 66

A bill would allow state workers to use holiday credits for the observances of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Time is short for its passage.

You may be seeing lowered flags across the Golden State.

Federal News Network wants to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with the help of our audience.

The restaurant was listed as the best in the state, alongside other top dining spots across the United States.

Police said the woman killed was found last year with “apparent traumatic injuries” in a Sacramento home.

Karen Evans is coming back to the DHS management directorate after spending the last 18 months working for CISA and FEMA.

A rumor circulating online about Auburn Mayor Kelley Davis’ eligibility for the Nov. 3 City Council election made its way to City Hall.

California ranked as one of the worst states to get sick in, largely due to its low ratio of hospitals to residents.

CISA’s top quantum security expert says agencies will need to work closely with industry on the cryptographic transition.

Kia issued a recall affecting more than 21,000 EV9 SUVs because the airbag system may fail to detect a child in the front seat.

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Christopher M. Perry, 38, of Rocklin, implicated in connection with a suspected plot against a White House-hosted UFC event in June was indicted in Sacramento

Tracking leadership changes across the federal government

The alleged deal involves a quarter-mile strip of land and a Nevada-based real estate firm, while the Department of Interior has disputed the reporting.

This Fair Oaks restaurant is listed for sale, but will remain fully operational during its search for a new owner

Solar power now powers more than 10,800 US K-12 schools – that means 1 in 7 students goes to a school powered by the sun – but battery storage hasn’t quite caught on yet.

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Health care workers from across California gathered in front of the J Street hospital Friday, lining the sidewalk on both sides of the road.

Does leaving federal service present a bigger missed opportunity cost?

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla announcing the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launching an electric camper, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass

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After chomping on the bit for literally years, we finally got to drive – and I mean really drive – the Porsche Cayenne Electric, and it was everything we’d hoped for, and more. Porsche flew us out to Aspen, Colorado, and gave us a 250-ish-mile mountain road (and off-road) course to devour with their flagship SUV. The $163K monster did not disappoint in acceleration, air-supported suspension comfort, and even fast charging. But, there, as always, are some caveats beyond the huge price tag…

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"If we wait too long to plan and that surprises us, then you're left with a whole lot less choices along the way," said Thiago Glieger.

Hyundai has several new electric SUVs coming, including a new global D-segment SUV positioned slightly above the IONIQ 5.

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California’s largest state worker union accuses roughly 10 state agencies of not providing adequate contact information for employees

OPM’s final rule this week aligns with President Donald Trump’s orders earlier this year to use the pay authority for up to 400 national security roles.

Her strategy turned a TikTok LIVE into a shopping event — and now major brands are copying the same playbook.

The alleged assault happened about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday as a woman walked across a campus parking lot north of Sierra Hall, said university police

The wildfires have forced the closure of 40 miles of Highway 1 along the scenic coastline.

Alongside the massive Amazon Labor Day Sale that is live, we’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with an early-bird launch deal on Jackery’s latest HomePower 1000 Plus V2 Portable Power Station + bundles starting from $619, as well as the brand’s Member Event Sale lineup. Right behind that, we have an exclusive deal for Heybike’s upgraded 1,000W Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike at a new $749 low, and the ECOVACS LiDAR PRO Robot Lawn Mowers starting from a $999 low. There’s also a 2026 low on EGO’s 670 CFM leaf blower, an ongoing deal for Greenworks’ 24V 22-inch hedge trimmer, and more down below. That includes the hangover deals from this week down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Navimow Labor Day robot mower sale, the EcoFlow Monthly Madness flash sale running the rest of the month, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Five public broadcasters in the state received $500,000 grants to promote digital literacy, highlight workforce development and showcase innovation in rural areas.

The post How state grants are expanding public media’s role in rural Kansas appeared first on Current.

Roseville’s MISI Community Solutions helps Medi-Cal recipients navigate healthcare, housing and social services. See how they grew so fast.

The death of Mica Miller and her relationship with her estranged Myrtle Beach pastor husband, John-Paul Miller, has seen renewed interest.

A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon.

The latest arrest brings the total number of arrests for alleged death threats to four since the death of the beloved Ocean Springs teen.

"The bigger, fundamental issues with how our government operates…seem to be where there’s desire for government to work differently," Lindsay Laferriere said.

Tesla holds its Cybercab launch event in Austin on September 3, and it’s being sold as a milestone. Here’s my prediction: it’s going to look a lot like the last time Tesla launched this car, back in October 2024.

Expect a big robotaxi fleet number as the headline, a steering wheel and safety monitor finally coming out, and almost nothing that touches the one thing actually holding the program back.

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A letter sent to ICE, first shared with The Sacramento Bee, called DHS’ description of the incident “troubling and unsatisfactory.”

The alternative pay plan that the White House issued this week carves out exceptions to give larger raises to federal law enforcement and military personnel.

Including new small-scale solar, renewables’ capacity is likely to surpass natural gas by summer 2027 or sooner, according to new data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.

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Partnerships between local governments and community composters have the power to transform a city’s capacity to embrace more sustainable alternatives of waste management. These 17 case studies showcase what these collaborations can look like – and the impact they have on their local communities.

Health officials are cautioning residents after a rabid bat was captured inside a Yuba City home by Sutter County animal services officers Aug. 20

Manufacturers must produce at least 51% of their products in-state to qualify.

This case study is from the Keep Compost Local report featuring the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation’s Community Compost Cooperative Network.

This case study is from the Keep Compost Local report featuring public-private partnerships between the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), Compost Crew, and Compost Cab.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated his commitment to fighting inflation in a major speech — raising expectations that rate hikes may be coming, though he did not clearly spell out a path going forward.

This case study is from the Keep Compost Local report featuring public-private partnerships between the City of Traverse City (Michigan), Carter’s Compost, and SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers.

A local business owner has acquired a former nightclub that has long sat empty on Alhambra Boulevard, and plans to convert it for retail.

This case study is from the Keep Compost Local report featuring public-private partnerships between the City of Providence (Rhode Island), Harvest Cycle/Groundwork RI, and the Community Compost Depot.

This case study is from the Keep Compost Local report featuring the City of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation and Farm Philly’s Community Compost Network.

This case study is from the Keep Compost Local report featuring public-private partnerships between the City of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Philadelphia Department of Prisons, and Bennett Compost.

A Netflix documentary is bringing renewed interest to Mica Miller’s death. Here’s the latest on Pastor John-Paul Miller’s federal trial.

This case study is from the Keep Compost Local report featuring public-private partnerships between the City of Ocean City (Maryland), Go Green OC, and Ocean Compost.

Cal Fire crews found the car down an embankment on Highway 50 near 41 Mile Stone Road in El Dorado County.

This case study is from the Keep Compost Local report featuring a public-private partnership between the City of Norman (Oklahoma) and Fertile Ground Cooperative.

The ID. California Cruise is Volkswagen’s first fully electric California camper. Based on the ID. Buzz, the camper van comes with a bed, window blinds, and other camping gear.

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Consumer confidence is down in the dumps. We got lots of retail earnings reports this week, and they hinted at the continued K-shape of our economy, where wealthier consumers spend and buoy retailers while lower-income consumers scale back. What does this mean for retailers like Dollar General, Kohl's, Walmart, and Amazon? Then, we'll recap escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada and how they could hit the automotive industry particularly hard.

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BYD posted its first quarterly profit increase in more than a year, with second-quarter net profit rising 29.8% to 8.2 billion yuan ($1.22 billion) as a record surge in exports offset a weak Chinese market.

The rebound ends four straight quarters of profit declines and reverses the 55.4% collapse BYD reported just three months earlier.

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This case study is from the Keep Compost Local report featuring a public-private partnership between the New York City Housing Authority and Compost Power.

Amanda Ungaro also claims that a former top U.N. official was murdered by Chinese nationals who were part of the scheme.

Executive Director Ryan Wilson will step down and move into an operations position.

The post Grand County Community Radio to hire executive director appeared first on Current.

General manager Stephanie McGann Jantzen hopes to include a representative for each district in a new working group. Residents say they finally feel heard.

Tired girl makeup is rising as millennials rethink years of clean girl polish and perfection.

The largest benefactor of the Interior Department’s most recent illegal wind buyout is an Australian-American billionaire whose private equity firm will receive $900 million in exchange for a stake in a methane gas terminal in Louisiana. The near-billion-dollar buyout comes after the same billionaire gave a $1 million bribe to the originator of the deal.

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The parcel at the intersection of Survey Road and East Stockton Boulevard was approved as Elk Grove’s homeless shelter site in February.

The county superintendent defended his office’s oversight as district leaders questioned its support and rejected its latest proposal.

Campbell is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.

The construction will take place Saturday and Sunday and will shut down four stations in south Sacramento.

Ray Yeung’s name is a common sight on menus of Sacramento’s finest dining establishments. But his heirloom tomatoes have humble origins.

Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed four establishments and cited 10 this week.

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Flit and SONDORS (yep, that one), testing a battery charging cabinet and the Qronge e-moto, London cops riding Sur-Rons, and more.

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If you are late to the pre-teen suburban e-moto scene, we’ve been wading through the exploding market of low-cost Sur-Ron competitors over the past months. While we can all debate the safety and legality issues these bikes bring, the reality is that they are incredibly popular and useful for those who can get around their neighborhoods and back roads and are comfortable hitting speeds up to and above 40mph. Enter the low cost $1299 Qronge X1 Spark L.

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In a relationship, are you a golden retriever or a black cat? Maria is… neither. She’s a human chihuahua. Because...

The post The Meaning of the Magical Chihuahua appeared first on Latino USA.

The outgoing governor will visit Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ada Ferrer has spent decades wading through archives in Havana, helping to unearth and weave the untold...

The post Ada Ferrer: A Historian’s Journey to Unearth Her Own Family’s Story appeared first on Latino USA.

La clásica serie The Jetsons regresa con auto volador y tecnología futurista.

‘A proposal to add Jewish ethnicity to state demographic forms has prompted debate over data, privacy and the many ways Jews identify.

A Sacramento-area Assembly member introduced the eleventh-hour request to make election changes.

With updates to the FEHB program and new requirements for certain retirees, it’s more important than ever to understand how FEHB and Medicare work together.

Late last year, the federal government announced the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative looking to improve the health of rural residents and to offset more than $900 billion in reduced Medicaid spending over 10 years from Republicans’ sweeping 2025 tax and spending law. This morning, we hear how Louisiana is focusing some of that cash toward tech firms. Also on the show: spending on electronics and Kevin Warsh's inaugural Jackson Hole address.

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Stories included in this episode:

• Consumers are finding room for electronics in their budgets
• States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twist

California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) has been awarded a $~4.15 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand its zero emission infrastructure and add more electric ground support equipment (GSE).

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It is seen by some reparations advocates as a significant step, but others question it.

Meta announced this week that it has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a landmark trial over social media addiction. It also agreed to add stronger child-safety measures on its platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Some of the changes could include new screen time limits, disabled notifications and restrictions during school hours.

Plus, Nvidia reported strong quarterly earnings earlier this week, again. And while investors have been wary of AI spending, Wall Street seemed pleased with the results this time. And the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to eliminate a requirement that forces states to publicize and seek public feedback for new air pollution permits. Anita Ramaswamy at The Information joins Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino for these stories.

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Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said oil pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant in two years. Energy experts say that is unlikely to happen.

Joao Araujo, 57, arrested by Aventura police and on the lam, told Brazilian journalist he “escaped the U.S. I’m a fugitive now. With honor.”

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with David Wilcox, with the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about what investors and economists are hoping to hear from the Fed chair's speech Friday.

The candidate forum, held at Coloma Community Center, was representative of the fierce intraparty generational battle between the two Democrats.

The no-bid award went to

Police said the suspect was holed up inside the home for several hours and refused to come out.

The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report on the Aug. 4 incident was released Thursday.

The bill would set the minimum age of marriage in California to 18. Activists have pushed for the legislation since 2018.

Hilton entered the room to the tune of the 5th Dimension’s “Let the Sunshine In,” a nod to his MAGA-mimicking slogan, make California golden again.

The bill would align health and safety standards in private, for-profit detention centers with regulations on state-owned facilities.

A bill encouraging telework for California state workers passed the state Senate and heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Here’s what to know.

The 38-year-old was among four people in the van when it crashed along Auburn Boulevard near Morse Avenue.

Advocates had urged legislators not to change the current system.

Supporters claim Prop. 45 would streamline the building approval process, while opponents say it allows evasion of environmental regulations

The Port of Los Angeles has secured a new, 30-year lease with Yusen Terminals, with the marine terminal operator fully committed through 2056 in a deal that paves the way for an fresh, $200 million investment in zero-emission cargo-handling equipment. (!)

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Here is a glimpse into the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

The fatal Yolo County crash happened as J. Cole’s tour headed from Seattle to Sacramento for Thursday night’s Golden 1 Center show.

Swedish mining company LKAB is putting a pair of massive, 130-ton GVW electric Scania haul trucks to work at its Malmberget iron ore mine – which happens to be more than 4,000 feet below the surface of the Earth.

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Without increasing AI use, agencies may be compromising the effectiveness and efficiency of the federal hiring process, OPM said in a memo to agency leaders.

South Sacramento tiny home sites for homeless seniors are over budget as Natomas sister project stalls. McCarty calls it ‘B.S. NIMBYism’.

The NFL is back in a couple weeks, and so is artificial turf. Several NFL stadiums rolled out the green carpet this summer for World Cup matches, which are mandated to be played on grass. For the 92% of NFL players who prefer the real stuff, it’s proof-of-concept — and could become a players union bargaining objective come 2030. Also in this episode: Nvidia announces eye-popping long-term revenue expectations, retail inventories tick up, and we weigh a tax on robot labor.

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• America's shelves are filling up
• Nvidia expects revenue to grow by 70% over the next year
• Football is back. So is the turf — and players aren't happy
• Could an AI tax disincentivize human layoffs?
• For specialty food importer, tariffs are still front and center
• For three generations, this family has kept up business along Route 66

A Sacramento River streetcar has been part of West Sacramento’s plans since 2003. Rising costs have once again cast doubt on the project’s path forward, the city and RT said.

The proposed ban was introduced after the Trump administration signaled it wants ICE agents to use the shock gloves.

The new Kia EV3 is essentially an upgraded version of the now-retired Niro EV, and it’s about $10,000 cheaper.

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"We decided to stop waiting for permission and start telling the stories of federal leaders…so we could get to real, sustainable solutions," April Harding said.

Santa Monica, California’s public Big Blue Bus fleet is getting 130 DC fast-charging ports as it works toward building an entirely electric fleet by 2032.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's policy update all but abandons the longstanding practice of purchasing software that is custom-built for military needs.

The Downtown Sacramento Partnership just announced its Movies Under the Stars lineup, featuring a costume contest at the end of October.

Tony Thurmond said Sacramento City Unified’s fiscal dispute should not lead lawmakers to restrict state oversight powers.

The arrest led to a joint investigation with the FBI and Homeland Security, and a specially trained K-9 helping search the man’s home.

The red-light cameras are a “tool” and part of the city’s “broader traffic safety strategy,” Elk Grove Police Chief Robert Davis said.

State lawmakers are skeptical of Newsom’s proposal to ban insurance companies from recouping money off utilities that start wildfires.

Arden Arcade Community Planning Advisory Council will review the plan at its meeting tonight. The former Macy’s has sat empty for a decade.

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a data center water disclosure bill last year. Now, one piece of a renewed effort is headed back to his desk.

Warner Brothers' decision three years ago to shelve a live action animated movie with Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner upset many fans. Here's what its release tells us about Hollywood economics.

If you can’t recall the last time you looked closely at your FEGLI plan, you may want to take a look.

Do you love pumpkin spice lattes? Here’s everything you need to know about making them and other fall drinks at home.

Thinking about getting a bidet? Learn how to use one and what doctors say about the benefits.

Thinking about getting a bidet? Learn how to use one and what doctors say about the benefits.

The decades-old Community Park skate park has been closed since March for the makeover.

“This building means that people are noticing what we’re doing here at Sacramento State,” President Luke Wood said.

It reversed the e-commerce model — desire comes before intent, and the path to purchase is dangerously short.

Tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Iselle will spur scattered showers, possibly producing the weather phenomenon known as virga.

Cal Fire was requesting additional air resources to battle the blaze near Gorda.

BYD is preparing to launch a new electric hatch, positioned between the Dolphin and Seagull (Dolphin Surf) in terms of size.

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"One of the big challenges in disaster prep and response is knowing in advance who's at greatest risk of being left behind," said Christopher Marcum.

Lincoln Regional Airport will open its gates Friday and Saturday for the 15th annual Wings & Wheels event.

OPM says the final rule creates “pay parity,” since both types of work involve similar health and safety risks from fire and smoke.

BYD announced that it has already installed 10,000 of its 1.5 megawatt “flash charging” stations, despite only starting earlier this year. The number puts it halfway to its lofty goal of 20,000 stations by year’s end – and just about on pace to hit it.

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Federal investigators are continuing the investigation into death threats and other issues tied to the Nolan Wells death investigation.

It happened about 10:20 a.m. Thursday near Sacramento’s West Tahoe Park neighborhood.

A meteorologist said a Kuna resident’s footage was “up there with some of the more spectacular” ones he’s seen related to wildfires.

The bZ5 is about the size of a Tesla Model Y and much more high-tech than Toyota vehicles we are used to.

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A Tesla running the latest version of “Full Self-Driving” failed to stop at an active railroad crossing this week and nearly drove straight into a passing train, according to the driver and as evidenced in dashcam footage.

The kicker: it was running FSD v14.3.7, the newest build Tesla has released — and it’s at least the third time this year that Electrek has documented FSD trying to drive a Tesla into a train.

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Critics argue the proposed one-time tax on billionaires jeopardizes future state funding if wealthy Californians leave the state.

Megan Myers stepped up to CCO for PBS Reno.

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Leading today’s Green Deals is the Segway Navimow Labor Day robot sale, with offers like the advanced X430 Robotic Lawn Mower down at its second-lowest $2,249 price, among others starting from $669. We also have the EcoFlow August Monthly Madness flash sale with three power station units, a dual fuel generator unit, and two EcoCredits promotions starting from $1 – plus, there’s a 24-hour deal to score the 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Classic Portable Power Station with a 45W solar panel for $499. We also have a budget-friendly Worx cordless electric hedge trimmer at its 2026 low, and more waiting for you down below, including the hangover deals from this week that are down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti 72-hour power station and alternator charger bundle flash sale, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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The sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint will take place at an undisclosed location within Elk Grove city limits.

The fire’s acreage grew once again overnight, pushing containment even lower.

The incident at Starr King K-8 School on Cottage Way happened just after 7:30 a.m.

It wasn’t a rock-bottom moment that made me stop — it was realizing I genuinely never missed it when it was gone.

It wasn’t a rock-bottom moment that made me stop — it was realizing I genuinely never missed it when it was gone.

Aptera’s solar electric vehicle can pull more than 4 kWh of usable energy out of the sun in a single day, and now an independent testing house has put its name on the number.

TÜV Rheinland, the 150-year-old German testing and certification firm, ran three days of on-site solar measurements at Aptera’s Carlsbad, California headquarters and confirmed the car generated 4.23 to 4.75 kWh per day, enough for roughly 42 to 47 miles of driving on sunlight alone.

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Deputies encountered the suspect hours before the stabbing, and body camera footage helped detectives identify him.

For the best views of the “impressive” sight, seek out areas with low light pollution.

Sacramento police will look for drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs during a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location.

The stakes are high as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give a speech on Friday at the annual gathering of economists and central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

DHS's next CIO is expected to be Kyle Schutt, a DOGE team member who was detailed to multiple agencies, including CISA and FEMA.

The Sacramento-area pizzeria serves a variety of Detroit deep dish and New York style pizzas as well as other classics.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles was sued by an employee, who says her supervisor sexually harassed her. He is also being sued.

The district attorney spoke at his sentencing: “We had to look over our shoulders everywhere we went.”

Smart toilets promise to track stool and urine health. But can you trust the results?

A partial skull found by loggers near a Sierra campsite in 1994 has finally been linked to a man last known to be in California in 1963.

There are currently 19 personal storage facilities in Elk Grove, with two more under construction and one approved project not yet under construction.

With global orders for the new iX3 near 100,000, BMW dealers in China are reportedly overwhelmed by demand, with tens of thousands of pre-orders coming in in less than a week after it went on sale.

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Inflation in July remained stubbornly elevated, the personal consumption expenditures price index showed; it was up 3.7% overall. Consumers have faced massive increases in the costs of energy, insurance, electronics, and more over recent months. What does this "stubborn" and "sticky" inflation mean for the central bank as its leaders meet this week in Jackson Hole, Wyoming? Also on the program: lessons from Chicago on trying to raise money when tax revenue crashes.

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More than 120,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to nearly $2,000, the lottery said.

A big rig overturned shortly after 6 a.m. Thursday on southbound Interstate 5 south of Zamora, killing at least one person,

Thermal drone footage shows DataOne — the Microsoft-backed AI data center in Vineland — is powering its operations with dozens of unpermitted generators

The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center.

Last month, U.S. officials warned Haitian authorities to expect an increase in deportations following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to allow President Donald Trump to end Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status designation even while litigation challenging the termination continues in the courts.

A SCUSD trustee welcomed CalPERS’ position and urged the county to reverse its rescission of the district’s deal with its teachers union.

Waymo published a list of “10 AI lessons” from driving more than 200 million fully autonomous miles, and several of them read as a direct rebuke of Tesla’s self-driving strategy — without ever naming Tesla.

The sharpest: trying to turn a driver-assist system into full autonomy is a “false summit,” according to Waymo. That’s exactly what Tesla is attempting with Full Self-Driving.

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In an interview, Tanner discusses how the New York station has adjusted to the loss of CPB funding and her plans for what's ahead.

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Just when you thought the SONDORS story was over, Storm Sondors appears to be mounting another comeback.

The entrepreneur behind one of the most influential – and eventually most controversial – electric bike companies in the US has resurfaced with a mysterious new two-wheeler being teased on the SONDORS website.

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Artificial Intelligence is already shifting how many of us live and work. If the tech titans of our era have their way, we're just getting started on a path of massive economic transition. We’ve been hearing from experts all week about how America’s system of taxation may need an overhaul if AI takes over an increasing number of human jobs. If AI shrinks the workforce and tax base, a sovereign wealth fund could help make up the difference. But critics warn of unintended risks. We dig in. Then, what to look for in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks in Jackson Hole this week.

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• Before chasing quick fixes for the AI tax problem, look at Chicago's parking meters

96 electric terminal trucks from Orange EV, 34 electric rubber-tired gantry cranes from Konecranes, and massive investments in modernization and workforce development – and that’s just part of what APM Terminals Elizabeth is bringing to the Port of New York and New Jersey.

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“The settlement is obviously a huge vindication of the position we’ve taken in the Capitol for years,” said one legislator.

California lawmakers sent the measure to the governor after months of debate over which felony sex crimes should permanently disqualify someone from holding public office.

Old school film technology is having a moment this summer. Moviegoers have traveled far and wide to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in its intended IMAX 70 mm film format. But even theaters with non-IMAX 70 mm film projection are hard to come by. The Alex Theatre in Glendale, California was renovated to screen “The Odyssey” in 70 mm film.

Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Miles Williams, the theater’s artistic director, about the renovation and why old school film technology is attracting Gen Z film fans.

London police have apparently decided that if you can’t beat them, join them – or at least get yourself the same electric bike.

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The cafe and music venue on B Street was bought by Lee Walthall in 2001, who just announced his retirement.

Two Sacramento-area schools were among the 54 California colleges which made Time’s list of the best in the nation for 2026.

Two of the three fire stations will remain open while the other closes for 48 hours until firefighter staffing levels rise.

Several California schools ranked near the top of Time magazine’s inaugural list of the best colleges in the U.S. for return on investment.

The ad warns that all Californians will have to list their assets if voters approve a one-time wealth tax on California billionaires.

Voting closes at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Influencer Nick Shirley’s appearance at a Republican news conference at the California Capitol drew strong emotions and a counterprotest.

Police said on Wednesday the big rig and its trailer were reported stolen a few days ago in Sacramento County.

Just in time for the new academic year, Sacramento State opened its new 335-bed residence hall Mt. Whitney this week.

The companies are now on the clock to get at least one reactor up and running by the end of September 2028 — a deadline set by President Trump.

The rally protested legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Saturday to extend an address confidentiality program to immigration support service providers.

Here’s the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Nearly two weeks after a summer derecho knocked out power, tens of thousands of people in Gary, Indiana were still without power, with many taking to social media to highlight the reality of living through a prolonged blackout. While the utility made excuses, the data centers that powered the community’s social media presence were humming along, built on a very different assumption: that the power MUST stay on.

And, if you tilted your head just so, that humming might have sounded like a warning.

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Rancho Cordova officials are planning to purchase two existing VSP buildings in the city to redesign into one community center plaza.

The Russian Hill residence at 1750 Taylor St., known as Royal Towers, includes two bedrooms, four bathrooms and more than 6,000 square feet.

“You want to compete? The world we invented is competing against us, and it’s tough out there.”

Discover the fastest-growing K-beauty products making the leap from cult favorites to household names and learn why shoppers can’t get enough of them.

The three were operating in non-law-enforcement capacities and are being investigated for potential misconduct.

The EEOC voted 2-1 to adopt a notice of proposed rulemaking, seeking to eliminate or revise several major steps of the federal sector complaint process.

Another month, another PCE report that put annual core inflation meaningfully above the Fed’s 2% target. The central bank has been fighting high inflation for more than five years now. At a certain point, you might start to wonder, does the Fed even have the power to fix it? Also in this episode: Consumer confidence falls, transportation durable goods orders tick up, and Arizona’s Great Recession-era bid to save the state budget offers insight into how AI might change our tax structure.

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• Inflation is stuck above 2%. Can the Fed really do anything about it?
• Consumers are pessimistic about the next six months
• How Arizona's "Capitol-ism" points to a potential tax fix for the AI age
• What's driving an increase in orders for transportation equipment?
• Running a historic motel off Route 66 is no easy pursuit
• The Gila River Indian Community "walks the walk" on water conservation

Range Rover is adding a fifth member to its lineup, but this one is a bit of an outlier. The new GT brings a distinct fastback design to the family. Here’s our first look at it on the road.

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Esquivel is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.

The roadside stand run by a Laotian refugee family has sold berries on Oak Avenue and Santa Juanita Avenue for nearly 30 years.

The Pentagon wants more cost and pricing data transparency and to establish contract profit margins from vendors who provide commercial products and services.

The legislation requires the attorney general to investigate federal immigration agents who shoot California civilians.

It’s the first time a wild cat has died from a snakebite in the nonprofit’s 20-year history.

The GV90 is peak SUV luxury, complete with lavish features, coach doors, and every bell and whistle. Genesis is growing faster than any luxury marque to date, but this is just the start.

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Tariffs and export controls have been the Trump administration's main economic security tools. Neither is working very well right now.

The project at 3130 Penryn Road will include 132 apartments, with 131 affordable units and one manager’s unit.

The Plaskett Fire sparked on Wednesday as the Timber Fire continued to burn through wilderness to the north.

Thinking about a hangover IV? Learn what’s in the drip, what it costs and whether it works.

"I don't think a lot of people want a shut down heading into an election, but it's been a rather chaotic environment in Congress," said John Hatton.

"Now our challenge is to communicate this settlement...over 5,000 current and former Secret Service agents are entitled to share in," Nicholas Wieczorek said.

Jason Briefel, manager of U.S. government affairs at the Project Management Institute, pulls back the curtain on how the federal workplace is shaped.

The wine industry remains the most affected by the ongoing trade war due to a continued Canadian ban on U.S. alcohol.

Victor Maurice Weaver, Jr., brought the unresponsive child to a fire station, Sacramento Police Department officials said. The child died at a hospital.

DeSantis and the Cabinet this year approved roughly $2.5 million to local agencies either buying Flock license plate readers or consolidating Flock information onto a single database.

Meta Platforms, Inc., which owns Facebook and Instagram, will add safety features for children and pay billions to 52 states and territories

Select stores unveiled the new choice Tuesday and will expand the option to all stores by the end of 2026.

Voltpost made its name turning lampposts into EV chargers. Now it wants to hang them from garage ceilings and bolt them to apartment-building walls.

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For more than 35 years, the museum preserved everything from Alexander Graham Bell-era telephones to a working 1914 switchboard.

Evacuation zones also expanded with the latest update on the Central Coast wildfire.

Katherine Lucero has decades of judicial experience and recently supported California’s efforts to reimagine juvenile justice.

We’ve got two flash sales leading our midweek Green Deals, starting with Bluetti’s 72-hour flash sale with up to $701 savings on six power station alternator charger bundles starting from $629, as well as a solo deal below it for the brand’s 288Wh Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station at $219. Next, there is Lectric’s 24-hour 25% off pet accessory flash sale with deals starting from $44, which is running alongside the brand’s ongoing Labor Day e-bike Sale. From there, we spotted the Greenworks 60V 21-inch 4-in-1 Cordless Self-Propelled Mower with 2x batteries at $440, a constantly fluctuating discount on the EGO 26-inch hedge trimmer, deals on a dual chamber compost tumbler and outdoor HomeKit smart plug, and more. And don’t forget we have all the hangover deals from the last two days that are down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Labor Day power station sale lineup with up to 58% discounts, and others.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Randolph is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.

How household power can solve the energy affordability crisis.

It joins the brand’s fall-inspired doughnut collection, which launched earlier this month.

“Rest peacefully, Dolly,” the inn said in an Instagram post. “You will always have a special place at the Madonna Inn.”

Bryan Kohberger might be headed back to the Ada County Courthouse, but the judge set a hearing date that’s not too soon.

"We have to stay ready to get ready. We don't know when, if, and how that vulnerability can occur," said Jennifer Franks.

The whistleblower who helped expose a mass dog grave at Miranda’s Rescue is asking California Attorney General Rob Bonta to step in. She also says the case shows why California needs centralized oversight of animal shelters and rescues.

Trendy school supplies can cost far more than basic versions as kids gain more influence over what families buy.

Tesla owners used to hide the fact that they were abusing Full Self-Driving. Now they film it, add a caption, and post it for the algorithm.

Sleeping at highway speed, gaming with a controller, watching live TV, answering emails on a laptop — a whole genre of “look what my Tesla lets me get away with” content has taken over Instagram, TikTok, and X, and almost every clip in it shows a driver doing something that is flatly illegal in the country where it was filmed.

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IV drip bars are going mainstream as NAD+ becomes the latest wellness trend.

“He could be himself there. He really wanted his kids to grow up on a ranch. He put them to work out there,” the listing agent said.

Each college dorm has its own list of items not allowed on campus due to size and potential fire hazards.

An armed man was arrested after an hourslong standoff that brought Sacramento police negotiators and a tactical team.

Sacramento City Unified’s fiscal power struggle reaches the Capitol as county officials seek check on the power of the state superintendent.

Bafang has never exactly been known for building timid e-bike motors, but its latest pair of high-performance e-MTB drives takes things to a whole new level. We’re talking up to 1,700 watts of peak power, 150 Nm of torque, and 800% pedal assistance.

At that point, “pedal assist” is starting to do some pretty heavy lifting as a phrase.

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The U.S. says our forces in the Middle East have been keeping oil traffic flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, but independent trackers can't account for all of it. The Wall Street Journal's Georgi Kantchev, who has looked into the discrepancy and what it means for everyday consumers, joins this morning’s show to discuss. Plus, we reflect on Dolly Parton as a role model for women in the workplace and talk about where stubborn pockets of inflation persist.

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Hyundai Motor Company, including Genesis, is about to get very busy, with plans to launch more than 100 new or updated vehicles by 2030, including its first extended-range EVs (EREVs).

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The Tesla caught fire after rear-ending a tractor hauling grapes on Kammerer Road early Wednesday.

Tesla’s residential solar business has been shrinking for most of a decade, ever since the company absorbed SolarCity in 2016. Now, with electricity rates climbing across the US, Tesla is trying to revive it around a new in-house solar panel and Powerwall 3 — while quietly retiring the product it was once best known for.

Earlier this month, Tesla discontinued its Solar Roof, the glass solar tile it launched in 2016. It was always a tiny piece of the business, and its end says more about where Tesla solar is going than where it’s been.

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The turnover marks a loss of institutional knowledge and capacity, according to the Partnership for Public Service.

For Gen Z, the fear of missing out on feeling good tomorrow now outweighs the pressure to drink tonight.

For Gen Z, the fear of missing out on feeling good tomorrow now outweighs the pressure to drink tonight.

Tesla is denying rumors that it has pulled its “Full Self-Driving” team out of China, saying its Shanghai data center is “operating normally” and that it has even reported the claims to police.

The denial comes as China remains conspicuously absent from Tesla’s own list of markets where customers can subscribe to FSD because of the regulatory limbo the driver assist system faces.

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The pecan fall flavor trend is growing. Here are the best fall flavors to try beyond pumpkin spice this year.

New 2026 research shows why back-to-school shopping now stretches well beyond the summer rush.

A statewide collaboration enlisted local news outlets, universities and students to produce reporting on school board candidates in 67 counties.

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Critics say the state Department of Industrial Relations is not authorized to spend money earmarked for worker’s compensation to investigate its staff.

Dick’s Sporting Goods says 2026 isn’t shaping up the way it expected and is revising its outlook for the year downward. That includes lowering its expectations for sales at Foot Locker, which Dick’s acquired last September. The company blamed “challenging conditions in the athletic footwear marketplace.” What's going on? Then, as part of our “Robots Ate My Taxes” series, what Akron's tire collapse can teach us about the AI economy.

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• Retailers like Foot Locker are seeing a downturn in sneaker sales. What's afoot?
• What Akron's tire collapse can teach us about the AI economy

A group of Chicago business leaders have announced plan to launch what they’re calling, “the first airport express train in the US.” The O’Hare Flyer is a fully electric train that will offer non-stop rides between downtown Chicago and America’s busiest airfield.

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When Meta Ray-Ban glasses were launched in 2021, they didn’t perform so well on the market. But in recent years, Meta has been partnering with fashion brands like Coperni and with pop culture figures like Kylie Jenner and Teyana Taylor, in order to expand their demographic reach.

Kylie Jenner recently launched her own model of Meta glasses, called Starfire. But the campaign didn’t go over especially well, says Carrie Battan, a contributing writer at New York Magazine. Putting a spotlight on the glasses has only increased scrutiny — with some calling them “pervert glasses”.

Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Battan about her recent piece in New York Magazine’s “The Cut”, where she tracks Meta’s push to make smart glasses cool.

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The price of electricity is soaring in the summer heat, when fans and air conditioners are working nonstop. In Tulsa, Okla., people are having their power cut when they can't pay their bills.

Every country tells a different economic story. It's time to test your knowledge of the big ideas we've collected on our World Tour. Eight questions stand between you and your Summer School diploma.

A majority of the board voted to continue working with the state on a deal to build a shipyard.

Leading lawmakers coalesce around penalizing utility CEOs for wildfires, rejecting other elements of Newsom’s proposal. Details remain thin.

Fire crews received reports that the man was seen floating downstream in the river Tuesday afternoon.

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham defeated U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman for the GOP U.S. Senate nomination after a fast-paced special primary election.

The city of Sacramento has already spent $1.3 million on developing the project, one of three originally proposed throughout the city.

He faces attempted murder charges in the shooting that wounded the El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies and the PG&E worker.

DOJ calls Kennedy Center "a financially insolvent facility, housed in a decrepit, dilapidated, crumbling building.”

The author of the compromise, Proposition 43, said, “Sometimes the choice is between bad — and much worse. That’s where we found ourselves.”

Keepers remembered “Raji” for his tree hammock, goat milk treats and enthusiastic greetings.

The business focuses on acai bowls, smoothies, and toasts made with superfood ingredients and fruit.

Advocacy groups have fought for the legislation since 2018. California is one of three states that has no minimum marriage age.

Searchers on Tuesday found the body of Ian Roberts, 24, bringing a tragic end to the dayslong effort.

The singer-songwriter, who died Tuesday at age 80, performed at Sacramento’s Arco Arena multiple times. Here are our pictures and stories.

National Park Week is celebrated Aug. 22 to Aug. 30; this year marks the 110th birthday of the National Park Service.

Here is a look into the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

You don’t owe anyone an explanation, but having one ready makes all the difference on a night out.

You don’t owe anyone an explanation, but having one ready makes all the difference on a night out.

Movies Under the Stars will screen films every Thursday and Friday in October at Old Sacramento State Historic Park.

Placer County’s General Plan 2050 update comes roughly three decades after the county’s 1994 Countywide General Plan was adopted.

Lincoln Police Chief Matt Alves’ career in public safety began shortly after he graduated from Lincoln High School.

BYD is preparing to launch a new electric hatch, positioned between the Dolphin and Seagull (Dolphin Surf) in terms of size.

Moving ECMA away from the Army's chief information officer aims to more closely integrate cloud management and cyber defenses.

If artificial intelligence really does replace human labor, the U.S. could be in for a tax revenue crisis. That’s because high unemployment shrinks the pool of taxable wages. In this episode, we visit Akron, Ohio — the former tire capital of the world — to learn what happens when lost jobs snowball into lost government funding. Plus: Economists hope for cake but will settle for crumbs in Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole Symposium speech, and a new plan for Colorado River drought management draws backlash.

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• Will Fed Chair Warsh actually say anything in his big Friday speech?
• Two years after Hurricane Helene, Asheville Tea Company finds a new home
• What Akron's rubber bust can teach us about a possible AI tax crisis
• The new Colorado River plan is out, and it's already under fire

One person died and another was critically injured after a vehicle struck a power pole and caught fire Tuesday afternoon in Arden Arcade.

A new lawsuit contends that a pair of recent final rules from OPM exceeds statutory authority and violates the intent of the Civil Service Reform Act.

Dreame is no longer planning to build the electric hypercar it unveiled in April, which it had said would have solid rocket boosters to achieve 0-60mph in 0.9 seconds. It’s also shuttering the rest of its car-related ambitions.

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U.S. Postal Service workers get competitive pay and benefits, including 11 paid holidays a year.

The iconic Sacramento bakery will transition to new ownership in September and will be overseen by the owner of Ettore’s Bakery & Cafe.

The moratorium will continue for one year as the county and the Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Agency develop a sustainable water use plan.

The cost of electricity has been rising faster than inflation. Tulsa, Okla., has been baking in triple-digit temperatures. And some residents are in danger of having their power cut off.

CISA's new guide will help agencies meet a November deadline for submitting cyber logging plans that need to prioritize quality, instead of just quantity.

Hotels are adding IV drips to their wellness menus. Here’s what the treatments offer and what to consider before booking.

A tiny new sensor from Texas Instruments (TI) could help future EVs squeeze more range from their batteries while delivering smoother acceleration and less motor noise.

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Residents can expect a 62-space parking lot and additional landscaping and lighting by January 2027, the city said last week.

Are Flock safety cameras keeping communities safe, or just building a private dragnet for mass surveillance? Chris sits down with independent reporter Daniel Boguslaw to unpack the Flock Safety debate and reveal how everyday citizens are fighting back.

Drivers across the United States could see gasoline soar above $4 per gallon on Labor Day for the first time ever.

Nearly a third of non-drinkers say they feel judged — but a few simple strategies can change that.

The legendary singer-songwriter and country music icon has died at the age of 80.

Higher prices and hidden school-year costs are putting more pressure on family budgets in 2026.

“People are not familiar with this disease and don’t fully understand the potential severity of the illness.”

"There's going to be a lot of things that I think will showcase for other government organizations how this new model might work for them," said Brian Miller.

The nation’s largest generation is buying more homes, and small metropolitan areas are seeing the biggest changes.

The grocery store on Mack Road occupies the spot where Food Source was once situated.

Health officials recommend following vaccine guidelines as measles cases are reported across Pennsylvania.

Leading our Tuesday Green Deals is the newly launched EcoFlow Labor Day Sale with up to 58% power station discounts starting from $169 for the rest of August. Right behind that, we’re shining a spotlight on Aventon’s Aventure 3 Smart All-Terrain e-bike down at $1,799 in the brand’s Labor Day Sale event. We also have a one-day-only chance to grab Anker’s SOLIX C300X AC 288Wh Portable Power Station with a 60W solar panel for $300, as well as the Greenworks Pro 80V 10-inch Cordless Electric Cultivator down at $290, and more from Monarc Bikes, Jackery, and Whisker, too. And don’t forget we have all the hangover deals from yesterday that are down at the bottom of the page, like the early-bird launch deal on Heybike’s Titan Moto-Inspired Full Suspension e-bike, or the current Segway e-scooter and e-bike deals, among others.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Exterior work is close to complete on the new location for the North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library, though it won’t be open for some time.

The developers behind the new Dubai VDX project are calling it the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport – and after receiving a green light from regulators the vertiport is ready to get started.

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The Sacramento Bee learned of the settlement through a California Public Records Act request.

When it comes to public EV charging, more plugs may matter a whole lot more than bigger power numbers, according to new North American data from Kempower.

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"I think there's a legitimate desire to simplify this, and we've seen this across administrations," Emily Murphy said. "It's a really tough balance."

"DARPA has not taken their foot off the gas with respect to the competition of ideas that we're looking to cultivate," said Nick Madeloff.

Containment on the fire held relatively steady while it burned another 3,400 acres Tuesday.

While government isn’t usually associated with taking big risks, that’s exactly the idea behind the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H.

Elk Grove police said Terrence Wheeler was reportedly angry that the man drove into a parking place where Wheeler intended to park.

Carlos Gonzalez-Jaime takes over the post of executive director for the Sacramento museum with the grey dome and colorful exterior on Oct. 1.

The crossover SUV will be Ford’s lowest-priced vehicle, starting at around $25,000. According to dealers who were shown a preview of the vehicle, it will not be based on the Universal EV platform.

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Research links skipping breakfast with changes in kids’ energy, attention and school performance — and experts say a few simple strategies can make hectic mornings easier.

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius, a self-described “petrol head” who once ran AMG, says driving an electric AMG with a simulated V8 turned him into “a born-again Christian.”

The comments, made in a new interview, are Mercedes’ clearest pitch yet that enthusiasts, not just early adopters, are supposed to love its next wave of EVs.

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The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.

Dirty sodas have gone from a Utah favorite to a national craze. Here’s what to know.

Dirty sodas have gone from a Utah favorite to a national craze. Here’s what to know.

In 2022, LIV Golf pulled major golf stars away from the established PGA Tour with massive payouts. But this year, the Saudi Public Investment Fund pulled funding from the organization. This morning, we’re discussing how the upstart league struggled to attract fans and the broader impact of sports investment. But first, we talk Canada preparing to unveil retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. later today.

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• Saudi Arabia will no longer fund LIV Golf. What happened?

NSA says it has a plan in place to fix the issue.

With the sedan version now on sale, the new BMW i3 Touring was captured for the first time with its wagon tail on display.

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One of the most common questions I get from readers isn’t just about speed or range anymore. Increasingly, I’m hearing more questions about battery safety.

People see the occasional viral video of an e-bike battery fire and wonder if they should be worried about charging their battery in the garage, apartment, or workshop. The reality is that quality lithium-ion batteries from reputable manufacturers are remarkably safe, but when failures do occur, they can be dramatic enough that many riders want an extra layer of protection.

That’s where products like Yolin’s lithium-ion battery charging cabinet come in. I recently spent some time testing the cabinet, and while I admittedly wasn’t sure what to expect going in, I came away more impressed than I anticipated.

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A study of 50 new cars found that the compact but stylish Fiat 500e was America’s cheapest car to own and drive, beating out the Honda Civic Hybrid by nearly $1,300 per year.

And the second most affordable EV to own? It’s also from Stellantis.

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The Midas Apartments project would bring three four-story buildings to a site at the northwest corner of Pacific Street and Midas Avenue.

A survey asks transit riders about challenges they experience while travelling to the Del Paso Heights station.

Yeh is one of the 2026 Change Makers, an award from The Sacramento Bee and the Nehemiah Leaders Programs.

Tesla raised the price of the Cybertruck by $5,000 on Monday night, quietly updating its online configurator without changing a single spec.

The Dual Motor all-wheel drive now starts at $74,990, up from $69,990. And it comes while Tesla is running the Cybertruck line at roughly 10% of its planned capacity.

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"It was during pledge breaks, especially during the station’s British sitcom block, that Santora’s connection with the audience came."

The post Former BTPM executive Ron Santora dies at 80 appeared first on Current.

California may be called the Golden State, but dissatisfaction over high costs has tempered feelings of happiness at living here.

Schneider Electric’s new 48-amp home EV charger is designed to solve one of the priciest problems that can come with buying an EV: discovering that your house needs an electrical panel or service upgrade before you can charge at Level 2 speeds.

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The footage corroborates accounts provided by employees and differs from initial statements given by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Sergey Brin and other wealthy tech investors are pouring millions into the campaign against California’s billionaire tax.

As California’s legislative session comes to a close, here are five issues that could affect state workers.

Buyers could have more options heading into the slower fall season.

Canada is expected to launch retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. today, after President Donald Trump’s administration launched 50% tariffs on an array of goods (and threatened even more). Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to match them dollar-for-dollar. This morning, we talk about what we’ve heard from both countries and how this came around. Also, how a small township in northeast Ohio hosts a detailed D-Day reenactment.

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• Here's what it takes to put on the country's biggest WWII reenactment

After nearly a year of operation on a dedicated track line at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Australia, BHP is proving that these 4,400 hp battery-electric powered heavy-haul locomotives are ready for prime time.

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California promised consumers an easier way to protect their personal data. Since 2024, the Delete Act has required the state registration of data brokers — businesses that collect and sell personal data from our digital footprints — and it also mandates they give consumers a way to request their data be deleted and report how many requests they get.

But, a new Stanford report shows registered data brokers are largely ignoring the laws. Jennifer King, privacy and data policy fellow at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI, says only 9% of data brokers are in compliance.

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“ Regulating Data Brokers in the Age of AI: A California Case Study” from Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI

“ About DROP and the Delete Act” from the California Privacy Protection Agency

What a new round of U.S. sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and years of economic pressure on the country.

Investigators said the man may have been in contact with as many as 175 potential victims.

A newly amended bill aims to codify state oversight of detention facilities after previous legislation stalled in a committee hearing.

Chamber lawmakers oppose eliminating insurance companies’ ability to sue utility companies to recoup the claims they pay out to fire victims

The quake happened just after 6 p.m.

When it comes to purchasing homes, the governor gravitates to some of the highest price points in California’s real estate market.

Tesla says it will officially inaugurate its new Semi factory in Nevada next month, marking the grand opening of the plant it has designed to build 50,000 electric trucks a year.

The company announced the event through its Tesla Semi account, though the milestone comes roughly five months after Tesla already claimed that the factory started volume production of the truck.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that California plans to sue the Trump administration again over its efforts to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms.

California Assembly Republicans are making affordability their closing argument as the legislative session winds down, calling for independent analyses of how pending bills and state regulations could hit Californians’ pocketbooks.

Graduado de Fresno State, Cruz Bustamante rompió barreras para la representación política latina en California.

The peak of summer travel is behind us, but scammers work year round. Here’s how to make your vacation escape safer.

After months of debate, the measure passed through the legislature last week. Opponents have said the bill targets independent journalists.

California Forever previously tried to get the Legislature to fast-track a deal allowing Saronic Technologies to relocate its headquarters to Solano County.

The property includes a resort-style swimming pool, a full-size tennis court and a wine cellar that holds 5,000 bottles.

The Riverside County sheriff’s attorney said the constitution’s provision about the authority of the state attorney general does not apply in this case.

Health officials warn virus activities are at the highest in five years across the state.

TSA plans to expand its existing Screening Partnership Program instead, as the "Gold+" program failed to gain much traction.

Here is a look inside the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Monday, August 24, 2026.

The Port of San Diego has effectively green-lit the new Skycharger flagship solar + electric semi project on a 4.8 acre site near the National City Marine Terminal, promising to fleet electrification easier, more affordable, and more accessible to the area’s port and logistics fleets.

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An armed man was reportedly threatening employees and customers inside the restaurant before opening fire, police told the Lodi News-Sentinel.

The provisions are still subject to additional legal challenges and may not go into effect in time to meet tight deadlines before the midterm election.

Fuel hasn’t been touched in the trade clash between the U.S. and Canada (yet). It’s probably because the countries have an interdependent energy relationship — American refineries rely on Canadian crude; 90% of Canadian crude exports go to the U.S. But as tensions escalate, we started to wonder: Is Canada looking for alternative buyers? Also in this episode: Imported Mexican cattle could temporarily ease beef prices, Walmart bucks inflation trend by announcing grocery price cuts, and suburbia embraces factory-built homes.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The U.S.-Canada trade fight has not touched oil ... yet
• While grocery costs rise, Walmart announces price cuts
• Manufactured housing, coming to a suburb near you
• Will importing beef help bring down prices?
• The behavioral economics of drought management

Tesla’s “Robotaxi” service is racking up a wave of terrible rider experiences in Texas — and the complaints are increasingly coming from Tesla’s own fans and ambassadors.

A self-described “Tesla Ambassador” says the service quoted him 66 minutes for a 2.3-mile trip and left him to call an Uber, while a four-time Tesla owner has logged a string of missed pickups and drop-offs left blocks — sometimes miles — from the destination.

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Hutchison Ports Pakistan is pouring a planned $76 million into a new decarbonization plan that promises to deploy more than 70 new electric terminal tractors at its Karachi container terminal as part of a bigger plan to clean up the Pakistani port operations.

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One pet product was pulled from store shelves due to “possible metal contamination,” according to the FDA advisory.

Sheriff’s officials said he went for a hike Friday near the Auburn State Recreation Area and never returned home.

The Sacramento store will open on Friday on mall’s second level, expanding Arden Fair’s fragrance and beauty shops.

"It's a mangled system when you have a tenants' bill of rights for service members where the housing companies participate in the drafting," René Kladzyk said.

GSA is updating its Federal Identity, Credential and Access Management architecture as Treasury launches a new task force for the financial sector.

U.S. District Judge Jeanette A. Vargas said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s directive from January telling agency officials to refuse applications from those countries — saying it was because there was a high risk of their eventually depending on government welfare — is unlawful.

The deadline for the Legislature to pass bills is before Sept. 1.

The golfer will tell it to the judge.

Hanford-Corcoran, Fresno and Visalia saw drops in unemployment, but Fresno still has the highest rate of unemployment among larger cities.

From an annual Native American festival to a new Capitol Mall café and a UC admissions fight, see this past weekend’s headlines.

“Iowa Public Radio has everything I believe public media needs to thrive,” Clowney said.

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The property includes a resort-style swimming pool, a full-size tennis court, a private casita and a wine cellar that holds 5,000 bottles.

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The tickets matched five winning numbers, lottery officials say.

A $5 coffee here, a candy bar there — the little treat habit is reshaping how an entire generation spends money.

The shooting happened after 1 a.m. near Verdi, according to news reports. I-80 has partially reopened as Nevada authorities continue to investigate

I drove the Can-Am Pulse over several rides, including a 4-hour stretch mixing city streets and higher-speed roads, for a total 570 km. I had the opportunity to try it in the rain as well as on a very hot sunny day, day and night. Here is my review:

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"The bills written with the help of AI are much more likely to have errors in them," said Mitchell Miller.

More than 1.1 million GM vehicles are now under a broader investigation after drivers reported losing brake assist, including several EVs and models built for Honda.

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Celebrities’ favorite high-protein foods are surprisingly ordinary. Discover the simple kitchen staples stars like eggs, turkey, cheese and almonds.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and 17 states sued California, arguing the law is unconstitutional.

"We're trying to strike that balance of protecting public health and safety and promoting cost-effective operation and licensing for facilities," Ho Nieh said.

How much do you need to earn to afford a decent rental in California in 2026? More than any other state.

Former FEMA leader MaryAnn Tierney shares lessons on solving complex problems, building networks and leading without authority.

Fuyao Glass, one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive glass, has listed a new product for sale that it says can generate electricity from a car’s roof glass. But before you get too excited: this doesn’t mean solar-powered electric cars are right around the corner.

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Heybike is leading this week’s Green Deals kick-off with an early-bird launch deal on its newest Titan Moto-Inspired Full Suspension e-bike (with two battery configuration options) starting from $1,399. Right behind that we spotted the expanded 572Wh EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station bundle back down at its $319 Amazon low, while Segway has a number of e-scooter, e-bike, and GoKart deals starting from $280. There’s also the Greenworks 40V 8-inch Cordless Electric Pole Saw discounted to $140, and plenty more waiting for you below, including the Segway Max G3 Plus Electric Scooter pre-order deal that ends tonight. And don’t forget we have all the hangover deals from last week that are down at the bottom of the page, collected together within our latest Electrified Weekly roundup edition.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Officers were pursuing a suspect near Stoneridge Boulevard and Spring Valley Parkway, according to the Lincoln Police Department.

What is a daycap and why are more people drinking earlier instead of staying out late

A Toyota dealer on Long Island says it cut its energy costs by an average of 55% over three months by putting solar, battery storage, DC fast chargers, and AI-powered energy management under one roof.

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The university plans to sell the assets for $130,000.

The post WSHU licensee to sell AM station, translators to Christian broadcaster appeared first on Current.

A 68-year-old tourist from France died after trying to walk across salt flats.

Tesla confirmed it will hold a Cybercab event in Austin on September 3, promoting it with a poster that reads “Exclusive Access: Cybercab.” It’s an invite-only affair for the top scorers in its Robotaxi rider sweepstakes, and Tesla says it will livestream the launch for everyone else.

The framing suggests something big is coming. What’s actually coming is a two-seat car with no steering wheel added to the same driverless service Tesla has been running in Austin for over a year — a fleet that our tracking still puts at roughly two dozen unsupervised vehicles.

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Once a peaceful community, Kenscoff has become a killing ground for armed gangs in Haiti, which on Sunday launched another killing spree.

More Americans are cutting back on alcohol. Here’s why zebra striping is becoming a popular way to do it.

More Americans are cutting back on alcohol. Here’s why zebra striping is becoming a popular way to do it.

Fruity, colorful and Gen Z-approved, refreshers went from coffeehouse extras to a full-blown fast-food arms race.

CHP’s H-70 completed the double extraction rescue mission on Saturday night.

“As soon as Paramount stops playing games and engages sincerely, my office is happy to meet again.”

The Volkswagen ID. Tiguan is expected to debut later this year, bringing much more than just a new look and name.

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CISA has also experienced leadership turnover during the second Trump administration.

Zebra striping means alternating alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Learn why the trend is taking off.

The boat, carrying 40,000 pounds of shrimp, became stranded Friday, closing the beach popular with tourists and locals.

BYD opened orders for the Great Han, its new flagship electric sedan that can drive over 1,000 km (621 mi) on a single charge, starting at under $40,000.

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“Allegations are not convictions, and accusations are not proof. I will not abandon him because others have rushed to judgment,” Tracy Stein Caruso.

Fans got an inside look at one (sweet) part of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ house.

A Tesla owner posted dashcam footage of his car driving straight over a log lying across the road while running Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14.1 Lite, without braking or slowing down.

The clip has more than 800,000 views, and it adds to a growing list of problems we’ve documented with Tesla’s “Lite” version of FSD on older Hardware 3 cars.

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Negotiations between the United States and Canada fell apart over the weekend, failing to prevent the U.S. imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products that cover a wide array of goods. Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, joins the show this morning for context on that and inflation, before we look at more long-term Treasury bonds being issued and insurance coverage problems for GLP-1 drugs.

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• Fewer employers are covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Should they?

Summer is still in full swing across California as temperatures are set to climb further above average and heat advisories take effect.

As students return to class, parents and school officials are raising concerns after facility was flagged for unauthorized work.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made two young Taylor Swift fans very happy with a game-day gift.

Tesla has lost another senior chip engineer to DensityAI, the AI hardware startup built out of its own former Dojo team. Shishuang Sun, who spent more than five years as a Tesla AI hardware architect on Dojo and the Autopilot computers, now lists his role as “Packaging and System Hardware” at DensityAI, starting in July.

This is not a junior loss. Sun left Tesla as Senior Director of AI Hardware Design — one of the people responsible for turning Tesla’s custom silicon into working systems, exactly the expertise Tesla needs as it stakes its valuation on in-house AI chips.

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XPeng’s robotics business has raised over $900 million at a post-money valuation of more than $6.3 billion, the Chinese EV maker announced today. XPeng calls it the largest single-round private financing in the history of China’s embodied AI industry.

The round is meant to push XPeng’s IRON humanoid robot into mass production by the end of 2026 — a timeline that keeps the automaker ahead of Tesla’s stalling Optimus program.

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What the latest forecast says.

The Trump administration calls this an "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."

Health insurance plans sponsored by employers could cost more than $19,000 per employee on average in 2027, according to insurance broker Aon — a rise of 9.5%. This morning, we’re talking about how workers could pay more as a result, even though companies typically shoulder about 80% of the cost. Also, we look at how more domestic travel spending is affecting one destination in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park.

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• Health plans will cost more in 2027, for employers and workers

Heybike is expanding into a rather different corner of the e-bike market with the launch of the new Heybike Titan, a full-suspension, moped-style electric bike that can be had with either one or two batteries.

And perhaps just as importantly, Heybike is coming out swinging on price.

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Anthropic recently announced it's adding watermarks to all text outputted by its chatbot Claude. But often, you don't need fancy detection software to know; you just need to look for language that gets repeated over and over by AI chatbots, like “it's not X, it's Y.”

That's a rhetorical structure referred to as negative parallelism. And it's the topic for today's “Uncanny AI,” those times when it becomes clear AI doesn't think like us. Will Oremus recently wrote about this AI tic for The Atlantic.

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“ The Most Famous AI Writing Tic Is Also the Most Mysterious” from The Atlantic

“ Move Over Em-Dash, There’s a New AI Tell in Town” from Ai-Ai-OH

Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.

The man, who was not considered armed or dangerous, was under the watch of a private security company when he escaped.

Shane Akerson, a battalion chief with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, confirmed that the fire was human-caused, though the circumstances remained under investigation.

The California Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday over Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure from last year’s redistricting election.

Three Sacramento parents filed a canonical petition alleging Jesuit High School decision to admit girls. violated canon law.

Formerly designated KD-1, the bald eagle at Big Bear Lake will now be known as Kaydee, operators of popular live cams announce.

Across California, existing home sales fell 6% in July over June, and sale prices fell 1.9%, the state Association of Realtors said.

An adult man was hospitalized early Sunday morning after being stabbed in downtown Sacramento, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Ian Roberts, 24, was last seen at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Friday. Officials said Roseville police received a missing-person report at about 4:45 a.m. Saturday after Roberts had not returned home the previous night.

Jackson Rancheria hiring for food and beverage jobs at casino southeast of Sacramento.

Highway 1 reopened through Big Sur after a closure prompted by the Timber Fire.

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians’ biggest event of the year continues Sunday, with tribes from across the state gathering in Placerville.

The mild shaker was recorded shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday.

The vegetation fire was burning Saturday afternoon near Reno in Washoe County, Nevada, officials said.

Both cameras were located near Oak Avenue and Santa Juanita Avenue, near Folsom’s city border with Orangevale.

Sacramento artists created the public art installation which will be unveiled Aug. 31 at Valley-Hi North Laguna Library.

The boiler shop in the Railyards is used by the California State Railroad Museum to restore trains. Now it’s getting some work done itself.

Grounds feature a guesthouse, swimming pool and spa, tennis and pickleball court, a private dock and collection of childhood attractions.

Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp says the suspect may have recognized the prosecutor from a case a decade earlier.

“It helps me sleep. I feel like it’s good for recovery. It’s good for your entire central nervous system.”

Meet our reporters who have a distinct feel for the region they not only cover, but shaped them, too.

Sacramento Bee staffers detail their cross-country moves, including a co-pilot cat, U-Haul driving on Route 66 and fun in Southwestern Oklahoma.

Rising nighttime temperatures are making it harder to sleep, but air conditioning isn’t the only answer.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Peter Armstrong, senior business correspondent at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, about the collapse in US-Canada trade talks.

The national debt reached $40 trillion this week. It's an eye-popping figure — one that has grown as the influence of debt and deficit hawks has receded in Congress.

Read a roundup of this week’s Sacramento news: African giant pouched rats zoo debut, top 25 high school sports players and more.

This follows an open letter from UC professors saying the students entering their classrooms were under-prepared for university-level math.

He was helping film a commercial for a colleague who is running for judge when he was stabbed in the back.

“There are a thousand reasons to close a restaurant right now,” restaurant manager Russell Kwong said.

Here is a glimpse into the top stories from The Sacramento Bee on Friday, August 21, 2026.

A union representing state lawyers is fighting Newsom’s return-to-office mandate, saying poor accommodations could jeopardize bar licenses.

Salvation Army Oroville Thrift Store will shut at the end of August due to low revenue. The store supports adult rehabilitation centers.

Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez and “Robocop” Gregory Rodrigues are middleweight contenders and the main event on Saturday night in Sacramento.

Actor and singer Anthony Ramos is a triple threat – actor, singer, and dancer – who broke out in Broadway’s...

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Thousands are dead, thousands more injured and missing. The earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela have been devastating. And while there...

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As many as five cars were involved in the 2:01 p.m. collision in the 2100 block of Elkhorn near 20th Street, according to CHP dispatch logs

The California governor praised the White House plan to give $1,000 to newborns, calling it “one of the best things” Trump has done.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, at least 1.8 million Americans have been actively looking for a fulltime job for more than 27 weeks. That’s over six months. In this episode, two people tell us what it’s like to navigate a never-ending job search. Plus: A surge in lone star ticks threatens the cattle industry, McDonald’s keeps huge amounts of data on frequent customers, and the national debt passes that $40 trillion threshold.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

• The national debt hits $40 trillion
• Ticks increasingly threaten the health and livelihood of ranchers
• An Alabama cattle farm with a bird-tourism side hustle
• “Put me in, coach”: Navigating long-term unemployment in the low-hire economy
• How the McDonald's mobile app compiled 515-page dossier on one reporter

On board the flight were the pilots, two employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and four contractors.

Maintenance projects approved this year at sites across the nation were being relegated to a new “low priority” list.

One in three service members filed a complaint about an incident that they or someone else experienced, up from 1 in 4 last year.

Opponents of the measure have claimed it will inhibit the ability of independent journalists to investigate immigrant-serving organizations.

A third-party arbitrator ruled that USDA violated the collective bargaining agreement with 135 Rural Development Agency employees.

Charges were filed this week after a July incident at Foster Sayers Dam in Centre County.

The Clover Fire started just after 1 p.m. Friday near Clover Valley and Fay roads in Nevada County, near Grass Valley.

The city said the decision came after “several years of significant operational and financial challenges that have not been satisfactorily addressed by the organization.”

Derrick Johnson and Jesse White did not respond to inquiries from The Bee for comment.

The city is considering installing 20 red light enforcement cameras that would operate under new rules based on a law that passed last year.

The board was slated to approve spending for a survey of Alabamians' opinions about PBS programming.

The post Alabama Public Television board postpones meeting for controversial survey funding appeared first on Current.

The Gold Rush city in El Dorado County is one of 25 communities in the running for the Hallmark Channel honor.

CISA said agencies will be able to achieve priority logging capabilities that support continuous event monitoring, threat hunting, incident response and more.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla killing the Solar Roof, Cybercab launch, Genesis GV90, and more.

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The bad guys don’t necessarily need to hack the system if they can hack the human.

Prairie City Road between Highway 50 and White Rock Road will close Aug. 24 through Sept. 1 for pavement repairs.

Cases of the “emerging infectious disease” have been reported in 28 states so far.

The two Sacramento women were in a car that was struck by a carjacked vehicle that ran a red light.

Many people use magnesium sprays in their nightly routine, but what are the real benefits for muscle and joint pain?

Hyundai has started taking pre-sale orderss for its upcoming Ioniq V, but if you’re reading this from anywhere that speaks English, you can’t have it… yet?

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Classic pantry favorites are getting a high-protein makeover, giving nutrition-minded shoppers more ways to enjoy nostalgic foods with a modern, protein-packed twist.

"Attackers are well aware of the demand for that and are going to use it to try to get eyeballs onto their sites," said Greg Pollock.

A tentative map with more than 1,200 parcels off Highway 99 does not acknowledge that the High-Speed Rail Authority plans to build there.

Hip-hop legend, film producer Ice Cube is coming to the Sacramento area this Labor Day weekend. How to get tickets

Walmart has opened its 100th company-owned EV fast-charging site, bringing its fast-growing network to 100 stores across 20 states.

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