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Gov. Newsom and Lawmakers Strike Budget Deal: Cuts Made, Core Services Preserved
California lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom approved a $321.1 billion state budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, which includes $114.6…
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California Museum Exhibit Reminds How Black Panthers Planted Seeds For Change
Former Black Panther Party members gathered at the California Museum to reflect on the organization's legacy and lasting impacts, and…
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One of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing has now vanished
California has passed a state budget-related housing bill that will exempt urban "infill" housing developments from the California Environmental Quality…
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Sacramento OBSERVER Named Best Black Newspaper In America
Staff Report The OBSERVER has once again been named America’s Best Black Newspaper, earning the coveted John B. Russwurm Award…
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Experts Offer Advice For Handling Grief
Experts discussed the complexities of grief and coping mechanisms during a virtual panel hosted by Reimagine, encouraging individuals to redefine…
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California schools are scrambling as Trump administration withholds almost $811 million
The Trump administration's refusal to release federal grant money to California school districts, intended to fund teacher professional development, after-school…
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California lawmakers side with landlords to kill renter eviction relief
Senate Bill 436, which would have given tenants a full two weeks to pay past due rent before landlords could…
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New California Museum exhibit ‘Revolutionary Grain’ preserves radical activism through photography
By Ozola Cody | Solving Sacramento Susanna Lamaina’s “Revolutionary Grain” photography exhibit opened at the California Museum on Saturday, June…
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Youth-Led March At Capitol Highlights Guns’ Toll On Black Communities
Demonstrators, including youth and community leaders, gathered on Capitol Mall to call for an end to gun violence and for…
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OBSERVER Awarded Grant To Expand To Stockton
Observer Staff Report The Sacramento OBSERVER has been selected for a national initiative that will support its planned expansion into…
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Cleaning up smog is suddenly much harder. Reined in by Trump, what will California do next?
By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde |CalMatters At an electric vehicle showcase in Anaheim, Christopher Grundler — one of the top executives in…
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Experts Urge More Support For Kin Care For Black Children In Foster System
Malachi Chaney-McClain was raised by his grandmother, Mary, who put in the time and effort to ensure his well-being, and…
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Dr. James Fisher, Champion For Justice And Inclusion, Passes
Dr. James Adolphus Fisher, a pioneering historian of Black California and advocate for social justice, passed away at 82, leaving…
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Carrousels National Convention Celebrates Sisterhood, Joy In Sacramento
The Carrousels Inc. held their 59th annual national convention in Sacramento, CA, where they celebrated their legacy, made donations to…
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Sac County Approves $8.9B Budget, Authorizes Sheriff Military Equipment
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an $8.9 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, providing funding for the…
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Sacramento Schools’ Black Student Suspension Rates Remain High Despite Promises — And A Legal Settlement
By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer Despite years of pledges to address systemic racism and discriminatory discipline practices,…
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Newsom and Legislature tangle with construction unions over minimum wage
California lawmakers are on the cusp of passing a controversial housing bill that would tie minimum wages for construction workers…
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Juneteenth California Partners To Amplify ‘Beyond Juneteenth’
Juneteenth California has partnered with the HAWK Institute and author Tommy Ross to distribute the illustrated version of Ross' book…
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Homeless-related arrests, citations soared in these California cities after Supreme Court case
California cities have increased enforcement of homeless encampments since the Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision, with many citing…
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‘Godfather Of Police Litigation’ Honors Preeminent Civil Rights Attorney John Burris
John Burris, a nationally renowned civil rights attorney, was celebrated at a documentary premiere for his groundbreaking legal career and…
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From Parade to Praise: Sacramento’s Juneteenth Festival Glows with Black Excellence
The 2025 Sacramento Juneteenth Festival celebrated the freedom, resilience, and culture of the Black community with music, art, and history…
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‘Peace At The Plate’ Combats Sac Youth Gang Violence Through Softball
Oak Park and Del Paso Heights youth came together for a friendly softball game hosted by Ceaze the Moment to…
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