Ex-Sacramento councilmember Loloee to plead guilty. Here’s the key allegations Loloee issued paychecks that could only be cashed at the store so he could pocket 2%, the indictment alleged.

Ex-Sacramento councilmember Sean Loloee set to plead guilty tomorrow in federal court.

Here's the key allegations from the indictment:

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Ex-Sacramento councilmember Sean Loloee plans to plea to guilty to federal charges The charges are in connection to allegations that Loloee hired undocumented immigrants then underpaid them

NEW: Sean Loloee plans to plead guilty Thursday

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The highest-paid Sacramento city worker in 2025 earned over $500k. Here’s why The city’s highest-paid employee earned overtime payment that more than tripled his base salary, according to city records.

The highest paid city of Sacramento employee in 2025 was not the city manager or the mayor.

It was a fire captain who earned $365,754 in overtime — more than tripling his base salary.

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After shooting, Natomas school district asks city to restore campus police officers The Sacramento Police Department cancelled the district’s contract for school resource officers last year, citing a police staffing shortage

The Sacramento Police Department cancelled the district’s contract for school resource officers last year, citing a police staffing shortage

89 get layoff notices as Placer County plans shift to new health provider at jails “We do not anticipate any disruption in services or staffing levels within our jails,” a county spokesperson said.

Placer County plans to end its contract with a major for-profit company for medical services at its jails.
They don't plan for county staff to take it over though like Sac County recently did...
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A secretive East Sacramento group is waging its latest battle over apartment plan
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Sacramento County’s top official says 2024 homeless count was ‘artificially low’ Dueling data

NEW: Sacramento County’s top official says 2024 PIT count was “artificially low”

He also said not to expect a decrease in the new count that is going to be released in June

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Sheriff’s report details confrontation between Placer supervisor rivals at GOP event The report says Holly Andreatta threw papers that struck Shanti Landon during a March 11 Republican Party event in Roseville.

The report says Holly Andreatta threw papers that struck Shanti Landon during a March 11 Republican Party event in Roseville.

Ex-Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan earned more than his interim successor Despite being demoted in 2024, Howard Chan was still the city’s highest paid manager in 2025. See his final city pay stub.

Howard Chan was no longer city manager for the year 2025. But he still made more than the woman who was actually doing that job.
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McClatchy Journalists Revolt Against AI: ‘It’s a Betrayal’ | Exclusive Sacramento Bee staffers refuse bylines over a new AI tool as colleagues at the Miami Herald and Charlotte Observer harbor concerns.

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Unionized journalists at the Sacramento Bee stand united against McClatchy’s latest AI “articles” initiative. We have withheld our bylines from these stories because we do not want the public to think this is being done in our name — it’s not. We think it’s disgusting.

Matsui, Vang clash over health care, campaign finance, Gaza in packed forum Mai Vang said Rep. Doris Matsui does not support Medicare For All. Matsui said she’s not adverse to it.

Mai Vang said Rep. Doris Matsui does not support Medicare For All. Matsui said she’s not adverse to it.

Hit file on the story the second it ended. She still got it

At least 100 people are here in Elmhurst Sac at the Congressional candidate forum. Longtime US Rep. Matsui and city council member Mai Vang are present

Placer supervisor outraising Lincoln challenger 2-1, early campaign filings show Placer County supervisor Shanti Landon has built a sizable fundraising lead over challenger Holly Andreatta — here’s who’s backing each campaign.

The first of my campaign finance stories on the local races is up:
Placer supervisor outraising Lincoln challenger 2-1, early campaign filings show
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California mother reunited at border with daughter after deportation Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez became one of the few people to be allowed back into the country after a deportation during President Donald Trump’s second term.

Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez became one of the few people to be allowed back into the country after a deportation during President Donald Trump’s second term.

No emergency homeless services at Sacramento’s 211 — even for a 4-year-old Each month, thousands of people are part of the “unmet demand” in Sacramento’s shelter system. Families are among them.

Wow this story is heartbreaking. I knew that unhoused adults calling the emergency 211 line couldn't usually get a shelter bed that night. But I thought moms with little kids still could. Important reporting from @arianelange.bsky.social and Renee C. Byer
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Ashby weighing in…

Sacramento County can’t call Flo Cofer ‘doctor’ on June ballot, judge rules The petition involving the election for the Board of Supervisors seat was filed by a registered voter in the district.

The petition involving the election for the Board of Supervisors seat was filed by a registered voter in the district.

Lawsuit filed to block Sacramento County from calling Cofer a ‘doctor’ on June ballot A hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Sacramento Superior Court over the ballot designation.

A hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Sacramento Superior Court over the ballot designation.

ICYMI: Give this a read. This kind of thing going to court is very rare. Really peels back the curtain on sweeps.

She sued Sacramento for destroying her property in a homeless sweep. Can she win? A woman sued Sacramento after the city threw away her debit card, IDs, tent, blankets, laptop, documents, dog kennels and other property.

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Roseville in talks to sell two lots to developers to build housing Since the start of the current cycle in 2021, approximately 712 affordable housing units have been built in Roseville.

Since the start of the current cycle in 2021, approximately 712 affordable housing units have been built in Roseville.

Fired Folsom Cordova district admin alleges retaliation in harassment case He recommended termination for Cordova High campus monitor — then lost his own job, the suit says.

He recommended termination for Cordova High campus monitor — then lost his own job, the suit says.

Hotel, apartment complex planned for South Natomas vacant lot near Interstate 5 The project will have 16 income-restricted units in order to qualify for a state incentive.

The project will have 16 income-restricted units in order to qualify for a state incentive.

Does a Sacramento temporary homeless site in North Natomas violate an ordinance? The micro-community, scheduled to be completed in January, has come under fire from area residents and two city council members.

The micro-community, scheduled to be completed in January, has come under fire from area residents and two city council members.

El Dorado County sues to stop ballot measure targeting raises for top officials If the lawsuit fails and supporters collect the required signatures, the measure could appear on the November ballot.

If the lawsuit fails and supporters collect the required signatures, the measure could appear on the November ballot.

Sacramento DA files potential settlement notice in homeless lawsuit against city Sacramento County DA Thien Ho accused the city of allowing a “descent into decay” in the original lawsuit.

Sacramento County DA Thien Ho accused the city of allowing a “descent into decay” in the original lawsuit.

Roseville set to pay $900K to woman injured by police after calling 911 at nail salon The city signed the settlement in December.

The city signed the settlement in December.

Construction workers building an apartment complex site for an affordable housing project in Bakersfield on May 29, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

No state in the country has enough affordable homes, but California is one of the worst off: Only Oregon and Nevada have fewer available homes per household. bit.ly/4byZ4gV

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