California teachers are striking for higher salaries and benefits, causing financial challenges for school districts. Learn more about the statewide effort.

Streamline Sacramento has accelerated housing and economic development in its first year, with 72% of nearly 40 actions ...

The Capital Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 40th anniversary with a Harlem Renaissance-inspired gala, honoring the ...

California community colleges offer a variety of financial aid programs, such as the California College Promise Grant, to help low-income and first-generation students afford higher education, as well ...

Ghanaians are proudly wearing the traditional fugu smock in response to online mockery, prompting the declaration of Wednesdays as "Fugu Day" and resulting in increased sales for traders and demand ...

Increasingly, Black Americans are seeking dual citizenship or permanent residency in African nations, driven by economic opportunity, political reprieve, and cultural reconnection, with eight African ...

All listed events, and more, can be viewed online on The OBSERVER’s community events calendar at SacObserver.com. Be sure to submit your events two weeks in advance to have the chance to be featured ...

Steve Hilton, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, is running to restore the California dream by addressing the state's ...

Explore the rich history of Black Californians through the California Museum's self-guided Black history tour. Learn about their struggles and achievements.

A federal judge in New Hampshire ruled that a Trump administration directive to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public K-12 schools and colleges was unconstitutional, protecting ...

Serena Williams has transitioned from professional tennis player to business investor and producer, and stars in the new ...

The "Scrubs" revival picks up with the same characters 17 years later, now as teachers to a group of rookie doctors, while also exploring the joys of male friendship and the realities of life in 2026.