The SMUD board voted to increase rates by 3% each year, which would mean about $4.35 more per month for the average residential customer in 2026, and $4.48 more in 2027, according to the utility ...

A Sacramento-based nonprofit is receiving a $63,000 award to help fund a program to help young adults get back on their feet.Nextgen Policy is a Black-led nonprofit that advocates for progressive ...