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Chris Robertson

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Raised in Moraga, California, Chris Robertson is a Sacramento contributor for Times Media Service. Robertson covers Sacramento news, including local government, public safety, schools and development, along with California transportation and energy, from major infrastructure projects to state energy policy. Robertson holds a master's degree in journalism.

Stories by Chris Robertson

23 stories

  1. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Thu

    News: Political News

    California Governor’s Race 2026: Newsom’s ‘Break Glass’ Plan Ignites Debate

    Newsom's 2026 California Governor race warning about a GOP-only general election draws fire from Steve Hilton, who claims Newsom aims to split the Republican vote. Read the full story.

  3. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Mon

    News: Government

    California High-Speed Rail: $126B & Decades Behind Schedule

  5. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  6. Sun

    News: Political News

    Eric Swalwell, Christine Fang & Chinese Spy Ties Explained

  7. Sun

    News: Government

    Energy Secretary Directs California Offshore Oil Restart

  8. February 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  9. Tue

    News: Lifestyle

    Big Bear Bald Eagles Jackie & Shadow Lay Third Egg 2026

  10. Fri

    News: Lifestyle

    Deadliest Lake Tahoe Avalanche Kills 8 Backcountry Skiers

  11. Mon

    News: Government

    Federal Judge Blocks California Mask Ban for Feds; ID Law Upheld

    In a major ruling, a federal judge blocked California's mask ban for federal officers due to discrimination, but upheld the law requiring visible ID for all…

  12. Sat

    News: Government

    SBA Suspends 111,620 California Borrowers in $8.6B Fraud Crackdown

  13. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sun

    News: Government

    Trump Admin Approves Sites Reservoir Project in California

  15. Sun

    News: Government

    Free CA State Parks MLK Day 2026: Newsom Defies Trump Policy

  16. Sat

    News: Government

    New California Laws 2026: Health, Housing & Workplace Rights

  17. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Sat

    News: Government

    California Plastic Bag Ban 2026: What You Need to Know

  19. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  20. Tue

    News: Political News

    Eric Swalwell: Military Can ‘Check’ Trump on Illegal Orders

    Rep. Eric Swalwell suggests the military can 'check' President Trump on illegal orders, sparking debate following a controversial video urging service members to defy unlawful commands.

  21. Mon

    News: Government

    California Prop 50: Farmers Oppose Redistricting Power Shift

  22. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  23. Wed

    News: Government

    California Sues Trump Admin Over SNAP Cutoff; Newsom Condemns

  24. Thu

    News: Government

    Trump Withholds $40M from California Over Trucker English Rules

  25. September 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  26. Sun

    News: Government

    Newsom Signs Bills Boosting California Native American Welfare

  27. Wed

    News: Government

    California Mental Health Warm Lines Face Layoffs & Cuts

  28. Sat

    News: Government

    California’s Poverty Rate Hits 17.7% in 2024: Highest Nationally

    California's 2024 poverty rate of 17.7% is the nation's highest, impacting 7 million. High cost of living and end of pandemic aid are key drivers. Read…

  29. Sun

    News: Political News

    Trump Threatens Chicago: Democrats Condemn “Wannabe Dictator”

  30. Wed

    News: Government

    CA Cities Target Vehicular Homelessness with New RV Rules

  31. Wed

    News: Government

    CA Rejects “Jay Leno Bill” for Classic Car Smog Exemption

  32. July 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  33. Wed

    News: Food

    In-N-Out Owner Heads East, Criticizes California Policies