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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
16 stories
May 2026
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News: Election · California
Newsom’s ‘Break Glass’ Plan Ignites California Primary Debate
California's gubernatorial primary heats up. Gov. Newsom's 'break glass' plan draws fire from Steve Hilton, who urges Chad Bianco to drop out. Read full story.
April 2026
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News: Transportation · California
CA High-Speed Rail: $126B Cost Overruns, Delays & Doubt
March 2026
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News: Politics · California
Eric Swalwell & Chinese Spy Christine Fang: No Wrongdoing Confirmed
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News: Energy · California
Energy Sec. Orders CA Oil Operations Restart After 2015 Spill
February 2026
4 stories: 4 news stories
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News: Environment · California
Big Bear Bald Eagles Jackie & Shadow Lay Third Egg
Fri
News: Weather · California
Deadly Castle Peak Avalanche Kills 8 Skiers Near Lake Tahoe
Mon
News: Crime and Justice · California
Judge Blocks CA Mask Ban for Feds, Upholds ID Law
A US District Judge in Los Angeles has blocked California's "No Secret Police Act" as it applies to federal officers, citing the Supremacy Clause. However, the…

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News: Business and Finance · California
SBA Suspends 111K California Borrowers for $8.6B Pandemic Fraud
January 2026
3 stories: 3 news stories
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News: Environment · California
Trump Admin Approves California’s Sites Reservoir Project
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News: Politics · California
Newsom Announces Free CA State Parks Entry on MLK Day 2026
Sat
News: Politics · California
New California Laws 2026: Health, Housing, & Consumer Protections
December 2025
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News: Environment · California
California Reusable Bag Ban 2026: What Shoppers Need to Know
November 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Tue
News: Politics · United States
Swalwell: Military Can Constitutionally Check Trump
Rep. Eric Swalwell controversially suggests the military could be a constitutional check on Trump's actions, sparking debate and an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly.

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News: Election · California
California Farmers Oppose Prop 50 Redistricting Change
October 2025
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News: Politics · California
CA Sues Trump Admin Over SNAP Halt: Newsom Calls it “Cruelty”
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News: Transportation · California
California Loses $40M in Trucking Funds Over English Rules