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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: Election · California

    California Top-Two Primary: Newsom, Hilton Clash Over Vote-Splitting

    Steve Hilton sharply criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom's 'break the glass' remarks on California's top-two primary, accusing him of fearmongering to split Republican votes. Get the full political breakdown.

  3. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Sun

    News: Transportation · California

    California High-Speed Rail: $126 Billion & No Tracks

  5. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  6. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    Eric Swalwell, Chinese Spy Christine Fang: The True Story

  7. Sun

    News: Energy · California

    US Orders Santa Ynez Oil Restart in CA via Defense Act

  8. February 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  9. Tue

    News: Environment · California

    Big Bear Eagles Jackie & Shadow Lay Third Egg of 2026 Season

  10. Fri

    News: Weather · California

    Castle Peak Avalanche: 8 Dead in California’s Deadliest Disaster

  11. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    Judge Blocks California ‘No Secret Police Act’ on ICE Agents

    A federal judge blocked California's 'No Secret Police Act,' which aimed to ban masked ICE agents, ruling it violates the Supremacy Clause. Read more.

  12. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · California

    SBA Suspends 111,620 California Borrowers Over $8.6B Fraud

  13. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sun

    News: Environment · California

    Trump Admin Approves Sites Reservoir in California

  15. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Declares Free CA State Parks on MLK Day 2026

  16. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    794 New California Laws for 2026: What You Need to Know

  17. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    California Plastic Bag Ban 2026: All Film Bags Banned

  19. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  20. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Swalwell: Military Can Check Trump on Unlawful Orders

    Rep. Eric Swalwell claims the military can check President Trump over unlawful orders. Discussion follows controversy of lawmakers urging service members to refuse illegal commands.

  21. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    California Prop 50: Rural Communities Fight Redistricting Plan

  22. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  23. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Slams SNAP Benefit Cutoff Amid Shutdown in California

  24. Thu

    News: Transportation · California

    Trump Withholds $40M from California over Truck Driver English Rules

  25. September 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  26. Wed

    News: Health · California

    CA Mental Health Warm Lines Face Layoffs After Budget Cuts

  27. Fri

    News: Politics · California

    California Poverty Rate Hits 17.7% in 2024, Highest in Nation

  28. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Threats: Democratic Leaders Condemn Chicago Troop Plan

    Democratic leaders, including Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson, forcefully condemn Donald Trump's threats to deploy federal troops and National Guard to Chicago, calling his rhetoric authoritarian.

  29. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    CA Cities Enforce New Vehicle Habitation Laws, Offer Safe Parking

  30. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Leno’s Law Rejected: CA Classic Car Smog Exemption Fails

  31. June 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  32. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    CA Prison Hunger Strike Escalates Over Collective Punishment

  33. Thu

    News: Politics · California

    New California Laws July 1 2025: What You Need to Know