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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

25 stories

  1. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Thu

    News: Election · California

    California Primary Lockout Fears: Newsom vs. Hilton

    California's top-two gubernatorial primary causes 'lockout' fears. Gov. Newsom proposes a 'break-the-glass' plan as GOP frontrunner Steve Hilton accuses him of vote-splitting.

  3. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Sun

    News: Transportation · California

    California High-Speed Rail: Cost Skyrockets, Delays Mount

  5. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  6. Sun

    News: Election · California

    Christine Fang: Chinese Spy’s Ties to Rep. Eric Swalwell Revealed

  7. Sun

    News: Energy · California

    Energy Sec. Wright Orders California Oil Restart, Newsom Objects

  8. February 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  9. Tue

    News: Environment · Inland Empire, California

    Big Bear Lake Eagles Jackie & Shadow Lay Third Egg After Raven Attack

  10. Fri

    News: Weather · California

    Lake Tahoe Avalanche: 8 Skiers Dead Near Frog Lake, Castle Peak

  11. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    Judge Blocks California ICE Mask Ban; State Vows New Law

    Federal judge blocks California's ban on masks for ICE agents, but Senator Wiener pledges new legislation. Learn about the "No Secret Police Act" and its implications.

  12. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · California

    SBA Suspends 111K California Borrowers Over $8.6B Pandemic Loan Fraud

  13. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  14. Sun

    News: Environment · California

    California Sites Reservoir: Feds Approve Major Water Project

  15. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    California Offers Free State Parks on MLK Day Amid Trump Changes

  16. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    New California Laws 2026: What You Need to Know

  17. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    California Plastic Bag Ban Closes Loophole, All Bags Gone by 2026

  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 argues the U.S. military can check President Trump by refusing unlawful orders, emphasizing their constitutional oath.

  21. Mon

    News: Election · California

    California Prop 50: Farmers Oppose Redistricting Measure

  22. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  23. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Slams GOP on SNAP Cuts, California Sues Over Shutdown

  24. Thu

    News: Transportation · California

    California Loses $40M Over Trucker English Proficiency Rules

  25. September 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  26. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Signs Bills Advancing California Native American Rights

  27. Wed

    News: Health · California

    California Mental Health Warm Lines Face Deep Budget Cuts

  28. Fri

    News: Politics · California

    California’s Poverty Rate Hits 17.7% in 2024: What’s Driving It?

    California's poverty rate is 17.7% in 2024, highest in the nation. Discover how housing costs, lapsed pandemic aid, and cuts to assistance are fueling this crisis…

  29. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump’s ‘War’ Threat on Chicago: Leaders Condemn

  30. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    CA Vehicle Habitation Laws: New Rules in SF, San Diego

  31. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    CA Lawmakers Reject ‘Leno’s Law’ for Classic Car Smog Tests

  32. July 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  33. Tue

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    In-N-Out Move: Owner Lynsi Snyder Relocates Family to Tennessee

  34. June 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  35. Thu

    News: Politics · California

    New California Laws July 2025: Subscriptions, IDs, and More

  36. April 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  37. Tue

    News: Transportation · California

    CA DMV Extends Hours as REAL ID Deadline Nears

    California DMV offices are extending hours as the May 7 REAL ID deadline nears. Inland Empire residents should act now to avoid delays in securing this…