Derrell Roberts News Today

High levels of community violence weigh upon youth over time, new research has found.

By Robert J. Hansen | OBSERVER Staff Writer - In 2009, Franki Jones’ Testimony As The Sole Witness Against Doshmen Johnson Put Him Behind Bars For Life When Both Were Teens. Now, She Wants To Help Free Him, Saying She Was Coerced Into Helping To Convict The Wrong Man Of Homicide

A look at contributions in the 2nd District race for Sacramento City Council.

By Nicholas Ibarra | OBSERVER Staff Writer - The Roberts Family Development Center is celebrating 23 years of service by honoring "Hero Couples" for their enduring support, with a concert and drawing for the "golden ticket" to South Africa.

Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester announced that her department is seeing an 18% decrease in violent crime compared to this time last year.

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Hundreds of youth gathered at Golden 1 Center to call for an end to gun violence. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond were among the guest readers.

A Sacramento neighborhood receives $10 million from Golden 1 Credit Union for community development.

By OBSERVER Newsroom During a Freedom School Training session on June 8, 2023, Sabrina Charleston conducts an activity in front of over 50 staff members.

2020 election research found that consolidating voting locations widened the racial turnout gap. What about this election?