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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. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Giantex recalls Amazon-sold lounge chairs after amputation report

    Giantex is recalling about 1,155 outdoor lounge chairs sold from August 2023 to October 2025 due to an amputation hazard, federal regulators say.

  3. April 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Tue

    News: Education · California

    California Lawmakers Rush to Pass Key Education Bills by Deadline

  5. Sun

    News: Transportation · California

    CA High-Speed Rail: $135B, 25 Years, No Trains

  6. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  7. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    Eric Swalwell, Christine Fang & Debunked Claims: The Real Story

  8. Sun

    News: Energy · California

    Energy Sec. Orders CA Oil Ops Restart Amid State Opposition

  9. February 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  10. Tue

    News: Environment · California

    Big Bear Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow Lay Third Egg of 2026 Season

  11. Fri

    News: Weather · California

    Deadliest Sierra Nevada Avalanche: 8 Skiers Dead Near Castle Peak

    A devastating avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada has killed eight skiers, with one still missing. The incident near Castle Peak involved a guided tour group from…

  12. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    Federal Judge Blocks CA Mask Ban for Officers, Upholds ID Law

  13. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · California

    SBA Suspends 111,000+ California Borrowers for $8.6B PPP/EIDL Fraud

  14. January 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  15. Sun

    News: Environment · California

    Sites Reservoir Approved: California’s Largest Water Project

  16. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    California State Parks Free on MLK Day Amid Trump Policy Shift

  17. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    New California Laws 2026: IVF, Housing, AI & More Take Effect

  18. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  19. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    California Plastic Bag Ban 2026: What Shoppers Need to Know

    California's new law, SB 1053, will ban all film plastic grocery bags at checkout statewide by January 1, 2026, including the thicker "reusable" versions. Learn what…

  20. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  21. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Rep. Swalwell: Military Can Check Trump on Illegal Orders

  22. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    California Farmers Oppose Prop 50: Rural Representation at Risk

  23. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  24. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Invokes Scripture on SNAP Cuts, Slams GOP in CA

  25. Thu

    News: Transportation · California

    Trump Admin Withholds $40M from California Over Trucker English Rules

  26. September 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  27. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    California Warm Line Cuts Impact Mental Health Counselors

  28. Fri

    News: Politics · California

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

    California's poverty rate soared to 17.7% in 2024, now among the nation's highest. Nearly 7 million impacted by high housing costs and federal aid cuts. Learn…

  29. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Threatens ‘War’ in Chicago: Leaders Condemn Federal Force Plan

  30. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    CA Cities Target RV, Car Dwellers with Tough New Laws

  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. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · California

    In-N-Out Move Signals California Exodus to Tennessee

  34. June 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  35. Thu

    News: Politics · California

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

  36. April 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  37. Tue

    News: Transportation · California

    CA DMV Extends Hours for REAL ID as May 7 Deadline Nears

    The California DMV is extending office hours at select locations to help residents meet the May 7, 2025, REAL ID deadline. High Desert travelers are urged…