Cory Jaynes
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Sacramento-based freelance journalist and regular contributor to @Capitol_Weekly. Alumnus of @SacState, wrote and edited for @TheStateHornet
Articles by Cory Jaynes
Haney bill gives shelter animals a new chance at life
News Shelter dog. Image by AwaylGl via iStock. by CORY JAYNES posted 10.07.2026 For most animal lovers, their dogs, cats or other four-legged critters are viewed as nothing less than valued members of the family. But in cases where animals instead suffer abuse bad enough to be forcibly removed from the home, they also become evidence that can keep them legally isolated and unavailable for adoption for months or even years. Thanks to a bill recently signed by Gov.
Grizzly reintroduction effort may only be hibernating
News A wet Kodiak bear walking out of a river. Image by GoDogPhoto via iStock by CORY JAYNES posted 10.01.2026 The iconic grizzly bear image can be seen across California, from the state flag and seal to souvenirs, college mascots and even theme parks, but the state hasn’t seen an actual grizzly bear in the wild since 1924, when one was reportedly sighted in Sequoia National Park. A proposal to consider changing that failed this year, but supporters say the idea is not yet extinct.
Driving data bill stalls…again
News Image by Thanakorn Lappattaranan.
Shaping AI’s effect on employment in California
As California lawmakers return, they will deal with a multitude of bills aimed at how artificial intelligence is utilized in hiring and the workplace. We are in a short lull in the legislative battle between Big Tech and Big Labor over the impact of AI on jobs in California. But when lawmakers return in a few weeks, they will deal with a plethora of measures aimed at how artificial intelligence is utilized in the workplace.
Shaping AI’s effect on employment in California
As California lawmakers return, they will deal with a multitude of bills aimed at how artificial intelligence is utilized in hiring and the workplace. We are in a short lull in the legislative battle between Big Tech and Big Labor over the impact of AI on jobs in California. But when lawmakers return in a few weeks, they will deal with a plethora of measures aimed at how artificial intelligence is utilized in the workplace.
Shaping AI’s effect on employment in California
News Image by Anton Vierietin. by CORY JAYNES posted 07.14.2026 We are in a short lull in the legislative battle between Big Tech and Big Labor over the impact of AI on jobs in California. But when lawmakers return in a few weeks, they will deal with a plethora of measures aimed at how artificial intelligence is utilized the workplace. First up are a number of bills sponsored by the California Labor Federation of Labor Unions.
Slew of e-bike bills speed forward through state legislature
This story was originally published by Capitol Weekly. As the popularity of e-bikes has grown, so too have the instances and severity of crashes involving the motorized bicycles. With that in mind, lawmakers this session have pondered several bills seeking to balance expanding e-bike use and road safety. Of the bills introduced this year in the legislature, four have made it through their house of origin and on to the next chamber.
Slew of e-bike bills speed forward
News by CORY JANES posted 06.03.2026 As the popularity of e-bikes has grown, so too has the instances and severity of crashes involving the motorized bicycles. With that in mind, lawmakers this session have pondered several bills seeking to balance expanding e-bike use and road safety. Of the bills introduced this year in the legislature, four have made it through their house of origin and on to the next chamber.
Telematics bill could change how insurance rates are calculated
News by CORY JAYNES posted 04.23.2026 A new bill could offer California drivers discounts on their car insurance for safer driving; however, critics contend that if the bill becomes law, it could force drivers to choose between privacy and better insurance prices.
Crime Map: Sac State Police arrest person for indecent exposure
Campus Crime Map for the week of Feb. 21 Cory Jaynes March 2, 2020 Every week The State Hornet will compile crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status. For the week of Feb. 21, 13 crimes were reported in the Sacramento State Police Department’s crime log. Among these crimes, police arrested a male for indecent exposure charges for masturbating in the University Library Wednesday.
Sac State vote center will begin operating Saturday
Voters can cast their ballots until Tuesday at 8 p.m. A poll worker assists a voter at the vote center in Modoc Hall Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Assemblymember Ash Kalra credited Sac State for providing a real-world example for the recently signed Assembly Bill 59, which prioritizes the placement of voting centers on college campuses. Eucario Calderon A poll worker assists a voter at the vote center in Modoc Hall Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.
CRIME MAP: Missing person report filed and robbery reported at Sac State
Campus crime map from Feb. 14 Cory Jaynes February 25, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 8 + 3? Every week The State Hornet will compile crimes recorded in the campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status. Since Feb. 14, there were 13 crimes reported in the Sacramento State Police Department’s crime log. A missing person report was filed for Joshua Beckwith.
Sac State student running for Sacramento City Council targets homeless crisis
Waverly Hampton III says family history of service inspired his run Cory Jaynes February 17, 2020 Waverly Hampton III said that after moving to Sacramento, the amount of homelessness and litter — and his car being broken into — made him feel like he couldn’t start a family in the city. So he decided to do something about it. Hampton, 24, is an electrical engineering major at Sacramento State running for Sacramento City Council District 6, which borders Sac State on the east and south side.
CRIME MAP: 12 crimes reported at Sac State over winter break
Vandalism topped listed crimes with 4 reported instances Cory Jaynes, News Editor January 21, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Every week, The State Hornet will compile crimes recorded in the Sacramento State Police Department’s campus crime log into a map detailing their location and current status. Over the course of winter break, 12 crimes were reported to the Sacramento State Police Department with vandalism being the most reported crime.
Driver arrested after getting van stuck in Sac State parking structure
Joey Mance Norris was booked into the Sacramento Main Jail Thursday after being arrested by the Sacramento State Police Department. Mance was detained after wedging a "large transport truck" into Parking Structure I and attempting to flee the scene. Sacramento State Police Department Joey Mance Norris was booked into the Sacramento Main Jail Thursday after being arrested by the Sacramento State Police Department.
REVIEW: ‘The Mandalorian’ is an instant cult classic for ‘Star Wars’ veterans
Pedro Pascal's title character takes cover during a gunfight in the first episode of "The Mandalorian." The series pilot was released with the launch of Disney+ Tuesday, Nov 12. Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd. Pedro Pascal's title character takes cover during a gunfight in the first episode of "The Mandalorian." The series pilot was released with the launch of Disney+ Tuesday, Nov 12. Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd. Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd.
Sac State vote center provides real-world example for new California election law
Sac State student Kaylah Greenwell registers to vote at the Modoc Hall vote center Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. AB 59 now requires California State University campuses to comply with requests from county officials to host vote centers. Eucario Calderon Sac State student Kaylah Greenwell registers to vote at the Modoc Hall vote center Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. AB 59 now requires California State University campuses to comply with requests from county officials to host vote centers.
NEWS PODCAST: Sac State’s 2018 vote center provides example for new election law
Multimedia News Podcast Podcast For ASI president and Public Policy & Administration major Noel Mora in the podcast booth with State Hornet Managing Editor Cory Jaynes. Mora recently testified against increasing the CSU's admissions requirements. Will Coburn - The State Hornet For ASI president and Public Policy & Administration major Noel Mora in the podcast booth with State Hornet Managing Editor Cory Jaynes. Mora recently testified against increasing the CSU's admissions requirements.
Mayor Pete focuses on inclusion during campaign stop in West Sacramento
Buttigieg calls for gun control, election reforms Cory Jaynes and Patrick Walsh|September 29, 2019 Pete Buttigieg addressed a crowd of thousands about gun control, education, democratic reform and cultural acceptance in West Sacramento Sunday as part of his 2020 Democratic presidential campaign. When the 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana took the outdoor stage at Drake’s: The Barn, he laid out why he believes he’s the one to beat President Donald Trump in 2020.
2019 Clery Report shows 31 instances of sexual assault at Sac State student housing
The American River Courtyard, one of the residence halls located at Sac State. In the university's 2019 Clery Act Report, 31 instances of sexual assault were reported at on-campus housing, an increase of 21 incidents from last year's report. Brittney Delgado - The State Hornet The American River Courtyard, one of the residence halls located at Sac State.
No island getaway: Police nab suspect after American River swim
Sacramento County Park Rangers assist the Sacramento State Police Department and Sacramento police apprehend a suspect who fled into the American River on Tuesday, August 20. The suspect fled downstream onto an island north of the J-Street Bridge where he surrendered to police. Cory Jaynes - The State Hornet Sacramento County Park Rangers assist the Sacramento State Police Department and Sacramento police apprehend a suspect who fled into the American River on Tuesday, August 20.
CSU receives $6 million to fund summer financial aid
Cory Jaynes, Managing editor August 7, 2019 Filed under Campus, News California State University system students will have the option to apply for summer financial aid after the system was allotted $6 million to fund financial aid for summer classes in 2020 and 2021. Included in the 2019-2020 California state budget signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on July 1, this is the first time the state will fund financial aid for summer courses, according to Anita Kermes, Sac State’s financial aid director.
26-year-old police officer killed in North Sacramento was Sac State alumna
Sacramento police officer Tara O’Sullivan was shot and killed on Wednesday, June 19 in North Sacramento. O’Sullivan graduated from Sac State in 2018 with a degree in child development. Courtesy of Sacramento Police Department Sacramento police officer Tara O’Sullivan was shot and killed on Wednesday, June 19 in North Sacramento. O’Sullivan graduated from Sac State in 2018 with a degree in child development.
Former Sac State student makes trek to Mount Everest’s South Base Camp
Joe Dangtran and Vijay, an Everest porter, hold a Sac State flag at Mount Everest's southern base camp. Dangtran, a former Sac State student, said he took the flag with him as a personal thank you to the professors that helped him transfer to Northeastern University. Courtesy of Joe Dangtran Joe Dangtran and Vijay, an Everest porter, hold a Sac State flag at Mount Everest's southern base camp.
West Sacramento mayor takes over second Sac State endowed chair
West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for levee improvement in 2011. Cabaldon was recently hired as an endowed professor at Sac State. CC0/U.S. Army West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for levee improvement in 2011. Cabaldon was recently hired as an endowed professor at Sac State. CC0/U.S. Army CC0/U.S. Army West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for levee improvement in 2011.
TESTIMONIAL: How my mother’s death led me to Sac State
Me and my mom at Lisa's Coffee Shop in Covina, California. I would later use this photo to announce to my friends on social media of her passing. Photo courtesy of Cory Jaynes Me and my mom at Lisa's Coffee Shop in Covina, California. I would later use this photo to announce to my friends on social media of her passing. Photo courtesy of Cory Jaynes Photo courtesy of Cory Jaynes Me and my mom at Lisa's Coffee Shop in Covina, California.
Sac State’s Delta Chi chapter removed for three years following investigation
Margherita Beale and Cory Jaynes March 16, 2019 Filed under Featured, News After a rejected appeal on March 20, Sacramento State’s Delta Chi fraternity is officially unrecognized by the university for three years, following an investigation prompted by anonymous hazing allegations. The decision came from Nicki Croly, director of Student Organizations & Leadership, which oversees all campus student groups, including Greek life.
California Attorney General declines to charge officers who killed Stephon Clark
Senate Democrats - CC BY 2.0 Xavier Becerra, then the representative of California's 34th congressional district, speaks at a congressional Democrat press conference on June 25, 2015. As California attorney general, Becerra announced Tuesday, March 5, that California's Department of Justice would not press charges against the Sacramento police officers that shot and killed Stephon Clark.
Elizabeth Warren warns Sac State against partnership with Wells Fargo
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report claims Wells Fargo charges students three times the national average for services Marc Nozell - CC BY 2.0 Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., makes a campaign stop at Manchester Community College in Manchester, New Hampshire on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Warren announced on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 that she would run for President in the 2020 Democratic primaries.
Women’s March Sacramento to take place Saturday at California Capitol
The march aims to empower women by providing support for grassroots activists to engage in local communities Barbara Harvey - The State Hornet Thousand of demonstrators gathered at the California Capitol for the first Women's March in Sacramento on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2016. Women's March Sacramento 2019 will take place Saturday, Jan. 19.
How does a government shutdown affect Sac State students?
Becky Bell - The State Hornet Sac State students wait in line for the bursar's office at Lassen Hall in 2010. Anita Kermes, financial aid director, has promised support for students unable to finish filling out their financial aid applications for the Spring 2019 semester due to a government shutdown.
Sac State prepares for first graduation since canceling winter commencement
After announcing last semester that it would permanently cancel winter commencement ceremonies, Sacramento State has announced that the upcoming spring commencement ceremony will be one day longer to accommodate more graduates. The decision to cancel winter ceremonies came directly from the cost involved in renting Golden 1 Center, the only venue deemed usable for the event since the closure of Sleep Train Arena.
Sac State to host third annual ‘Keeping the Dream Alive’ conference
Sacramento State’s Dreamer Resource Center says it will host its third annual “Keeping the Dream Alive” conference Monday and Tuesday to offer support for undocumented students and those with undocumented family members. “With Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) still in limbo, our students continue to face uncertainty about their future,” Sac State President Robert Nelsen said in a press release.
Sacramento to distribute an additional 200,000 N95 masks
As air quality remains “very unhealthy” due to smoke from the Butte County Camp Fire, Sacramento has received an additional 200,000 N95 masks from the California Department of Public Health. Mask distribution began Sunday when the city received an initial supply of 7,500 from Sacramento County Emergency Medical and Health Coordinator. The N95 masks will continue to be distributed at operational fire stations in the city, according to a news release from the City of Sacramento.
Sac State nursing instructor dies in plane crash
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen announced Friday that Clay Abajian, nursing professor at Sac State, died in a plane crash Thursday in Redding, California. Nelsen said Abajian was volunteering to help those affected by the Camp Fire in Butte County. Abajian was one of two fatalities in the crash of a Cessna 182K Skylane, registration number N2629R, at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, according to a report from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Sac State cancels classes through Thanksgiving break
Sacramento State has canceled classes through Nov. 26 due to poor air quality caused by the Camp Fire in Butte County, according to a news release from the university. While classes are canceled, the university is scheduled to reopen Monday “for business,” according to the release. The university’s statement Friday did not clarify if all services on campus were rescheduled to reopen on Monday.
Sac State holds town hall meeting on air quality
A town hall was held in Sacramento State’s dining commons Thursday to address students’ concerns about campus closures, which have stemmed from poor air quality as a result of Butte County’s Camp Fire. Sac State has been closed since Tuesday — Monday was Veterans Day and no classes were held — and will continue to remain closed through Friday. Sac State President Robert Nelsen was at the meeting and answered students’ questions regarding the campus closure.
Sac State announces campus closure for Tuesday
Sacramento State will be closed Tuesday due to poor air quality in the region caused by the Camp Fire. The Camp Fire started just 90 miles away from Sac State in Butte County and has burned through 117,000 acres, destroyed more than 7,000 buildings and killed 42 people — making it the deadliest wildfire in California history.
Genocide conference to bring international experts to Sac State
Sacramento State will host its 5th International Genocide Conference Thursday through Saturday. Attendees will include Mathilde Mukantabana, Rwandan ambassador to the U.S. and widow of conference founder Alexandre Kimenyi. “I am very proud of my alma mater for convening a forum that is actively speaking out against hatred, injustice, bigotry, prejudice and for its vigilance against any attempt to blur the historical record,” Mukantabana said in a Sac State press release.
Sac State Voter Guide: California law redefines election basics
The second week of October marks the beginning of the 2018 election in California as vote-by-mail ballots begin to be delivered to registered voters. For the first time in state history, ballots will be mailed to every registered voter in Sacramento County for a general election.
Dorm resident runs from attempted armed robbery
Two men attempted to rob a man at Sacramento State Friday at 9:47 p.m. across State University Drive from Sequoia Hall, according to the Sacramento State Police Department. Police did not confirm that the victim of the robbery was a Sac State student in the crime alert sent out to students, but said that he was returning to the residence halls from The WELL. According to the crime alert, the man was riding his scooter when he was approached by the two suspects.
Sac State student groups demand transparency in sexual assault case
Students from multiple campus organizations gathered in the Library Quad on Thursday for a rally to call for accountability and transparency in the wake of a sexual assault that occurred on campus. The group of seven students formed in the quad around noon and had a short procession over to President Robert Nelsen’s office in Sacramento Hall.
#SacStateSays: What is your opinion on the Kavanaugh hearings and the FBI investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct?
Sacramento State students watched as Brett Kavanaugh testified against Christine Blasey Ford, who claims she was sexually assaulted by Kavanaugh in high school, to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. As the Judiciary Committee prepared to vote on Friday, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-AZ, made a declaration that he would vote to move Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Senate floor but wanted a one-week limited-scope FBI investigation into the allegations made by Ford and others. Following backing from Sen.
Sac State political clubs weigh in on accusations against Kavanaugh
As the Senate Judiciary Committee began to hear testimony from Christine Blasey Ford on her accusations against Brett Kavanaugh, Sac State’s political clubs had their own views on the process. Ford, a professor at Palo Alto University, told the Washington Post that Kavanaugh, now a nominee for the Supreme Court, and a friend, Mark Judge, forced her into a room during a party in Montgomery County, Maryland in the early 1980s.
CSU asks for comments in review of Sac State President
Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen is currently undergoing a scheduled three-year review by the California State University board of trustees which students are able to participate in. Presidents of CSUs are reviewed by the board of trustees every three years, according to an email from CSU Chancellor Timothy White announcing the review. This is Nelsen’s first time being reviewed as president since he assumed the position on July 1, 2015.
Update: Suspect arrested in Sac State smash and grab thefts, police say
A suspect was arrested on Monday following a series of smash and grab thefts that occurred on campus Wednesday, Sept. 12, according to Sacramento State Police Department Chief Mark Iwasa. The suspect was spotted and arrested Monday morning while driving the white Ford Ranger pickup truck that was also seen on security footage of the theft. Iwasa identified the arrested suspect as the one in red in the released images of security camera footage.
Protesters clash outside statewide law enforcement expo, 6 months after Stephon Clark’s death
Protesters were called to disperse after the Sacramento Police Department called their “die in” outside of a statewide law enforcement expo unlawful on Tuesday, the six-month anniversary of Stephon Clark’s death.
Sheriff’s deputy killed in Rancho Cordova shooting attended Sac State
A Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy that attended Sacramento State was shot and killed Monday afternoon at a Rancho Cordova Pep Boys Auto Shop, according to Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones. In a video posted by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, Jones said that deputies Mark Stasyuk, 27, and Julie Robertson, 28, were responding to a call of “some disturbance” at around 1:44 p.m. Stasyuk was shot in the chest upon arriving at the store while Robertson was shot in the arm, Jones said.
Sac State Says: Would you take classes at Sac State Downtown?
Sacramento State officially opened its downtown satellite campus Tuesday, Aug. 28, with a ceremony attended by President Robert Nelsen, students, faculty and elected officials including Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
Sac State Police detain person at the WELL
Sacramento State Police detained a person at the WELL at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday. Lt. Christina Lofthouse said that the police could offer no comment on the incident due to privacy concerns. Bruce Ponomarenko, a Sac State parking officer, said that he saw police escort a male from a side door of the health services side of the WELL and place him into a police vehicle.
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