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Josh Mantez

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Raised in Moraga, California, Josh Mantez is a Sacramento contributor for Times Media Service. Mantez covers local news in Sacramento, including government, transportation and transit, public safety, schools and major community developments, explaining how government actions affect residents. Mantez holds a master's degree in journalism.

Stories by Josh Mantez

8 stories

  1. July 2026

    2 stories: 1 explainer, 1 news story

  2. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    What UC’s renewed SAT and ACT debate could mean for California students

    California students may need SAT or ACT scores for UC admissions again as the university system reviews its test-free policy.

  3. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Former Olympian David Hearn indicted in D.C. over alleged Reflecting Pool damage

  4. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  5. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Six arrested after brawl at Congaree River sandbar, sheriff says

  6. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · Hesperia

    Hesperia Man Arrested After Alleged Garage Entry, Assault on Homeowner

  7. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  8. Sun

    News: Politics · California

    California CPUC Awards $3.29M for Digital Literacy & Broadband Access

  9. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  10. Mon

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    Bad Bunny Wipes Instagram After Super Bowl Halftime Controversy

  11. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Tue

    News: Transportation · San Francisco, California

    San Francisco Cable Car Incident Injures 13 on California St.

    Thirteen passengers were injured when a San Francisco cable car on the California Street line abruptly halted. Get the latest on the incident & investigation.

  13. November 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  14. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · Berkeley, California

    UC Berkeley: Bloody Brawl Erupts at TPUSA Event Protest, Arrests Made