The Sacramento Area Council of Governments says farmers markets make up most of the locally grown food that’s sold locally. The organization is studying how best to improve the region’s ability to process food.

The California State Senate passed a bill today that could help the state deal more quickly with private encroachment on state levees.

Sacramento’s B Street Theater seldom stages shows with live music. And most presenters of musical theater shy away from rap. With “How We Got On” B Street bucks the trend. The show follows three teenage rappers in the 1980's who hope to become stars.