Sacramento RegionGoldenSky Music Festival to return to the City of Trees in 2027June 3, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisAlso announced at Visit Sacramento’s State of Tourism event — the expansion of the California International Marathon and the lead chefs for the 13th annual Tower Bridge Dinner.
State GovernmentRepublican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton visits Sacramento as he leads in early election resultsJune 3, 2026 | Ruth FinchSteve Hilton is the leading Republican candidate in California’s gubernatorial election and visited the capitol Wednesday morning to talk about his plans for California.
EducationFor the Central Valley: University of the Pacific to launch new school of medicineJune 3, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe university says it will be the first institution granting Doctor of Medicine degrees outside of California’s major population centers. The school is expected to welcome its first class of students in 2030. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere's what we know about local congressional race resultsJune 2, 2026 | Ruth FinchCongressional districts 7, 3 and 6 cover a wide swath of the Sacramento region, with popular candidates including sitting congressmembers Doris Matsui, Kevin Kiley and Ami Bera.
Sacramento RegionHere’s what we know about Sacramento's local election resultsJune 2, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisIn Natomas, initial results show sitting Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan could potentially win her seat outright if she maintains more than 50% of the vote.
State GovernmentBecerra, Hilton leading in most uncertain California governor’s race in yearsJune 2, 2026Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are leading in the race for California governor.
Sacramento RegionGag order request, summer court dates among developments in Esparto explosion caseJune 2, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyA Yolo County judge is weighing whether to limit what attorneys and state agencies can say publicly about the Esparto fireworks explosion case before trial. He also set a series of summer hearings for the defendants.
State GovernmentCalifornia voting ends Tuesday. The results? Don’t expect them anytime soonJune 2, 2026California has new rules meant to speed up ballot counting, but elections experts and county officials say close races could still take weeks to resolve.
Sacramento RegionJudge sets bail for former Yolo County sheriff’s lieutenant charged in Esparto caseJune 2, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekA Yolo County judge set a $1.5 million bail for former sheriff’s lieutenant Samuel Machado, one of five people charged with murder in the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven workers in July 2025.
Sacramento RegionIt's Election Day. Here's how folks feel about itJune 2, 2026 | Laura Fitzgerald | Gerardo Zavala | Tony Rodriguez | Riley PalmerHow are people feeling about voting in this election? CapRadio reporters hit the streets to find out.
