Sacramento RegionReflexology, splash pads and pickleball: Westacre Park reopensJuly 10, 2026 | Ruth FinchWest Sacramento’s Westacre Park has reopened with updated facilities and a laundry list of new features just in time to help residents of all ages enjoy summer to the fullest.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento’s only Black museum fights to stay openJuly 10, 2026 | Vicki GonzalezThe Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum has been in South Sacramento for 30 years. The founder says an expansion during the pandemic, coupled with a lack of funding in the years since, is putting the museum at risk of closure. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionA ‘Beer Dash’ for cancer support in DavisJuly 10, 2026 | Ruth FinchCancer Champions held a 26.2 meter dash in a brewery parking lot to promote their Moonlight Run for cancer patient support. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionContractor files civil lawsuit over investigation into Yuba County powerhouse disasterJuly 9, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyA company hired to make upgrades and other work on the penstock at New Colgate Powerhouse argues its being painted as a scapegoat after the pipe catastrophically failed in February.
Housing and HomelessnessTherapy in a tent: The healthcare many homeless Californians need but aren’t gettingJuly 9, 2026All across California, unhoused people are suffering at alarming rates from less obvious but potentially enervating mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
State Government‘Swarms’ of bed bugs force California Department of Education employees to work remotelyJuly 9, 2026 | Chris FeltsAs California state employees begin to follow Governor Gavin Newsom's return to office mandate, some workers in Sacramento are raising alarms about the conditions they're facing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationCalifornia’s budget deal would strip control over the Department of Education from California’s superintendentJuly 8, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldLeading superintendent candidates say they disagree with how lawmakers approved the change.
Sacramento RegionPeak Energy brings major battery production facility to SacramentoJuly 8, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe energy company says their sodium-ion batteries are cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly than lithium-ion batteries. Their new facility in Sacramento will create up to 230 jobs.
Sacramento RegionBike polo and Dog Party: Sacramento Bike Kitchen celebrates 20 yearsJuly 8, 2026 | Ruth FinchThis Saturday Sacramento Bike Kitchen will host a 20 year anniversary party featuring seven local bands and host a bike polo exhibition match put on by Davis Bike Polo.
Food and SustainabilityOak Park ice cream shop goes nut-free to welcome families with allergiesJuly 8, 2026 | Tony RodriguezFamilies with severe nut allergies often skip trips to ice cream shops because of the risk of cross-contamination, but one Oak Park shop is trying to change that.
