Arts and LifestyleSacramento’s only Black museum fights to stay openThe 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.
State Government‘Swarms’ of bed bugs force California Department of Education employees to work remotely
Sacramento RegionContractor files civil lawsuit over investigation into Yuba County powerhouse disaster
Sacramento RegionJuly 10, 2026Ruth FinchReflexology, splash pads and pickleball: Westacre Park reopensWest 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.
Sacramento RegionJuly 10, 2026Ruth FinchA ‘Beer Dash’ for cancer support in DavisCancer 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.
Housing and HomelessnessJuly 9, 2026Therapy in a tent: The healthcare many homeless Californians need but aren’t gettingAll 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.
EducationJuly 8, 2026Laura FitzgeraldCalifornia’s budget deal would strip control over the Department of Education from California’s superintendentLeading superintendent candidates say they disagree with how lawmakers approved the change.
Sacramento RegionJuly 8, 2026Keyshawn DavisPeak Energy brings major battery production facility to SacramentoThe 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.
Food and SustainabilityJuly 8, 2026Tony RodriguezOak Park ice cream shop goes nut-free to welcome families with allergiesFamilies 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.
Sacramento RegionJuly 8, 2026Riley PalmerCity plant operators keep Sacramento’s drinking water safe, but at what cost?Vacancies at Sacramento's water treatment plants are pushing staff to burn out and costing the city a pretty penny. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionJuly 7, 2026Keyshawn DavisOrangevale youth baseball league suffers arsonLeaders from the Orangevale Pony Baseball League are asking the arsonist to come forward and are seeking community support.
Sacramento RegionJuly 7, 2026Charges against California dad who drove family off cliff dropped after mental health treatmentA judge has dismissed all charges against a California radiologist accused of trying to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff in 2023. Dharmesh Patel completed a two-year mental health diversion program this week.
Sacramento RegionJuly 7, 2026Sarit LaschinskyCapRadio, KVIE receive payouts from tower settlementSacramento’s NPR and PBS affiliate stations received a combined $2 million from the Capital Public Radio Endowment. CapRadio also received the title for an Elverta property housing its main broadcasting tower from KVIE.
