Newsom to deploy CA National Guard after millions at risk of delayed food assistance in shutdownWithout federal intervention or the shutdown ending by Thursday, about 5.5 million low-income Californians enrolled in the program would likely not receive assistance for November — including nearly 3.5 million children and senior citizens.
JazzOctober 22, 2025Avery JeffryJacam Manricks brings another powerhouse performance to The Sofia.The local saxophonist is continuing his series of themed concerts with a celebration of the big bands. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionOctober 20, 2025Tony RodriguezHousing, homelessness and MLB hopes: Sacramento mayor gives first State of the CitySacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty’s first State of the City address focused on housing. He proposed a 2026 ballot measure to help first-time homebuyers, talked about tiny home village plans, and plans to finish the River Parkway by 2030.
Sacramento RegionOctober 20, 2025Greg MicekGhosts of the Cold War linger near Lincoln’s new homesNew homes in Lincoln’s Hidden Hills are rising just yards from a sealed Cold War missile site, where California’s push for housing meets its buried past.
Sacramento RegionOctober 20, 2025Keyshawn DavisSacramento State’s post-football game concert cut shortLil Yachty performed at Saturday’s homecoming game and left early, due to the crowd's misconduct, according to President Dr. Luke Wood. The concert was part of a new series at Sac State meant to enhance the student experience.
Sacramento RegionOctober 20, 2025Kai ArellanoNew California law prohibits declawing catsIt will be illegal to declaw cats in California starting Jan. 1. The new law prohibits veterinarians from performing declawing, onychectomy or phalangectomy even at the request of an owner. Owners also cannot perform the procedure on their cats.
Arts and LifestyleOctober 17, 2025Tony RodriguezGhosts of Sacramento’s past return to Old Sac for sold-out tourThe Sacramento History Museum’s sold-out Ghost Tour walks visitors through real tragedies pulled from city archives. Locals play out stories of fire, murder and mystery while guests decide what really happened.
Sacramento RegionOctober 17, 2025Gerardo ZavalaThousands expected at second ‘No Kings’ rally at California CapitolThe rally is part of a nationwide day of action opposing what organizers call an abuse of power by President Donald Trump. The event will also spotlight California’s Proposition 50.
EducationOctober 16, 2025Cal State workers are getting a one-time bonus, paid for by a $144 million loan due next yearThe $144 million loan will be used to pay for one-time bonuses for faculty and staff.
EnvironmentOctober 16, 2025Manola SecairaWhat California ground squirrels can teach us about survivalWhile other California native species may struggle when living alongside humans, UC Davis behavioural ecologist Sonja Wild says the ground squirrel has found ways to adapt. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareOctober 16, 2025Newsom unveils $11 state insulin for Californians: ‘We took matters into our own hands’Lawmakers have focused on the high cost of diabetes drugs. The announcement will make state-branded insulin available two years later than the governor originally promised.
