Race and Equity5 MLK speeches you should know. Spoiler: 'I Have a Dream' isn't on the listJanuary 16, 2026The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, is so famous that it often eclipses his other speeches.
Housing and HomelessnessCalifornia counties must jump through new hoops to get homelessness fundsJanuary 16, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
Sacramento RegionTwin Rivers Unified board denies Highlands charter schools’ revision appealJanuary 16, 2026The charter school was the subject of a state audit that uncovered wasteful spending and questionable practices. If the board votes to revoke the charter, school leaders could appeal to the Sacramento County Office of Education.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County expands camping ban as advocates warn of criminalizationJanuary 14, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA new Sacramento County ordinance lets deputies clear camps on private property. Critics say it adds pressure without adding housing or shelter.
EnvironmentHere’s what you need to know about death caps, the mushroom responsible for a recent rash of poisoningsJanuary 14, 2026 | Manola SecairaCalifornia officials recently advised residents against foraging for wild mushrooms due to a rash of over 30 poisonings linked to its consumption. Consuming it can result in severe liver damage or even death. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s River District may limit shelter beds offered to unhoused peopleJanuary 14, 2026 | Riley PalmerCouncilmember Phil Pluckebaum is proposing to cap the amount of shelter beds available in the River District as a way to put pressure on other areas of the city to do their part.
Sacramento RegionCapitol Mall fountain active for the first time in 15 yearsJanuary 14, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe 100-year-old fountain has been inactive since 2010 due to renovations, according to the Department of General Services.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia protests show solidarity with Iranians amid intensifying government crackdownsJanuary 13, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezProtests sprung up across California over the weekend in support of anti-government demonstrations in Iran, which have entered their third week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareLouisiana seeks California doctor’s extradition, testing the limits of shield lawsJanuary 13, 2026Louisiana is pushing to extradite a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, challenging laws that protect telehealth providers shipping these pills nationwide.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s budget outlook spells trouble for Sacramento’s city and countyJanuary 12, 2026 | Riley PalmerThose who advocate for cities and counties worry Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed state budget does not prioritize funding for homelessness initiatives or properly respond to healthcare cuts coming down the pike from the federal government.
