Sacramento RegionA well-known Sacramento Democrat is taking on this suddenly vulnerable California RepublicanOctober 14, 2025Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley has garnered his most well-known Democratic challenger yet in Dr. Richard Pan, the former state senator who once made national headlines for going toe-to-toe with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine mandates.
Sacramento RegionRaw power and strategy: How kabaddi found a home in the Central ValleyOctober 14, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe team combat sport has roots in India and other Asian countries dating back centuries. Kabaddi has grown in popularity around the world, and particularly among Punjabi and Sikh communities in the Central Valley and Sacramento region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia restaurants will have to disclose food allergens on their menus under new lawOctober 14, 2025California will become the first state in the nation to require restaurants to disclose major food allergens on their menus starting in 2026. The new law signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom applies to businesses with at least 20 locations.
EnvironmentWhen the federal safety net disappears, California’s Black climate leaders step upOctober 14, 2025Community groups are scrambling as federal environmental justice grants are being rolled back. However, in Sacramento, many Black-led organizations argue that the work hasn’t stopped.
Sacramento RegionBehind the mic: Sacramento’s dream pop band RosemotherOctober 13, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisRosemother is an indie rock and dream pop band from Sacramento led by singer-songwriter Haley Rae. The band recently completed a tour across California with the release of their latest album, ‘It’s Beautiful In Here.’
Sacramento RegionCool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon honors America’s farmers with one of the largest corn mazes in the worldOctober 13, 2025 | Chris FeltsOne of the largest corn mazes in the world sits about 30 miles west of Sacramento. Cool Patch Pumpkins is a family farm located just off I-80 in Dixon.
State GovernmentKatie Porter faces backlash over behavior in interview, raising questions about double standards for women in politicsOctober 10, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaPorter is the leading candidate in the race to be California’s next governor. Experts say the interview backlash highlights a double standard for women in politics.
Sacramento RegionSacramento nightlife workers trained to respond to opioid overdoseOctober 10, 2025 | Tony RodriguezThe City of Sacramento is training bar and restaurant staff to save lives with Naloxone. A workshop was offered on how to spot an opioid overdose, use Narcan safely, and access free resources in the area.
State GovernmentDoes Prop. 50 divide California communities? Depends how you measure itOctober 10, 2025Prop. 50 would enact a congressional map that helps Democrats, but a new analysis finds it doesn’t change Californians’ representation much on other measures.
State GovernmentCalifornia makes Diwali an official statewide holidayOctober 9, 2025California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday. The law, newly signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, takes effect January 1.
