Arts and LifestyleSchool board members battle it out in a most woke way in CapStage’s ‘Eureka Day’October 24, 2025"Eureka Day" gives us a glimpse into the weekly board meetings of a private elementary school in Berkeley, California. A mumps outbreak invades the school and the zen feel is interrupted by opposing viewpoints on mandatory vaccines.
Sacramento RegionStrike up the band! Rio Americano prepares for 44th annual ‘Playathon’October 21, 2025 | Jen Picard | Chris Nichols | Sarit LaschinskyThe annual Playathon sees Rio Americano High School students play for 16 hours, raising funds to support their musical endeavours. The event has been running since 1981.
Arts and LifestyleGhosts of Sacramento’s past return to Old Sac for sold-out tourOctober 17, 2025 | Tony RodriguezThe 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.
Arts and LifestyleLocal nonprofit harnesses the power of art to help veterans healOctober 15, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezMillions of people have served in the U.S. armed forces. Their experiences can result in lifelong trauma and invisible wounds. A local nonprofit is giving these veterans the chance to tell their stories, heal and build community through art. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
Sacramento RegionFrom auto shop to futsal court: The app fueling Midtown’s pickup gamesOctober 3, 2025 | Tony RodriguezAt 18th & L, a former auto shop lot is now a futsal court. Players use the Street FC app to join pickup games, rotating into five-on-five matches. In its first year, the court has drawn thousands and become a new Midtown gathering spot.
