Sacramento RegionEuropean food festival Terra Madre to debut in SacramentoSeptember 22, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisTerra Madre Americas is a free food festival taking place this weekend at the Safe Credit Union Convention Center. The event brings together farmers, chefs, and food enthusiasts from across the nation.
EducationSchool board member stipends haven’t changed in over 40 years. That could change with a new billSeptember 22, 2025California has not raised limits on board compensation since 1984; some maximums were as low as $60 monthly. A bill, waiting for the governor’s signature, leaves it to local boards to decide whether to raise their rates.
Sacramento RegionMan arrested after drive-by shooting at ABC TV station in SacramentoSeptember 21, 2025Sacramento police have arrested a 64-year-old man suspected of shooting into the ABC10 building on Broadway Friday afternoon.
State GovernmentCalifornia bans masks meant to hide law enforcement officers' identitiesSeptember 20, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe law, opposed by police organizations, was aimed by lawmakers at immigration agents and will test state powers over the conduct of federal officials.
Sacramento RegionPolice investigating shooting at ABC10 stationSeptember 19, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerSeveral bullets flew through a window into the ABC10 television station on Broadway Friday afternoon. Sacramento police are investigating.
EnvironmentNewsom signs climate overhaul, extending cap and trade while boosting oil drillingSeptember 19, 2025A set of laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today extends California clean-energy programs while taking steps to shore up oil and gas production. It also opens the door to a Western energy grid.
Sacramento RegionChalk art, comedy and creativity: Remembering Ground Chuck, Sacramento’s ‘man about town’September 19, 2025 | Jen Picard | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezLocal residents, artists and businesses remembered Charles “Ground Chuck” Thomas for his spirit, kindness and inspiration. The longtime musician, comedian and chalk artist passed away Sunday at the age of 56. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessUnhoused Sacramento seniors to pay 30 percent of income to live at future tiny home communities in controversial city council decisionSeptember 17, 2025 | Riley PalmerSacramento City Council voted to charge homeless seniors monthly to live in proposed microcommunities.
State GovernmentGovernor Gavin Newsom renews focus on well-being of young men following Charlie Kirk’s deathSeptember 17, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe initiative calls for 10,000 young men to volunteer in their communities and reduce mental health stigma.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s culinary legends honored with ‘Wide Open Walls’ muralsSeptember 17, 2025 | Chris FeltsSacramento honored some of the region's beloved culinary figures with four new murals titled ‘Legends of Hospitality’ as part of the Wide Open Walls initiative. Two dozen more murals planned.
