State GovernmentThere’s still time to vote in the Nov. 4th special election, but voters may not want to waitOctober 24, 2025 | Ruth FinchThe special election for Prop. 50, that allows for mid-decade congressional redistricting, is being held through Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know about registration, mail-in ballots and more.
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.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senator Adam Schiff talks shutdown, National Guard deployments, Prop 50October 23, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Democratic U.S. senator breaks down the impacts of the government shutdown, criticizes Trump’s use of National Guard troops and shares his perspective on California’s Proposition 50. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and Homelessness“First-of-its-kind”: Leaders from across Sacramento County to meet next week to address homelessnessOctober 23, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe meeting will include 20 elected representatives along with city staff and nonprofits.
State GovernmentHundreds of cardroom employees protest in Sacramento over proposed state gaming regulationsOctober 23, 2025 | Chris FeltsThe latest battle between cardrooms and tribal casinos made its way to Sacramento. Over a hundred cardroom employees protested in front of Attorney General Rob Bonta's office in opposition to proposed gaming regulations they say could cost jobs.
ImmigrationTrump calls off expected immigration show-of-force in San FranciscoOctober 23, 2025President Trump name-dropped Bay Area tech executives when he called off an immigration enforcement surge in San Francisco. Gov. Newsom was prepared to sue over a potential National Guard deployment.
Sacramento RegionSMF refuses to air video blaming Democrats for government shutdown. Does it violate the Hatch Act?October 23, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsA McGeorge School of Law professor breaks down the decades-old federal law, which aims to limit the partisan political activities of federal employees and maintain a neutral working environment in government.
Sacramento Region‘Dorothea Puente Tells All!’ is an intriguing look at one of Sacramento’s most famous notorious crimesOctober 23, 2025It’s one of Sacramento’s most famous true crime stories, which intrigued playwright Mark Loewenstern about the many scams and manipulations Dorothea pulled, not just on her victims, but on many other people including government officials.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s Colonial Heights Library has been closed for over a year. Here’s when it will reopenOctober 23, 2025 | Riley PalmerCity officials explain why repairs have taken over a year for a library that serves 20,000 people annually.
State GovernmentNewsom to deploy CA National Guard after millions at risk of delayed food assistance in shutdownOctober 22, 2025Without 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.
