ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 22nd, 2026: From the New York Philharmonic to Founding the Chamber Music Society of SacramentoMay 27, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonBill Barbini was one of the youngest violinists selected to the New York Philharmonic, and while Leonard Bernstein himself was conducting no less! He has since moved to Sacramento with his wife and formed the now long-standing Chamber Music Society. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhen a signature is a barrier, California offers voters a way throughMay 27, 2026 | Greg MicekFrom the X mark to in-person voting, California has built workarounds into its system for voters with disabilities ahead of the June 2 primary.
EnvironmentSouthern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tankMay 27, 2026Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California.
Health CareSoaring healthcare costs put California school districts and teachers at oddsMay 27, 2026California school districts, including Twin Rivers and Natomas, are struggling to balance rising healthcare costs with declining enrollment and federal aid, leading to labor battles between teachers and districts over healthcare premiums.
State GovernmentCalifornia judges are testing a new AI clerk, and you won’t know if it’s looking at your caseMay 27, 2026Courts in Los Angeles and Riverside counties are testing an artificial intelligence tool and deciding whether it can be used in high-stakes criminal cases.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 15th, 2026: Sicilian Guitarist Makes His Home in Northern CaliforniaMay 26, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonItalian culture is strong in these acoustic guitar performances, ranging from the Italian baroque to modern day originals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSurvivor’s statement, no 911 calls: Sheriff’s reports reveal new details around Lake Tahoe boat accidentMay 26, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyRecently-released reports from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office shed new light on the final hours before the recreational boat capsized during a sudden storm, killing eight of the 10 people aboard.
EnvironmentThousands still evacuated near Southern California chemical tank despite eased explosion fearsMay 26, 2026Thousands of people who live near a damaged hazardous chemical tank in Southern California still can't return home, even as officials say the risk of a catastrophic explosion had largely passed.
Sacramento RegionRaising racers: How Elk Grove students are caring for the next generation of pigeon athletesMay 26, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Fort Sutter Racing Pigeon Club in Sacramento has been around since the 1930s. Its president is also a teacher in Elk Grove Unified, and some of his students are caring for the next batch of racers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationSCUSD board rejects judge’s decision to reverse dozens of layoffsMay 22, 2026 | Ruth FinchAt Thursday night’s board meeting, 93 employees’ terminations were finalized despite an administrative law judge’s decision that insufficient evidence for timely layoff notices were provided.
