ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 17th, 2026: ABC10's Evening News Anchor Divulges Secret Prior Life as a Classical MusicianApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonYou may know her as an evening news anchor for ABC 10. But did you know that Lora Painter is also a classically trained pianist and soprano? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 10th, 2026: Sac State has a New Cello Professor and He Brings Wide Expertise to the RoleApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonCellist Kyle Stachnik comes to Sac State via the Bay Area, and brings broad experience with him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLagging in polls and fundraising, Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s raceApril 20, 2026Progressive former state controller Betty Yee said she is dropping out amid faltering polling and poor fundraising.
State GovernmentWildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payoutsApril 20, 2026Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it. They're choosing faster payments over litigation. However, they now face the possibility of these payouts being taxed as income.
State GovernmentCalifornia bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3April 20, 2026Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud involving a person in a bear costume damaging high-end cars. The California Insurance Department says they staged fake attacks on a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes.
Sacramento Region‘They have blood on their hands’: Victims’ families plead for no bail as Esparto explosion defendants appear in courtApril 16, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekFamily members delivered emotional statements before a judge denied bail for the former sheriff’s lieutenant.
Sacramento RegionNew details emerge in Esparto explosion case as defendants return to courtApril 16, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekThursday’s court hearing revealed new information about the cause of the blast and former Sheriff's Lieutenant Samuel Machado’s alleged involvement.
State GovernmentAssembly Democrats advance bill aimed at keeping armed officers away from polling placesApril 16, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldThe bill would prevent armed individuals from being stationed near vote centers and childcare facilities.
State GovernmentFormer State Assembly Speaker and LA Mayor says California needs proven leadership as governorApril 16, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Andrew GarciaAntonio Villaraigosa joined Insight with Vicki Gonzalez to lay out his extensive career in state politics, why he is only running for one term and how he plans to respond to the Trump administration if elected governor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant communityApril 16, 2026The FBI and Indian authorities allege that gangs based in India are terrorizing Sikh immigrants in California by threatening them and demanding money.
