ImmigrationSacramento DACA recipient ordered to travel thousands of miles for courtApril 14, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA denied venue change means Daniela Valladares Hernandez must return to Georgia for an immigration hearing. She hasn’t lived there for roughly 10 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 3, 2026: The wide versatility of....the tuba?April 13, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonSacramento-based composer, educator and professional tubist Portia Njoku opens our eyes to the expansive world of her instrument. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionTemper Trap, Arden Park Roots to headline 33rd annual Concerts in the ParkApril 13, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisConcerts in the Park will take place on May 1 bringing nine weeks of free live music to Downtown Sacramento. This year, they’re introducing a Latin night and a Juneteenth night.
State GovernmentQ&A: State Senator Ashby on her bill to reform how Sacramento works together on homelessnessApril 13, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe bill has divided local electeds and would change leadership around homeless initiatives and how funding flows in the Sacramento region Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessQ&A with Sac County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy on bill to centralize homelessness responseApril 13, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe same legislation was put on hold last year after elected leaders across Sacramento County opposed it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAs new federal restrictions kick in, how could they impact CalFresh users across the Sacramento region?April 13, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezAs of April 1, restrictions enacted by the federal government mean many lawfully present immigrants no longer qualify for CalFresh benefits. More changes will come into effect in June which will set work requirements for able-bodied adults. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTrump wanted California Republicans to back Steve Hilton. They didn’t listenApril 13, 2026The California Republican Party failed to endorse a candidate for governor, demonstrating that Trump’s influence only goes so far in California, even among his party’s most faithful.
State GovernmentEric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after sex assault allegationsApril 13, 2026Swalwell continued to deny the allegations in a post on social media Sunday but apologized to his family for “mistakes in judgment.”
Sacramento RegionEight indicted in deadly Esparto blast; sheriff denies knowledge of illegal operationApril 10, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyProsecutors unveiled grand jury indictments Friday charging eight people in connection with the deadly 2025 Esparto explosion, alleging a decade-long conspiracy on a Yolo County sheriff employee’s property.
Sacramento RegionCandidates face off in Sacramento County’s open supervisor race at crowded forumApril 10, 2026 | Tony RodriguezIt was a packed crowd for a forum featuring candidates making their bid for the first seat on Sacramento County’s Board of Supervisors. Voters will see ballots come in the mail on May 4th.
