Sacramento RegionShaq becomes new GM for men’s basketball at Sacramento StateApril 29, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisFormer NBA player Shaquille O’Neal is set to become the new general manager for men’s basketball at Sac State. His role is to help mentor student athlete’s as well as help with recruiting.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Zoo will no longer move to Elk GroveApril 29, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe Sacramento Zoological Society and the City of Elk Grove announced the zoo will no longer relocate to Elk Grove. The Society no longer sees the City of Elk Grove as a viable location.
Sacramento RegionHigh-flying lucha libre action rocks Sacramento libraryApril 28, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaFamilies braved the rain for the library's first lucha libre show celebrating Día de los Niños with wrestling and reading.
Sacramento RegionUrban agriculture grows in the Sacramento regionApril 28, 2025The Urban Farm Youth Leadership Development Program is a paid, 6- to 10-week agriculture class taught by Three Sisters Gardens, a nonprofit organization with four urban garden plots in West Sacramento.
Sacramento RegionSacramento bookstores band together, defy Amazon during busiest weekend of the yearApril 24, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaSacramento’s independent bookstores are holding their annual Book Crawl in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day all weekend despite Amazon launching its annual book sale at the same time. Readers are encouraged to visit 10 participating stores.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento rolls out streamlining effort to boost housing productionApril 23, 2025 | Tony RodriguezLast year, Sacramento issued just over 2,300 building permits, or less than half of its annual housing goal of 5,700. The new effort is meant to cut down on permitting delays.
Sacramento RegionPreview: Earth Day ‘Plan It For The Planet’ festivalApril 23, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe Environmental Council of Sacramento is hosting an Earth Day celebration this Sunday at Southside Park. The free event will feature over 100 exhibitors and vendors, and Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates is offering a free bike valet.
Sacramento RegionSacramento priest reflects on personal encounter with Pope FrancisApril 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaFather Brian Atiena reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy recalling a time he met with him.
Sacramento Region‘I just want my money back’: Sol Blume Festival remains silent on 2025 plansApril 21, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe Sol Blume music festival was postponed a year ago, and some people who have bought tickets still haven’t received refunds. The festival website is currently down, and there has been no update since the announcement of the postponement.
Sacramento RegionSacramento riders can now pay transit fares with a tap of their phoneApril 18, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaSacRT’s new Tap2Ride program lets riders seamlessly pay their fare with a tap of their smartphone or credit cards. The program aims to make Sacramento public transit more accessible, eliminating the need for cash, paper tickets or apps.
