Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council, residents raise concerns over proposed layoffs, service cutsMay 14, 2025 | Tony Rodriguez | Chris NicholsCity officials are grappling with how to close an estimated $62 million budget deficit. The interim city manager has proposed laying off 12 employees and eliminating 70 vacant positions.
Sacramento RegionBehind the mic: Elle Nikole - Crafting R&B songs and singers in SacramentoMay 14, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisElle Nikole is a R&B singer-songwriter from Sacramento who is also a vocal coach. She teaches her clients the importance of breath control.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s retail and restaurant workers can’t afford the city’s rent. R Street housing community aims to change thatMay 14, 2025 | Tony Rodriguez | Chris NicholsThe Monarch housing complex is being built on excess state land, part of the governor’s push to convert underused government properties into housing.
Sacramento RegionClearing pathways: Partnerships help formerly incarcerated individuals find their footingMay 13, 2025This year, Reintegration Academy has two 8-week cohorts at Sacramento State and UC Davis from mid March to early May. For many of the program’s formerly incarcerated participants, this will be their first time on a college campus.
Sacramento RegionFrom Phở to Bánh Mì: Three businesses bringing flavors of Vietnam to SacramentoMay 13, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaSaigon Oi, Ben Thanh Market and Hanoi 36 Streets bring a piece of Vietnam to Sacramento through food, making the city a hub for Vietnamese cuisine and community.
State GovernmentDo California Trump supporters have buyer's remorse? Not so farMay 12, 2025President Donald Trump's ratings are historically low. However, many Californians remain enthusiastic about the direction of the country under Trump’s leadership.
Sacramento RegionDo not underestimate the dangers of local waterways, experts warnMay 12, 2025 | Tyler WebbWater temperatures in the region remain cold until mid-summer, putting swimmers at risk for hypothermia. And when temperatures are safer, experts say there are still risks of strong currents and the ever-changing terrain of river beds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationCalifornia promised to boost mental health in schools. Why one key program is behind scheduleMay 12, 2025Only 14 school districts and county offices of education have begun billing for behavioral health services under the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule Program, according to state health officials.
Sacramento RegionFirst ever U.S Pope Cardinal Robert Prevost announced: Sacramento community reactsMay 8, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis | Gerardo ZavalaChicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost will succeed Pope Francis as the new Pope. He will be named Pope Leo XIV.
Sacramento RegionLast-minute Mother’s Day shopping? Check out these Sacramento hidden gemsMay 7, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaStill looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Consider visiting these three Sacramento shops offering unique gifts from flowers and mixing bowls to “hard-to-find” chocolates.
