Sacramento RegionSacramento County postpones vote on Natomas housing project over community backlashAugust 20, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe Upper Westside Project would include 9,000 homes on what’s now farmland along Garden Highway near Natomas between Interstates 5 and 80.
Arts and LifestyleChalk It Up celebrates artists, musicians with upcoming 35th festivalAugust 19, 2025The Chalk It Up! Chalk Art and Music Festival was created by local artists and musicians to celebrate each other and to allow creatives to inspire the public.
Health CarePlacer County traps ‘no-see-ums’ as part of national effort to prevent potential virus outbreakAugust 19, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyTiny biting flies or midges could carry a tropical infection called Oropouche, which led to a worldwide outbreak last year. Officials say no cases have been detected in Placer County, and the collections are part of a nationwide surveillance program.
Sacramento RegionRepublic FC breaks ground on new Railyards stadium and entertainment district despite city financing pauseAugust 18, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento Republic FC broke ground on a new downtown stadium and entertainment district. The project moves forward despite a one-year financing pause, with city leaders calling it a milestone for the club, city and Wilton Rancheria tribe.
Sacramento RegionSettlement negotiations in progress over CapRadio civil lawsuit against former GMAugust 18, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsCapRadio sued its former general manager Jun Reina last year claiming he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the NPR member station to enrich himself.
Sacramento RegionDespite Intel layoffs, Folsom Mayor says city will continue to grow, diversifyAugust 18, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsFolsom continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities in California. Long known as a tech hub, the city has seen hundreds of layoffs from Intel over the last year, but is also diversifying its economy and building new homes for residents.
Sacramento RegionCoroner report, new task force: The latest on the Esparto fireworks disasterAugust 14, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekThe Yolo County coroner says all deaths were “immediate,” as state officials continue to investigate the cause of the explosion and prepare to evaluate California’s fireworks regulations.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council formally opposes Upper Westside Natomas developmentAugust 13, 2025 | Tony RodriguezThe Sacramento City Council voted 8-1 to oppose the 9,400-home Upper Westside project in Natomas on Tuesday, saying it breaks a 2002 city and county growth deal and violates environmental protections. Council members also warned of traffic gridlock.
EducationSacramento organizations host backpack challenge to help students in needAugust 13, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe Sacramento County Office of Education and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union competed against each other to stuff backpacks with school supplies and hygiene items for students in foster care or experiencing homelessness.
State GovernmentAs e-bike sales soar, California delays requirements for bike parkingAugust 13, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia’s e-bike sales outpace electric cars, but secure bike parking remains scarce. A 2022 law aimed to address this, but a separate law pushed requirements back. Advocates warn this discourages people from ditching their cars.
