State GovernmentProp 50 would give Asians and Latinos in Placer County more voting power. Here are their top issuesOctober 27, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaIf Prop. 50 passes, Placer County would be split into three congressional districts, reshaping how its growing Latino and Asian communities influence elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAs CalFresh benefits pause, 211 prepares for surge in food assistance callsOctober 27, 2025 | Greg MicekWith CalFresh benefits set to be paused by the federal shutdown, millions of Californians face food insecurity. 211 operators are preparing for record call volumes as residents seek emergency food aid and guidance on staying enrolled.
Sacramento Region‘We have to fix our own problems’: Financial mess in Isleton could mean Delta community loses city statusOctober 27, 2025 | Riley PalmerIselton’s financial mismanagement over decades could leave property owners on the hook for the city’s debt.
Sacramento RegionLatino Center of Art & Culture to honor loved ones for annual El Panteón de SacramentoOctober 27, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe annual event celebrates the Día de Muertos holiday for the Sacramento community. The event will be held at 2700 Front Street and will feature live music, DJs, vendors, food trucks and cultural traditions from October 31 to November 2.
Sacramento RegionThe Indomitable Captain: Sacramento Republic legend ‘RoRo’ Lopez announces retirementOctober 24, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyThe veteran midfielder is hanging up his cleats after a 22-year career, seven of them with Sacramento Republic FC. Lopez was the team’s first-ever signing, and will join its front office staff next year.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State updates safety protocols for post-game concertsOctober 24, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe school announced they’ve updated their safety protocols with increased staffing and security personnel and will implement additional crowd control measures. Crowd safety experts emphasized a need for robust risk assessments and crowd management.
State GovernmentThere’s still time to vote in the Nov. 4th special election, but voters may not want to waitOctober 24, 2025 | Ruth FinchThe special election for Prop. 50, that allows for mid-decade congressional redistricting, is being held through Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know about registration, mail-in ballots and more.
Arts and LifestyleSchool board members battle it out in a most woke way in CapStage’s ‘Eureka Day’October 24, 2025"Eureka Day" gives us a glimpse into the weekly board meetings of a private elementary school in Berkeley, California. A mumps outbreak invades the school and the zen feel is interrupted by opposing viewpoints on mandatory vaccines.
Sacramento RegionSMF refuses to air video blaming Democrats for government shutdown. Does it violate the Hatch Act?October 23, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsA McGeorge School of Law professor breaks down the decades-old federal law, which aims to limit the partisan political activities of federal employees and maintain a neutral working environment in government.
Sacramento Region‘Dorothea Puente Tells All!’ is an intriguing look at one of Sacramento’s most famous notorious crimesOctober 23, 2025It’s one of Sacramento’s most famous true crime stories, which intrigued playwright Mark Loewenstern about the many scams and manipulations Dorothea pulled, not just on her victims, but on many other people including government officials.
