Sacramento RegionSac County DA: ‘I don’t anticipate any other charges’ in CapRadio financial scandalJanuary 30, 2026 | Gerardo Zavala | Sarit LaschinskyFormer CapRadio General Manager Fidias “Jun” Reina was arrested on Thursday on felony theft and embezzlement charges following a years-long financial scandal at the public media station.
Sacramento RegionE-scooters sometimes end up in Sacramento’s waterways. Who removes them?January 30, 2026 | Tony RodriguezTwo bird rental e-scooters lay stuck in the mud along the riverbank near the Tower Bridge, just feet from the water. It’s a scene river cleanup volunteers say they encounter far more often than most Sacramento residents may realize.
Sacramento RegionFrom high school to the Capitol: Sacramento students protest ICEJanuary 30, 2026 | Keyshawn Davis | Greg MicekThousands of students from Sacramento high schools left school to protest ICE at the Capitol and the John E. Moss Federal Building in downtown.
Arts and LifestyleOne month to make a movie? That’s the challenge of Davis’ new Flash Film FestivalJanuary 30, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezFilmmakers of all ages and experience levels will be racing to finish an original short film before the February 26th deadline. With submissions being shown at the Flash Film Festival on Saturday, February 28th at Sudwerk Brewing in Davis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionFormer CapRadio GM Jun Reina criminally charged with embezzlement, grand theft, forgeryJanuary 29, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Sacramento County District Attorney accuses the former station executive of carrying out a “multi-year scheme” to divert CapRadio funds for personal use.
Environment25 years of revitalization efforts, leads to a record-breaking salmon spawn in Putah CreekJanuary 29, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezThirty years ago salmon were extinct in Putah Creek and it was all but dried up. Last year, after decades of revitalization efforts, the creek saw a record number of salmon return to its waters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionIn response to Minneapolis, Sacramento reaffirms sanctuary statusJanuary 28, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisCity councilmembers unanimously voted for the preservation of the sanctuary status of Sacramento. Hundreds of residents urged the council to consider doing more to protect the community from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sacramento RegionThis photo store is developing Sacramento’s film resurgenceJanuary 28, 2026 | Ruth FinchPhotosource still develops film and prints using techniques that many photography stores have phased out with the rise of digital photography. It's helping to keep film photography alive in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalJennifer Reason Celebrates Two Years of the Local Artist FeatureJanuary 28, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonMidday Classical host Jennifer Reason’s Local Artist Feature shines a spotlight on the region’s best performers and composers, and has become a staple of KXPR’s weekly programming.
ImmigrationCalifornia House Democrats urge Senate to push back on ICE fundingJanuary 27, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaCongressmembers Doris Matsui and Mike Thompson say the federal funding bill includes too much money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
