Housing and HomelessnessDocumenting homelessness in Sacramento County: 800 volunteers perform Point-In-Time countJanuary 27, 2026 | Ruth Finch | Riley PalmerThe Point-In-Time count has taken place every two years since 2009. The count helps to secure federal funding for the county’s homelessness programs.
EnvironmentAlmost 50k Sacramento policyholders have national flood insurance. The program could lapse this weekJanuary 27, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe National Flood Insurance Program has provided coverage for decades, but could lapse at the end of January if the federal government shuts down again. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento is encouraging small businesses to host live entertainmentJanuary 26, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe City of Sacramento is hosting an outreach and training for the Limited Entertainment Permit on Thursday, Jan. 29, to help small businesses understand the permit and application process.
Sacramento RegionRock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropesJanuary 26, 2026Sacramento's own Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire of the 1,667-foot tower about 90 minutes after he started
ImmigrationImmigration court watch volunteer hospitalized after attack outside federal building in SacramentoJanuary 23, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA former Marine was attacked while monitoring federal immigration activity in downtown Sacramento. He says heated political rhetoric is emboldening violence.
ImmigrationSome Sacramento electeds want to ban ICE enforcement on city property. Is it legal?January 23, 2026 | Riley PalmerAs the city reaffirms its commitment to immigrants in the community at city council Tuesday, some on the council are taking steps towards more concrete actions.
Sacramento RegionSacRT advancing on long-planned streetcar connection across Tower BridgeJanuary 23, 2026 | Tony RodriguezSacramento Regional Transit is moving forward with a proposed project that would connect the light rail system of downtown Sacramento with West Sacramento. The project has been discussed for over a decade and is now entering a public review phase.
Sacramento RegionDel Monte to close Modesto cannery, dealing another blow to local agricultural sectorJanuary 23, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe closure is connected to Del Monte’s bankruptcy filing last year. The move is expected to put more than a thousand employees out of work, and marks the latest cannery shutdown in the region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionDense fog continues to blanket Sacramento, Central Valley. Why?January 23, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezLayers of the grey gloom have covered the region since the beginning of the year, decreasing visibility and making conditions potentially dangerous for drivers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLobbyists and lawmakers mingle over luxury tequila, shrimp and cigars at capital partyJanuary 22, 2026Hundreds of politicians, staffers and lobbyists attended the annual “back to session bash” Thursday, funded by tribal groups, sports betting companies and other special interests aiming to influence them.
