Sacramento RegionCapitol Mall fountain active for the first time in 15 yearsJanuary 14, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe 100-year-old fountain has been inactive since 2010 due to renovations, according to the Department of General Services.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia protests show solidarity with Iranians amid intensifying government crackdownsJanuary 13, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezProtests sprung up across California over the weekend in support of anti-government demonstrations in Iran, which have entered their third week. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s budget outlook spells trouble for Sacramento’s city and countyJanuary 12, 2026 | Riley PalmerThose who advocate for cities and counties worry Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed state budget does not prioritize funding for homelessness initiatives or properly respond to healthcare cuts coming down the pike from the federal government.
Arts and LifestyleMore than balloon animals, it’s a livingJanuary 12, 2026 | Tony RodriguezIn Old Sacramento, balloon animals are more than just fun art; they're how some street performers make a living. Meet the artists behind the twists.
Sacramento RegionNative American creatives combat erasure through visibility in artJanuary 12, 2026Three local Native American artists speak on their artistry.
Sacramento RegionFremont Park protest breaks out against ICE killing in MinneapolisJanuary 8, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe protesters expressed safety concerns about ICE officers being present in Sacramento. The group marched to join other demonstrators at the John E. Moss Federal Building, where a small group of protesters vandalized the building.
Sacramento RegionA’s denied trademark for ‘Las Vegas Athletics,’ but it’s not finalJanuary 8, 2026 | Chris FeltsThe Athletics have run into a legal snag with their trademark. The US Patent and Trademark Office denied the club’s application to trademark the names "Las Vegas Athletics" and the "Vegas Athletics" ahead of their relocation.
Arts and LifestyleNew and familiar: Los Escritores del Nuevo Sol's latest collectionJanuary 8, 2026A Sacramento Latino writer’s group has released its third anthology, “Then & Now.” It includes a nonfiction essay called "Trump International Hotel, Las Vegas."
EnvironmentSMUD cancels agreement to purchase power from Coyote Creek solar projectJanuary 7, 2026 | Manola SecairaThe project involves developing over a thousand acres in southeastern Sacramento County and was meant to help SMUD reach its clean energy goals. But environmental groups and locals protesting the project say it would destroy sensitive habitats.
Sacramento RegionDine Downtown returns: Here’s a look at what restaurants are preparingJanuary 7, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe event features restaurants in Sacramento that prepare three-course meals for a fixed cost of $45. It begins on Friday, January 9, and will end on January 19.
