Sacramento RegionSacramento Zoo rounds up flamingos for annual checkupMarch 13, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe Sacramento Zoo conducted a “flamingo roundup,” which is an annual health exam for its 51 flamingos in collaboration with the UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The exam involves checking eyes, beaks, feet and getting blood drawn.
Sacramento RegionAnother inmate set to be released on parole through California’s elderly parole programMarch 12, 2026 | Ruth FinchGregory Vogelsang was granted parole, and is set to have a follow up hearing next week. He was convicted of nearly 30 counts of kidnapping and sex crimes.
Sacramento RegionSMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity offers free admission for students affected by teacher strikesMarch 12, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisMOSAC is stepping up to help local families by offering free admission to students affected by the Twin Rivers and Natomas Unified School District teacher strikes. Parents' tickets are discounted.
Sacramento RegionSacramento could hike parking fees, again, as city wrestles with $66 million deficitMarch 12, 2026 | Tony RodriguezSacramento city leaders are discussing possible changes to parking rules, including residential permit fees, meter price increases and extended hours, as they search for ways to close a projected $66 million budget deficit.
Sacramento RegionTwin Rivers teachers hit day four of strike as Natomas teachers join themMarch 11, 2026 | Ruth FinchTuesday marked Natomas teachers’ first ever strike, joining Twin Rivers teachers that have been striking since last Thursday. Both want fair pay, benefits and smaller class sizes.
Sacramento RegionPentagon confirms identity of Sacramento-born Army Reservist killed in Iranian drone attackMarch 11, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Pentagon has positively identified the remains of 54-year-old Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan following a March 1 Iranian drone attack on a command post in Kuwait.
Sacramento RegionSacramento to allow religious kirpan dagger in city council chambersMarch 11, 2026 | Riley PalmerSacramento City Council voted unanimously to allow a religious dagger in the Sikh faith known as a Kirpan into city chambers, a move that expands religious freedom of the Sikh community.
Sacramento Region‘How do we get out?’: How an American abroad is navigating the Iran WarMarch 10, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe Iran War has engulfed surrounding Gulf countries, stranding thousands of Americans and foreign travelers abroad. A former CapRadio employee talks about being stuck in Dubai as she navigates the situation on the ground. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLawmakers debate future of California’s free state park passes offered at local librariesMarch 9, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaSacramento libraries say the popular program brings thousands of people in. But budget analysts want the state to reconsider funding it amid an $18 billion deficit.
Sacramento RegionGreat horned owlet makes Sac State debut. Experts say owls are common in SacramentoMarch 9, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisA great horned owl fledgling was seen at Sacramento State late February. Experts at Sac State and the Wildlife Care Association say it’s not uncommon to see these types of birds in the wild during the day.
