ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 10th, 2026: Sac State has a New Cello Professor and He Brings Wide Expertise to the RoleApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonCellist Kyle Stachnik comes to Sac State via the Bay Area, and brings broad experience with him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region‘They have blood on their hands’: Victims’ families plead for no bail as Esparto explosion defendants appear in courtApril 16, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekFamily members delivered emotional statements before a judge denied bail for the former sheriff’s lieutenant.
Sacramento RegionNew details emerge in Esparto explosion case as defendants return to courtApril 16, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekThursday’s court hearing revealed new information about the cause of the blast and former Sheriff's Lieutenant Samuel Machado’s alleged involvement.
Sacramento RegionThe case to rename Cesar Chavez Plaza after Nathaniel Colley with Sacramento Observer’s Larry LeeApril 15, 2026 | Riley PalmerNathaniel Colley was Sacramento’s first Black attorney, who championed civil rights and public housing in Sacramento and across the country.
Sacramento Region‘It’s an unusual case’: Law professor weighs in on Esparto criminal chargesApril 15, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki Gonzalez | Greg MicekFive people face seven counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deadly July 1, 2025 explosion at a fireworks storage facility in the Yolo County town. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionDid you feel the earthquake? Here are some safety remindersApril 15, 2026 | Ruth FinchApril is Earthquake Preparedness Month, and with the trembles of an earthquake felt from over 150 miles away last week, this is what you need to know when an earthquake hits closer to home.
Sacramento RegionAt California's Truck Driving Championships, a rookie shows what's possibleApril 14, 2026 | Greg MicekHundreds of drivers competed at California's Truck Driving Championships Saturday. One of them credits trucking with bringing his family back together.
Sacramento RegionDA calls Natomas High shooting ‘self-defense,’ declines chargesApril 14, 2026 | Tony RodriguezPolice have arrested a teenage suspect in a deadly shooting that took place at Natomas High School. Family members identified the 16-year-old victim as De’Jon Sledge of Discovery High School.
Sacramento RegionApollo to Artemis: How a Sacramento company is helping humanity get back to spaceApril 14, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezTECMA is a small aerospace manufacturer that has been involved with nearly every major space program since 1957, including the Apollo missions. Its owner was in Florida to watch the launch of Artemis II, which included some of the company's parts. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationSacramento DACA recipient ordered to travel thousands of miles for courtApril 14, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA denied venue change means Daniela Valladares Hernandez must return to Georgia for an immigration hearing. She hasn’t lived there for roughly 10 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
