Sacramento RegionA new look for the Sacramento LGBT Center: From the ‘little yellow house’ to a modern community hubApril 2, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Sacramento LGBT Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Lavender Heights location to renovate the over 100-year-old building.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia woman returns home after the Trump administration deported her to MexicoApril 2, 2026A U.S. resident of 27 years who was deported to Mexico by the Trump administration has returned home to Sacramento. The woman was shielded from deportation under an Obama-era program allowing people brought to the U.S. as children to stay in the U.S.
EnvironmentSparse snowpack in California fuels concern over fast-approaching fire seasonApril 1, 2026With reservoirs brimming — but snowpack abysmal — experts warn of a potentially early fire season. Local fire officials are already making recommendations for what residents can do to stay safer.
Sacramento RegionFormer CapRadio GM’s next court appearance set for June, judge approves family vacation travelApril 1, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyFormer General Manager Jun Reina did not make an appearance during Wednesday’s hearing in downtown Sacramento. His attorney requested the case be continued until June 17 and to allow Reina to travel for a family vacation, which were granted.
Sacramento RegionLocal video game developers work to turn ideas into digital realitiesApril 1, 2026The Sacramento Developer Collective connects independent game developers with one another.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Book Festival set to return ‘bigger and better than ever’ on April 19April 1, 2026The third annual Sacramento book festival to return featuring more than 250 authors who will sell books and engage readers through panel discussions and readings.
Sacramento RegionCoaching program provides mental health support for older adults in SacramentoApril 1, 2026PEARLS offers accessible and in-language care for older AAPI adults. Funding for many California PEARLS programs ends in June.
Sacramento RegionAs temperatures rise, is California doing enough to keep its farmworkers safe?March 30, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Andrew GarciaCalifornia was the first state in the country to pass heat regulations to protect agricultural workers in 2005. But a lack of resources to enforce these protections means many workers may not be informed, or know how or where to file a complaint. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionRising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for workMarch 30, 2026Driving a car, van or truck is a big part of many Americans’ workdays. Millions of people have jobs that require using personal vehicles for work. The Iran war has pushed up the average U.S. price for a gallon of regular gas by $1.
Sacramento RegionFrom barbershops to 5k runs: Therapy in the Black communityMarch 30, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisDeeper Cuts Therapy focuses on mental health in the Black community, founded by Dr. Troy Williams and Aron King. The organization has launched Mental Health Impact Awards to honor people making a difference in the Black community of Sacramento.
