EnvironmentWinter storms provide a welcome boost to California’s snowpackJanuary 6, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezA series of storms at the end of the year dumped heavy snow across much of the state, which was suffering from a snow drought headed into winter as warmer temperatures caused more rain to fall. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento is looking for over 600 volunteers to help survey the region's unhoused at the end of JanuaryJanuary 6, 2026 | Riley PalmerVolunteers conduct the Sacramento Point-in-Time (PIT) Count every two years by surveying people experiencing homelessness in shelters and on the street. Results are used to determine homeless service funding.
EnvironmentLake Natoma’s beloved bald eagles displaced as storm claims nestJanuary 5, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe nest tree fell Sunday morning due to shallow roots and heavy rain. Volunteer Kathy Kayner found the eagles on Monday afternoon near an island and said they were unharmed.
State GovernmentU.S. military action in Venezuela sparks political backlash, protests in CaliforniaJanuary 3, 2026 | Gerardo Zavala | Greg MicekDemocratic lawmakers say U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and the reported capture of its president lacked congressional authorization and relied on questionable justifications.
Sacramento RegionRecent storms bring necessary snowpack to California, but levels are still below averageDecember 30, 2025 | Manola SecairaStatewide snowpack levels are currently at 71% of average.
Sacramento RegionGoing out for New Year’s in Sacramento? Here’s what you need to knowDecember 30, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis | Tony RodriguezFireworks are back in Old Sacramento this New Year’s Eve. Here’s what to know about the event, how to get there without driving and other ways to celebrate around the region.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia Capitol Kwanzaa celebrates its 27th yearDecember 30, 2025 | Ruth FinchThe California Black Agriculture Working group celebrated with libations and education on the steps of the Capitol building Monday morning.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s weather respite centers are open and need donations to care for region’s most vulnerableDecember 22, 2025 | Riley PalmerOfficials say they need men’s clothing, including jackets, plus towels, hygiene items and dog food.
Sacramento RegionBetty Reid Soskin, oldest National Park Service ranger, dies at 104December 22, 2025Betty Reid Soskin, who used her fame as the oldest National Park Service ranger to raise awareness about often-overlooked and untold stories, has died. Her family said she was surrounded by loved ones at her home in California when she died Sunday.
Sacramento RegionStorm watch: Major impacts to mountain holiday travel expected this weekDecember 22, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerForecasters are warning holiday travelers in Northern California of heavy snow and flooding starting tomorrow and lasting through Friday.
