Sacramento RegionSacramento is looking for a new director of its Office of Public Safety and Accountability. What does the position do?November 19, 2025 | Riley PalmerSacramento’s former director of the Office of Public Safety and Accountability resigned in October, vacating a both powerful and nuanced position.
EnvironmentSMUD’s controversial Coyote Creek solar project moves forwardNovember 19, 2025 | Manola SecairaThe Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the project at a packed Tuesday meeting, where over 150 people showed up to voice concerns or support.
Sacramento RegionCombat U’s boxing team wants to make a statement at the second annual Causeway Boxing ClassicNovember 18, 2025 | Kai ArellanoOn Friday, Nov. 21, Sacramento State’s Combat U boxing team will be competing at the Nest along with UC Davis. The team is building high level student fighters for the program and making a big splash in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County DA’s new book tells the inside story of the Golden State Killer investigationNovember 18, 2025 | Vicki GonzalezThien Ho is Sacramento County’s District Attorney, and has announced a 2026 congressional bid. He was also the lead prosecutor in the 2020 trial and conviction of serial predator Joseph DeAngelo, and gives an inside look in his new book. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCity’s budget crisis puts beloved garden and arts center clubs in limboNovember 14, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe Shepard Garden and Arts Center hosts more than 20 clubs and attracts thousands of people to its location. Clubs that have been using the center for decades are now looking for new locations due to the city’s financial crisis.
Sacramento RegionDowntown Sacramento Ice Rink returns for its 33rd holiday seasonNovember 13, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe annual ice rink is beginner friendly, with events all season, and hopes to promote business downtown.
State GovernmentAs e-bikes surge in popularity, a new California council wants to study safety risksNovember 13, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaAt least 20,000 people nationwide are injured yearly on e-bikes. In California, a new statewide council will study the causes and how to protect people without discouraging e-bike use.
Sacramento RegionSacramento comedians use laughter to heal, talk mental health ahead of Veterans DayNovember 10, 2025 | Chris FeltsA Sacramento area comedian created a show in 2019 to fight the stigma surrounding mental health. He now performs worldwide, including for veterans and active duty service members to shed light on depression and suicide.
Food and SustainabilitySacramento County starting to see restored CalFresh benefitsNovember 7, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerSacramento County officials said CalFresh recipients are starting to see their full benefits loaded onto their EBT cards. This comes after California sued the Trump administration to continue funding.
Sacramento RegionSNAP cuts squeeze local farmers’ marketNovember 6, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisFunding for SNAP benefits paused for the first time in its history and it’s not only affecting recipients, but farmers who sell products to customers.
