Sacramento RegionDecades after his death, a UC Davis student’s family still has questionsMay 27, 2026 | Ruth FinchAndrew Wieman was found stabbed 29 times, and a year later, his death was ruled a suicide. His family is working with a true crime podcast to find answers.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 22nd, 2026: From the New York Philharmonic to Founding the Chamber Music Society of SacramentoMay 27, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonBill Barbini was one of the youngest violinists selected to the New York Philharmonic, and while Leonard Bernstein himself was conducting no less! He has since moved to Sacramento with his wife and formed the now long-standing Chamber Music Society. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 15th, 2026: Sicilian Guitarist Makes His Home in Northern CaliforniaMay 26, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonItalian culture is strong in these acoustic guitar performances, ranging from the Italian baroque to modern day originals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSurvivor’s statement, no 911 calls: Sheriff’s reports reveal new details around Lake Tahoe boat accidentMay 26, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyRecently-released reports from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office shed new light on the final hours before the recreational boat capsized during a sudden storm, killing eight of the 10 people aboard.
Sacramento RegionRaising racers: How Elk Grove students are caring for the next generation of pigeon athletesMay 26, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Fort Sutter Racing Pigeon Club in Sacramento has been around since the 1930s. Its president is also a teacher in Elk Grove Unified, and some of his students are caring for the next batch of racers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationSCUSD board rejects judge’s decision to reverse dozens of layoffsMay 22, 2026 | Ruth FinchAt Thursday night’s board meeting, 93 employees’ terminations were finalized despite an administrative law judge’s decision that insufficient evidence for timely layoff notices were provided.
Sacramento RegionTake a trip to Vanessa Hua’s "Coyoteland"May 22, 2026 | Jen Picard | Laura FitzgeraldWhat does it take to be a good neighbor? Bay Area author explores issues of race and class through multiple perspectives in new novel, which will be featured at tonight’s CapLit Sacramento.
Sacramento RegionVote centers to open in Sacramento CountyMay 21, 2026 | Tony RodriguezVoters can start casting ballots in person this weekend as early vote centers open under California’s Voter’s Choice Act.
EducationTroubled Sacramento charter considers move to Yuba City after county board gives it a second chanceMay 21, 2026The Sacramento County Board of Education reverses decision to close Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools. The school had improperly collected $180 million in public funding, prompting the initial closure decision.
Sacramento RegionAlchemist CDC Public Market project faces funding setbackMay 20, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe public market that had its groundbreaking in early April, faces a $3 million cash flow shortage.
