Sacramento RegionFrom L.A. to Sacramento, fear and solidarity among Latino communities spread fastJune 11, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaAs ICE raids rock Los Angeles, Sacramento’s Latino community responds with solidarity and rapid organizing. Local advocates report rising panic, misinformation and call on officials to support undocumented residents.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council passes budget without layoffsJune 11, 2025 | Steve MilneThe city council approved a budget that closes its projected $62 million funding gap without laying off staff.
Sacramento RegionKey vote ahead on Sacramento’s Railyards soccer stadiumJune 9, 2025 | Tony Rodriguez | Chris NicholsIf approved, the deal would commit the city to paying more than $90 million to project developers in future tax revenue generated by the stadium and nearby entertainment center.
Sacramento RegionSacramento almond giant to close Midtown plant, move jobs southJune 6, 2025 | Gerardo Zavala | Sarit LaschinskyBlue Diamond Growers will shut down operations at its historic Sacramento plant over the next two years, cutting 600 jobs and shifting operations to Turlock and Salida.
Sacramento RegionElectronic dance music festival Breakaway coming to SacramentoJune 6, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisBreakaway will be held in October, a week after the well-established rock and heavy metal festival, Aftershock.
Sacramento RegionSacramento proposes reducing lanes along this dangerous stretch of Folsom BoulevardJune 5, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaSacramento is moving forward with a $6 million safety project along Folsom Boulevard, a few years after a fatal crash near Phoebe Hearst Elementary School. Construction is expected to start either in late 2026 or early 2027. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleLatino theater continues its 50-year rise in SacramentoJune 4, 2025Teatro Espejo is celebrating its 50th year bringing Latino theater to the region while fostering other theater companies as well.
Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento wants to help musicians build sustainable careersJune 4, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisMusic education nonprofit Department of Sound was awarded a grant to help launch a program that will teach artists about the industry in an attempt to build the music scene in Sacramento.
Sacramento RegionProfessional tree climbers set to compete in William Land Park this weekendJune 3, 2025 | Tyler WebbWatch certified arborists showcase their skills —from quick ascents to simulated rescues— in Sacramento’s William Land Park this weekend. The winner will go on to compete in Christchurch, New Zealand later this year.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Afghan community faces uncertainty as TPS endsJune 2, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis | Sarit LaschinskySacramento has one of the highest concentrations of Afghan evacuees in the United States according to the Afghan American Foundation.
