State GovernmentCharles Munger Jr.: Meet the megadonor opposing Prop 50October 22, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe physicist has devoted over $30 million to oppose the ballot measure, which would approve new maps that could net Democrats five more congressional seats. Munger is an original backer of California’s independent redistricting commission. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionStrike up the band! Rio Americano prepares for 44th annual ‘Playathon’October 21, 2025 | Jen Picard | Chris Nichols | Sarit LaschinskyThe annual Playathon sees Rio Americano High School students play for 16 hours, raising funds to support their musical endeavours. The event has been running since 1981.
Sacramento RegionHousing, homelessness and MLB hopes: Sacramento mayor gives first State of the CityOctober 20, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty’s first State of the City address focused on housing. He proposed a 2026 ballot measure to help first-time homebuyers, talked about tiny home village plans, and plans to finish the River Parkway by 2030.
Sacramento RegionGhosts of the Cold War linger near Lincoln’s new homesOctober 20, 2025 | Greg MicekNew homes in Lincoln’s Hidden Hills are rising just yards from a sealed Cold War missile site, where California’s push for housing meets its buried past.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State’s post-football game concert cut shortOctober 20, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisLil Yachty performed at Saturday’s homecoming game and left early, due to the crowd's misconduct, according to President Dr. Luke Wood. The concert was part of a new series at Sac State meant to enhance the student experience.
Sacramento RegionNew California law prohibits declawing catsOctober 20, 2025 | Kai ArellanoIt will be illegal to declaw cats in California starting Jan. 1. The new law prohibits veterinarians from performing declawing, onychectomy or phalangectomy even at the request of an owner. Owners also cannot perform the procedure on their cats.
Arts and LifestyleGhosts of Sacramento’s past return to Old Sac for sold-out tourOctober 17, 2025 | Tony RodriguezThe Sacramento History Museum’s sold-out Ghost Tour walks visitors through real tragedies pulled from city archives. Locals play out stories of fire, murder and mystery while guests decide what really happened.
Sacramento RegionThousands expected at second ‘No Kings’ rally at California CapitolOctober 17, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe rally is part of a nationwide day of action opposing what organizers call an abuse of power by President Donald Trump. The event will also spotlight California’s Proposition 50.
EducationCal State workers are getting a one-time bonus, paid for by a $144 million loan due next yearOctober 16, 2025The $144 million loan will be used to pay for one-time bonuses for faculty and staff.
EnvironmentWhat California ground squirrels can teach us about survivalOctober 16, 2025 | Manola SecairaWhile other California native species may struggle when living alongside humans, UC Davis behavioural ecologist Sonja Wild says the ground squirrel has found ways to adapt. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
