Sacramento RegionWho should represent North Natomas? Powerful leaders divided on Sacramento City Council D1 raceMarch 16, 2026 | Riley PalmerSacramento’s Mayor Kevin McCarty and Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes chose to endorse challenger Jenn Chawla over incumbent Lisa Kaplan, while Kaplan maintains support from long-time politicians in the region.
Sacramento RegionThe Sacramento History Museum wants you to meet the ‘Mother of Civil Rights in California’March 16, 2026 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezSusheel Bibbs breathes life into the story of Mary Ellen Pleasant, who was born a slave but became a self-made millionaire who helped fund the Underground Railroad. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio, KVIE, endowment announce settlement in tower ownership disputeMarch 16, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe NPR and PBS member stations had been in a legal battle for more than a year after the Capital Public Radio Endowment donated CapRadio’s Elverta broadcasting tower to KVIE in March 2024.
Sacramento RegionRefineries, summer blends, international conflict: What drives California’s high gas prices?March 16, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia already has the highest gas prices in the country, and costs at the pump are going up due to a mix of supply issues and a switch to the summer blend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia bullet train could run out of money before finishing its first Central Valley segmentMarch 13, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaBudget analysts say the high-speed rail project faces billions of dollars in funding gaps and no clear path to reach Los Angeles or San Francisco. The fate of its first Central Valley segment is also in jeopardy.
State GovernmentCalifornia passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now?March 13, 2026Gasoline has surged to record highs as global oil markets spike amid the Iran war. California built a first-in-the-nation system to police refinery profits during price spikes. Regulators delayed it for five years.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Zoo rounds up flamingos for annual checkupMarch 13, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe Sacramento Zoo conducted a “flamingo roundup,” which is an annual health exam for its 51 flamingos in collaboration with the UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The exam involves checking eyes, beaks, feet and getting blood drawn.
EnvironmentCould grizzly bears make a return to California after a century-long absence?March 13, 2026 | Chris FeltsA new bill in the state Legislature could be key in returning the grizzly bear to California. It would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to create a ‘roadmap’ for reintroduction by June 2028.
Sacramento RegionAnother inmate set to be released on parole through California’s elderly parole programMarch 12, 2026 | Ruth FinchGregory Vogelsang was granted parole, and is set to have a follow up hearing next week. He was convicted of nearly 30 counts of kidnapping and sex crimes.
Sacramento RegionSMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity offers free admission for students affected by teacher strikesMarch 12, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisMOSAC is stepping up to help local families by offering free admission to students affected by the Twin Rivers and Natomas Unified School District teacher strikes. Parents' tickets are discounted.
