Sacramento RegionThe Sacramento couple behind River City Root BeerMarch 4, 2026 | Tony RodriguezJanet and Bob Lake spent years working in beverage distribution before launching River City Root Beer in 2009. Today, the soda named after Sacramento is sold in hundreds of grocery stores across Northern California.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature, February 27 2026: Choral Conductor Julie Adams embodies the heart of CapRadio's musical programmingMarch 4, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonBoth classical and jazz are reflected in this feature of choral conductor Julie Adams, as is her mission to make the world a better place through music. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionMetal, rock, and punk festival Aftershock 2026 lineup announcedMarch 4, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe 14th annual Aftershock lineup was announced with My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, Pierce The Veil and TOOL as the headliners. The event will take place October 1-4 at Discovery Park.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County is asking for help identifying Jane DoeMarch 4, 2026 | Sally LongeneckerThe Sacramento County Coroner's office is seeking assistance in identifying a woman who died at Sutter Medical Center on Jan. 25.
Sacramento Region‘They took my church’: Tipi seized by Sac PD during ICE protests still in city possession after a monthMarch 3, 2026 | Riley PalmerSierra Rose Feay may have to wait until May to get her tipi back from the city, after her fiancé was charged with two misdemeanors for blocking public space and unlawful camping at the beginning of February.
Sacramento Region“No boots on the ground:” Sacramento protesters denounce U.S. attacks on IranMarch 3, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaSacramento protesters joined nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration’s attacks on Iran, which have started another war.
EducationSupreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in CaliforniaMarch 3, 2026The Supreme Court is clearing the way for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student’s approval, granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group.
EducationTwin Rivers Unified teachers in Sacramento to strike ThursdayMarch 3, 2026Twin Rivers Unified School District teachers in Sacramento County will go on strike Thursday for the first time in the district’s history. Schools will remain open, and students will be required to attend, according to the district website.
Food and SustainabilityWhy farmers in California are backing a giant solar farmMarch 3, 2026A mammoth solar farm is moving forward in the Central Valley. If built, which seems increasingly likely, it would cover 200 square miles of land and generate 21,000 megawatts of electricity, enough to power entire cities. Farmers are backing it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionHow two Sacramento nonprofits are making the arts more affordableMarch 3, 2026Capital Stage and the California Museum make art, history and cultural experiences more accessible.
