State GovernmentCalifornia’s powerful labor forces are divided on who should be the state’s next governorMarch 18, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldIn one example, the California Federation of Labor Unions endorsed four candidates for governor, making the move ‘worthless,’ according to one political analyst.
State GovernmentCésar Chávez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores HuertaMarch 18, 2026Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others during his tenure as president of The United Farm Workers union.
Sacramento RegionIn an era of AI slop, Sacramento photographers know the sharpest image still comes from the human eyeMarch 18, 2026Real photography remains valuable in a world where AI image generation is becoming more accessible and popular.
Sacramento RegionOne week into Natomas Unified teachers strike: Parents fed up, one arrestedMarch 17, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisOne parent, who has three kids affected by the strikes, was arrested for trespassing during a protest at the district office Tuesday.
Sacramento RegionDetails of CapRadio, KVIE, endowment settlement releasedMarch 17, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyA public records act filing has revealed details about the settlement agreement reached between Sacramento’s public media stations and a separate nonprofit to end a two-year fight over an Elverta broadcasting tower.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature March 13, 2026: Harpist from the Detroit Symphony moves here to Sacramento, and brings her own record label with her!March 17, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonHarpist Kerstin Allvin is a multi-genre artist with her own record label and school for harp! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState workers push for 100% telework as Newsom’s return-to-office order loomsMarch 17, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyGovernor Gavin Newsom says workers returning to the office will boost business in downtown Sacramento, but labor unions are pushing back amid ongoing contract negotiations. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
