Sacramento RegionAttacks in Grass Valley give way to community responseDecember 18, 2025 | Ruth FinchA number of brutal attacks on teenagers has led to protests as mothers come together to share their stories to spread awareness about public safety.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s ‘snow drought’ leaves ski resorts waiting for the coldDecember 18, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezWarmer temperatures have prevented significant snowfall across the Sierra, leading several ski resorts to postpone the start of their seasons until conditions improve. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionNew recuperative care center opens in North Sacramento, filling gap for unhoused people leaving the hospitalDecember 17, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe campus opened Nov. 20 and has helped 28 patients so far, with capacity for up to 50. The center is funded through city, county and private dollars.
Sacramento RegionI-80 drivers get a new express option, if they can payDecember 17, 2025 | Greg MicekNew I-80 express lanes in Solano County are open, with variable tolls and FasTrak required. Some drivers see a useful option. Others call it one more way money decides who gets to move faster.
Sacramento RegionSac State housing official discusses exemptions, concerns around new living requirementDecember 17, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe university has established a two-year on-campus living requirement for many incoming students starting in Fall 2026. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Education‘We’re juggling a lot’: Sac State student voices concerns about university’s identityDecember 17, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyA year full of financial challenges and new initiatives at Sac State led one student to publicly question what they could signal for the university’s future direction. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationEnrollment, housing, athletics: Sac State President Luke Wood on 2025 and new year changesDecember 17, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskySacramento State is navigating significant fiscal challenges, while also celebrating increased enrollment numbers and new initiatives. President Luke Wood says the changes will help move the school beyond being a commuter campus. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleAn Arden Fair Mall pop-up exhibit revives Sacramento memoriesDecember 17, 2025 | Tony RodriguezA pop-up exhibit at Arden Fair brings back memories of KB Toys, the Disney Store, and more through photos and fashion.
Sacramento RegionDel Rio Trail Bridge reopens to the publicDecember 16, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe bridge connects South Sacramento to downtown and was initially opened in 2024. Due to the safety issues, the city decided to rebuild the bridge.
EnvironmentThe hydrants will run dry: Trump’s LA fire claims missed the mark, study showsDecember 16, 2025Echoing state and local officials, a new analysis agrees: hydrant failures in the Palisades fire were ‘the rule rather than the exception.’
