State GovernmentWith Universal TK in full effect in California, private childcare providers worry about lost wagesDecember 11, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldState lawmakers evaluated possible ways to bridge the gap in care during this week’s informational hearing on childcare costs.
EducationDecline in new immigrant students puts newcomer programs in jeopardyDecember 11, 2025One of the largest populations of immigrant students in Elk Grove is Afghan children of family members who aided the U.S. during the war. However, the State Department recently ordered that those visas no longer be issued.
Sacramento RegionBehind the mic: R&B singer Yelly talks new music and Sacramento rootsDecember 10, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisYelly is a Sacramento-born singer who gained traction locally by headlining a sold-out show at Harlow’s while still in high school. Now residing in Southern California, Yelly aims to release new music in 2026.
State GovernmentJudge orders Trump to end National Guard deployment, calls LA mission ‘profoundly un-American’December 10, 2025The new ruling against the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles comes as courts are considering other challenges to his deployment of troops to liberal cities, such as Portland and Chicago.
EnvironmentCalifornia drivers may be seeing dense fog — but research says it’s becoming less commonDecember 10, 2025 | Manola SecairaThis fog, sometimes called radiation fog, can happen when the ground is saturated from previous rainfall and current weather conditions are stagnant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCal/OSHA fines company $221,000 for violations related to deadly Esparto explosionDecember 9, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyThe pyrotechnics company was issued 15 citations, including three related directly to the July 1 explosion that killed seven employees at the fireworks storage facility.
Sacramento RegionIn the wake of deadly Stockton shooting, community asks for more investmentDecember 9, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaStockton community leaders say last month’s deadly mass shooting shows what happens when cities fail to invest in violence-prevention programs.
Housing and HomelessnessUnhoused residents say Sacramento’s weather respite centers work but choose to stay outsideDecember 9, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento’s weather respite centers open when cold storms hit. While they save lives, many claim there are still accessibility issues. The City and County of Sacramento offers five weather respite centers throughout the city.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio receives almost $1.3 million insurance payout amid civil case against former GMDecember 9, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyStation officials say the civil lawsuit it filed last year against former General Manager Jun Reina will continue. CapRadio accused its former executive of stealing station funds and misusing credit cards.
Sacramento RegionA very SacramenKnow 2025 holiday gift guideDecember 8, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis | Sally Longenecker | Tony RodriguezWith the holidays just around the corner, the SacramenKnow team asked the audience and staff what their favorite place to shop in Sacramento and their favorite local gifts to give were. Here are their responses.
