Sacramento RegionTerra Madre Americas 2025 kicks off in SacramentoSeptember 26, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe three-day festival kicked off at the Safe Credit Union Convention Center in Downtown Sacramento. Attendees enjoyed sampling, attending cooking demonstrations, and learning about sustainable food.
EnvironmentHas Gavin Newsom changed his tune on Big Oil? Some environmentalists say yesSeptember 26, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe Governor’s recent approval of a bill to boost in-state oil production draws criticism from environmental advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleBehind the scenes of Sacramento’s upcoming archives crawlSeptember 26, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento’s Archives Crawl opens rarely seen collections to the public for a day. From a vial of gold flakes at the State Library to Jazz Jubilee pins at the Center for Sacramento History, visitors can explore items usually kept behind the scenes.
Health CareListeria found in Walmart meatball meals may be linked to deadly fettuccine outbreakSeptember 26, 2025The meals were sold in 12-ounce clear plastic trays and have best-by dates of Sept. 22 through Oct. 1.
Housing and HomelessnessWhy figuring out how many homes California needs is more art than scienceSeptember 26, 202556,000. 2.7 million. 840,000. Why is one of California’s most pressing policy problems so hard to measure?
State GovernmentRicardo Lara proposes insurance rule that critics call ‘revenge’September 25, 2025California’s insurance commissioner has sparred with Consumer Watchdog, which says his proposed rule is retaliatory.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State unveils Basic Needs Resource CenterSeptember 24, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe Basic Needs Center, located in The Well, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and provides food, clothing, and toiletries for students. They’re able to make appointments once a week and can have 10-12 items.
Arts and LifestyleAfter a series of rocky years, the Crest Theater is ready for a new eraSeptember 24, 2025After previous management struggled to draw in crowds in the wake of Covid, the property owner of the Crest Theater has decided to take the reins along with his daughter to revamp programming and operations.
Sacramento RegionWhat is ‘slow food?’ How a Placer County farmer is embracing the movementSeptember 24, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Jen Picard | Sarit LaschinskyThe slow food movement encourages people to eat local and traditional varieties, while improving access to healthy food systems. A Placer County farmer has fully embraced the idea of slow food, and says it's much more than just growing and eating. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Spanish/EspañolGobernador Gavin Newsom renueva su enfoque en el bienestar de los hombres jóvenes tras la muerte de Charlie KirkSeptember 24, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldLa iniciativa requiere que 10.000 jóvenes se ofrezcan como voluntarios en sus comunidades y reduzcan el estigma que rodea a la salud mental.
