EnvironmentNewsom signs climate overhaul, extending cap and trade while boosting oil drillingSeptember 19, 2025A set of laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today extends California clean-energy programs while taking steps to shore up oil and gas production. It also opens the door to a Western energy grid.
Sacramento RegionChalk art, comedy and creativity: Remembering Ground Chuck, Sacramento’s ‘man about town’September 19, 2025 | Jen Picard | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezLocal residents, artists and businesses remembered Charles “Ground Chuck” Thomas for his spirit, kindness and inspiration. The longtime musician, comedian and chalk artist passed away Sunday at the age of 56. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessUnhoused Sacramento seniors to pay 30 percent of income to live at future tiny home communities in controversial city council decisionSeptember 17, 2025 | Riley PalmerSacramento City Council voted to charge homeless seniors monthly to live in proposed microcommunities.
State GovernmentGovernor Gavin Newsom renews focus on well-being of young men following Charlie Kirk’s deathSeptember 17, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe initiative calls for 10,000 young men to volunteer in their communities and reduce mental health stigma.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s culinary legends honored with ‘Wide Open Walls’ muralsSeptember 17, 2025 | Chris FeltsSacramento honored some of the region's beloved culinary figures with four new murals titled ‘Legends of Hospitality’ as part of the Wide Open Walls initiative. Two dozen more murals planned.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Councilmember Mai Vang launches campaign to unseat longtime Rep. Doris MatsuiSeptember 16, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento Councilmember Mai Vang is launching a campaign to unseat Rep. Doris Matsui, who has held the seat since 2005. Vang pledges a grassroots run as critics question Matsui’s accessibility.
Sacramento RegionOn 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beautySeptember 16, 2025Today's date, 9/16, is often noted by people in the Sacramento region who love their area code: 916. But today's full date, 9/16/25, is also being marked by math nerds everywhere.
Sacramento RegionNew Helvetia: Sacramento’s Co-op BrewerySeptember 16, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisNew Helvetia is a small craft brewery on the corner of 18th and Broadway. The brewery hosts community events, including run clubs, trivia nights and special dinners.
Arts and LifestyleInside The Red Museum: Where Sacramento creatives welcome the strange and unusualSeptember 16, 2025The venue is celebrating 10 years of sound and spectacle.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County Sheriff submits investigation into former CapRadio GMSeptember 16, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Sheriff’s Office has been looking into former General Manager Jun Reina for more than a year. The case, which includes potential criminal charges of embezzlement and grand theft, is being reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office.
