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.’
State GovernmentRob Reiner was more than a Hollywood legend. He helped shape California politicsDecember 16, 2025Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.
Sacramento RegionCA State Fair announces new fall dates by 2027December 15, 2025 | Chris FeltsCal Expo and the State Fair Board have voted to shift the mid-summer tradition to the fall in response to ‘rising temperatures.’ The state fair is now scheduled to run from Sept. 17 through Oct. 3rd beginning in 2027.
Sacramento RegionWaymos could be coming to Sacramento, but are we ready?December 15, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia officials have increased the testing range for the company’s autonomous vehicles to include Sacramento and Yolo counties. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePrison health workers are among the best-paid public employees. Why are so many jobs vacant?December 15, 2025California spent hundreds of millions on prison and hospital healthcare staff, auditors found, but vacancy rates rose since 2019, exceeding 30% at three facilities despite bonuses and pay raises, with inadequate oversight and planning.
State GovernmentCourt battle begins over California's new congressional map designed to favor DemocratsDecember 15, 2025The Justice Department and California are going to court over the state's new congressional map that favors Democrats. The court battle begins Monday.
