Sacramento RegionIn response to Minneapolis, Sacramento reaffirms sanctuary statusJanuary 28, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisCity councilmembers unanimously voted for the preservation of the sanctuary status of Sacramento. Hundreds of residents urged the council to consider doing more to protect the community from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sacramento RegionThis photo store is developing Sacramento’s film resurgenceJanuary 28, 2026 | Ruth FinchPhotosource still develops film and prints using techniques that many photography stores have phased out with the rise of digital photography. It's helping to keep film photography alive in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalJennifer Reason Celebrates Two Years of the Local Artist FeatureJanuary 28, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonMidday Classical host Jennifer Reason’s Local Artist Feature shines a spotlight on the region’s best performers and composers, and has become a staple of KXPR’s weekly programming.
ImmigrationCalifornia House Democrats urge Senate to push back on ICE fundingJanuary 27, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaCongressmembers Doris Matsui and Mike Thompson say the federal funding bill includes too much money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Housing and HomelessnessDocumenting homelessness in Sacramento County: 800 volunteers perform Point-In-Time countJanuary 27, 2026 | Ruth Finch | Riley PalmerThe Point-In-Time count has taken place every two years since 2009. The count helps to secure federal funding for the county’s homelessness programs.
EnvironmentAlmost 50k Sacramento policyholders have national flood insurance. The program could lapse this weekJanuary 27, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe National Flood Insurance Program has provided coverage for decades, but could lapse at the end of January if the federal government shuts down again. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationCalifornia Democrats urge government shutdown after federal agents kill Minnesota nurseJanuary 27, 2026More than half of California’s Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown and introduced bills to hold federal agents accountable.
Sacramento RegionSacramento is encouraging small businesses to host live entertainmentJanuary 26, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe City of Sacramento is hosting an outreach and training for the Limited Entertainment Permit on Thursday, Jan. 29, to help small businesses understand the permit and application process.
Sacramento RegionRock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropesJanuary 26, 2026Sacramento's own Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire of the 1,667-foot tower about 90 minutes after he started
ImmigrationImmigration court watch volunteer hospitalized after attack outside federal building in SacramentoJanuary 23, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA former Marine was attacked while monitoring federal immigration activity in downtown Sacramento. He says heated political rhetoric is emboldening violence.
