Housing and HomelessnessOak Park housing complex offers affordable option for Sacramento seniorsFebruary 27, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe Donner Field Senior Apartments will have 67 units, 17 of which will be earmarked for unhoused Sacramentans.
Sacramento RegionNew nest, new eggs: Lake Natoma’s bald eagle pair resettlesFebruary 27, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisFollowing the destruction of the bald eagle's nest in Lake Natoma due to strong winds, the beloved Mama and Papa, have laid at least one egg in a new nest.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Republic was announced 14 years ago. Its new GM helped bring them hereFebruary 27, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyTim Holt has been named as the team’s new President and General Manager. More than a decade ago, he announced Sacramento as the newest expansion team in the United Soccer League.
Sacramento RegionConvicted child rapist about to be released, faces new chargesFebruary 26, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Board of Parole Hearings ruled that North Highlands serial child rapist David Funston was safe to enter society. He was scheduled to be released Thursday, but prison officials turned him over to Placer County law enforcement.
State GovernmentLicense plates for e-bikes? California bill sparks debate over safetyFebruary 26, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaThe new bill would require certain e-bikes to carry license plates and owners to register them with the DMV. Advocates say this targets the wrong problem.
Sacramento RegionLoss, memory, hope: California’s Ukrainian community marks four years of warFebruary 25, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Ukrainian community recently gathered at the State Capitol to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
Sacramento Region28th annual Free Museum Weekend returns to SacramentoFebruary 25, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, Sacramento History Museum and the Sojourner Truth museums are three of the 20 museums that will have free admission for a limited number of people the first weekend of March.
Health CareNew UC Berkeley data project tackles health, treatment gaps for female athletes, on and off the fieldFebruary 25, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezWomen’s sports are having a major boom, but when it comes to properly treating injuries and providing care there are still a lot of unknowns. A new program at UC Berkeley aims to answer some of those questions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBudget watchdog urges CA lawmakers to reject Newsom’s $200M in clean car rebatesFebruary 25, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia’s nonpartisan budget analyst says the governor's rebate plan is too costly, citing the group’s projected $18 billion state budget deficit.
Leaders focus on safety, new development at State of DowntownFebruary 24, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisLeaders from Sacramento spoke on the state of downtown, mentioning new Waterfront development, Sacramento State’s future mixed-use downtown campus and a possible MLB expansion in Sacramento.
