Sacramento RegionProsecutors allege Esparto defendants’ explosives killed others before and after July blastApril 21, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekCourt documents link two defendants to the deaths of an 18-year-old Bay Area man over a year before the deadly explosion, and an eight-year-old girl days after the Esparto blast.
EnvironmentThrowing shade? Why not plant itApril 21, 2026 | Sally LongeneckerThe Sacramento Tree Foundation offers all SMUD customers 10 free shade trees. Some community members are helping their neighbors get involved. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCapitol Park has trees from all over the world. Here are some native to CaliforniaApril 20, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThere are over 800 trees planted in Capital Park in Downtown Sacramento. Trees include Coastal Redwoods, Giant Sequoias, Palms, a tree from the Civil War and a “Moon Tree.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionI Street Bridge replacement faces delay as bids come in $100 million over budgetApril 20, 2026 | Tony RodriguezThe current I Street Bridge is over a hundred years old and the city has been in talks about building a replacement for over 10 years. Construction was expected to start this summer but the bids the city received are $100 million over budget.
State GovernmentRiverside County sheriff looks to take California in a different direction if elected governorApril 20, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Andrew GarciaSheriff Chad Bianco is one of two Republican candidates running for governor. He consistently polls as one of the race’s top three candidates. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirst Northern California condor egg laid in more than a century ‘appears to be unsuccessful’April 20, 2026 | Chris Felts | Sarit LaschinskyResearchers with the Yurok Tribe announced in March that a pair of free-flying condors had likely built their first nest and laid their first egg. But now, biologists say it’s increasingly likely the egg failed or the chick did not survive.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 17th, 2026: ABC10's Evening News Anchor Divulges Secret Prior Life as a Classical MusicianApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonYou may know her as an evening news anchor for ABC 10. But did you know that Lora Painter is also a classically trained pianist and soprano? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 10th, 2026: Sac State has a New Cello Professor and He Brings Wide Expertise to the RoleApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonCellist Kyle Stachnik comes to Sac State via the Bay Area, and brings broad experience with him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLagging in polls and fundraising, Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s raceApril 20, 2026Progressive former state controller Betty Yee said she is dropping out amid faltering polling and poor fundraising.
State GovernmentWildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payoutsApril 20, 2026Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it. They're choosing faster payments over litigation. However, they now face the possibility of these payouts being taxed as income.
