Sacramento RegionSacramento viewers spotted their pastor during the Super Bowl halftime showFebruary 10, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA Super Bowl halftime wedding had an unexpected Sacramento connection. A South Sacramento pastor officiated the ceremony live on national television, leaving viewers at home doing double takes.
Super Bowl to the Olympics: The long history of protest, politics and sportsFebruary 10, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThis weekend’s competitions drew the attention of millions of viewers. But sporting events have long been sites for political speech, protest and activism dating back decades. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSocial media 'addicting the brains of children,' plaintiff's lawyer argues in landmark trialFebruary 10, 2026The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements for a trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court began on Monday.
Housing and HomelessnessHousing advocates still waiting for state-ordered stair reportFebruary 10, 2026California’s fire safety regulators were asked to study whether mid-rise apartments can go with a single staircase. They’re more than a month late.
ImmigrationJudge blocks California's ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges be clearly seenFebruary 9, 2026A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
State GovernmentCalifornia union pushes work-from-home bill as Newsom calls state employees back to the officeFebruary 9, 2026The legislative proposal by the California union known as PECG would require state agencies to offer telework options “to the fullest extent possible” and mandate they disclose how much money they save by allowing remote work.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mourns former Cake guitarist who went the distanceFebruary 9, 2026A remembrance of Greg Brown, former Cake and Deathray centerpiece.
Sacramento RegionA look at the Sacramento festival scene in 2026: No Breakaway, or GoldenSky?February 6, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisTraveling EDM music festival Breakaway will not return to the City of Trees in 2026 due to a combination of factors. The country music festival GoldenSky also might not return in 2026.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature February 6th, 2026: Sacramento Executive First Studied Classical Percussion at StanfordFebruary 6, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonEvery Friday at noon and 6pm Jennifer Reason curates and hosts the Local Artist Feature on air, created to highlight and celebrate the extraordinary talent right here in our region. This feature marks the two year anniversary!! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationSCUSD superintendent steps down amidst budget crisisFebruary 6, 2026 | Ruth Finch | Riley PalmerSuperintendent Lisa Allen steps down as the district risks a state takeover and faces a $113 million deficit. The school board is instituting a “solvency plan” to lift it out of murky financial waters.