Sacramento RegionSacramento is looking for a new director of its Office of Public Safety and Accountability. What does the position do?November 19, 2025 | Riley PalmerSacramento’s former director of the Office of Public Safety and Accountability resigned in October, vacating a both powerful and nuanced position.
EnvironmentSMUD’s controversial Coyote Creek solar project moves forwardNovember 19, 2025 | Manola SecairaThe Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the project at a packed Tuesday meeting, where over 150 people showed up to voice concerns or support.
Arts and LifestyleA Sacramento artist is giving #2 plastic a new lifeNovember 19, 2025 | Tony RodriguezA Sacramento artist is launching a new recycling project that turns plastic trash into everyday items. The work starts with small tools but comes with big goals.
State GovernmentBillionaire activist Tom Steyer joins race to succeed Newsom as California governorNovember 19, 2025Liberal billionaire Tom Steyer raised his profile as a foe to President Donald Trump when he spent $13 million on ads touting Proposition 50. Now, Steyer is jumping in the 2026 California governor’s race.
Sacramento RegionCombat U’s boxing team wants to make a statement at the second annual Causeway Boxing ClassicNovember 18, 2025 | Kai ArellanoOn Friday, Nov. 21, Sacramento State’s Combat U boxing team will be competing at the Nest along with UC Davis. The team is building high level student fighters for the program and making a big splash in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County DA’s new book tells the inside story of the Golden State Killer investigationNovember 18, 2025 | Vicki GonzalezThien Ho is Sacramento County’s District Attorney, and has announced a 2026 congressional bid. He was also the lead prosecutor in the 2020 trial and conviction of serial predator Joseph DeAngelo, and gives an inside look in his new book. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNeed a paw? Sacramento State's emotional support dogNovember 18, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisDuke is the newest member of the Student Health Counseling and Wellness Services. He is a three-year-old hypoallergenic Newfoundland doodle mix who serves as an emotional support dog on campus Monday through Friday.
EnvironmentSeasonal rains bring Sacramento’s rare vernal pools back to lifeNovember 17, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezThe arrival of autumn rains spark the return of these temporary wetlands across California, teeming with plant and animal life that are often unique to these vernal pools. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareLA jails scale back opioid addiction treatment as fatal overdoses continueNovember 17, 2025Hundreds of people are on a waitlist for opioid addiction treatment in Los Angeles County jails as the state presses the system to reduce overdoses and in-custody deaths.
Food and SustainabilityHow California’s new ultra-processed foods law will transform school lunchesNovember 17, 2025 | Manola SecairaThe new law requires schools to phase out certain ultraprocessed foods by July 2029. It’s also the first in the country to give these foods a statutory definition. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
