Sacramento RegionA new look for the Sacramento LGBT Center: From the ‘little yellow house’ to a modern community hubApril 2, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Sacramento LGBT Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Lavender Heights location to renovate the over 100-year-old building.
EducationParents push for reduced screen time a year after Los Angeles Unified bans cellphonesApril 2, 2026A movement has been growing in Los Angeles to reduce screen time in and outside the classroom. LAUSD’s school board is expected to vote on a resolution to curb screen use — after it banned cellphones.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia woman returns home after the Trump administration deported her to MexicoApril 2, 2026A U.S. resident of 27 years who was deported to Mexico by the Trump administration has returned home to Sacramento. The woman was shielded from deportation under an Obama-era program allowing people brought to the U.S. as children to stay in the U.S.
State GovernmentA messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential lossApril 2, 2026Democrats have run California for years. But in a nationally critical election, the party is being confronted by the limits of its own power: the race for governor is out of control.
State GovernmentCalifornia kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worseApril 2, 2026Nearly every California county saw a drop in children's eye exams over the past decade, a new report finds.
EnvironmentSparse snowpack in California fuels concern over fast-approaching fire seasonApril 1, 2026With reservoirs brimming — but snowpack abysmal — experts warn of a potentially early fire season. Local fire officials are already making recommendations for what residents can do to stay safer.
Sacramento RegionFormer CapRadio GM’s next court appearance set for June, judge approves family vacation travelApril 1, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyFormer General Manager Jun Reina did not make an appearance during Wednesday’s hearing in downtown Sacramento. His attorney requested the case be continued until June 17 and to allow Reina to travel for a family vacation, which were granted.
Sacramento RegionLocal video game developers work to turn ideas into digital realitiesApril 1, 2026The Sacramento Developer Collective connects independent game developers with one another.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Book Festival set to return ‘bigger and better than ever’ on April 19April 1, 2026The third annual Sacramento book festival to return featuring more than 250 authors who will sell books and engage readers through panel discussions and readings.
Sacramento RegionCoaching program provides mental health support for older adults in SacramentoApril 1, 2026PEARLS offers accessible and in-language care for older AAPI adults. Funding for many California PEARLS programs ends in June.
Sacramento RegionAs temperatures rise, is California doing enough to keep its farmworkers safe?March 30, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Andrew GarciaCalifornia was the first state in the country to pass heat regulations to protect agricultural workers in 2005. But a lack of resources to enforce these protections means many workers may not be informed, or know how or where to file a complaint. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionRising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for workMarch 30, 2026Driving a car, van or truck is a big part of many Americans’ workdays. Millions of people have jobs that require using personal vehicles for work. The Iran war has pushed up the average U.S. price for a gallon of regular gas by $1.
Sacramento RegionFrom barbershops to 5k runs: Therapy in the Black communityMarch 30, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisDeeper Cuts Therapy focuses on mental health in the Black community, founded by Dr. Troy Williams and Aron King. The organization has launched Mental Health Impact Awards to honor people making a difference in the Black community of Sacramento.
Sacramento RegionMotoshi Kosako: Humble Harpist leads a disciplined lifeMarch 30, 2026 | Gary G. VercelliAs a young man in his native Japan, Mostoshi Kosako walked away from a lucrative promising medical career to become a jazz guitarist. He now divides his time between music and tending to his ranch in Oregon House. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County is seeking harsher fees for illegal fireworks. Will people pay them?March 27, 2026 | Riley PalmerSacramento County is following the lead of cities like Sacramento and Elk Grove in enacting harsher fines for illegal fireworks, but some big fines are not being paid.
State Government“Once privacy is lost, it's lost forever” California bill seeks to protect kids against content posted by influencer parentsMarch 27, 2026 | Chris FeltsOnline influencers may have to alter content showing their children under a new bill in the legislature. The measure gives kids the “right to be forgotten" by requesting their parents delete or edit videos they're featured in once they turn 18.
Sacramento RegionElk Grove could vote on SacRT expansion as leaders weigh rail or rapid bus optionsMarch 27, 2026 | Tony RodriguezElk Grove officials are set to consider a plan next month to expand SacRT service deeper into the city. The council will weigh a light-rail extension against a bus option.
Sacramento RegionTrump approves TSA funding, but Sacramento officers say the damage has been doneMarch 27, 2026 | Greg MicekTSA officers at Sacramento airport struggled to get by as partial government shutdown halted their pay.
Sacramento RegionCal Fire task force releases final report on Esparto explosionMarch 27, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyTask force members outlined 37 recommendations to improve public safety and reduce the risk of fireworks incidents, ranging from changing state laws and regulations to boosting enforcement.
Housing and HomelessnessLawmakers see a need for more factory-built housing in CaliforniaMarch 26, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldThe new Chair of the Senate Housing Committee says lawmakers have to find ways to make it cheaper to build in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
