State GovernmentThe field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governorMarch 9, 2026Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.
Sacramento Region‘The ice is flat for everybody’: Finding the spirit and camaraderie of curling in RosevilleMarch 9, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Andrew GarciaThe sport is a highlight of the Winter Olympics, defined by strategy, teamwork and tactical thinking. For those looking to get on the ice for the first time, look no further than the Skatetown Ice Arena in Roseville. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionMan convicted in 2022 shooting of former CapRadio program directorMarch 6, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyA Sacramento County jury convicted Desean Brasser Jr. of first-degree murder in the shooting of former program director Charles Starzynski in an alley near the Sutter Lawn Tennis Club.
Sacramento RegionIs California’s ski season deadlier than usual? Here’s why we don’t knowMarch 6, 2026A deadly ski season in California raises urgent questions. Why doesn’t the state track resort injuries or deaths, and who’s protecting people on the slopes?
Sacramento RegionFrom Aztlán to Magulandia to Sacramento: The story behind CLARA's giant dog - or foxMarch 5, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe statue was built in 2000, and is caught mid-stride in a suit and tie. The artist, Gilbert “Magu” Luján, helped launch the Chicano art movement in the early seventies.
Education'We love our students,' Twin Rivers teachers say as historic strike beginsMarch 5, 2026 | Greg MicekOver 1,000 teachers and supporters gathered outside district offices Thursday, demanding higher wages and fully paid healthcare. The district says a fair offer is already on the table.
Sacramento RegionSacramento soldier identified as one of six killed in Iranian drone attackMarch 5, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Pentagon says it believes 54-year-old Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan died at the scene of the March 1 attack on a command post in Kuwait.
EducationSurvey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soonMarch 5, 2026A new survey finds California teachers have slightly better morale than their peers, nearly half plan to leave education in 10 years, and desired class sizes average 20 to 24 students.
Sacramento RegionNew Colgate Powerhouse breach: What do the longer-term impacts look like?March 5, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe Feb. 13 penstock rupture flooded the Yuba County hydroelectric facility, and triggered a landslide that put sediment, debris and oil in the Yuba River. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionThe Sacramento couple behind River City Root BeerMarch 4, 2026 | Tony RodriguezJanet and Bob Lake spent years working in beverage distribution before launching River City Root Beer in 2009. Today, the soda named after Sacramento is sold in hundreds of grocery stores across Northern California.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature, February 27 2026: Choral Conductor Julie Adams embodies the heart of CapRadio's musical programmingMarch 4, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonBoth classical and jazz are reflected in this feature of choral conductor Julie Adams, as is her mission to make the world a better place through music. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionMetal, rock, and punk festival Aftershock 2026 lineup announcedMarch 4, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe 14th annual Aftershock lineup was announced with My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, Pierce The Veil and TOOL as the headliners. The event will take place October 1-4 at Discovery Park.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County is asking for help identifying Jane DoeMarch 4, 2026 | Sally LongeneckerThe Sacramento County Coroner's office is seeking assistance in identifying a woman who died at Sutter Medical Center on Jan. 25.
Sacramento Region‘They took my church’: Tipi seized by Sac PD during ICE protests still in city possession after a monthMarch 3, 2026 | Riley PalmerSierra Rose Feay may have to wait until May to get her tipi back from the city, after her fiancé was charged with two misdemeanors for blocking public space and unlawful camping at the beginning of February.
Sacramento Region“No boots on the ground:” Sacramento protesters denounce U.S. attacks on IranMarch 3, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaSacramento protesters joined nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration’s attacks on Iran, which have started another war.
EducationSupreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in CaliforniaMarch 3, 2026The Supreme Court is clearing the way for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student’s approval, granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group.
EducationTwin Rivers Unified teachers in Sacramento to strike ThursdayMarch 3, 2026Twin Rivers Unified School District teachers in Sacramento County will go on strike Thursday for the first time in the district’s history. Schools will remain open, and students will be required to attend, according to the district website.
Food and SustainabilityWhy farmers in California are backing a giant solar farmMarch 3, 2026A mammoth solar farm is moving forward in the Central Valley. If built, which seems increasingly likely, it would cover 200 square miles of land and generate 21,000 megawatts of electricity, enough to power entire cities. Farmers are backing it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionHow two Sacramento nonprofits are making the arts more affordableMarch 3, 2026Capital Stage and the California Museum make art, history and cultural experiences more accessible.
EducationWave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’March 2, 2026The California Teachers Association organized to trigger a wave of negotiations and potential strikes to garner public attention and flex political muscle.
