Sacramento RegionBetty Reid Soskin, oldest National Park Service ranger, dies at 104December 22, 2025Betty Reid Soskin, who used her fame as the oldest National Park Service ranger to raise awareness about often-overlooked and untold stories, has died. Her family said she was surrounded by loved ones at her home in California when she died Sunday.
Sacramento RegionStorm watch: Major impacts to mountain holiday travel expected this weekDecember 22, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerForecasters are warning holiday travelers in Northern California of heavy snow and flooding starting tomorrow and lasting through Friday.
State GovernmentCalifornia gig drivers gear up for union rights in 2026December 22, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldRideshare drivers can formally unionize for more labor protections under a new law going into effect Jan 1. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationSacramento City College scrambles to make up for grant cuts to Hispanic-serving institutionsDecember 22, 2025California Community Colleges are set to lose millions of dollars after the Trump administration cancelled federal grants supporting pathways programs for Hispanic students. Educators say the cuts have already stalled projects.
State GovernmentState audit finds $5 million in wasted taxpayer dollars across California agenciesDecember 22, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaA California audit flagged spending mistakes and misuse across multiple agencies, including millions in service fees for unused cell phones. Critics blame weak oversight as the state braces for a potential $18B budget shortfall.
EducationCalifornia school district near Nevada caught up in a dispute over transgender athlete policiesDecember 19, 2025The Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District has long competed in the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. But the association this year voted to require students to compete on teams consistent their sex assigned at birth.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County Grand Jury is asking for volunteers: here’s what you need to knowDecember 18, 2025 | Jen Picard | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe body of volunteers serves as an independent watchdog over county municipalities, agencies and operations, looks into criminal indictments and issues reports. It is looking for prospective jurors to serve a one-year term. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState lawmakers release update on Capitol Annex project, without details on additional costsDecember 18, 2025 | Laura Fitzgerald | Gerardo ZavalaThe Capitol Annex project was approved in 2016 with the goal of replacing an old annex building considered outdated and unsafe for legislative staff and the public.
Sacramento RegionAttacks in Grass Valley give way to community responseDecember 18, 2025 | Ruth FinchA number of brutal attacks on teenagers has led to protests as mothers come together to share their stories to spread awareness about public safety.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s ‘snow drought’ leaves ski resorts waiting for the coldDecember 18, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezWarmer temperatures have prevented significant snowfall across the Sierra, leading several ski resorts to postpone the start of their seasons until conditions improve. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionNew recuperative care center opens in North Sacramento, filling gap for unhoused people leaving the hospitalDecember 17, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe campus opened Nov. 20 and has helped 28 patients so far, with capacity for up to 50. The center is funded through city, county and private dollars.
Sacramento RegionI-80 drivers get a new express option, if they can payDecember 17, 2025 | Greg MicekNew I-80 express lanes in Solano County are open, with variable tolls and FasTrak required. Some drivers see a useful option. Others call it one more way money decides who gets to move faster.
Sacramento RegionSac State housing official discusses exemptions, concerns around new living requirementDecember 17, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe university has established a two-year on-campus living requirement for many incoming students starting in Fall 2026. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Education‘We’re juggling a lot’: Sac State student voices concerns about university’s identityDecember 17, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyA year full of financial challenges and new initiatives at Sac State led one student to publicly question what they could signal for the university’s future direction. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationEnrollment, housing, athletics: Sac State President Luke Wood on 2025 and new year changesDecember 17, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskySacramento State is navigating significant fiscal challenges, while also celebrating increased enrollment numbers and new initiatives. President Luke Wood says the changes will help move the school beyond being a commuter campus. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleAn Arden Fair Mall pop-up exhibit revives Sacramento memoriesDecember 17, 2025 | Tony RodriguezA pop-up exhibit at Arden Fair brings back memories of KB Toys, the Disney Store, and more through photos and fashion.
Sacramento RegionDel Rio Trail Bridge reopens to the publicDecember 16, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe bridge connects South Sacramento to downtown and was initially opened in 2024. Due to the safety issues, the city decided to rebuild the bridge.
EnvironmentThe hydrants will run dry: Trump’s LA fire claims missed the mark, study showsDecember 16, 2025Echoing state and local officials, a new analysis agrees: hydrant failures in the Palisades fire were ‘the rule rather than the exception.’
State GovernmentRob Reiner was more than a Hollywood legend. He helped shape California politicsDecember 16, 2025Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.
Sacramento RegionCA State Fair announces new fall dates by 2027December 15, 2025 | Chris FeltsCal Expo and the State Fair Board have voted to shift the mid-summer tradition to the fall in response to ‘rising temperatures.’ The state fair is now scheduled to run from Sept. 17 through Oct. 3rd beginning in 2027.
