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.
Sacramento RegionWaymos could be coming to Sacramento, but are we ready?December 15, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia officials have increased the testing range for the company’s autonomous vehicles to include Sacramento and Yolo counties. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePrison health workers are among the best-paid public employees. Why are so many jobs vacant?December 15, 2025California spent hundreds of millions on prison and hospital healthcare staff, auditors found, but vacancy rates rose since 2019, exceeding 30% at three facilities despite bonuses and pay raises, with inadequate oversight and planning.
State GovernmentCourt battle begins over California's new congressional map designed to favor DemocratsDecember 15, 2025The Justice Department and California are going to court over the state's new congressional map that favors Democrats. The court battle begins Monday.
Sacramento RegionNew X Games League to kick off in Sacramento next summerDecember 12, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe X Games will have a new league competition slated for next year, and Sacramento will be its first stop for three days in June. The games will head to Japan for their second stop.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty is looking to voters for help on homelessness and housing in 2026. What do housing advocates say?December 12, 2025 | Riley PalmerMcCarty ran for mayor on the platform of making a meaningful impact on housing and homelessness. Now, he hopes to come to the voters with an initiative to get more funding for these issues.
Despite widespread support, Gov. Newsom vetoed menopause legislation — twiceDecember 12, 2025 | Vicki GonzalezGovernor Gavin Newsom was called out by actress Halle Berry for vetoing menopause legislation, despite widespread support from lawmakers. The author behind two of the bills discusses the policy challenges. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionVega Farms eggs recalled after dozens sickened in salmonella outbreakDecember 12, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerThirteen people have been hospitalized in a salmonella outbreak traced to the Dixon-based egg producer Vega Farms. The eggs were distributed in Sacramento and Davis, and are being recalled.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State’s Stop the Hate showcase emphasizes the importance of AAPI representation in arts and mediaDecember 11, 2025Sacramento State's Ethnic Studies department held its biannual Stop the Hate Arts and Media Showcase on Wednesday, Dec. 3, hosted in the University Union.
State GovernmentWith Universal TK in full effect in California, private childcare providers worry about lost wagesDecember 11, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldState lawmakers evaluated possible ways to bridge the gap in care during this week’s informational hearing on childcare costs.
EducationDecline in new immigrant students puts newcomer programs in jeopardyDecember 11, 2025One of the largest populations of immigrant students in Elk Grove is Afghan children of family members who aided the U.S. during the war. However, the State Department recently ordered that those visas no longer be issued.
Sacramento RegionBehind the mic: R&B singer Yelly talks new music and Sacramento rootsDecember 10, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisYelly is a Sacramento-born singer who gained traction locally by headlining a sold-out show at Harlow’s while still in high school. Now residing in Southern California, Yelly aims to release new music in 2026.
State GovernmentJudge orders Trump to end National Guard deployment, calls LA mission ‘profoundly un-American’December 10, 2025The new ruling against the Trump administration’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles comes as courts are considering other challenges to his deployment of troops to liberal cities, such as Portland and Chicago.
EnvironmentCalifornia drivers may be seeing dense fog — but research says it’s becoming less commonDecember 10, 2025 | Manola SecairaThis fog, sometimes called radiation fog, can happen when the ground is saturated from previous rainfall and current weather conditions are stagnant. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCal/OSHA fines company $221,000 for violations related to deadly Esparto explosionDecember 9, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyThe pyrotechnics company was issued 15 citations, including three related directly to the July 1 explosion that killed seven employees at the fireworks storage facility.
Sacramento RegionIn the wake of deadly Stockton shooting, community asks for more investmentDecember 9, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaStockton community leaders say last month’s deadly mass shooting shows what happens when cities fail to invest in violence-prevention programs.
Housing and HomelessnessUnhoused residents say Sacramento’s weather respite centers work but choose to stay outsideDecember 9, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento’s weather respite centers open when cold storms hit. While they save lives, many claim there are still accessibility issues. The City and County of Sacramento offers five weather respite centers throughout the city.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio receives almost $1.3 million insurance payout amid civil case against former GMDecember 9, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyStation officials say the civil lawsuit it filed last year against former General Manager Jun Reina will continue. CapRadio accused its former executive of stealing station funds and misusing credit cards.
Sacramento RegionA very SacramenKnow 2025 holiday gift guideDecember 8, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis | Sally Longenecker | Tony RodriguezWith the holidays just around the corner, the SacramenKnow team asked the audience and staff what their favorite place to shop in Sacramento and their favorite local gifts to give were. Here are their responses.
