Sacramento RegionAs CalFresh benefits pause, 211 prepares for surge in food assistance callsOctober 27, 2025 | Greg MicekWith CalFresh benefits set to be paused by the federal shutdown, millions of Californians face food insecurity. 211 operators are preparing for record call volumes as residents seek emergency food aid and guidance on staying enrolled.
Sacramento Region‘We have to fix our own problems’: Financial mess in Isleton could mean Delta community loses city statusOctober 27, 2025 | Riley PalmerIselton’s financial mismanagement over decades could leave property owners on the hook for the city’s debt.
Sacramento RegionLatino Center of Art & Culture to honor loved ones for annual El Panteón de SacramentoOctober 27, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe annual event celebrates the Día de Muertos holiday for the Sacramento community. The event will be held at 2700 Front Street and will feature live music, DJs, vendors, food trucks and cultural traditions from October 31 to November 2.
Sacramento RegionThe Indomitable Captain: Sacramento Republic legend ‘RoRo’ Lopez announces retirementOctober 24, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyThe veteran midfielder is hanging up his cleats after a 22-year career, seven of them with Sacramento Republic FC. Lopez was the team’s first-ever signing, and will join its front office staff next year.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State updates safety protocols for post-game concertsOctober 24, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe school announced they’ve updated their safety protocols with increased staffing and security personnel and will implement additional crowd control measures. Crowd safety experts emphasized a need for robust risk assessments and crowd management.
State GovernmentThere’s still time to vote in the Nov. 4th special election, but voters may not want to waitOctober 24, 2025 | Ruth FinchThe special election for Prop. 50, that allows for mid-decade congressional redistricting, is being held through Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know about registration, mail-in ballots and more.
Arts and LifestyleSchool board members battle it out in a most woke way in CapStage’s ‘Eureka Day’October 24, 2025"Eureka Day" gives us a glimpse into the weekly board meetings of a private elementary school in Berkeley, California. A mumps outbreak invades the school and the zen feel is interrupted by opposing viewpoints on mandatory vaccines.
State GovernmentCalifornia Senator Adam Schiff talks shutdown, National Guard deployments, Prop 50October 23, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Democratic U.S. senator breaks down the impacts of the government shutdown, criticizes Trump’s use of National Guard troops and shares his perspective on California’s Proposition 50. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and Homelessness“First-of-its-kind”: Leaders from across Sacramento County to meet next week to address homelessnessOctober 23, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe meeting will include 20 elected representatives along with city staff and nonprofits.
State GovernmentHundreds of cardroom employees protest in Sacramento over proposed state gaming regulationsOctober 23, 2025 | Chris FeltsThe latest battle between cardrooms and tribal casinos made its way to Sacramento. Over a hundred cardroom employees protested in front of Attorney General Rob Bonta's office in opposition to proposed gaming regulations they say could cost jobs.
ImmigrationTrump calls off expected immigration show-of-force in San FranciscoOctober 23, 2025President Trump name-dropped Bay Area tech executives when he called off an immigration enforcement surge in San Francisco. Gov. Newsom was prepared to sue over a potential National Guard deployment.
Sacramento RegionSMF refuses to air video blaming Democrats for government shutdown. Does it violate the Hatch Act?October 23, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsA McGeorge School of Law professor breaks down the decades-old federal law, which aims to limit the partisan political activities of federal employees and maintain a neutral working environment in government.
Sacramento Region‘Dorothea Puente Tells All!’ is an intriguing look at one of Sacramento’s most famous notorious crimesOctober 23, 2025It’s one of Sacramento’s most famous true crime stories, which intrigued playwright Mark Loewenstern about the many scams and manipulations Dorothea pulled, not just on her victims, but on many other people including government officials.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s Colonial Heights Library has been closed for over a year. Here’s when it will reopenOctober 23, 2025 | Riley PalmerCity officials explain why repairs have taken over a year for a library that serves 20,000 people annually.
State GovernmentNewsom to deploy CA National Guard after millions at risk of delayed food assistance in shutdownOctober 22, 2025Without federal intervention or the shutdown ending by Thursday, about 5.5 million low-income Californians enrolled in the program would likely not receive assistance for November — including nearly 3.5 million children and senior citizens.
State GovernmentCharles Munger Jr.: Meet the megadonor opposing Prop 50October 22, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe physicist has devoted over $30 million to oppose the ballot measure, which would approve new maps that could net Democrats five more congressional seats. Munger is an original backer of California’s independent redistricting commission. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionStrike up the band! Rio Americano prepares for 44th annual ‘Playathon’October 21, 2025 | Jen Picard | Chris Nichols | Sarit LaschinskyThe annual Playathon sees Rio Americano High School students play for 16 hours, raising funds to support their musical endeavours. The event has been running since 1981.
Sacramento RegionHousing, homelessness and MLB hopes: Sacramento mayor gives first State of the CityOctober 20, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty’s first State of the City address focused on housing. He proposed a 2026 ballot measure to help first-time homebuyers, talked about tiny home village plans, and plans to finish the River Parkway by 2030.
Sacramento RegionGhosts of the Cold War linger near Lincoln’s new homesOctober 20, 2025 | Greg MicekNew homes in Lincoln’s Hidden Hills are rising just yards from a sealed Cold War missile site, where California’s push for housing meets its buried past.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State’s post-football game concert cut shortOctober 20, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisLil Yachty performed at Saturday’s homecoming game and left early, due to the crowd's misconduct, according to President Dr. Luke Wood. The concert was part of a new series at Sac State meant to enhance the student experience.
