Health CareColorful experiment at UC Davis explores how lighting can reduce stressAugust 25, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyResearchers at The Color Lab exposed participants to four different colors of ambient lighting after running them through a stress-inducing experiment of public speaking and verbal math problems. Amber light was found to be the most effective.
Sacramento RegionSacramento International Film Festival gears up for 30th AnniversaryAugust 25, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe three-day film festival will begin on Aug. 29, and will feature a gala, movies from local and international filmmakers, and celebrate the creativity of Northern California.
EnvironmentPickett Fire spreads in California's wine countryAugust 25, 2025The Pickett Fire in Northern California had charred about 10 square miles of Napa County. It was just 13% contained by Monday morning.
Sacramento RegionCal Fire revokes licenses for pyrotechnic companies connected to deadly Esparto explosionAugust 22, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekState fire officials originally suspended the pyrotechnic licenses last month, weeks after explosions rocked the small Yolo County town and killed seven people.
Sacramento RegionDavis dedicates new park to fallen police officer Natalie CoronaAugust 22, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerDavis’ new splash pad brings community joy, reflecting the life of police officer Natalie Corona who was shot and killed six years ago while responding to a car accident.
ImmigrationHow is immigration enforcement affecting Sacramento’s Asian American, Pacific Islander communities?August 22, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyRecent federal immigration raids and detentions have often targeted Latinos. But local Asian American leaders and organizations say members of their communities have also been swept up by ICE and face their own challenges.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s plan to redraw congressional maps in favor of Democrats now heads to votersAugust 21, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe contentious, Democratic-led proposal would establish new congressional district lines that favor Democrats until after the 2030 census, suspending the state’s independent citizens redistricting commission that’s been in place for 15 years.
State GovernmentPlanned Parenthood bets on redistricting to push back against GOP funding cutsAugust 21, 2025Abortion rights groups are backing California Democrats in the escalating battle to redraw congressional maps, warning that Republicans are rigging seats on the heels of deeply unpopular cuts to safety net health programs.
State GovernmentPlacer County voters split as Newsom pushes California redistricting plan to counter TexasAugust 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaVoters in Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley’s district react to the governor’s proposal to counter GOP gerrymandering in Texas.
State GovernmentObama applauds Newsom’s California redistricting plan as ‘responsible’ as Texas GOP pushes new mapsAugust 21, 2025Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County postpones vote on Natomas housing project over community backlashAugust 20, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe Upper Westside Project would include 9,000 homes on what’s now farmland along Garden Highway near Natomas between Interstates 5 and 80.
EducationConsidering TK for your child? Take a peek inside one ideal classroom scenarioAugust 20, 2025This fall at least 200,000 California students are expected to enroll in transitional kindergarten, which serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.
State GovernmentWhy many California Democrats are feeling angst over Newsom’s redistrictingAugust 20, 2025California voters backed independent redistricting for congressional seats and giving it up to counter President Trump creates a moral conflict even for Democrats.
Arts and LifestyleChalk It Up celebrates artists, musicians with upcoming 35th festivalAugust 19, 2025The Chalk It Up! Chalk Art and Music Festival was created by local artists and musicians to celebrate each other and to allow creatives to inspire the public.
Health CarePlacer County traps ‘no-see-ums’ as part of national effort to prevent potential virus outbreakAugust 19, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyTiny biting flies or midges could carry a tropical infection called Oropouche, which led to a worldwide outbreak last year. Officials say no cases have been detected in Placer County, and the collections are part of a nationwide surveillance program.
State GovernmentDemocrats in Sacramento introduce redistricting bills over Republican objectionsAugust 19, 2025 | Laura Fitzgerald | Gerardo ZavalaDemocratic lawmakers formally introduced legislation, asking California voters to suspend the state’s independent redistricting rules
Sacramento RegionRepublic FC breaks ground on new Railyards stadium and entertainment district despite city financing pauseAugust 18, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento Republic FC broke ground on a new downtown stadium and entertainment district. The project moves forward despite a one-year financing pause, with city leaders calling it a milestone for the club, city and Wilton Rancheria tribe.
Sacramento RegionSettlement negotiations in progress over CapRadio civil lawsuit against former GMAugust 18, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsCapRadio sued its former general manager Jun Reina last year claiming he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the NPR member station to enrich himself.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom warms to Big Oil in climate reversalAugust 18, 2025After years of cracking down on California’s oil industry, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats are moving to get Kern County wells pumping again to avoid soaring gasoline prices.
Sacramento RegionDespite Intel layoffs, Folsom Mayor says city will continue to grow, diversifyAugust 18, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsFolsom continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities in California. Long known as a tech hub, the city has seen hundreds of layoffs from Intel over the last year, but is also diversifying its economy and building new homes for residents.
