Sacramento RegionSacramento anti-poverty crusader Faye Wilson Kennedy continues the fight despite setbacksJuly 30, 2025 | Chris NicholsFaye Wilson Kennedy returned to advocating for Sacramento’s poor and unhoused after battling cancer during the pandemic. Her work is more relevant today given federal cuts to safety net programs.
Health CareBonta sues Trump administration over Planned Parenthood cutsJuly 30, 2025California’s suit contends that Trump’s signature tax law is unconstitutionally vague and requires states to violate Planned Parenthood’s First Amendment rights.
Sacramento RegionMany restaurants have closed in Sacramento recently. Here’s what experts have to sayJuly 29, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe city has seen multiple restaurants and bar closures over the years with some experts saying Sacramento is still recovering from the pandemic. Other experts say the governor's extension of state workers working remotely is having a huge impact.
State GovernmentCalifornia sues after Trump demands access to sensitive data about food stamp recipientsJuly 29, 2025The Trump administration told states to provide the data by July 30 or risk losing federal funding to administer the program. This is California’s 35th suit against the Trump administration.
State GovernmentGovernor Gavin Newsom says California must counter GOP efforts to redraw congressional mapsJuly 28, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaGovernor Gavin Newsom wants to “fight fire with fire” as Republicans in Texas consider manipulating congressional maps in their favor. He says that could mean scrapping California’s independent redistricting commission.
ImmigrationAmid ongoing raids, new Sacramento RISE Hub aims to support local immigrants with rapid legal assistance, educationJuly 28, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyLocal nonprofits have launched a new resource to support immigrants across six counties, as federal immigration enforcement continues. The RISE Hub was announced the same day Border Patrol detained multiple people in South Sacramento.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia’s NPR and PBS stations will cut staff and programs after funding slashedJuly 28, 2025Small NPR and PBS stations in California are teetering after Congress pulled funding from public broadcasting. Even big stations are bracing for cuts.
Sacramento RegionBricks & Minifigs LEGO store opening in South SacramentoJuly 25, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe new Bricks & Minifigs is the first LEGO franchise store in the Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood. The store is inviting the community for their grand opening Saturday.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Planned Parenthood clinics brace for loss of hundreds of millions in federal fundsJuly 25, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldWithout Medicaid reimbursements, the organization says clinics will have to shut their doors Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionUniversoul Cafe calls on community for support after break-inJuly 24, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe food recovery organization Universoul Café building was broken into and ransacked on July 12, causing around $100,000 in damages. Founder and CEO Tonya Mack and her group continue to work despite not being able to use their building.
Sacramento RegionAt McClellan, air traffic control comes in a trailerJuly 24, 2025 | Greg MicekAs wildfire season ramps up, McClellan Airport turns to a control tower on wheels to help manage the skies.
Sacramento RegionThey worked with the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now Trump could return them to the TalibanJuly 24, 2025In 2021, tens of thousands of Afghans resettled in California. Many of them worked for the U.S. government in Afghanistan. But in his second term, President Donald Trump has withdrawn legal protections and erected new barriers to permanent status.
Sacramento RegionVictims in Lake Tahoe capsizing accident weren’t wearing life jackets, NTSB report findsJuly 23, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyFederal investigators have released a preliminary report into the June 21 capsizing, which is one of the deadliest accidents to happen on Lake Tahoe in recent years.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s last bowling alley gets historic landmark status after fire closes its doorsJuly 23, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento’s last bowling alley, Land Park Lanes, is now a historic landmark. Supporters argue that preserving it helps honor past generations. The owners haven’t said what’s next for the site.
Sacramento RegionSacramento on screen! Local, state programs seek to attract the next big flickJuly 23, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyState and local officials are rolling out new incentive programs to keep film and television projects in the Golden State. These productions have the potential to add millions of dollars to the local economy.
Sacramento RegionThe art and obsession of plane spottingJuly 22, 2025 | Greg MicekAt Sacramento International Airport, plane spotters perch atop a parking garage and sit on the side of the road. With cameras and flight tracking apps they chase aircraft the way others chase birds—drawn by beauty, obsession and the thrill of flight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Spanish/EspañolEn medio de arrestos de ICE, California impone nuevos límites a la ayuda legal para algunos inmigrantes indocumentadosJuly 22, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia está a punto de imponer nuevas restricciones a su fondo de ayuda legal, que suele ser utilizado por inmigrantes indocumentados.
Spanish/EspañolConsternación entre jornaleros y comunidad tras redada de la Patrulla Fronteriza en un Home Depot del sur de SacramentoJuly 22, 2025 | Tony Rodriguez | Manola SecairaDe acuerdo con autoridades locales, agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza detuvieron al menos a nueve individuos el jueves por la mañana durante una redada migratoria fuera de un Home Depot en Florin Road, en el Sur de Sacramento.
Health CareShe kept challenging one of California’s biggest health insurers. Then, it tried to cut her offJuly 22, 2025A California addiction center found a way to compel Anthem to cover patients it rejected. Their dispute reflects a broader tug-of-war in mental health treatment.
State GovernmentIncoming Assembly GOP leader Heath Flora talks agriculture, wildfires and bipartisanshipJuly 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaHeath Flora will take over as Assembly GOP Leader in September. He shares how his background in firefighting and agriculture shape his politics.
