Sacramento RegionWho and what to know about Sacramento’s District 5 city council raceApril 21, 2026 | Riley PalmerDistrict 5 voters will chose to either reelect incumbent Caity Maple or vote in one of her opponents-- retired sheriff deputy Henry Harry or state analyst Santiago Morales. District 5 includes Oak Park, Hollywood Park and parts of Meadowview.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Beer Week starts Friday. Here’s what craft brewers are doingApril 21, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisSacramento Beer Week is a 10-day event celebrating local craft beer. Hundreds of events are taking place that week including a disc golf tournament, Brewers Olympics, and a Brewers Cup award ceremony.
Sacramento RegionProsecutors allege Esparto defendants’ explosives killed others before and after July blastApril 21, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekCourt documents link two defendants to the deaths of an 18-year-old Bay Area man over a year before the deadly explosion, and an eight-year-old girl days after the Esparto blast.
EnvironmentThrowing shade? Why not plant itApril 21, 2026 | Sally LongeneckerThe Sacramento Tree Foundation offers all SMUD customers 10 free shade trees. Some community members are helping their neighbors get involved. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCapitol Park has trees from all over the world. Here are some native to CaliforniaApril 20, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThere are over 800 trees planted in Capital Park in Downtown Sacramento. Trees include Coastal Redwoods, Giant Sequoias, Palms, a tree from the Civil War and a “Moon Tree.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionI Street Bridge replacement faces delay as bids come in $100 million over budgetApril 20, 2026 | Tony RodriguezThe current I Street Bridge is over a hundred years old and the city has been in talks about building a replacement for over 10 years. Construction was expected to start this summer but the bids the city received are $100 million over budget.
State GovernmentRiverside County sheriff looks to take California in a different direction if elected governorApril 20, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Andrew GarciaSheriff Chad Bianco is one of two Republican candidates running for governor. He consistently polls as one of the race’s top three candidates. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirst Northern California condor egg laid in more than a century ‘appears to be unsuccessful’April 20, 2026 | Chris Felts | Sarit LaschinskyResearchers with the Yurok Tribe announced in March that a pair of free-flying condors had likely built their first nest and laid their first egg. But now, biologists say it’s increasingly likely the egg failed or the chick did not survive.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 17th, 2026: ABC10's Evening News Anchor Divulges Secret Prior Life as a Classical MusicianApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonYou may know her as an evening news anchor for ABC 10. But did you know that Lora Painter is also a classically trained pianist and soprano? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature April 10th, 2026: Sac State has a New Cello Professor and He Brings Wide Expertise to the RoleApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonCellist Kyle Stachnik comes to Sac State via the Bay Area, and brings broad experience with him. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLagging in polls and fundraising, Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s raceApril 20, 2026Progressive former state controller Betty Yee said she is dropping out amid faltering polling and poor fundraising.
State GovernmentWildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payoutsApril 20, 2026Thousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire are accepting settlements from the utility accused of causing it. They're choosing faster payments over litigation. However, they now face the possibility of these payouts being taxed as income.
State GovernmentCalifornia bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3April 20, 2026Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud involving a person in a bear costume damaging high-end cars. The California Insurance Department says they staged fake attacks on a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes.
Sacramento Region‘They have blood on their hands’: Victims’ families plead for no bail as Esparto explosion defendants appear in courtApril 16, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekFamily members delivered emotional statements before a judge denied bail for the former sheriff’s lieutenant.
Sacramento RegionNew details emerge in Esparto explosion case as defendants return to courtApril 16, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekThursday’s court hearing revealed new information about the cause of the blast and former Sheriff's Lieutenant Samuel Machado’s alleged involvement.
State GovernmentAssembly Democrats advance bill aimed at keeping armed officers away from polling placesApril 16, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldThe bill would prevent armed individuals from being stationed near vote centers and childcare facilities.
State GovernmentFormer State Assembly Speaker and LA Mayor says California needs proven leadership as governorApril 16, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Andrew GarciaAntonio Villaraigosa joined Insight with Vicki Gonzalez to lay out his extensive career in state politics, why he is only running for one term and how he plans to respond to the Trump administration if elected governor. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant communityApril 16, 2026The FBI and Indian authorities allege that gangs based in India are terrorizing Sikh immigrants in California by threatening them and demanding money.
Sacramento RegionThe case to rename Cesar Chavez Plaza after Nathaniel Colley with Sacramento Observer’s Larry LeeApril 15, 2026 | Riley PalmerNathaniel Colley was Sacramento’s first Black attorney, who championed civil rights and public housing in Sacramento and across the country.
State GovernmentMillions of Californians have yet to claim inflation relief funds ahead of the April 30th deadlineApril 15, 2026 | Chris FeltsIf you still have an inflation relief debit card from a few years ago, you might want to use it or lose it. Funds are set to expire at the end of the month.
