Arts and LifestyleAn Arden Fair Mall pop-up exhibit revives Sacramento memoriesDecember 17, 2025 | Tony RodriguezA pop-up exhibit at Arden Fair brings back memories of KB Toys, the Disney Store, and more through photos and fashion.
Arts and LifestyleStockton holiday boutique supports students in special educationDecember 3, 2025 | Ruth FinchThe event will be held at the SJCOE’s office in Stockton on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The boutique will feature gifts and decorations hand-crafted by students in special education from across San Joaquin County.
Arts and LifestyleUndercover to onstage: Suzi Perri returns to finish her Sac State storyDecember 3, 2025A former undercover cop returns to Sacramento State to chase the dream she left behind
Arts and LifestyleA Sacramento artist is giving #2 plastic a new lifeNovember 19, 2025 | Tony RodriguezA Sacramento artist is launching a new recycling project that turns plastic trash into everyday items. The work starts with small tools but comes with big goals.
Sacramento RegionDowntown Sacramento Ice Rink returns for its 33rd holiday seasonNovember 13, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe annual ice rink is beginner friendly, with events all season, and hopes to promote business downtown.
EnvironmentNow’s the time to spot the Delta’s iconic sandhill craneNovember 12, 2025 | Manola SecairaLocal birders flock to wetland lookout points just around this time of year, when the bird makes its way to the California Delta region as part of its annual migration from Alaska. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleAri Shapiro to perform solo cabaret in Modesto this weekendNovember 6, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezAfter signing off for the last time in September, the former host of All Things Considered has turned his attention to a busy performance schedule. Ari Shapiro will bring his new cabaret show titled “Thank You For Listening” to Modesto on Sunday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
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.
Arts and LifestyleGhosts of Sacramento’s past return to Old Sac for sold-out tourOctober 17, 2025 | Tony RodriguezThe Sacramento History Museum’s sold-out Ghost Tour walks visitors through real tragedies pulled from city archives. Locals play out stories of fire, murder and mystery while guests decide what really happened.
Arts and LifestyleLocal nonprofit harnesses the power of art to help veterans healOctober 15, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezMillions of people have served in the U.S. armed forces. Their experiences can result in lifelong trauma and invisible wounds. A local nonprofit is giving these veterans the chance to tell their stories, heal and build community through art. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionRaw power and strategy: How kabaddi found a home in the Central ValleyOctober 14, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe team combat sport has roots in India and other Asian countries dating back centuries. Kabaddi has grown in popularity around the world, and particularly among Punjabi and Sikh communities in the Central Valley and Sacramento region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionFrom auto shop to futsal court: The app fueling Midtown’s pickup gamesOctober 3, 2025 | Tony RodriguezAt 18th & L, a former auto shop lot is now a futsal court. Players use the Street FC app to join pickup games, rotating into five-on-five matches. In its first year, the court has drawn thousands and become a new Midtown gathering spot.
Sacramento Region8 Gigs: Sacramento’s October guide to haunted music, outdoor movies and fall flavorsSeptember 29, 2025Fall is truly a season that blends music, culture and community into one unforgettable experience that makes living in the City of Trees so special.
Arts and LifestyleBehind the scenes of Sacramento’s upcoming archives crawlSeptember 26, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento’s Archives Crawl opens rarely seen collections to the public for a day. From a vial of gold flakes at the State Library to Jazz Jubilee pins at the Center for Sacramento History, visitors can explore items usually kept behind the scenes.
