Arts and LifestyleThese were the most-borrowed books from public libraries in 2024December 31, 2024Many of the most-borrowed books in 2024, including 'romantasy' titles and memoirs, also appeared on public library lists in 2023.
Sacramento Region8 Sacramento events to experience in JanuaryDecember 30, 2024January is packed with an eclectic mix of live music, horrifying film festivals and enough anime and gamer fandoms to pack the entire downtown area. These enthralling Sacramento events are sure to start your new year off right.
EnvironmentA desert festival where robots are the headlinerDecember 19, 2024Scientists are using the Mojave Desert to test robots for the next space age.
State GovernmentGoogle forges ahead with its next generation of AI technology while fending off a breakup threatDecember 11, 2024Google unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence. It's designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on technology’s cutting edge while also trying to fend off regulatory threats to it internet empire.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: It’s atmospheric river season!December 10, 2024 | Manola SecairaWe’re already seen our first big storm of the season: An atmospheric river in late November broke local records in the Sacramento area. And on Nov. 22, Downtown Sacramento reported two inches of rainfall.
Sacramento RegionA very SacramenKnow 2024 holiday gift guideDecember 10, 2024 | Gerardo Zavala | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganLooking for a gift to give the Sacramentan in your life? The SacramenKnow team asked their audience — and CapRadio staff — what City of Trees-themed gifts they like to give during the holidays. Here are their responses.
Health CareYes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to knowDecember 9, 2024Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Sacramento RegionShira Lane strives to foster a creative, environmentally friendly SacramentoDecember 6, 2024Lane founded Atrium 916 in 2021. It’s a nonprofit, creative innovation center for sustainability that provides resources to local artists. The organization partners with artists to sell their art both in-store and online.
Arts and LifestyleThe A's are expected to clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium ThursdayDecember 5, 2024The Las Vegas Stadium Authority is expected to approve the 30-year lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a stadium on the Strip.
Sacramento Region8 Sacramento events to experience in DecemberDecember 2, 2024Sacramento is rocking around the clock this holiday season with a variety of festive shows even the Grinch in your family can get behind. Here's a rundown of celebrations taking place this December.
Arts and LifestyleCapRadio staff share family recipes and mealsNovember 27, 2024 | Vicki GonzalezIn this holiday special, CapRadio staff joined Insight for a trip down memory lane to share recipes and meals that feel like home. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleThe holidays are stressful. Restore your calm with these 5 quick tricksNovember 26, 2024Keep these science-backed stress busters in your back pocket this holiday season. Whip 'em out the next time you're at a table full of bickering in-laws or your flight gets canceled!
Sacramento RegionCalifornia’s skater historian José Vadi chronicles culture, community and California in motionNovember 22, 2024Vadi began skating as a teenager, grinding metallic ledges, curbs and loading docks near his home in Pomona. Now, in his late 30s, he's a filmmaker, playwright, journalist and essayist. He's authored two books about skateboarding.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Kings unveil — then banish — new mascot, Roy AlNovember 19, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisLast week, the Beam Team announced Roy Al would join Slamson the Lion, who has represented the Kings since 1997. But the night Roy Al was supposed to make his debut, the team instead played a video depicting his banishment.
Sacramento RegionA look back at Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s contributions to Sacramento’s arts and creative economyNovember 14, 2024Since Steinberg’s first election bid, Sacramento’s artistic landscape, amid a 14.2% increase in its population and a global pandemic, has shifted and expanded into a culturally rich biosphere.
