NorCal showed up for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest: Here are our favorite entriesMay 5, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Keyshawn Davis | Ruth FinchFrom Quincy to Lodi and Placerville to Sacramento, Northern California submitted close to a thousand entries to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest this year. Here are some of CapRadio’s favorites.
State GovernmentFormer political adviser, commentator lays out his plans to make the state ‘Califordable’ as governorMay 5, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Andrew GarciaBritish-American Steve Hilton is one of two Republican gubernatorial candidates, and received a key endorsement from President Donald Trump. He has consistently polled as a top candidate in the crowded field. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County’s largest homeless shelter faces rising costs and delaysMay 4, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA North Highlands site, years in the making, could serve 350 people, but it’s still not open months after the original estimated completion date was set.
State GovernmentCalifornia: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claimsMay 4, 2026The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension.
Sacramento RegionFormer figure skater and Olympic gold medalist reads to a Twin Rivers elementary schoolMay 4, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisKristi Yamaguchi read her book Cara’s Kindness to Twin Rivers Hazel Strauch Elementary School. Her nonprofit Always Reading program provided the students with tablets to increase reading.
EnvironmentStates across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detectionMay 4, 2026Another severe wildfire season is forecast for the Western U.S. due to record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack. Some states and utilities are trying to get ahead of that threat using AI.
Sacramento RegionBallots head to mailboxes for California’s June 2 primaryMay 4, 2026 | Greg MicekCounties statewide are sending out vote-by-mail ballots starting May 4. Here's what voters need to know before the June 2 primary.
Housing and HomelessnessHow a Sacramento hospice home brings ‘dignity and compassion’ to people experiencing homelessnessMay 1, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezJoshua’s House started as the personal mission of former professor Marlene von Friedrichs-Fitzwater, and opened last year. It is the first hospice serving people experiencing homelessness on the West Coast. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCity of Sacramento proposes cuts to 46 filled positions, with park maintenance jobs on the lineApril 30, 2026 | Riley PalmerSacramento’s proposed city budget released on Wednesday looks to cut 46 filled jobs and almost 100 vacant positions. Half of the filled positions in jeopardy are parks and maintenance workers.
Sacramento RegionMeet the Twin Rivers Unified School District board of trustees Area 6 candidatesApril 30, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe Twin Rivers Unified School District board of trustees, Area 6 seat, is up for the general election on June 2. Candidates Emmanuel Amanfor, Eduardo Ochoa, and Adrianne Gonzales are running if elected.
Sacramento RegionHere’s who’s running for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 2April 30, 2026 | Tony RodriguezSacramento County’s District 2 seat on the Board of Supervisors, which includes parts of South Sacramento and Elk Grove, is up for election in the June primary. Voters will decide whether to stick with a longtime incumbent or choose a new direction.
State GovernmentSupreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt DemocratsApril 30, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the Voting Rights Act over the past decade. The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.
Sacramento RegionWho and what to know about Sacramento’s District 1 city council raceApril 29, 2026 | Riley PalmerNorth Natomas residents will decide who will represent them on the council for the next four years in June. The region is still undergoing significant growth and will need strong leadership.
Spanish/EspañolDreamer dice que la reapertura de su caso migratorio afectó su carrera profesionalApril 29, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaLa administración Trump está redoblando sus esfuerzos para desmantelar el programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia. Esta política actualmente protege de la deportación a más de medio millón de inmigrantes.
Environment‘This is where you live’: California adds three new state parksApril 29, 2026 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezThe new public spaces in Yuba, Fresno, Madera and Kern counties are being touted as the largest expansion of the state parks system in decades. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Despite Pandemic, Large Sports Bar Plans To Open In Sacramento’s Downtown Commons This FallFebruary 27, 2021It marks a sign of optimism for downtown Sacramento after a year of pandemic-related challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: New Industrial Development Coming Soon To North NatomasFebruary 12, 2021As the coronavirus pandemic has kept people indoors, many have turned to shopping online as a way to stay safe. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the industrial sector is booming in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Sears Is Closing In Arden Fair Mall. What’s Next? It’s Still UnclearFebruary 5, 2021In their announcement, Arden Fair representatives said they've known this day was coming for more than five years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: The Future Of Office Space In Sacramento In A Post-Coronavirus WorldJanuary 29, 2021Sacramento’s market for office space has declined for the first year in nearly a decade as the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way people work. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Business Journal: Some Sacramento-Area Restaurants Are Surviving The PandemicJanuary 22, 2021With the shifting coronavirus restrictions in California, many local restaurants have had to make the hard decision to close over the past year. But some have survived due to support from the community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
