Sacramento RegionMatsui and Vang draw focus in California District 7 congressional forumApril 3, 2026 | Tony RodriguezMore than 300 people turned out for a Sacramento forum where voters saw clear contrasts between incumbent Congresswoman Doris Matsui and City Councilmember Mai Vang, with candidates debating healthcare, money in politics and the cost of living.
Sacramento RegionWith a national spotlight on birthright citizenship and immigration, how does California fit in?April 3, 2026 | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s unique immigration history includes a longtime multiracial population, but also efforts to restrict certain people from entering and settling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionA new look for the Sacramento LGBT Center: From the ‘little yellow house’ to a modern community hubApril 2, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Sacramento LGBT Center held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Lavender Heights location to renovate the over 100-year-old building.
EducationParents push for reduced screen time a year after Los Angeles Unified bans cellphonesApril 2, 2026A movement has been growing in Los Angeles to reduce screen time in and outside the classroom. LAUSD’s school board is expected to vote on a resolution to curb screen use — after it banned cellphones.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia woman returns home after the Trump administration deported her to MexicoApril 2, 2026A U.S. resident of 27 years who was deported to Mexico by the Trump administration has returned home to Sacramento. The woman was shielded from deportation under an Obama-era program allowing people brought to the U.S. as children to stay in the U.S.
State GovernmentA messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential lossApril 2, 2026Democrats have run California for years. But in a nationally critical election, the party is being confronted by the limits of its own power: the race for governor is out of control.
State GovernmentCalifornia kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worseApril 2, 2026Nearly every California county saw a drop in children's eye exams over the past decade, a new report finds.
EnvironmentSparse snowpack in California fuels concern over fast-approaching fire seasonApril 1, 2026With reservoirs brimming — but snowpack abysmal — experts warn of a potentially early fire season. Local fire officials are already making recommendations for what residents can do to stay safer.
Sacramento RegionFormer CapRadio GM’s next court appearance set for June, judge approves family vacation travelApril 1, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyFormer General Manager Jun Reina did not make an appearance during Wednesday’s hearing in downtown Sacramento. His attorney requested the case be continued until June 17 and to allow Reina to travel for a family vacation, which were granted.
Sacramento RegionLocal video game developers work to turn ideas into digital realitiesApril 1, 2026The Sacramento Developer Collective connects independent game developers with one another.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Book Festival set to return ‘bigger and better than ever’ on April 19April 1, 2026The third annual Sacramento book festival to return featuring more than 250 authors who will sell books and engage readers through panel discussions and readings.
Sacramento RegionCoaching program provides mental health support for older adults in SacramentoApril 1, 2026PEARLS offers accessible and in-language care for older AAPI adults. Funding for many California PEARLS programs ends in June.
Sacramento RegionAs temperatures rise, is California doing enough to keep its farmworkers safe?March 30, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Andrew GarciaCalifornia was the first state in the country to pass heat regulations to protect agricultural workers in 2005. But a lack of resources to enforce these protections means many workers may not be informed, or know how or where to file a complaint. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionRising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for workMarch 30, 2026Driving a car, van or truck is a big part of many Americans’ workdays. Millions of people have jobs that require using personal vehicles for work. The Iran war has pushed up the average U.S. price for a gallon of regular gas by $1.
Sacramento RegionFrom barbershops to 5k runs: Therapy in the Black communityMarch 30, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisDeeper Cuts Therapy focuses on mental health in the Black community, founded by Dr. Troy Williams and Aron King. The organization has launched Mental Health Impact Awards to honor people making a difference in the Black community of Sacramento.
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.
