Sacramento RegionMotoshi Kosako: Humble Harpist leads a disciplined lifeMarch 30, 2026 | Gary G. VercelliAs a young man in his native Japan, Mostoshi Kosako walked away from a lucrative promising medical career to become a jazz guitarist. He now divides his time between music and tending to his ranch in Oregon House. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento County is seeking harsher fees for illegal fireworks. Will people pay them?March 27, 2026 | Riley PalmerSacramento County is following the lead of cities like Sacramento and Elk Grove in enacting harsher fines for illegal fireworks, but some big fines are not being paid.
State Government“Once privacy is lost, it's lost forever” California bill seeks to protect kids against content posted by influencer parentsMarch 27, 2026 | Chris FeltsOnline influencers may have to alter content showing their children under a new bill in the legislature. The measure gives kids the “right to be forgotten" by requesting their parents delete or edit videos they're featured in once they turn 18.
Sacramento RegionElk Grove could vote on SacRT expansion as leaders weigh rail or rapid bus optionsMarch 27, 2026 | Tony RodriguezElk Grove officials are set to consider a plan next month to expand SacRT service deeper into the city. The council will weigh a light-rail extension against a bus option.
Sacramento RegionTrump approves TSA funding, but Sacramento officers say the damage has been doneMarch 27, 2026 | Greg MicekTSA officers at Sacramento airport struggled to get by as partial government shutdown halted their pay.
Sacramento RegionCal Fire task force releases final report on Esparto explosionMarch 27, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyTask force members outlined 37 recommendations to improve public safety and reduce the risk of fireworks incidents, ranging from changing state laws and regulations to boosting enforcement.
Housing and HomelessnessLawmakers see a need for more factory-built housing in CaliforniaMarch 26, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldThe new Chair of the Senate Housing Committee says lawmakers have to find ways to make it cheaper to build in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region‘Officials Knew, None Acted’: Yolo County Grand Jury releases report on deadly Esparto explosionMarch 26, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris FeltsThe report released by the civil grand jury highlighted how county officials, staff and agencies missed enforcement opportunities that could have prevented the July 1, 2025 blast, which killed seven people. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew bill proposes reforming special education by empowering California familiesMarch 26, 2026Proponents say parents and students with disabilities need to have a stronger voice at the state level. The bill would authorize the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to award funding to a statewide advocacy organization.
Sacramento RegionNational media merger set to bring FOX40, ABC10 under one ownerMarch 26, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris NicholsThe merger between Nexstar and TEGNA is valued at billions of dollars and would create a joint company controlling hundreds of stations. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued to stop the deal, saying it violates federal antitrust laws. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trialMarch 26, 2026The jury awarded a family $3 million in the closely-watched case over Facebook and YouTube addiction.
Sacramento RegionA sculpture, a missing poster, and a body bag: A moon rock’s journey in SacramentoMarch 25, 2026 | Ruth FinchA beloved sculpture in downtown Sacramento, affectionately called the “salt lick,” left the SAFE Credit Union Plaza in September. The neighborhood around the convention center yearned for its return. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionEvangeline’s Costume Mansion to reopen in June after fireMarch 25, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisOld Sacramento’s year-round costume shop will have a grand re-opening in June after closure due to significant smoke and water damage from a fire. The first-floor gift shop will reopen at a later date.
State GovernmentPain at the pump turns political as CA governor candidates offer competing solutionsMarch 25, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornians are feeling the squeeze at the pump and candidates for governor are offering sharply different ideas to bring relief.
EnvironmentWhat are the impacts of California’s unseasonably hot March?March 24, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Laura FitzgeraldWestern states have been feeling the heat for more than a week, which has broken temperature records and raised longer-term concerns as California’s snowpack continues to melt. 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.
