Sacramento RegionSacramento’s 7th congressional district race grows increasingly contentious ahead of primary electionMay 29, 2026 | Tony RodriguezCampaigns are trading sharp political attacks over strategy, outside spending and who best represents the future of Democratic politics for the Capitol region.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 29, 2026: Pulitzer Prize Winner for Music This Year Happens to be LocalMay 28, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonWhat a month: Gabriela Lena Frank was named Musical America’s Composer of the Year. Her opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is being performed at the Met. And earlier this month she won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Wow! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAlmost two years after his death, an inmate's family seeks accountabilityMay 28, 2026 | Ruth FinchOn what would have been Asaiah Washington’s 42nd birthday, his wife, family and advocates gathered to call for transparency and accountability from Sacramento County.
Sacramento RegionSacramento throws first pitch for MLB expansionMay 28, 2026 | Keyshawn Davis | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris FeltsCity leaders of Sacramento and West Sacramento officially announced a bid for Major League Baseball expansion. A projected $1.8 billion is secured with plans for a modern ballpark and mixed-use development in the Bridge District.
State GovernmentFollow the money: Who’s backing California’s next governor — and whyMay 28, 2026Billionaires, Big Oil and other interests are spending big to influence the California governor’s race, making for the most expensive primary campaign in state history.
State GovernmentWhy timing, postmarks and signatures matter for California's vote-by-mail majorityMay 27, 2026 | Greg MicekCalifornia's vote-by-mail system is usually simple. But timing, postmarks and signatures can stand between voters and a counted ballot in the June 2 primary.
Sacramento RegionCarlos Reales Dominguez faces a retrial for 2023 Davis stabbing spree. What could that look like?May 27, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe former UC Davis student was charged with two murders and the attempted murder of a third person in April and May 2023. A mistrial was declared during Dominguez’s first trial, but prosecutors have pushed to try him again. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionDecades after his death, a UC Davis student’s family still has questionsMay 27, 2026 | Ruth FinchAndrew Wieman was found stabbed 29 times, and a year later, his death was ruled a suicide. His family is working with a true crime podcast to find answers.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 22nd, 2026: From the New York Philharmonic to Founding the Chamber Music Society of SacramentoMay 27, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonBill Barbini was one of the youngest violinists selected to the New York Philharmonic, and while Leonard Bernstein himself was conducting no less! He has since moved to Sacramento with his wife and formed the now long-standing Chamber Music Society. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhen a signature is a barrier, California offers voters a way throughMay 27, 2026 | Greg MicekFrom the X mark to in-person voting, California has built workarounds into its system for voters with disabilities ahead of the June 2 primary.
EnvironmentSouthern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tankMay 27, 2026Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California.
Health CareSoaring healthcare costs put California school districts and teachers at oddsMay 27, 2026California school districts, including Twin Rivers and Natomas, are struggling to balance rising healthcare costs with declining enrollment and federal aid, leading to labor battles between teachers and districts over healthcare premiums.
State GovernmentCalifornia judges are testing a new AI clerk, and you won’t know if it’s looking at your caseMay 27, 2026Courts in Los Angeles and Riverside counties are testing an artificial intelligence tool and deciding whether it can be used in high-stakes criminal cases.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 15th, 2026: Sicilian Guitarist Makes His Home in Northern CaliforniaMay 26, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonItalian culture is strong in these acoustic guitar performances, ranging from the Italian baroque to modern day originals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSurvivor’s statement, no 911 calls: Sheriff’s reports reveal new details around Lake Tahoe boat accidentMay 26, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyRecently-released reports from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office shed new light on the final hours before the recreational boat capsized during a sudden storm, killing eight of the 10 people aboard.
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.