EducationTwin Rivers Unified teachers in Sacramento to strike ThursdayMarch 3, 2026Twin Rivers Unified School District teachers in Sacramento County will go on strike Thursday for the first time in the district’s history. Schools will remain open, and students will be required to attend, according to the district website.
Food and SustainabilityWhy farmers in California are backing a giant solar farmMarch 3, 2026A mammoth solar farm is moving forward in the Central Valley. If built, which seems increasingly likely, it would cover 200 square miles of land and generate 21,000 megawatts of electricity, enough to power entire cities. Farmers are backing it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionHow two Sacramento nonprofits are making the arts more affordableMarch 3, 2026Capital Stage and the California Museum make art, history and cultural experiences more accessible.
EducationWave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’March 2, 2026The California Teachers Association organized to trigger a wave of negotiations and potential strikes to garner public attention and flex political muscle.
Arts and LifestyleDig into a blooming art scene this March in the CapitalMarch 2, 2026Visual arts events roundup for March.
Sacramento RegionTheft, feedback loops and ecological red flags: Capital Region writers face a new reality with AIMarch 2, 2026The rapid spread of artificial intelligence has raised concerns about how the technology is impacting writers and their fields.
Sacramento RegionVisit Sacramento keeps pushing to showcase a city everyone should discoverMarch 2, 2026The city's tourism bureau Visit Sacramento
Housing and HomelessnessOak Park housing complex offers affordable option for Sacramento seniorsFebruary 27, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe Donner Field Senior Apartments will have 67 units, 17 of which will be earmarked for unhoused Sacramentans.
Sacramento RegionNew nest, new eggs: Lake Natoma’s bald eagle pair resettlesFebruary 27, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisFollowing the destruction of the bald eagle's nest in Lake Natoma due to strong winds, the beloved Mama and Papa, have laid at least one egg in a new nest.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Republic was announced 14 years ago. Its new GM helped bring them hereFebruary 27, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyTim Holt has been named as the team’s new President and General Manager. More than a decade ago, he announced Sacramento as the newest expansion team in the United Soccer League.
Sacramento RegionConvicted child rapist about to be released, faces new chargesFebruary 26, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe Board of Parole Hearings ruled that North Highlands serial child rapist David Funston was safe to enter society. He was scheduled to be released Thursday, but prison officials turned him over to Placer County law enforcement.
State GovernmentLicense plates for e-bikes? California bill sparks debate over safetyFebruary 26, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaThe new bill would require certain e-bikes to carry license plates and owners to register them with the DMV. Advocates say this targets the wrong problem.
Sacramento RegionLoss, memory, hope: California’s Ukrainian community marks four years of warFebruary 25, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Ukrainian community recently gathered at the State Capitol to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
Sacramento Region28th annual Free Museum Weekend returns to SacramentoFebruary 25, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, Sacramento History Museum and the Sojourner Truth museums are three of the 20 museums that will have free admission for a limited number of people the first weekend of March.
Health CareNew UC Berkeley data project tackles health, treatment gaps for female athletes, on and off the fieldFebruary 25, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezWomen’s sports are having a major boom, but when it comes to properly treating injuries and providing care there are still a lot of unknowns. A new program at UC Berkeley aims to answer some of those questions. 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.
