Sacramento RegionIn response to Minneapolis, Sacramento reaffirms sanctuary statusJanuary 28, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisCity councilmembers unanimously voted for the preservation of the sanctuary status of Sacramento. Hundreds of residents urged the council to consider doing more to protect the community from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Sacramento RegionThis photo store is developing Sacramento’s film resurgenceJanuary 28, 2026 | Ruth FinchPhotosource still develops film and prints using techniques that many photography stores have phased out with the rise of digital photography. It's helping to keep film photography alive in Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalJennifer Reason Celebrates Two Years of the Local Artist FeatureJanuary 28, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonMidday Classical host Jennifer Reason’s Local Artist Feature shines a spotlight on the region’s best performers and composers, and has become a staple of KXPR’s weekly programming.
ImmigrationCalifornia House Democrats urge Senate to push back on ICE fundingJanuary 27, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaCongressmembers Doris Matsui and Mike Thompson say the federal funding bill includes too much money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Housing and HomelessnessDocumenting homelessness in Sacramento County: 800 volunteers perform Point-In-Time countJanuary 27, 2026 | Ruth Finch | Riley PalmerThe Point-In-Time count has taken place every two years since 2009. The count helps to secure federal funding for the county’s homelessness programs.
EnvironmentAlmost 50k Sacramento policyholders have national flood insurance. The program could lapse this weekJanuary 27, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe National Flood Insurance Program has provided coverage for decades, but could lapse at the end of January if the federal government shuts down again. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationCalifornia Democrats urge government shutdown after federal agents kill Minnesota nurseJanuary 27, 2026More than half of California’s Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown and introduced bills to hold federal agents accountable.
Sacramento RegionSacramento is encouraging small businesses to host live entertainmentJanuary 26, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe City of Sacramento is hosting an outreach and training for the Limited Entertainment Permit on Thursday, Jan. 29, to help small businesses understand the permit and application process.
Sacramento RegionRock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropesJanuary 26, 2026Sacramento's own Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire of the 1,667-foot tower about 90 minutes after he started
ImmigrationImmigration court watch volunteer hospitalized after attack outside federal building in SacramentoJanuary 23, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA former Marine was attacked while monitoring federal immigration activity in downtown Sacramento. He says heated political rhetoric is emboldening violence.
ImmigrationSome Sacramento electeds want to ban ICE enforcement on city property. Is it legal?January 23, 2026 | Riley PalmerAs the city reaffirms its commitment to immigrants in the community at city council Tuesday, some on the council are taking steps towards more concrete actions.
Sacramento RegionSacRT advancing on long-planned streetcar connection across Tower BridgeJanuary 23, 2026 | Tony RodriguezSacramento Regional Transit is moving forward with a proposed project that would connect the light rail system of downtown Sacramento with West Sacramento. The project has been discussed for over a decade and is now entering a public review phase.
Sacramento RegionDel Monte to close Modesto cannery, dealing another blow to local agricultural sectorJanuary 23, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe closure is connected to Del Monte’s bankruptcy filing last year. The move is expected to put more than a thousand employees out of work, and marks the latest cannery shutdown in the region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionDense fog continues to blanket Sacramento, Central Valley. Why?January 23, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezLayers of the grey gloom have covered the region since the beginning of the year, decreasing visibility and making conditions potentially dangerous for drivers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAssemblymember James Gallagher enters special election for Rep. Doug LaMalfa's Northern California seatJanuary 22, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaGovernor Gavin Newsom set the Aug. 4 election, but it's unclear who will face the Republican Assemblymember.
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.
