EducationWhy California universities are still ‘on edge’ after Newsom proposed large budget increasesJanuary 22, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal included $716 million in new funding for the public California university systems. With Newsom leaving office after this year, the universities see this budget cycle as their final opportunity to take advantage.
State GovernmentLobbyists and lawmakers mingle over luxury tequila, shrimp and cigars at capital partyJanuary 22, 2026Hundreds of politicians, staffers and lobbyists attended the annual “back to session bash” Thursday, funded by tribal groups, sports betting companies and other special interests aiming to influence them.
EducationSac City Unified faces fiscal insolvency, state receivership again. What happened?January 21, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe district has enacted spending and hiring freezes, and cut dozens of administrative positions as it looks to close a $43 million shortfall in the current fiscal year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationCalifornia’s newest ICE center has 1,400 detainees. What Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla saw thereJanuary 21, 2026California Democratic Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff visited the newest and largest ICE detention center in the state, a former prison in Kern County. CoreCivic operates this site.
Sacramento RegionTurning pages, building community: A high school student’s impactJanuary 21, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisEthan Minton is a high school freshman from Sacramento who started a literacy initiative at the age of 11. He created a podcast to review books and interview authors, and he’s donated over 8,000 books to kids in need.
Sacramento RegionFlojaune Cofer officially running for District 1 Sacramento County supervisorJanuary 20, 2026 | Tony RodriguezAfter only losing the 2024 mayor’s race by close to 1%, Flojaune Cofer is running for Sacramento County supervisor. She says her campaign builds on that momentum, plans for homelessness, and explains what the county's role actually is.
State GovernmentCalifornia tourism took a hit last year, but what will 2026 bring?January 20, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyCalifornia saw a dip in international tourism last year, particularly from Canadian visitors, amid international trade disputes and uncertainty. But 2026 is full of opportunity for the Golden State, which will host several major sporting events. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionFinding safety and support: How My Sister's House helps AAPI survivors of domestic violenceJanuary 20, 2026Local shelter that helps AAPI survivors of domestic violence.
Sacramento RegionSacramento, Placer County events shine light on human traffickingJanuary 16, 2026 | Greg MicekEvents in Sacramento and Placer counties marked Human Trafficking Awareness Month, focusing on prevention, public awareness and how communities can help.
Sacramento RegionOak Park Farmers Market in Sacramento shutting downJanuary 16, 2026 | Chris FeltsSince 2010, Oak Park residents have relied on their local farmers market for fresh produce in what's known as a “food desert.” However, due to operation costs, economic challenges and declining customers, the market won’t return this spring. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and Equity5 MLK speeches you should know. Spoiler: 'I Have a Dream' isn't on the listJanuary 16, 2026The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, is so famous that it often eclipses his other speeches.
Housing and HomelessnessCalifornia counties must jump through new hoops to get homelessness fundsJanuary 16, 2026Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.
Sacramento RegionTwin Rivers Unified board denies Highlands charter schools’ revision appealJanuary 16, 2026The charter school was the subject of a state audit that uncovered wasteful spending and questionable practices. If the board votes to revoke the charter, school leaders could appeal to the Sacramento County Office of Education.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County expands camping ban as advocates warn of criminalizationJanuary 14, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA new Sacramento County ordinance lets deputies clear camps on private property. Critics say it adds pressure without adding housing or shelter.
EnvironmentHere’s what you need to know about death caps, the mushroom responsible for a recent rash of poisoningsJanuary 14, 2026 | Manola SecairaCalifornia officials recently advised residents against foraging for wild mushrooms due to a rash of over 30 poisonings linked to its consumption. Consuming it can result in severe liver damage or even death. Listen /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.
