Sacramento RegionAttacks in Grass Valley give way to community responseDecember 18, 2025 | Ruth FinchA number of brutal attacks on teenagers has led to protests as mothers come together to share their stories to spread awareness about public safety.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s ‘snow drought’ leaves ski resorts waiting for the coldDecember 18, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezWarmer temperatures have prevented significant snowfall across the Sierra, leading several ski resorts to postpone the start of their seasons until conditions improve. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionNew recuperative care center opens in North Sacramento, filling gap for unhoused people leaving the hospitalDecember 17, 2025 | Riley PalmerThe campus opened Nov. 20 and has helped 28 patients so far, with capacity for up to 50. The center is funded through city, county and private dollars.
Sacramento RegionI-80 drivers get a new express option, if they can payDecember 17, 2025 | Greg MicekNew I-80 express lanes in Solano County are open, with variable tolls and FasTrak required. Some drivers see a useful option. Others call it one more way money decides who gets to move faster.
Sacramento RegionSac State housing official discusses exemptions, concerns around new living requirementDecember 17, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe university has established a two-year on-campus living requirement for many incoming students starting in Fall 2026. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Education‘We’re juggling a lot’: Sac State student voices concerns about university’s identityDecember 17, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyA year full of financial challenges and new initiatives at Sac State led one student to publicly question what they could signal for the university’s future direction. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationEnrollment, housing, athletics: Sac State President Luke Wood on 2025 and new year changesDecember 17, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskySacramento State is navigating significant fiscal challenges, while also celebrating increased enrollment numbers and new initiatives. President Luke Wood says the changes will help move the school beyond being a commuter campus. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleAn Arden Fair Mall pop-up exhibit revives Sacramento memoriesDecember 17, 2025 | Tony RodriguezA pop-up exhibit at Arden Fair brings back memories of KB Toys, the Disney Store, and more through photos and fashion.
Sacramento RegionDel Rio Trail Bridge reopens to the publicDecember 16, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe bridge connects South Sacramento to downtown and was initially opened in 2024. Due to the safety issues, the city decided to rebuild the bridge.
EnvironmentThe hydrants will run dry: Trump’s LA fire claims missed the mark, study showsDecember 16, 2025Echoing state and local officials, a new analysis agrees: hydrant failures in the Palisades fire were ‘the rule rather than the exception.’
State GovernmentRob Reiner was more than a Hollywood legend. He helped shape California politicsDecember 16, 2025Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.
Sacramento RegionCA State Fair announces new fall dates by 2027December 15, 2025 | Chris FeltsCal Expo and the State Fair Board have voted to shift the mid-summer tradition to the fall in response to ‘rising temperatures.’ The state fair is now scheduled to run from Sept. 17 through Oct. 3rd beginning in 2027.
Sacramento RegionWaymos could be coming to Sacramento, but are we ready?December 15, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia officials have increased the testing range for the company’s autonomous vehicles to include Sacramento and Yolo counties. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePrison health workers are among the best-paid public employees. Why are so many jobs vacant?December 15, 2025California spent hundreds of millions on prison and hospital healthcare staff, auditors found, but vacancy rates rose since 2019, exceeding 30% at three facilities despite bonuses and pay raises, with inadequate oversight and planning.
State GovernmentCourt battle begins over California's new congressional map designed to favor DemocratsDecember 15, 2025The Justice Department and California are going to court over the state's new congressional map that favors Democrats. The court battle begins Monday.
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.
