Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County’s homeless population increased 13% in 2026. Here’s what to know about this year’s PIT CountMay 13, 2026 | Ruth FinchThe county’s Point-in-Time Count found 7,458 people experiencing homelessness during its January survey.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sidesMay 13, 2026California set the country's most ambitious plastic recycling deadline. Now both environmental advocates and plastic producers may head to court.
Sacramento RegionThis Sacramento native is walking every street on the gridMay 12, 2026 | Ruth FinchLacy started documenting her goal of walking every street on Sacramento’s grid in 2025, and has inspired community members to be more curious about their city. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareTrump and Congress cut funding for Planned Parenthood. Can Botox keep it afloat?May 12, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldIn the midst of financial uncertainty, Planned Parenthood is offering a new set of services, ranging from Botox to IV hydration for skin rejuvenation, or for after a night of drinking, all of which patients pay for with cash. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionNorth State lab solves mysteries of human remains at home and abroadMay 11, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezChico State's Human Identification Lab has been working for more than 50 years to help investigators and bring closure to loved ones. Its work has taken experts into the heart of natural disasters, as well as foreign battlefields. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat to know about California’s Assembly District 7 raceMay 11, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Sacramento-area district is expected to be one of California’s most competitive legislative battlegrounds.
ClassicalThe Local Artist Feature Celebrates the Milestone 100th Episode!May 11, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonOver two years ago the Local Artist Feature was started. This April we reached the milestone of the 100th feature on air! And, we had a live concert at the station to celebrate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationNationwide cyberattack on Canvas hits Sac State’s systemMay 8, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisSacramento State Hornet Reporter Finneas Brumbaugh shares the latest on the cyberattacks and how they have affected the campus as the school year comes to an end.
EducationAmidst Sacramento City Unified’s budget crisis, 503 employees laid off and receivership loomsMay 8, 2026 | Ruth FinchCalifornia’s Fiscal Crisis and Management team urged SCUSD board members to act quickly and prepare for the reality that receivership may be required to meet payroll requirements.
State GovernmentCalifornia becomes the first state to provide free diapers to newbornsMay 8, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldNewsom says all babies at participating hospitals will receive 400 diapers starting this summer.
Sacramento RegionHow campaign money is shaping Sacramento’s 7th Congressional District raceMay 8, 2026 | Tony RodriguezWhere candidates are getting their money from in California’s 7th congressional race has become a flashpoint. Some voters worry that corporate money has too much influence on decision-making.
Sacramento RegionFrom big rigs to haircuts, Patterson High School prepares students for careersMay 8, 2026 | Greg MicekThe school’s Career Technical Education program offers pathways in fields from logistics to cosmetology, with industry certifications built in.
JazzJohn Beasley: Charting Unlimited MilesMay 8, 2026 | Gary G. VercelliGrammy winning pianist remembers Miles Davis with an all-star band Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Superintendent highlights revenue, housing plans as he stays in the governor’s raceMay 7, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Andrew GarciaTony Thurmond has been polling at the bottom of a crowded field of gubernatorial candidates. But he’s asking voters to “stick to your values,” and maintains his campaign has much to offer. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentThe rise of remote work could present challenges for California workersMay 7, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldNew LAO report shows remote work has increased competition for job-seeking Californians.
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.
