State GovernmentParole board delays decision on releasing serial child predator after public outcryMarch 19, 2026 | Ruth FinchRepublican lawmakers held a rally protesting the release of Gregory Vogelsang through the elder parole program. A hearing was called after Governor Gavin Newsom referred his case back to the parole board for review.
Sacramento RegionA (non-exhaustive) list of places in California named after César ChávezMarch 19, 2026An analysis by The California Newsroom — a collaborative of public media outlets, including NPR — found over 65 locations in the Golden State bearing the name of the late labor leader.
Health CareCalifornia is spending hundreds of millions on heat. Will it ever be a public health priority?March 19, 2026As heat becomes a year-round reality, California is often still responding like it’s an emergency.
Sacramento RegionSCOE Superintendent weighs in on Sac County teacher strikes, district financial issuesMarch 19, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskySuperintendent Dave Gordon talks about how local school districts navigate ongoing issues like teacher strikes and a major budget deficit at Sacramento City Unified. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionMayor McCarty joins city leaders in calling for renaming Cesar E. Chavez Memorial PlazaMarch 18, 2026 | Ruth FinchMayor Kevin McCarty has named Eric Guerra, Karina Talamantes and Phil Pluckebaum to a committee to rename the park.
EnvironmentA contentious project to raise California’s Shasta Dam just got a funding boost from TrumpMarch 18, 2026The Trump administration Tuesday announced $40 million for “planning and preconstruction activities associated with raising Shasta Dam."
State GovernmentCalifornia’s powerful labor forces are divided on who should be the state’s next governorMarch 18, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldIn one example, the California Federation of Labor Unions endorsed four candidates for governor, making the move ‘worthless,’ according to one political analyst.
State GovernmentCésar Chávez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores HuertaMarch 18, 2026Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others during his tenure as president of The United Farm Workers union.
Sacramento RegionIn an era of AI slop, Sacramento photographers know the sharpest image still comes from the human eyeMarch 18, 2026Real photography remains valuable in a world where AI image generation is becoming more accessible and popular.
Sacramento RegionOne week into Natomas Unified teachers strike: Parents fed up, one arrestedMarch 17, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisOne parent, who has three kids affected by the strikes, was arrested for trespassing during a protest at the district office Tuesday.
Sacramento RegionDetails of CapRadio, KVIE, endowment settlement releasedMarch 17, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyA public records act filing has revealed details about the settlement agreement reached between Sacramento’s public media stations and a separate nonprofit to end a two-year fight over an Elverta broadcasting tower.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature March 13, 2026: Harpist from the Detroit Symphony moves here to Sacramento, and brings her own record label with her!March 17, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonHarpist Kerstin Allvin is a multi-genre artist with her own record label and school for harp! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState workers push for 100% telework as Newsom’s return-to-office order loomsMarch 17, 2026 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyGovernor Gavin Newsom says workers returning to the office will boost business in downtown Sacramento, but labor unions are pushing back amid ongoing contract negotiations. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionWho should represent North Natomas? Powerful leaders divided on Sacramento City Council D1 raceMarch 16, 2026 | Riley PalmerSacramento’s Mayor Kevin McCarty and Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes chose to endorse challenger Jenn Chawla over incumbent Lisa Kaplan, while Kaplan maintains support from long-time politicians in the region.
Sacramento RegionThe Sacramento History Museum wants you to meet the ‘Mother of Civil Rights in California’March 16, 2026 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezSusheel Bibbs breathes life into the story of Mary Ellen Pleasant, who was born a slave but became a self-made millionaire who helped fund the Underground Railroad. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio, KVIE, endowment announce settlement in tower ownership disputeMarch 16, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyThe NPR and PBS member stations had been in a legal battle for more than a year after the Capital Public Radio Endowment donated CapRadio’s Elverta broadcasting tower to KVIE in March 2024.
Sacramento RegionRefineries, summer blends, international conflict: What drives California’s high gas prices?March 16, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia already has the highest gas prices in the country, and costs at the pump are going up due to a mix of supply issues and a switch to the summer blend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia bullet train could run out of money before finishing its first Central Valley segmentMarch 13, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaBudget analysts say the high-speed rail project faces billions of dollars in funding gaps and no clear path to reach Los Angeles or San Francisco. The fate of its first Central Valley segment is also in jeopardy.
State GovernmentCalifornia passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now?March 13, 2026Gasoline has surged to record highs as global oil markets spike amid the Iran war. California built a first-in-the-nation system to police refinery profits during price spikes. Regulators delayed it for five years.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Zoo rounds up flamingos for annual checkupMarch 13, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe Sacramento Zoo conducted a “flamingo roundup,” which is an annual health exam for its 51 flamingos in collaboration with the UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The exam involves checking eyes, beaks, feet and getting blood drawn.
