Health CareVentilator-dependent Davis woman in battle with CalPERS to continue careFebruary 19, 2026 | Ruth FinchSara Granda’s accident has led to a lifelong fight to get appropriate in-home care covered by insurance since she was initially injured in 1997. She officially brought a lawsuit against CalPERS in 2021.
EducationMoney is tight and campus fees are rising at Cal StateFebruary 19, 2026Cal State says campuses collected $918 million from mandatory fees last year.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council majority backs Rep. Doris Matsui re-election as Councilmember Mai Vang pushes progressive bidFebruary 18, 2026 | Tony RodriguezMost of Sacramento’s City Council is backing Doris Matsui for re-election, even though one of her challengers sits right beside them on the dais.
Sacramento RegionCastle Peak avalanche: What we know so farFebruary 18, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekCalifornia workplace safety officials are investigating the Truckee-based guide company. Sugar Bowl Academy says members of its community died in the avalanche.
Sacramento RegionSix skiers rescued after Nevada County avalanche, search continues for nine others missingFebruary 17, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyThe avalanche was reported Tuesday morning in the Castle Peak area near Truckee. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office says six people have been rescued while nine more are still unaccounted for.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature, February 13th 2026: Oboist Dr. Cindy Behmer is everywhere in town!February 17, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonEvery Friday at noon and 6pm Jennifer Reason curates and hosts the Local Artist Feature on air, created to highlight and celebrate the extraordinary talent right here in our region. Come meet your musical neighbors! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State officially joins the Mid-American ConferenceFebruary 17, 2026President Luke Wood speaks on the move: ‘Football is paying for football’
Sacramento RegionOlympic fever hits the ice at Sacramento-area rinksFebruary 17, 2026 | Greg MicekEvery four years, the Winter Olympics send new skaters to local rinks. They arrive dreaming of triple axels, but reality hits hard.
Sacramento RegionClosure looms for adult education centerFebruary 13, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe A. Warren McClaskey Adult Center hosts a special needs class and an upholstery class. Due to the school district's designation of the school as “underutilized,” the center will close on June 30, 2026.
Sacramento RegionMessy, precise, inherently musical: Cake’s John McCrea remembers guitarist Greg BrownFebruary 13, 2026 | Jen Picard | Vicki GonzalezThe founding guitarist of Sacramento’s quintessential rock band has passed away after a brief illness. Greg Brown helped start Cake with lead singer John McCrea in the 1990s, and was the songwriter behind their hit piece, “The Distance.” Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region‘Shell Song’: A Roseville author’s new book draws from her grandfather’s incarceration during WWIIFebruary 13, 2026 | Vicki GonzalezSharon Fujimoto-Johnson’s latest children’s book is inspired by her Japanese American roots, and the seashells her grandfather collected at two different internment camps during the war. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCritics say bill creates ‘veil of secrecy’ over California’s high-speed rail recordsFebruary 12, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA proposed bill meant to clarify oversight of California’s high-speed rail project drew backlash from critics who say it could limit public access to records. This comes as the project grapples with a complete loss of federal support.
Sacramento RegionAfter years of ideas for 102 acres purchased in South Sacramento, the city is still decidingFebruary 12, 2026 | Tony RodriguezFour years after Sacramento bought 102 acres in Meadowview, the land still sits empty. City leaders are now launching an interest process to figure out what could be built there and who might help make it happen.
State GovernmentNewsom takes aim at veterans ‘claim sharks’ as he signs law banning fees for help with VAFebruary 12, 2026Many veterans turn to private companies for help filing disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs and then face bills that run well into the thousands of dollars.
ImmigrationKristi Noem to visit border near San Diego today as polls show declining support for Trump policiesFebruary 12, 2026Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to the U.S.-Mexico border comes as polls show declining support for President Trump’s immigration policies since the killing of protestors in Minneapolis.
Sacramento RegionLocal band The Mighty Wallops are bringing the sound of New Orleans to Northern CaliforniaFebruary 12, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki Gonzalez | Jen PicardGrab your beads, a slice of king cake and celebrate the Mardi Gras season right by listening to Vicki Gonzalez’s conversation with madcap jazz band The Mighty Wallops. And check out some of the songs they recorded right here in the CapRadio studios! Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Planned Parenthood clinics will get a $90 million boost from the stateFebruary 11, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldGovernor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Wednesday approving emergency funding for reproductive clinics following the loss of federal funds.
Sacramento RegionWest Sacramento exhibit at Gallery 1075 features local artists for Black History MonthFebruary 11, 2026West Sacramento's Department of Parks and Recreation is showcasing art by local artists for Black History Month.
Sacramento RegionAttention homebuyers! California Dream for All program to reopen applicationsFebruary 10, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe program provides vouchers to first-time, first-generation homebuyers to help them buy their first home. Last year around 2,000 people were randomly picked in a lottery-style system. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento city council to consider banning ICE activity on city propertyFebruary 10, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe council’s Law and Legislation committee unanimously supported the resolution, moving it to the full city council for consideration.
