Sacramento RegionSacramento viewers spotted their pastor during the Super Bowl halftime showFebruary 10, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA Super Bowl halftime wedding had an unexpected Sacramento connection. A South Sacramento pastor officiated the ceremony live on national television, leaving viewers at home doing double takes.
Super Bowl to the Olympics: The long history of protest, politics and sportsFebruary 10, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThis weekend’s competitions drew the attention of millions of viewers. But sporting events have long been sites for political speech, protest and activism dating back decades. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSocial media 'addicting the brains of children,' plaintiff's lawyer argues in landmark trialFebruary 10, 2026The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening statements for a trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court began on Monday.
Housing and HomelessnessHousing advocates still waiting for state-ordered stair reportFebruary 10, 2026California’s fire safety regulators were asked to study whether mid-rise apartments can go with a single staircase. They’re more than a month late.
ImmigrationJudge blocks California's ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges be clearly seenFebruary 9, 2026A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
State GovernmentCalifornia union pushes work-from-home bill as Newsom calls state employees back to the officeFebruary 9, 2026The legislative proposal by the California union known as PECG would require state agencies to offer telework options “to the fullest extent possible” and mandate they disclose how much money they save by allowing remote work.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mourns former Cake guitarist who went the distanceFebruary 9, 2026A remembrance of Greg Brown, former Cake and Deathray centerpiece.
Sacramento RegionA look at the Sacramento festival scene in 2026: No Breakaway, or GoldenSky?February 6, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisTraveling EDM music festival Breakaway will not return to the City of Trees in 2026 due to a combination of factors. The country music festival GoldenSky also might not return in 2026.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature February 6th, 2026: Sacramento Executive First Studied Classical Percussion at StanfordFebruary 6, 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. This feature marks the two year anniversary!! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationSCUSD superintendent steps down amidst budget crisisFebruary 6, 2026 | Ruth Finch | Riley PalmerSuperintendent Lisa Allen steps down as the district risks a state takeover and faces a $113 million deficit. The school board is instituting a “solvency plan” to lift it out of murky financial waters.
EducationCalifornia wants colleges to count work experience for credit. How’s it going?February 6, 2026California’s community colleges are now giving college credit for students’ previous work experiences. The state has a goal of rapidly expanding access to these credits, though tracking progress on that goal has been difficult so far.
State GovernmentCoverage for menopause care could expand in California under new budget proposalFebruary 6, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldThe proposal calls for expanding prescription drug coverage to treat perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause symptoms. It would also mandate insurance-covered screenings for women over 40.
Arts and Lifestyle‘Voices in Thread’ textile exhibit highlights the power of quilts as activismFebruary 6, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezThe new exhibit at the Mills Station Arts & Culture Center showcases quilts made by members of the Social Justice Sewing Academy telling personal stories, highlighting current events and calling for social change. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionTom Brady visits his ‘CardVault’ store in DOCOFebruary 5, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Tom Brady, made a stop at DOCO for a public event to celebrate the opening of his store. Community members in Sacramento came to show their support for Brady and had the opportunity to have items signed.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s young adult shelter turns to community supportFebruary 5, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA Sacramento youth shelter that helped 109 young adults move into housing last year is asking the community to support its work through its annual Adopt a Cabin campaign.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36. The state still isn’t helping fund itFebruary 5, 2026 | Riley PalmerVoters in 2024 passed a ballot measure to increase penalties for theft and drug crimes, while offering treatment to some defendants. Over a year later, counties lack the resources they need to carry it out, and the state isn’t helping.
Arts and LifestyleWhat if this all went away?February 5, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisIt’s not easy running an arts organization — we speak to six Sacramento groups to see how they keep trying to make it work
State GovernmentUnion leaders have a message for Newsom: Regulate AI if you want to be presidentFebruary 5, 2026Leaders from the AFL-CIO, representing 2.3 million nationwide members, say Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to focus on the technology’s harms to win support for her presidential run.
Sacramento RegionFormer CapRadio GM described as ‘master-manipulator, predator’ following arrestFebruary 4, 2026 | Chris NicholsFormer CapRadio board member Roger Dreyer says Jun Reina used secrecy and the facade of kindness to betray his colleagues at the public media station.
State GovernmentSupreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor DemocratsFebruary 4, 2026The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
