Sacramento RegionWelcome aboard the USS Lucid: Honoring Stockton’s maritime historyOctober 8, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe minesweeper served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years. A dedicated group of volunteers, veterans and history enthusiasts have been restoring the Lucid for more than a decade, as part of a larger project to preserve Stockton’s maritime history. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters could see faster election results under new state lawOctober 8, 2025California is known for taking weeks to tally its ballots, causing uncertainty and frustration among voters. That could change with a faster turn-around under a new state law.
EnvironmentNimbus Fish Hatchery to drastically reduce salmon releasesOctober 8, 2025 | Manola SecairaNimbus Fish Hatchery releases around 4 to 4.5 million young salmon and 430,000 yearling steelhead into California waterways annually. This coming year those numbers will be halved. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionFlight nurse dies from injuries sustained in helicopter crashOctober 8, 2025 | Manola Secaira | Sally LongeneckerThe family of Susan "Suzie" Smith and REACH Air Medical Services have both confirmed the flight nurse has died of injuries suffered in Monday night's helicopter crash on Highway 50. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionFilm festival spotlights local talent, maybe for the last timeOctober 8, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisAccess Sacramento, a nonprofit community media center, will premiere its film festival this Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The festival, A Place Called Sacramento, is a film incubator program that helps filmmakers turn their scripts into a short film.
Sacramento RegionLocal voices of grief and hope on October 7 anniversaryOctober 7, 2025 | Greg MicekNorthern California Jewish and Palestinian Americans reflect on how the conflict has affected their communities, their families, and their hopes for peace.
Housing and HomelessnessQ&A with Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty on city’s new approach to homelessnessOctober 7, 2025 | Riley PalmerMayor McCarty says the city’s plans to build more tiny homes for unhoused seniors will make a meaningful difference for the homeless, as federal and state funding is waning. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTrump’s National Guard moves are part of a dangerous plan, California AG warnsOctober 7, 2025California Attorney General Rob Bonta called President Trump’s push to control state National Guard troops part of a broader power grab, after a judge blocked his attempt to send California forces to Portland.
Sacramento RegionVisitors turned away from the California redwoods as the government shuts downOctober 7, 2025Thousands of travelers arrive at Muir Woods to find locked gates and few answers as the shutdown ripples through America's national parks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRegulators know PG&E, Edison are slow to hook up solar. Why are there no penalties?October 7, 2025PG&E and Southern California Edison routinely blow their deadlines to hook up new solar panels, an advocacy group says. But after years of complaints they have not been punished.
Sacramento RegionMedical helicopter crashes on Highway 50 in SacramentoOctober 6, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki Gonzalez | Chris FeltsThree people aboard a medical helicopter are in critical condition after the aircraft crashed onto Highway 50 in Sacramento Monday evening.
State GovernmentMore states are moving to redraw US House districts after Trump urged it for partisan gainOctober 6, 2025A battle over congressional redistricting is playing out across the U.S. as states redraw House districts for partisan advantage.
Sacramento RegionHeartbreak at home: Sacramento Republic falls short in Jägermeister Cup finalOctober 6, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Chris FeltsSaturday’s game in front of a sell-out crowd of almost 12,000 was Sacramento’s third tournament final in team history.
Sacramento Region13th annual Aftershock returns to SacramentoOctober 6, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe biggest heavy metal, rock, and punk festival returned for four days at Discovery Park. The line-up consisted of over 120 artists across four stages.
Sacramento RegionFrom auto shop to futsal court: The app fueling Midtown’s pickup gamesOctober 3, 2025 | Tony RodriguezAt 18th & L, a former auto shop lot is now a futsal court. Players use the Street FC app to join pickup games, rotating into five-on-five matches. In its first year, the court has drawn thousands and become a new Midtown gathering spot.
State GovernmentThe campaign over Gavin Newsom’s maps is one of California’s most expensive everOctober 3, 2025Gov. Gavin Newsom is raising money from labor unions and Democrats all over the country for his redistricting ballot measure. Republicans are pouring in money to fight it.
State GovernmentRuling temporarily stops Trump administration from diverting homeland security funds from California, other sanctuary statesOctober 1, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe funding is meant to help states prepare for natural disasters. Critics say the administration was trying to punish states with sanctuary policies.
Health CareSacramento breast cancer resourcesOctober 1, 2025 | Vicki GonzalezOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Insight Host Vicki Gonzalez shares some of the local resources she’s found since going through breast cancer treatment. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionOne more game: Sacramento Republic prepares for Jägermeister Cup gloryOctober 1, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyThe Indomitable Club will play in its third final match in team history Saturday at Heart Health Park. It will be the team’s first time competing in the Jägermeister Cup, and the first pro sports championship played in Sacramento in over a decade. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFormer judges say mass firings could undermine immigration court systemSeptember 30, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Trump Administration has fired dozens of federal immigration judges nationwide, including in Sacramento, raising concerns that inexperienced replacements could undermine fair hearings for immigrants.
