Housing and HomelessnessQ&A with Sac County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy on bill to centralize homelessness responseApril 13, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe same legislation was put on hold last year after elected leaders across Sacramento County opposed it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAs new federal restrictions kick in, how could they impact CalFresh users across the Sacramento region?April 13, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezAs of April 1, restrictions enacted by the federal government mean many lawfully present immigrants no longer qualify for CalFresh benefits. More changes will come into effect in June which will set work requirements for able-bodied adults. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after sex assault allegationsApril 13, 2026Swalwell continued to deny the allegations in a post on social media Sunday but apologized to his family for “mistakes in judgment.”
Sacramento RegionEight indicted in deadly Esparto blast; sheriff denies knowledge of illegal operationApril 10, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyProsecutors unveiled grand jury indictments Friday charging eight people in connection with the deadly 2025 Esparto explosion, alleging a decade-long conspiracy on a Yolo County sheriff employee’s property.
State GovernmentCalMatters went to court to unseal the warrants behind Sheriff Chad Bianco’s ballot seizures. What they revealApril 10, 2026Riverside County Sheriff and California governor candidate Chad Bianco focused on claims from an activist group when he kicked off a voter fraud inquiry.
Sacramento RegionSheriff’s lieutenant, company owners among those arrested, charged in connection to deadly Esparto fireworks explosionApril 10, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekAt least four people each face seven counts of murder and multiple counts of conspiracy in connection to the July 1, 2025 explosion that killed seven people. Arrests were conducted in both California and Florida.
Sacramento RegionUp the Kavs: How Ireland’s national sport found a home in SacramentoApril 10, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyHurling has a history dating back thousands of years, and is known as the “fastest sport on grass.” A Sacramento team founded last year is helping to introduce this ancient Gaelic tradition to players across the region. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAlchemist CDC Public Market breaks groundApril 9, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisThe nonprofit broke ground Thursday morning in the River District for their public market, which is expected to be finished by Summer 2027.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s mayor issued a ‘six-point plan’ on homelessness. Where does it stand?April 8, 2026 | Riley PalmerThe plan to address homelessness was announced seven months ago, which includes tiny home communities for seniors, a safe campground and a safe parking site.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature March 27, 2026: Violinist from Yale has been Impacting Our Community for Two Decades!April 8, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonFrom Grammy-nominated ensembles to decades in the classroom, violinist Anna Presler is everywhere in our community! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
