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.
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.
