JazzBooker T. Jones: An American Icon Comes to TownJune 3, 2026 | Avery JeffryThe architect of Memphis soul and main creative force for the iconic Stax record label is coming to Grass Valley for a show at The Center for the Arts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationFor the Central Valley: University of the Pacific to launch new school of medicineJune 3, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezThe university says it will be the first institution granting Doctor of Medicine degrees outside of California’s major population centers. The school is expected to welcome its first class of students in 2030. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHere's what we know about local congressional race resultsJune 2, 2026 | Ruth FinchCongressional districts 7, 3 and 6 cover a wide swath of the Sacramento region, with popular candidates including sitting congressmembers Doris Matsui, Kevin Kiley and Ami Bera.
Sacramento RegionHere’s what we know about Sacramento's local election resultsJune 2, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisIn Natomas, initial results show sitting Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan could potentially win her seat outright if she maintains more than 50% of the vote.
Sacramento RegionGag order request, summer court dates among developments in Esparto explosion caseJune 2, 2026 | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyA Yolo County judge is weighing whether to limit what attorneys and state agencies can say publicly about the Esparto fireworks explosion case before trial. He also set a series of summer hearings for the defendants.
Sacramento RegionJudge sets bail for former Yolo County sheriff’s lieutenant charged in Esparto caseJune 2, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekA Yolo County judge set a $1.5 million bail for former sheriff’s lieutenant Samuel Machado, one of five people charged with murder in the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven workers in July 2025.
Sacramento RegionIt's Election Day. Here's how folks feel about itJune 2, 2026 | Laura Fitzgerald | Gerardo Zavala | Tony Rodriguez | Riley PalmerHow are people feeling about voting in this election? CapRadio reporters hit the streets to find out.
Sacramento RegionProlific music duo Misner & Smith on why California is where they do their best workMay 29, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Jen PicardSam Misner and Megan Smith mix together a ‘gumbo’ of musical influences into their unique brand of Americana music. Playing together for 22 years, the duo continues to push themselves and explore. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalLocal Artist Feature May 29, 2026: Pulitzer Prize Winner for Music This Year Happens to be LocalMay 28, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonWhat a month: Gabriela Lena Frank was named Musical America’s Composer of the Year. Her opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is being performed at the Met. And earlier this month she won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Wow! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAlmost two years after his death, an inmate's family seeks accountabilityMay 28, 2026 | Ruth FinchOn what would have been Asaiah Washington’s 42nd birthday, his wife, family and advocates gathered to call for transparency and accountability from Sacramento County.
