State GovernmentThe rise of remote work could present challenges for California workersMay 7, 2026 | Laura FitzgeraldNew LAO report shows remote work has increased competition for job-seeking Californians.
Sacramento RegionStand up comedian and Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! veteran Paula Poundstone talks about her 25 years on the showMay 7, 2026 | Andrew GarciaThe comedian will be performing at the Crest Theater on Thursday, May 7th. She joins Insight to talk about her career both on and off public radio. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy California has few options to lower gas pricesMay 6, 2026 | Gerardo ZavalaA UC Berkeley energy expert outlines a proposal to stabilize gas prices and why lawmakers have been reluctant to act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region$3 million federal investment inches Sacramento freeway park idea forwardMay 6, 2026 | Tony RodriguezThe city of Sacramento will receive $3.15 million in federal funding for a project that would build a park over Interstate 5 to connect downtown with the waterfront.
Sacramento RegionFree yoga in Midtown returns, this year among giant poppiesMay 6, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisFresh Air: Midtown Parks has returned with free wellness activities at four Midtown Parks. There is also a new California poppy art installation at Fremont Park.
Sacramento RegionYolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announces sudden retirementMay 6, 2026 | Sarit LaschinskyDistrict Attorney Jeff Reisig was first elected in 2006, and is serving his fifth term. His retirement comes shortly after his office indicted eight people in connection to the deadly 2025 Esparto fireworks explosion.
NorCal showed up for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest: Here are our favorite entriesMay 5, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Keyshawn Davis | Ruth FinchFrom Quincy to Lodi and Placerville to Sacramento, Northern California submitted close to a thousand entries to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest this year. Here are some of CapRadio’s favorites.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County’s largest homeless shelter faces rising costs and delaysMay 4, 2026 | Tony RodriguezA North Highlands site, years in the making, could serve 350 people, but it’s still not open months after the original estimated completion date was set.
State GovernmentCalifornia: State Farm violated law in handling of L.A. fire insurance claimsMay 4, 2026The Insurance Department found hundreds of violations by State Farm and calls for millions of dollars in penalties and a possible suspension.
Sacramento RegionFormer figure skater and Olympic gold medalist reads to a Twin Rivers elementary schoolMay 4, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisKristi Yamaguchi read her book Cara’s Kindness to Twin Rivers Hazel Strauch Elementary School. Her nonprofit Always Reading program provided the students with tablets to increase reading.
