State Government5 major candidates want to be California’s new U.S. senator. Where they stand on the economy, crime and the borderFebruary 8, 2024The five major contenders have different track records and proposals on some of the biggest issues facing California. They’re trying to position themselves to appeal to sizable voting blocs before the March 5 primary.
Arts and LifestyleSZA to headline Sacramento’s Sol Blume Festival (plus see the rest of the 3-day lineup)February 2, 2024 | Chris FeltsThis year, performers include KAYTRAMINÉ (artists KAYTRANADA and Aminé performing as a duo), Snoh Aalegra, PinkPanthress and Sacramento’s own Nate Curry.
Arts and LifestyleGreta Gerwig, Margot Robbie passed over as Oppenheimer dominates Oscar nominationsJanuary 23, 2024"Barbie" director and Sacramento native Greta Gerwig missed out on a second Oscar nomination for best director, with Margot Robbie also missing out on a best actress nod as the Academy Awards released their list of nominees Tuesday.
EnvironmentSmokey Bear — and Californians’ relationship with fire — gets an update in UC Davis art exhibitionJanuary 19, 2024 | Manola SecairaThe exhibition offers different environmental future scenarios for California, based on how the state responds to wildfires. That includes a new group of friends for Smokey Bear with fire-positive slogans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzWith Band of Brothers, celebrated rock bassist Tony Levin returns to his jazz rootsJanuary 11, 2024 | Paul ConleyWhen he’s not performing in arenas around the world with Peter Gabriel or King Crimson, progressive rock bassist Tony Levin is often on tour with his brother Pete, playing a different kind of music in much smaller venues. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLatest Northern California storms allow lower-elevation ski resorts to openJanuary 5, 2024 | Rich IbarraDodge Ridge Ski Resort in Tuolumne County opened Friday after getting 19 inches of snow this week. More is expected as a winter storm warning is in place most of Saturday.
State GovernmentChina promises pandas for the U.S. — specifically California — on the 45th anniversary of the two nations' tiesJanuary 5, 2024Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the United States and China must insist on peaceful coexistence and promised that giant pandas would return to the U.S. by year end.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento cancels New Year’s Eve fireworks show over Tower Bridge — but here’s how else you can celebrateDecember 29, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Claire MorganIt’s been four years since revelers saw fireworks reflecting off the waters of the Sacramento River near the Tower Bridge. Now, there’s growing concern that 2019 might have been the grand finale — though no one knew it at the time.
BusinessThe Sacramento region has its first drive-thru convenience storeDecember 18, 2023 | Mike Hagerty | Tony RodriguezFire Stop, a drive-thru convenience store, is the area’s first. It was founded by a local couple inspired by something they noticed while living in Ohio.
ClassicalSacramento choral ensemble Vox Musica illuminates the holiday spiritDecember 15, 2023 | Jennifer ReasonAs it enters its 18th season, Vox Musica prepares for a holiday concert to bring hope and human connection. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessHow New Helvetia’s employees plan to save Sacramento breweryDecember 14, 2023New Helvetia Brewing Company announced a transformational shift from a traditional brewery model to a community and employee-owned cooperative. For a $300 lifetime membership fee, individuals become "member-owners" who vote on major decisions.
EnvironmentYour guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor showerDecember 13, 2023One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year peaks Wednesday night and Thursday morning. And with the moon only a sliver full, viewing conditions should be close to ideal.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento’s LGBTQ+ Experience Project to preserve historic context, city sitesDecember 4, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe new project will survey community members “where they are” to map out landmarks and places important to Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ community members, using a similar framework to the African American Experience Project.
Arts and LifestyleCalifornia’s first Black-led conservancy acquires hundreds of acres in Placer CountyDecember 1, 2023 | Vicki Gonzalez | Tony RodriguezThe land is located 70 miles northeast of Sacramento and features 650 acres of open space, with lakes and trails the group plans to open to the public. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleNew Sacramento study recommends ways to improve the city’s entertainment economyNovember 29, 2023 | Kristin LamNighttime economy manager Tina Lee-Vogt says the City Council might be able to vote on recommended changes to city rules in January or February.
