EducationLess than half of Sacramento’s Black and brown students meet UC, CSU requirements. These groups are trying to help.October 18, 2023 | Srishti Prabha | Tony RodriguezBlack and brown students face barriers on the way to college. Data show a majority in Sacramento don't meet requirements for California's four-year universities. Some organizations are working to help them navigate the process to higher education.
JazzGrammy-nominated collective säje takes vocal jazz in new directionsOctober 17, 2023 | Paul ConleyCapRadio’s Paul Conley spoke with Sara Gazarek, member of the vocal quartet säje. The group is performing in Sacramento on Oct. 17. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento City Unified commits to carbon neutrality by 2045October 17, 2023 | Manola SecairaExperts say the largest source of emissions in school districts come from building infrastructure. The district’s goal lines up with a statewide carbon neutrality goal for the same year.
Arts and LifestyleAssistant coach Alyssa Nakken interviews for Giants manager positionOctober 16, 2023The Sacramento State alumna became the first woman to coach on the field in a major league baseball game when she worked first base for San Francisco in April 2022.
After 5 years, Bulosan Center at UC Davis enters new chapter outside universityOctober 16, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe Sacramento-area center made UC and Filipino American history — now its founder has a new, more expansive vision for its coming days.
Arts and LifestyleHow to see Saturday morning’s ‘ring of fire’ eclipse in SacramentoOctober 13, 2023 | Mike HagertyThe "ring of fire" effect happens when the moon, which appears smaller in the sky because it's further away from us this time of year, passes directly in front of the sun.
Sunday Sessions at The Torch Club celebrates Sacramento’s artist communityOctober 13, 2023 | Chris CampbellThe open mic-style series, created by Jacob Swedlow of the band LabRats, has helped create a space for Sacramento artists and musicians to find community and launch new ideas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Here’s how Sacramento advocacy groups rally people to give public commentsOctober 13, 2023 | Kristin LamOrganizers say rallying people to give public comment helps share personal testimonies with decision-makers and build movements.
Arts and LifestyleWhere to celebrate Filipino American History Month in the Sacramento regionOctober 12, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIn the Sacramento region, Filipinos are the largest Asian subgroup in several counties, including Sacramento, Placer and San Joaquin. Here’s how you can learn more about Filipino American history and celebrate the awareness month.
EducationA California program could give many K-12 students money for college, but few have used the fundsOctober 12, 2023 | Srishti PrabhaThe CalKIDS program provides a college savings account for K-12 public school students from low-income backgrounds and children born after 2022. With only 6% of students signed up, officials are increasing outreach efforts to get families involved.