JazzTony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96July 21, 2023The beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.
EnvironmentSacramento-area cooling centers open ahead of anticipated triple-digit heatJuly 20, 2023 | Claire MorganMeteorologists with the National Weather Service are predicting Friday and Saturday could see temperatures up to 106 and 105, respectively.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento seeks input on potential dog parks amid debate in Curtis ParkJuly 20, 2023 | Kristin LamCurtis Park residents say an unofficial dog park has become a contentious issue since usage increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JazzFrederic Yonnet stretches the boundaries of the harmonicaJuly 20, 2023 | Chris CampbellMusician Frederic Yonnet says he uses the harmonica as the main voice in his music, transcending boundaries and reimagining the instrument’s role in music. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘Employees come second’: Why California’s legislative staffers hope to unionizeJuly 20, 2023Legislative staff in the California State Capitol have long been banned from unionizing. Efforts to grant that right in prior years have been shot down. Staff hope this year will be different. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAlmost all people incarcerated in California now have free tabletsJuly 19, 2023 | Kate WolffeCalifornia has almost completed distribution of Android tablets to all incarcerated people, a program aiming to ease communication and promote rehabilitation. Prisoners inside say it has changed the culture, but related costs can add up.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento created a nightlife manager job nine months ago. Here’s what she’s done so far.July 18, 2023 | Kristin LamWhen Tina Lee-Vogt started the job, she said conducting a study on the economic impact of Sacramento nightlife was a priority. An assessment she’s working on will give a snapshot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleRescheduled Sol Blume adds 3 new artists to its line-upJuly 18, 2023 | Janelle SalangaThe hip-hop, R&B and soul music festival will now feature performers P-Lo, Zyah Belle and Kalan.Frfr. Heavy rain earlier this year forced organizers to reschedule the festival from April to August.
EnvironmentTips to stay cool and safe during Sacramento heat wavesJuly 18, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Manola Secaira | Claire MorganAs extreme heat becomes more and more common in Sacramento, we spoke with health experts on how to stay cool and how to spot heat illness in yourself and others.
Environment5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heatJuly 18, 2023"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.
