Public Media and the Public Will | Opinion
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Both Capital Public Radio an KVIE have demonstrated determined resiliency in the face of funding cuts. This reflects an admirable pliability coupled with toughness on the part of both stations — and says something very positive about the Capital Region, which is stepping up to support them.
This 700-Plus Song Playlist Captures the Golden State Sound
Listen along with five decades worth of California tunes
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the “California sound” first
entered my consciousness, inspiring a 700-plus song playlist
that’s been carefully curated over decades.
Visit Sacramento Unveils Menu for Tower Bridge Dinner
The annual dinner pays homage to the first Farm-to-Fork Festival at Terra Madre Americas
Ahead of Farm to Fork at Terra Madre, Visit Sacramento recently unveiled the menu for the Tower Bridge dinner, always an epicurean event. Get a preview here.
This Beach Town Has Lunchbreak Surfers, Misty Trails and the World’s Most Aesthetic Taco Bell
And it's closer to Sacramento than you think
When this writer needs a quick beach fix that’s close to
Sacramento, Pacifica is his go-to pick.
Sacramento News & Review Lives to Write Another Day
The Capital Region’s alternative weekly survived the pandemic, but changed
Once ubiquitous in the Capital Region, the Sacramento News & Review ceased printing in 2020, eliminated most jobs and sold the office. But the SNR persists as a digital news outlet aided by a local journalism collective.
This Quaint California Town Is Getting a $23M Amphitheater Renovation — and More
Fair Oaks Village is dreaming big in the Capital Region
Recently developed amenities, including an amphitheater and a variety of restaurants, complement Fair Oaks Village’s small town vibe and unique access to the American River. Will it all come together as the buzzy tourist destination many locals desire?
Sacramento Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria Break Ground on New Railyards Stadium
After a decade of setbacks, club and tribe launch construction on 12,000-seat venue set to open in 2027
It’s been a decade-plus rollercoaster ride for Sacramento Republic FC’s efforts to build a new stadium, but on a bittersweet historic day for Elk Grove’s Wilton Rancheria, the tribe and SRFC broke ground on a $175 million, 12,000-seat multi-use stadium in The Railyards district north of downtown Sacramento.
California Cities Lack Unified Response on Homeless Encampments
CalMatters: CalMatters asked nearly three-dozen cities and counties throughout California for copies of their encampment management policies. Responses spanned a wide range, highlighting the lack of a unified strategy to address street homelessness across the state, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for more cohesive rules.
Follow ‘The Admiral’ to Nevada County’s Unlikely Gems
From an abandoned golf course to a freeway art installation, this online series highlights off-kilter sights in Nevada and Placer counties
From restaurants to road signs, giant sculptures and colorful houses, the “Unlikely Gems” series captures snippets of life, creativity and local flavor across the region — all with a sort of Lynchian charm that has attracted over 9,000 followers on TikTok and 34,000 on Instagram.
As AI Spreads, Sacramento Writes the Playbook for the Nation
With no federal AI law, the Golden State’s decisions may ripple nationwide
Around the world — including in the Capital Region — individuals and organizations are figuring out how AI might help or hurt them. And while the future is being built over in Silicon Valley, the decisions about how to govern the technology fall squarely on Sacramento.