Fall in love with local art and culture in Sacramento this February
By Marie-Elena Schembri February isn’t just for lovers — it’s also Black History Month, the start of the Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras! It’s…
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Analysis: California’s very odd election year starts with Republicans possibly leading the governor’s race
By Dan Walters for CalMatters The 2026 campaigns for governor, a raft of other statewide offices, 52 congressional seats and 100 slots in the state…
From Wheatland to North Highlands, students prep for a new nutrition norm on local campuses
By Katie Vance and Matthew Soderlund Schools across the Capital Region will soon ban “ultra-processed” foods as part of a statewide law that initially applies…
Sacramento’s Anya McInroy documents milestones in their most honest state
By Justine Chahal Anya McInroy has known from a young age that life is fleeting. McInroy had been diagnosed with kidney failure when she was…
Straight out of Project 2025: Trump’s immigration plan was clear
The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. By Kate…
Strengthening the Coalition
Jakara Movement organizer Jaskeet Kaur joins MOVE the Valley’s leadership team by Stacy Brandt With midterm elections on the horizon and communities across the Central…
Amanda Seyfried shines in ‘The Testament of Ann Lee,’ now playing at Sacramento’s Tower Theater
By Bob Grimm Amanda Seyfried is underrated—in fact, she is one of today’s most excellent actresses. She’s in possession of impeccable comic timing (Mean Girls),…
On eve of strike, Kaiser nurses sound alarm on patient care
More than 31,000 nurses and health care workers plan to walk out next week following months-long stalemate with Kaiser. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main…
Winter of discontent: Governor trumpets gains on homelessness while those living on Sacramento area streets suffer through a dangerously cold season
By Scott Thomas Anderson For the moment, Nancy Neilson escaped danger. In mid-December, as the weeks of spine-bracing fog gave way to rapid downpours, Neilson…
Finding safety and support: How My sister’s House helps AAPI survivors of domestic violence in Sacramento
By Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria When 33-year-old Jasmine thinks about her life, she reflects on how far she and her two children, ages 13 and 5,…
Breaking Literacy Barriers
With support, students with dyslexia and other learning disorders can thrive Reading and writing are vital everyday tasks: Ordering from a menu, sending a birthday…
Honduran grandfather who died in ICE custody told family he’d felt ill for weeks
Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz is one of six people to die in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody less than three weeks into 2026. By Kate Morrissey,…
Essay: These Nobel-Prize-winning economists have a timely lesson for Congress
By Judge Paul Michel We live in arguably the most innovative and prosperous era in human history. My lifetime alone has seen numerous technological leaps…
Regional environmental groups dismayed by Trump rolling back critical clean water and air quality protections
By Dan Bacher In mid-January, the Trump Administration took action to roll back sections of the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act, dumbfounding environmental groups in Northern California…
Surviving ICE as a legal observer in Northern California: Regular Sacramento protests happening at two locations
Minnesota shooting of Rene Good by ICE Agent begs the question “Could it happen here?” By Ken Magri “If they come for you in the…
Stronger Standards, Stronger Readers
New standard for teacher accreditation focuses on literacy skills A significant element in improving literacy rates among children and teens in California has been updating…
Multimedia artist Raffa Chavez plants himself in Sacramento
By Lisa Thibodeau Raffa Chavez’s childhood was scrappy, but he always felt the call of the spotlight. His parents worked as farm laborers to support…
Sacramento-area instructors, students will return to a tense landscape as measure to stop antisemitism collides with questions of free speech
By Aaron Smith and Zoya Altabaa In the wake of California Assembly Bill 715 passing, educators have been filled with a mounting sense of concern…
Can California’s new Immigrant laws help — and hold up in court?
Experts are watching whether state protections can help shield immigrants from Trump’s crackdown and survive legal challenges. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story…
SMUD cancels agreement with Coyote Creek Project that would spark massive tree destruction and impact threatened wildlife
By Dan Bacher The Sacramento Municipal Utility District, or SMUD, has cancelled its power purchase agreement with DESRI, a company seeking to build a controversial…