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Channel 24 Opens in Midtown Sacramento

04/23/2025

The new music venue Channel 24 has opened in midtown Sacramento with a slate of upcoming performances.

Sacramento Poet Laureate Releases New Book

04/15/2025

A collection of 40 poems written over five years has been released by Sacramento Poet Laureate Andru Defeye.

CapRadio Update: On the Hook for $200,000

04/04/2025

Auditors for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting found CapRadio overstate income by millions of dollars and might be called upon to refund $200,000 in grants as a result.

Channel 24 Community Meeting March 26

03/16/2025

Representatives from the company managing the new Channel 24 events venue in midtown Sacramento will be holding a community meeting on March 26 to address neighbor concerns over transportation and parking. Read on to learn how to attend.

UC Davis Launches "From Labs to Lives"

03/15/2025

"From Labs to Lives" is a new website and video series launched by UC Davis highlighting the impact of research funded by the federal government. Read on for details.

CapRadio Files Suit

03/05/2025

Read on to learn more about the latest in the ongoing saga of the budget scandal which continues to occupy Capital Public Radio.

Sacramento is the Star of the Show Again

02/27/2025

Read on to learn about "Sacramento," the movie, not the city, though the movie was shot in the city, and stars Michael Cera and Kristen Stewart.

New Entertainment Venue Coming to Sacramento Midtown

02/26/2025

Read on for more information about the new live entertainment venue Channel 24, set to open soon in Midtown Sacramento on 24th Street near R Street.

Sacramento Movie About Homelessness Released

02/26/2025

Read on for details about the nationwide release of 'No Address," a film shot in Sacramento about a group of individuals that fall into homelessness.

2025 Sacramento County Poetry Out Loud Victor Named

02/20/2025

Introducing Jash Rosal, winner of the 2025 Sacramento County Poetry Out Loud contest.

Help Save Sacramento Maker Space

02/20/2025

Read on for details about MADE Studio, a nonprofit maker space in Oak Park, which is holding a fundraiser to remain open.

Free Museum Weekend March 1-2

02/19/2025

Over 20 Sacramento area museums are participating in the 27th annual Free Museum Weekend on March 1 and 2. Read on for details.

The Latest on CapRadio and Sacramento State: Paid $1.6 Million Rent, Never Moved In

02/12/2025

Read on for the latest in the strange, ongoing story of CapRadio and Sacramento State as they struggle forward.

CapRadio Files Lawsuit

01/09/2025

Following a 2023 audit of Capital Public Radio finances by the California State University Chancellor’s Office, a lawsuit has been filed against the former general manager. Read on to learn why and what comes next.

Coming Up: Elk Grove Historical Society Speaker Series

01/09/2025

Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen will be the first guest speaker of the Elk Grove Historical Society Speaker Series on January 20. Read on to learn more about the full series schedule.

CapRadio Financial Report Released

01/08/2025

Read on for the Sacramento Bee's summary of the CapRadio financial report.

Sacramento Bee Looks Back on 2024

12/30/2024

The Sacramento Bee looks back on its most impactful stories from 2024.

Elk Grove Dissolves Arts Commission

12/18/2024

In their December 11 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council voted to dissolve the Art Commission. Read on to learn about the new commission replacing it,

CapRadio Releases Audit

11/21/2024

Learn more about the results of an audit of CapRadio's 2023-2024 fiscal year and how it revealed the public radio nonprofit to be almost $10 million in debt.

New Plans to Invest in Old Sacramento Waterfront

11/14/2024

In a November 14 press conference, City of Sacramento officials outlined a planned major investment in the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Read on for details.

Local Dia de los Muertos Celebrations

10/24/2024

A list of Dia de los Muertos celebrations taking place in Sacramento County.

Arts Groups Meet With Solving Sacramento

08/22/2024

An update of the first listening session with local arts groups hosted by Solving Sacramento.

CapRadio Audit Report Back Online

08/20/2024

Sacramento State has put a corrected version of the CapRadio audit report online.

Sunrise Mall to Host Comic Con

08/10/2024

Grab your costume and your merch bag for the "Not Your Typical Comic Con" Comic Con at the Sunrise Mall on August 17 & 18.

Sacramento State Removes CapRadio Audit From Website

08/09/2024

Officials citing a need for "clarifications and corrections" without naming a date for the report to be re-released.

Citrus Heights Holds First National Night Out

08/08/2024

Two Citrus Heights neighborhoods participated in the first city National Night Out on August 6.

Sacramento State Releases CapRadio Report

08/05/2024

Sacramento State University released findings from an audit of Capital Public Radio which included misuse of funds and mismanagement of records.

National Night Out Events in Citrus Heights

08/01/2024

A list of National Night Out Events in Citrus Heights.

Fundraiser for Solving Sacramento in September

07/06/2024

Join the folks participating in the Solving Sacramento journalism collaborative on September 5.

The Philharmonik's Tiny Desk Concert

05/29/2024

Video of the full Tiny Desk Concert by Sacramento's The Philharmonik.

Sacramento Library Tax Measure on November Ballot

05/22/2024

In its May 21 meeting, the Sacramento City Council voted to put a measure on the November ballot to combine two existing library parcel taxes and extend them indefinitely.

How Congress Is Letting Die an Internet Connectivity Lifeline for Millions

05/04/2024

More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it can’t get out of committee.