EnvironmentCalifornia's newest state park is like a time machineJuly 25, 2024California's newest state park just opened this summer — and a visit is like stepping into a time machine as its creators reimagine what a state park can be.
Sacramento RegionThe Backyard music venue opens at Cal Expo with all-day festivalJuly 19, 2024The aptly-named venue, with a capacity of a cozy 3,000, is located at Cal Expo behind the Rock & Brews Restaurant.
EnvironmentWorld’s largest water balloon fight? Stockton event hopes to set the record this weekend.July 12, 2024 | Rich IbarraTemperatures are expected to hit 102 on Saturday, and Splash Fest organizers are hoping to attract a crowd of 10,000 people launching more than 200,000 balloons.
Sacramento RegionDemo carves out space on the grid for experimentationJuly 8, 2024The multipurpose gallery is also a bookstore, music venue and event space for pop-ups like local tattoo artist expos and vintage clothing, and offers a generally experimental outpost and gathering space Sacramento's creative community.
EnvironmentWhy many illegal fireworks could be gone in California next July FourthJuly 4, 2024The biggest U.S. seller of legal fireworks wants the state to sign a deal with Nevada to stop illegal fireworks from crossing the border. The state fire marshal warns of fireworks danger this July Fourth during the heat wave.
EnvironmentSome California cities are choosing drone shows over fireworksJuly 1, 2024 | Manola SecairaOrganizers of these shows often explain the swap as an environmental one that comes with less pollution and leftover debris.
Arts and LifestyleNew midsize music venue from Another Planet Entertainment coming to SacramentoJuly 1, 2024The 2,150-person venue is located at 1800 24 St. near Midtown and is projected to open in early 2025. This new establishment will help amplify the music scene in the capital city by bringing in more artists and shows.
EnvironmentTravel tips for a Fourth of July that's set to break recordsJuly 1, 2024Fourth of July travel is set to break records with nearly 71 million people expected to make trips over the holiday.
Arts and LifestyleJennifer Peart creates the Sacramento she wants to see through artJune 21, 2024 | Jen Picard | Chris NicholsCombing nature, iconic architecture and sci-fi influences, the landscape artist paints a new vision for the planet. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento’s only microcinema is a movie buff’s DreamlandJune 21, 2024Two entrepreneurs opened Dreamland Cinema in Sacramento in June of 2022. Against all odds, the pair — Lauren Hess and Tish Sparks — succeeded, and they now regularly sell out many of the showings at their 26-seat microcinema in Midtown.
Sacramento RegionThe KYDS are alright: El Camino High School student radio station elevates kids' voicesJune 18, 2024 | Kate WolffeKYDS is produced by students at El Camino Fundamental High School. It’s the only high school radio station in Sacramento, and one of about a dozen in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Local saxophonist pays tribute to a John Coltrane masterpieceJune 11, 2024 | Avery JeffryAs a part of his new concert series at The Sofia, Jacam Manricks will explore the inner workings of John Coltrane’s 1965 landmark album, “A Love Supreme.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentOrganizers say this year’s Sacramento Pride festival will be the most sustainable yetJune 6, 2024 | Manola SecairaThe LGBT Community Center, which organizes Pride festivities and a parade in Sacramento each year, aims to reduce landfill waste from the weekend events by 50%.
Arts and Lifestyle8 Sacramento experiences to discover in JuneJune 5, 2024The City of Trees is buzzing with exciting and creative activities to explore this summer: Live music and comedy shows, guitar exhibits, Juneteenth events and art workshops.
Arts and LifestyleLocal musician Eli Conley helps trans singers find their voice after going on testosteroneJune 4, 2024 | Manola SecairaWhen Conley first went on testosterone in 2006, there weren’t many resources for transgender singers. He’s since taken lessons from his own experience and uses them to help his students who are undergoing a similar journey. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.