Arts and LifestyleVerge evictions highlight need for more inclusive practices in Sacramento arts scene, artists of color sayApril 30, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTwo artists of color were evicted from Verge Center for the Arts in March, sparking a public debate about the inclusivity of the region’s art scene. Many artists say it's symptomatic of broader trends outside of Verge.
Arts and LifestyleSacramento R&B festival Sol Blume postponed to next yearApril 19, 2024 | Claire MorganFestival organizers said the venue, Discovery Park, had “significant site damage and growing safety concerns.” They added they’d permanently transition to hosting the event in the summer to avoid future weather conflicts.
Arts and LifestyleSan Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from ChinaApril 19, 2024San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.”
EnvironmentLooking for wildflowers near Sacramento? These hikes bring you close to Northern California’s bloomsApril 12, 2024 | Jen PicardThough the wet, colder weather we’ve experienced in 2024 hasn’t set us up for a massive wildflower bloom, Sacramento still has lots of flora coming to its peak soon. Here’s where to see it.
