Sacramento RegionColiseum employees who became familiar faces brace for what's next as A's move to SacramentoSeptember 24, 2024Many longtime Oakland Athletics employees are still working in their 70s, 80s and even 90s because they love being part of the games and cherish the community aspect of coming to work at a place with such history.
Sacramento RegionA look ahead to Sunday’s R&B In the Park at Cesar Chavez ParkSeptember 20, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisR&B in the Park promises smooth vibes, tunes, live painting and more this weekend at Cesar Chavez Park.
JazzSacramento drummer releases new albumSeptember 16, 2024 | Gary G. VercelliAlex Jenkins explores new sounds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionBooks and beats: Beers Books and Kicksville Vinyl preserve Sacramento’s physical media scene amidst digital revolutionSeptember 12, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaBeers Books is one of Northern California’s oldest bookstores. Its partnership with Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage represents a push to preserve physical media like books, records and CDs in a growingly digitalized world.
Sacramento RegionMurals at Sacramento City College add splash of color to campusSeptember 10, 2024Prof. Gioia Fonda has been teaching the mural class for the last two years. She said that being able to create murals presents potential paid opportunities for local artists in a city where murals have come to dominate our landscape.
EnvironmentCalifornia farmers turn to agave amid drought conditions and climate changeSeptember 9, 2024 | Manola SecairaFarmers in California are trying to plant crops that don’t require a lot of water. Some are turning to growing agave as a response to a warming state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought and climate change make agave an appealing California crop. Now, distillers look to turn it into spiritsSeptember 9, 2024 | Manola SecairaClimate change and drought has driven California farmers to seek more resilient crops — like agave. And as the crop takes off, distillers have started making their own California agave spirits.
Sacramento RegionBehind the mic: What’s next for The Philharmonik, Sacramento’s own Tiny Desk winnerSeptember 5, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisChristian Gates — also known as The Philharmonik — started making music when he was a young boy. Now, he talks about what’s next after winning NPR’s Tiny Desk.
EnvironmentThe Center for Land-Based Learning grows opportunities for beginning farmers with training programAugust 30, 2024Over seven months trainees attend Beginning Farmer Training Program classes twice a week, work in the 1-acre training plot at the Center for Land-Based Learning in Woodland, write their own business plan and sell produce at a farmers market.
Sacramento RegionFestival Del Mole brings authentic Mexican flavors and culture to SacramentoAugust 29, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaThe festival transported guests to Mexico for a night of celebration. The event honored the oldest dish in Mexican cuisine, a sauce that chef Ramiro Alarcon said identifies the Mexican community and “makes us feel like we’re home.”
