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.
