Sacramento RegionNevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe poised to purchase over 200 acres of its land backMarch 29, 2024 | Manola SecairaLate last year, tribal leadership began discussions with Woolman, a nonprofit that owns a 232-acre parcel in the Sierra Foothills. The Tribe is hoping to fundraise $1.5 million to purchase that parcel by mid-May.
Sacramento RegionFinancial backer says CapRadio should merge with Sacramento’s PBS affiliate KVIEMarch 28, 2024 | Chris NicholsThe Capital Public Radio Endowment Board says a merger with KVIE would spur growth and a sustainable future for the NPR affiliate following months of financial instability, including layoffs last year and continued staff attrition.
EducationIndigenous parents, students form Native American Parent Advisory Council at Folsom-Cordova Unified School DistrictMarch 28, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaEarlier this year, 20 students and parents formed the council with a goal of advocating for Indigenous curriculum in schools, spaces on campus for powwows, comprehensive data collection about native students and more.
Sacramento RegionSacramento appoints interim District 2 City Council member to fill Sean Loloee vacancyMarch 26, 2024 | Kristin LamShoun Thao, executive director of Hmong Youth and Parents United, will serve as the District 2 City Council member until early December.
Sacramento RegionSacramento mayoral race: Pan, Hansen concede; Cofer, McCarty proceed to November runoffMarch 26, 2024 | Kristin LamThe county elections office is close to finalizing the results of the race for Sacramento mayor. Dr. Flo Cofer and Kevin McCarty will likely face off in November.
Sacramento RegionHere’s what we know about Sacramento 2024 primary election resultsMarch 26, 2024 | Kristin Lam | Claire MorganCapRadio will provide updates on preliminary results for Sacramento 2024 primary elections here.
ClassicalWomen in Music: Carrie HennesseyMarch 26, 2024 | Jennifer ReasonJennifer Reason continues the celebration of Women’s History Month with a local opera star who is using her talents and experience in the industry to pioneer creative therapy for others. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Gaza cease-fire resolution leaves rifts within Jewish, Muslim communitiesMarch 26, 2024 | Kristin LamJewish and Muslim Sacramento community members shared reflections on the City Council’s cease-fire resolution and the process of passing it.
EnvironmentOn April 8, Californians can view a partial solar eclipseMarch 26, 2024 | Manola SecairaAt no point is it safe to look directly at the sun during a partial eclipse. However, with glasses made for viewing solar eclipses or telescopes fitted with the right equipment, Californians can still witness the April 8 event.
Sacramento RegionPassing the torch: Three Sacramento arts organizations navigate leadership transitionsMarch 25, 2024Three Sacramento arts organizations — Sacramento Ballet, Celebration Arts and B Street Theatre — have experienced a changing of the guard in the last few years. For the latter two, that leadership transition marked the departure of a founder.
