Sacramento RegionA look back at Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s contributions to Sacramento’s arts and creative economyNovember 14, 2024Since Steinberg’s first election bid, Sacramento’s artistic landscape, amid a 14.2% increase in its population and a global pandemic, has shifted and expanded into a culturally rich biosphere.
Sacramento RegionCity leaders announce new plan to revitalize Old Sacramento waterfrontNovember 14, 2024 | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganThe plan includes building a new hotel, making improvements to docks, sidewalks and buildings in Old Sacramento and investing in more festivals.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council unanimously approves Railyards soccer stadium planNovember 13, 2024 | Sarit Laschinsky | Gerardo Zavala | Keyshawn Davis | Claire MorganWilton Rancheria, the Tribe which owns Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, will take over as majority owners of the soccer team. City officials said Wilton Rancheria is the first Tribe to hold majority ownership in a men’s professional sports franchise.
Sacramento RegionSafe street advocates don’t feel safe amid many car-related pedestrian deathsNovember 12, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisAs traffic collisions on Sacramento’s streets surge, advocates push for faster response from city
Housing and HomelessnessNumber of homeless veterans drops in Sacramento County, but total remains stubbornly highNovember 8, 2024 | Chris NicholsAdvocates say increased treatment and housing services led to the reduction but they caution Sacramento’s high cost of living is pushing more vets into homelessness.
EnvironmentSacramento temperature blanket 2024: After a hot start to October, Sacramento finally sees chillier temperaturesNovember 7, 2024 | Manola SecairaAt the start of October, we saw hotter temperatures than usual for this time of year and several record-breaking daily highs.
Sacramento RegionHaving election anxiety? Looking for a cozy fall book? Sacramento SPCA has got you coveredNovember 7, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaThe Sacramento SPCA kicked off its fall book sale fundraiser Tuesday to fund the care its rescue animals require. The event will continue through Saturday.
Sacramento RegionPhotos: What voting looked like on Election Day in SacramentoNovember 5, 2024 | Gerardo Zavala | Keyshawn DavisThousands of Sacramentans visited polling places, vote centers and ballot drop boxes across the region on Tuesday to ensure their voices were heard ahead of the 2024 General Election
Sacramento RegionSacramento South Asian temples and markets foster cultural connections during DiwaliNovember 5, 2024 | Srishti Prabha | Gerardo ZavalaThousands of South Asian Sacramentans celebrated Diwali this past week, marking the new year with sweets, lights and prayers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacRT to offer free rides to and from voting locations on Election DayNovember 4, 2024 | Keyshawn DavisTransit district officials say the program aims to ensure all residents have access to vote.
