Sacramento RegionWhy we don’t pronounce the ‘T’ in SacramentoJune 27, 2024 | Claire MorganCalifornians have been accused of dropping the “T” when pronouncing many words. But a linguist says this process is called flapping, and it’s a pretty common occurrence in American English.
Housing and HomelessnessMobile shower program offers hope, dignity for Sacramento’s unhoused communityJune 27, 2024 | Chris NicholsSeven days a week, Air Force veteran Mark Lytal operates a free mobile shower program for Sacramento’s unhoused community. It provides showers, meals, donated clothes and survival gear. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Ethics Commission dismisses complaint over Gaza cease-fire resolution decisions June 25, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Sacramento Ethics Commission didn’t direct the independent evaluator to further investigate the complaint against Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
EducationLos Rios Community College District’s Prison and Reentry Education Program at risk of not continuingJune 24, 2024Although the program has successfully helped many incarcerated students, say its supporters, the Los Rios PREP is in jeopardy of not continuing in fall 2024 due to an ongoing investigation of nine faculty members involved in the program.
Sacramento RegionNew UC Davis coffee center aims to give a jolt to research and educationJune 24, 2024The UC Davis Coffee Center facility is the first academic building in the nation devoted to coffee research and education.
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 RegionRetiring KCRA meteorologist Mark Finan reflects on 33 years forecasting Sacramento weatherJune 20, 2024 | Steve Milne | Vicki GonzalezFinan’s last day at KCRA was June 14, but the beloved meteorologist says his curiosity about and love for the weather is just as strong as it was when he was a 5-year-old wondering what caused a summer thunderstorm. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSome California state workers return to offices with tainted waterJune 18, 2024The bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease have been found in a state office complex in Sacramento. An order requiring state employees to return to the office at least two days a week started Monday.
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.