Local hip-hop artist hones his craft through personal storytelling and polished flows
In a relatively short amount of time, local hip-hop artist Jakhari Smith has become an essential figure in…
The hunt is on: Third annual Wormie World scavenger hunt returns this weekend
This month scores of worms will descend on Sacramento, but have no fear these cute little creatures might…
Punishing heat waves are becoming more common in California. Most schools aren’t prepared
This story was originally published by EdSource. Sign up for their daily newsletter. Top Takeaways Roughly 45% of…
What California’s history of receivership tells us about Sac City Unified
In Plumas County, the school buses stopped running this fall. The district covers about 2,200 square miles, most…
How Malcolm X Academy rethinks Black education in Sacramento
About three people organize the school’s day-to-day operations, while community members contribute specialized instruction in subjects such as…
Boulevard Park’s historic porches will host annual free music festival
If you missed out on the 14th annual Aftershock at Discovery Park this past weekend, don’t fret: a…
What to know as California ballots land in mailboxes
California election officials have a request for voters this fall: return your mail ballot early. The state has…
Will Democrats’ midterm wave reach California’s Central Valley? Bernie Sanders rallies the vote
By Maya C. Miller, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Even…
Embattled Northern California charter school files for bankruptcy
By Carolyn Jones, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A beleaguered…
What happens to Sacramento foster youth after they age out of the system?
For former foster youth, turning 18 can remove access to financial assistance, housing and the adult support systems…
California to ban sale of single-use disposable vapes starting in 2028
Standing outside a downtown Sacramento smoke shop, Angelos Clubb said he uses single-use devices, but he doesn’t feel…
Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang believes ‘bold change’ is needed in her race to represent District 7
California’s 7th Congressional District once largely encompassed the city of Sacramento and southern parts of the county. Newly…