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  • March 9, 2021 | In light of recent deaths, Sacramento City Hall faces reckoning on warming centers
  • February 5, 2026 | Essay: Rep. Matsui is trying to make it easier for corporations to exploit a federal health care program at the expense of Californians
  • February 5, 2026 | Amid climate crisis, insurers’ increased use of AI raises concern for policyholders
  • February 4, 2026 | Sacramento’s B Street Theatre brings slow-burn terror to The Sofia in ‘Misery’
  • February 3, 2026 | 8 Gigs: Mardi gras, African rhythms and a little burlesque this February
  • February 2, 2026 | Despite alleged attack from counter-demonstrators in mid-January, last weekend’s ICE protests in Sacramento were energetic but peaceful

Voices February 5, 2026

Essay: Rep. Matsui is trying to make it easier for corporations to exploit a federal health care program at the expense of Californians

By Jen Laws  The federal 340B Drug Discount Program holds lifesaving power. It supports expanded access to care for patients with the most need through…

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News February 5, 2026

Amid climate crisis, insurers’ increased use of AI raises concern for policyholders

States and consumers accuse insurance giants of using technology to slow payouts and drop homeowners. By Marcus Baram, Capital & Main This story is produced…


Arts+Culture, Rebooting the Arts, Solving Sacramento, Stage February 4, 2026

Sacramento’s B Street Theatre brings slow-burn terror to The Sofia in ‘Misery’

By Odin Rasco By now, Stephen King and many of his works require no introduction—between the books themselves and the many film adaptations born from…


Arts+Culture, Music, Rebooting the Arts, Solving Sacramento February 3, 2026

8 Gigs: Mardi gras, African rhythms and a little burlesque this February

By Steph Rodriguez Glittering floats, neon rainbows and a Sphinx glide down Capitol Mall this February, setting the stage for a month of music, art…


News February 2, 2026

Despite alleged attack from counter-demonstrators in mid-January, last weekend’s ICE protests in Sacramento were energetic but peaceful

By Ken Magri On Friday, several hundred Sacramento-area high school students walked out of their classrooms, some gathering at Howe Avenue and Arden Way while…


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February 3, 2026

A Meaningful Life

Sponsored by: Agency on Aging Area 4

Supporting caregivers eases stress and burnout by Anne Stokes In 2020, Lisa Okamoto noticed her mother having trouble with her mobility and balance. She started…


Arts+Culture, Rebooting the Arts, Solving Sacramento January 29, 2026

Fall in love with local art and culture in Sacramento this February

By Marie-Elena Schembri February isn’t just for lovers — it’s also Black History Month, the start of the Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras! It’s…


Voices January 28, 2026

Analysis: California’s very odd election year starts with Republicans possibly leading the governor’s race

By Dan Walters for CalMatters The 2026 campaigns for governor, a raft of other statewide offices, 52 congressional seats and 100 slots in the state…


News January 27, 2026

From Wheatland to North Highlands, students prep for a new nutrition norm on local campuses

By Katie Vance and Matthew Soderlund Schools across the Capital Region will soon ban “ultra-processed” foods as part of a statewide law that initially applies…


Arts+Culture, Rebooting the Arts, Solving Sacramento January 27, 2026

Sacramento’s Anya McInroy documents milestones in their most honest state 

By Justine Chahal Anya McInroy has known from a young age that life is fleeting.  McInroy had been diagnosed with kidney failure when she was…


A portrait of a woman, Jaskeet Kaur, outside, smiling.

January 19, 2026

Strengthening the Coalition

Sponsored by: MOVE The Valley

Jakara Movement organizer Jaskeet Kaur joins MOVE the Valley’s leadership team by Stacy Brandt With midterm elections on the horizon and communities across the Central…


News January 27, 2026

Straight out of Project 2025: Trump’s immigration plan was clear

The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. By Kate…


Arts+Culture January 26, 2026

Amanda Seyfried shines in ‘The Testament of Ann Lee,’ now playing at Sacramento’s Tower Theater

By Bob Grimm Amanda Seyfried is underrated—in fact, she is one of today’s most excellent actresses. She’s in possession of impeccable comic timing (Mean Girls),…


News January 25, 2026

On eve of strike, Kaiser nurses sound alarm on patient care

More than 31,000 nurses and health care workers plan to walk out next week following months-long stalemate with Kaiser. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main…


News January 23, 2026

Winter of discontent: Governor trumpets gains on homelessness while those living on Sacramento area streets suffer through a dangerously cold season   

By Scott Thomas Anderson  For the moment, Nancy Neilson escaped danger. In mid-December, as the weeks of spine-bracing fog gave way to rapid downpours, Neilson…


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November 12, 2025

Breaking Literacy Barriers

Sponsored by: Sacramento County Office of Education

With support, students with dyslexia and other learning disorders can thrive Reading and writing are vital everyday tasks: Ordering from a menu, sending a birthday…


News January 22, 2026

Finding safety and support: How My sister’s House helps AAPI survivors of domestic violence in Sacramento

By Amritpal Kaur Sandhu-Longoria When 33-year-old Jasmine thinks about her life, she reflects on how far she and her two children, ages 13 and 5,…


News January 22, 2026

Honduran grandfather who died in ICE custody told family he’d felt ill for weeks

Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz is one of six people to die in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody less than three weeks into 2026. By Kate Morrissey,…


Voices January 21, 2026

Essay: These Nobel-Prize-winning economists have a timely lesson for Congress

By Judge Paul Michel We live in arguably the most innovative and prosperous era in human history. My lifetime alone has seen numerous technological leaps…


News January 20, 2026

Regional environmental groups dismayed by Trump rolling back critical clean water and air quality protections

By Dan Bacher  In mid-January, the Trump Administration took action to roll back sections of the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act, dumbfounding environmental groups in Northern California…


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