Sacramento Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria Break Ground on New Railyards Stadium

After a decade of setbacks, club and tribe launch construction on 12,000-seat venue set to open in 2027

It’s been a decade-plus rollercoaster ride for Sacramento Republic FC’s efforts to build a new stadium, but on a bittersweet historic day for Elk Grove’s Wilton Rancheria, the tribe and SRFC broke ground on a $175 million, 12,000-seat multi-use stadium in The Railyards district north of downtown Sacramento.

Aug 22, 2025 Steve Martarano

California Cities Lack Unified Response on Homeless Encampments

CalMatters: CalMatters asked nearly three-dozen cities and counties throughout California for copies of their encampment management policies. Responses spanned a wide range, highlighting the lack of a unified strategy to address street homelessness across the state, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing for more cohesive rules. 

Aug 21, 2025 Marisa Kendall, CalMatters

Follow ‘The Admiral’ to Nevada County’s Unlikely Gems

From an abandoned golf course to a freeway art installation, this online series highlights off-kilter sights in Nevada and Placer counties

From restaurants to road signs, giant sculptures and colorful houses, the “Unlikely Gems” series captures snippets of life, creativity and local flavor across the region — all with a sort of Lynchian charm that has attracted over 9,000 followers on TikTok and 34,000 on Instagram.

Aug 20, 2025 Robin Douglas