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At CES 2026, Artificial Intelligence Was Everywhere — Even in the Bathroom

The world’s largest tech show revealed how AI has moved beyond gadgets and into homes and bodies, but some inventors are pushing back

From gut-tracking toilets to AI eyewear, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showed how deeply technology has entered daily life — even as some argue we’ve gone too far.

Jan 30, 2026 James Raia

Hooked on ‘Dancing With the Stars’? Here’s Where You Can Learn to Ballroom Dance in Sacramento

From swing to tango, these Sacramento area dance halls will guide you through the steps

There are a myriad of places in and around Sacramento where you can take beginner-friendly lessons on how to jive, swing and tango, just like the stars.

Jan 29, 2026 Sonora Slater

After SMUD Pulls Out, Is the Coyote Creek Solar Project a Climate Win or a Loss?

Supporters cite emissions cuts, while critics say removing oak woodlands could undercut climate gains

Though SMUD announced Jan. 5 that it would be canceling its power purchase agreement with the Coyote Creek Agrivoltaic Ranch, the future of the project — and whether or not it would have a net benefit on greenhouse gas emissions — remains unclear.

Jan 28, 2026 Jacob Peterson

New $10 Million Home for Sacramento State Basketball a ‘Game Changer’ for Program

The Hornets are leaving ‘The Nest’ in the midst of historic investment in the university’s sports program

The move this season into a new 3,000-seat events center, home for Sacramento State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, has finally happened, fueling a new optimism by sports fans at the university.

Jan 27, 2026 Steve Martarano

A New Era of Library Architecture Is Taking Shape in Northern California

From Truckee to Davis, the Capital Region's newest libraries foster community and a sense of place

We profile several libraries in the Capital Region and the architects who designed them to reveal just how radically these institutions have changed — and why they matter more than ever in a digital age.

Jan 26, 2026 Laurie Lauletta-Boshart

These Local Chefs Make Authentic California Paella

Capital Region chefs are giving the Spanish dish a fresh identity with local ingredients and a celebratory vibe

The four paella entrepreneurs Comstock’s spoke with said they broke with tradition to accommodate local preferences and dietary restrictions, but they still employ traditional techniques to maintain authentic flavors.

Nov 12, 2025 Sarah Bun

How Capital Region Schools Are Training Students for Technical Skills Careers

Community colleges, high schools and private institutions offer pathways to jobs in the trades

Around the Capital Region, technical and trade programs in high schools, in community colleges such as Cosumnes River, American River, Sac City and Sierra, and in stand-alone entities such as UTI, are flourishing.

Nov 11, 2025 Sasha Abramsky

What Is Senior Cohousing, and Why Is It So Popular? | Opinion

About the Danish senior housing model that's making inroads in Sacramento

Denmark has built 7,000 senior cohousing homes so far, and they’re preparing to build many thousands more. It’s time to get a senior cohousing built in Sacramento — it’s doable, it’s necessary, and it’s a heck of a lot more fun than being alone in your home.

Nov 10, 2025 Charles Durrett

Startup of the Month: Nereid Biomaterials

Can biodegradable materials tackle the ocean’s plastic problem?

Nearly a decade ago, researchers issued a grim prediction: By 2050, plastic in the ocean would outweigh all the fish. Now, just 25 years away from that deadline, a tech startup named after sea nymphs in Greek mythology is turning the tide on the ocean’s plastic waste.

Nov 7, 2025 Russell Nichols

Art Exposed: Julio César Morales

A Mexican American artist explores the immigrant experience

Julio César Morales works in a variety of formats to tell complex, layered stories of human experience traversing the Mexico and United States border. His Manetti Shrem Museum exhibition opened in August and will be on view until Nov. 29.

Nov 6, 2025 Marcus Crowder

My Boss (Who Has ADHD) Bombards Me With Rapid-Fire Requests. Can I Ask Her to Slow It Down?

Dilemma of the Month: The Evil HR Lady discusses neurodiversity in the workplace

Understanding neurodiversity doesn’t mean putting people into two categories: neurodiverse and neurotypical. Let’s break it down.

Nov 5, 2025 Suzanne Lucas

A Day in the Life of a California Lobbyist

From glad-handing to floor fights, we shadowed these full-time advocates on a frenzied afternoon at the state Capitol

“Your parents think you’re testifying in front of Congress, and your friends think you’re just out splashing the cash around and going to nice dinners, and the opposition thinks you’re beating up a baby seal,” says lobbyist Rob Grossglauser. Here’s what he really does all day.

Nov 4, 2025 Scott Thomas Anderson

Let’s Talk About the Elephant$ in the Room | Opinion

FROM THE PUBLISHER: On California's most pressing issues, and why we should discuss them

The biggest, most bumbling elephant in the room these days may be summarized in that famous line from “Jerry Maguire,” the 1996 Tom Cruise movie: “Show me the money!”

Nov 3, 2025 Winnie Comstock-Carlson

Sacramento’s Latino Organizations Celebrate Día de los Muertos Against a Season of Cancellations

Latino Center of Arts & Culture expands El Panteón to more than 90 altars

Some organizations are canceling or scaling back events in response to community safety concerns, but others are going bigger than ever.

Oct 31, 2025 Melissa LuVisi

How a Sacramento Dojo Keeps Filipino Martial Arts Alive

Eskrima’s deep roots in Filipino culture take hold in California as a new wave of practitioners carries on the legacy

There is a graceful fierceness to everything about eskrima, a Filipino martial art also known as arnis and kali. And that is exactly what’s on display on a warm fall night in an unassuming structure off Folsom Boulevard. 

Oct 30, 2025 Scott Thomas Anderson
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