Greg Micek

1 week ago | capradio.org | Vicki Gonzalez |Chris Felts |Gerardo Zavala |Greg Micek

From the state Capitol to city halls, shopping centers and highway overpasses, thousands of people took part in “No Kings” rallies Saturday across Sacramento and surrounding counties. According to its website, “No Kings” is a nationwide day of defiance against the Trump administration. It was planned on Saturday to align with Washington D.C.'s largest military parade in decades to celebrate the U.S. army’s 250th anniversary. It’s also Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day.

2 weeks ago | capradio.org | Gerardo Zavala |Keyshawn Davis |Greg Micek

Correction: Morgan from NorCal Resist later gave her last name: Murphy. We also misreported that Murphy said an agent told her 'don't speak to the [immigrant], he doesn't speak any English.' In fact, she said an agent told her 'don't speak to [another agent], he doesn't speak any English.'The federal immigration court on Capitol Mall was on all but total lockdown Thursday after suspected Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen in the building.

4 weeks ago | capradio.org | Vicki Gonzalez |Greg Micek

Christian Gates has been part of Sacramento’s music scene since 2016. Performing as The Philharmonik, his sound blends soul, funk and hip-hop into something unmistakably his own. In 2024 his entry in NPR’s Tiny Desk contest, “What’s It All Mean,” won the top prize and introduced his music to a global audience. Since then, Gates has been traveling, performing, and connecting with fans from all over. Now he’s on the cusp of his first world tour, with dates across Asia and Europe.

2 months ago | capradio.org | Vicki Gonzalez |Greg Micek

By Vicki Gonzalez and Greg MicekThe Crocker Art Museum is the oldest public art museum west of the Mississippi and is entering a new chapter in its history. The Sacramento institution recently announced a leadership change following the retirement of longtime Director and CEO Lial Jones. This summer Agustín Arteaga, Ph.D., will step into the position of Mort and Marcy Friedman Director & CEO. Arteaga is known for his leadership at the Dallas Museum of Art and other institutions around the world.