Keyshawn Davis

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.

3 weeks ago | capradio.org | Keyshawn Davis

A new music festival is coming to the City of Trees in October. This time, it’s a traveling electronic dance music festival. Breakaway Music Festival organizers announced in late May that they will make their Northern California stop in Sacramento the weekend of October 11-12. According to Visit Sacramento President CEO Mike Testa, organizers are planning to use Cal Expo as the venue. Breakaway began in 2013 and travels around the nation putting on music festivals at different cities.

3 weeks ago | capradio.org | Keyshawn Davis

In efforts to boost the local music scene, the City of Sacramento is aiming to turn artists into entrepreneurs. They recently gave the music education nonprofit Department of Sound a grant to help musicians earn a living and build lasting careers.  The city conducted a music census, which found that 75% of local musicians mainly depend on their day jobs for revenue. According to J.

3 weeks ago | capradio.org | Sarit Laschinsky |Keyshawn Davis

As the Trump administration continues its efforts to clamp down on refugees and immigration policies, a recent federal decision is sending shockwaves through one of Sacramento's major immigrant communities. On March 21, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decided to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan. The designation expired on May 20 and the termination goes into effect July 14, according to a Department of Homeland Security press release issued last month.

1 month ago | capradio.org | Keyshawn Davis

Bernadette Walton is a Sacramento resident who is an in-home support service worker for her daughter. She provides for her 11-year-old daughter, who is autistic and needs support at home. Walton said her daughter needs help with everyday living — hygiene, grooming, schoolwork, and life skills. According to Walton, she used to work as a behavior technician, going into homes and working with children like her daughter.