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Sacramento residents can celebrate New Year's Eve at "Countdown on the Cobblestones" with a light and fireworks show, live music, interactive activities, and a 9 p.m. countdown at the Old Sacramento Waterfront. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Sacramento residents can celebrate New Year's Eve at "Countdown on the Cobblestones" with a light and fireworks show, live music, interactive activities, and a 9 p.m. countdown at the Old Sacramento Waterfront. To read the full story click the link in comments.
Celebration Arts, a local Black theatre company, faces closure due to financial woes. Efforts are underway to save the theater and its legacy. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Celebration Arts, a local Black theatre company, faces closure due to financial woes. Efforts are underway to save the theater and its legacy. To read the full story click the link in comments.
Match for Meals campaign in Sacramento aims to address food insecurity by matching donations to regional food banks, maximizing impact and helping those in need. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Match for Meals campaign in Sacramento aims to address food insecurity by matching donations to regional food banks, maximizing impact and helping those in need. To read the full story click the link in comments.
Antioch Progressive Church, a bedrock of the South Sacramento community, celebrates its 40th anniversary under new Senior Pastor Don F. Harris. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Antioch Progressive Church, a bedrock of the South Sacramento community, celebrates its 40th anniversary under new Senior Pastor Don F. Harris. To read the full story click the link in comments.
California's minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour on January 1st, with some cities and counties setting their own minimum wages, and some low-wage workers successfully lobbying for higher pay in specific industries. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
California's minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour on January 1st, with some cities and counties setting their own minimum wages, and some low-wage workers successfully lobbying for higher pay in specific industries. To read the full story click the link in comments.
Black veterans, especially women, face unequal outcomes and limited access when navigating the VA system, and Senate Bill 694 would further restrict access to help, exacerbating existing inequities. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Black veterans, especially women, face unequal outcomes and limited access when navigating the VA system, and Senate Bill 694 would further restrict access to help, exacerbating existing inequities. To read the full story click the link in comments.
You still up? Please take this survey; we still need insights, and even at this late hour, every voice matters. Every story matters. Poll closes in a few days. Link in first comment.
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
You still up? Please take this survey; we still need insights, and even at this late hour, every voice matters. Every story matters. Poll closes in a few days. Link in first comment.
This Week's OBSERVER - Audio Edition (December 14-20, 2025) - The Sacramento Observer To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This Week's OBSERVER - Audio Edition (December 14-20, 2025) - The Sacramento Observer To read the full story click the link in comments.
Homeownership is often seen as the benchmark of success, but with high prices and interest rates, renting can be a better financial option for many, especially in California. Read more using the link in comments.
December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Homeownership is often seen as the benchmark of success, but with high prices and interest rates, renting can be a better financial option for many, especially in California. Read more using the link in comments.
Sacramento's police department and Office of Public Safety Accountability are in dispute over oversight control. Former OPSA Director Dr. LaTesha Watson's resignation and the recently revealed settlement add to the tension. bit.ly/3MAFzea
December 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Sacramento's police department and Office of Public Safety Accountability are in dispute over oversight control. Former OPSA Director Dr. LaTesha Watson's resignation and the recently revealed settlement add to the tension. bit.ly/3MAFzea
Homeownership is often seen as the benchmark of success, but with high prices and interest rates, renting can be a better financial option for many, especially in California. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Homeownership is often seen as the benchmark of success, but with high prices and interest rates, renting can be a better financial option for many, especially in California. To read the full story click the link in comments.
Sacramento City Council approves $1.3 million in contracts to fund programs serving homeless transitional aged youth through 2026. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Sacramento City Council approves $1.3 million in contracts to fund programs serving homeless transitional aged youth through 2026. To read the full story click the link in comments.
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Lori Wilson – Advocate for Equity, the Environment, and More - The Sacramento Observer To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
2025 in Review: Seven Questions for Assemblymember Lori Wilson – Advocate for Equity, the Environment, and More - The Sacramento Observer To read the full story click the link in comments.
Discover AfroEatz, a new Liberian restaurant in Sacramento, offering a unique taste of African cuisine. Experience the flavors of Liberia in a vibrant and communal setting. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Discover AfroEatz, a new Liberian restaurant in Sacramento, offering a unique taste of African cuisine. Experience the flavors of Liberia in a vibrant and communal setting. To read the full story click the link in comments.
Sacramento's police department and Office of Public Safety Accountability are in dispute over oversight control. Former OPSA Director Dr. LaTesha Watson's resignation and the recently revealed settlement add to the tension. bit.ly/3MAFzea
December 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Sacramento's police department and Office of Public Safety Accountability are in dispute over oversight control. Former OPSA Director Dr. LaTesha Watson's resignation and the recently revealed settlement add to the tension. bit.ly/3MAFzea
Join the City of Sacramento for a joyful lineup of free, family-friendly holiday events in December. Enjoy bingo, crafts, music, and more! To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join the City of Sacramento for a joyful lineup of free, family-friendly holiday events in December. Enjoy bingo, crafts, music, and more! To read the full story click the link in comments.
Boogie Chillen Bourbon honors the legacy of blues legend John Lee Hooker. Created by his grandson, Glenn Thomas, it embodies the spirit of the blues. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Boogie Chillen Bourbon honors the legacy of blues legend John Lee Hooker. Created by his grandson, Glenn Thomas, it embodies the spirit of the blues. To read the full story click the link in comments.
The California Employment Development Department spent $4.6 million on mobile devices and service fees for 54 months, half of which were unused for at least two years, due to a lack of oversight. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The California Employment Development Department spent $4.6 million on mobile devices and service fees for 54 months, half of which were unused for at least two years, due to a lack of oversight. To read the full story click the link in comments.
Meet Maddison Brodeur, a young Gen Z doula working to change birthing care for Black women in Sacramento, addressing racial disparities in maternal health. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Meet Maddison Brodeur, a young Gen Z doula working to change birthing care for Black women in Sacramento, addressing racial disparities in maternal health. To read the full story click the link in comments.
Alonzo Carter, University of Arizona running backs coach, is set to become the new head football coach at Sacramento State, replacing Brennan Marion. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Alonzo Carter, University of Arizona running backs coach, is set to become the new head football coach at Sacramento State, replacing Brennan Marion. To read the full story click the link in comments.
The 31st Critics Choice Awards nominees have been announced, with Netflix's Sinners leading the nominations with 17, followed by Warner Bros.' One Battle After Another, and Sterling K. Brown receiving a nomination for his work on Paradise. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The 31st Critics Choice Awards nominees have been announced, with Netflix's Sinners leading the nominations with 17, followed by Warner Bros.' One Battle After Another, and Sterling K. Brown receiving a nomination for his work on Paradise. To read the full story click the link in comments.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Northern California District honors 119 years of Black excellence at Founders Day Dinner, recognizing influential figures. To read the full story click the link in comments.
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Northern California District honors 119 years of Black excellence at Founders Day Dinner, recognizing influential figures. To read the full story click the link in comments.
This Week's OBSERVER - Audio Edition (December 7-13, 2025) - The Sacramento Observer Read more using the link in comments.
December 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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December 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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