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Participating in creative activities and having access to cultural resources is crucial to one’s mental health and wellbeing, according to researchers. Having access to art also improves the experiences that lower income communities have such as having better...
I’m Ivan Caballero and I have been working here at Access Local for almost four years now. Four awesome years of writing, podcasting, and reporting. This job has given me so many opportunities to expand my skills, so much so that I’m not even entirely sure if I...
In my few months AccessLocal, I feel like I have gained so much more than at any other program I've ever been involved with. I've gained the courage to go up to random people and ask them questions about their opinions, created videos that were shown on television,...
On Saturday, June 15th, the Sacramento collective called PANAEXPRESSION, held a food drive at Colonial Park. Their collective were able to donate to local, low-income families. They had live painting, face painting for kids, and were able to...
Throughout the past 5 months of my life, Access Local has been a huge part of my life. Not only have I been able to attend so many amazing events, but I have also met so many phenomenal people. Through the work I have done at Access, I have...
On May 9th, Capitol Public Radio hosted the Making Meadowview Community History Night event where people from the surrounding neighborhood came out and brought old photos that they had of Meadowview and shared their stories of the area. This is a part of a long...
The kickoff event for the youth-led Skyland Youth Media Collective was a huge success. I went to speak to some of the artists and organizers to see what this event and this collective is all about.
Last month Assembly Bill 1482 was proposed which would put limits on the amount a landlord can increase the rent. This proposal comes in the face of the housing affordability crisis in California. Assemblyman David Chiu, who proposed the bill in March explained, “We...
A new study suggests that transgender and non-binary teens in the United States are at higher risk of sexual assault in schools where they are prohibited from using the bathrooms or locker rooms that match with their sexual identity. Researchers conducted a study of...
The first annual Skyland Art Fest is set to take place on May 17th, at Sol Collective. Skyland Art Fest is the kick-off event for Skyland Youth Media Collective, an up and coming youth ran collective in Sacramento. Youth often are pushed aside when it comes to event...
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
In January of 2017, Philadelphia passed a 1.5 cent tax on sugary drinks. This caused an immense drop in sales of sugary drinks, including soda, by 38% percent. Many people opposed to the tax threatened that if the law were to pass, they would simply go to outside of...
Last month Assembly Bill 1482 was proposed which would put limits on the amount a landlord can increase the rent. This proposal comes in the face of the housing affordability crisis in California. Assemblyman David Chiu, who proposed the bill in March explained, “We...
Within the last two years, the homeless population has grown by 30% in Sacramento. Seemingly around the same time as an increase in housing, such as The Brownstones at Crocker Village and the rise of “North Oak Park”, the newly gentrified area of Oak Park. ...
Wikipedia defines the art world as “everyone involved in producing, commissioning, presenting, preserving, promoting, chronicling, criticizing, and selling fine art.” However, what this definition lacks is the fact that so often the art world tends to be very...
A new study suggests that transgender and non-binary teens in the United States are at higher risk of sexual assault in schools where they are prohibited from using the bathrooms or locker rooms that match with their sexual identity. Researchers conducted a study of...
The first annual Skyland Art Fest is set to take place on May 17th, at Sol Collective. Skyland Art Fest is the kick-off event for Skyland Youth Media Collective, an up and coming youth ran collective in Sacramento. Youth often are pushed aside when it comes to event...
Access Sacramento's 20th annual "A Place Called Sacramento" Film Festival named 10 winning writers today during a huge volunteer cast and crew call at Sacramento's Coloma Community Center. The announcement broadcast live on Access Sacramento revealed the names of the...
Following a study that identified Sacramento, California as the 5th most polluted city in the United States, I spoke to my fellow students to see what they had to say about our city and how we can do better. The study mentioned can be found here....
The water drinking rate of teens and children in the U.S. is at an extreme low. It is estimated that 1 in 5 children do not drink water daily. Living in California as a teenager, we are constantly reminded of the state's drought and are often aggressively pressured to...
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In January of 2017, Philadelphia passed a 1.5 cent tax on sugary drinks. This caused an immense drop in sales of sugary drinks, including soda, by 38% percent. Many people opposed to the tax threatened that if the law were to pass, they would simply go to outside of...
In the age of social media and endless platforms to talk, play games, and even video chat on, you encounter several people and have no idea what to expect from it. One of the things that could happen is bullying. Alexis O’neil says, “I have not been bullied online,...
In the age of Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, any and all types of content relating to what you wish to see is just a simple search away. Amidst a myriad of results is a niche of influencers explaining health and lifestyle, providing recipes, workout routines, daily...
Last month Assembly Bill 1482 was proposed which would put limits on the amount a landlord can increase the rent. This proposal comes in the face of the housing affordability crisis in California. Assemblyman David Chiu, who proposed the bill in March explained, “We...
Within the last two years, the homeless population has grown by 30% in Sacramento. Seemingly around the same time as an increase in housing, such as The Brownstones at Crocker Village and the rise of “North Oak Park”, the newly gentrified area of Oak Park. ...
Wikipedia defines the art world as “everyone involved in producing, commissioning, presenting, preserving, promoting, chronicling, criticizing, and selling fine art.” However, what this definition lacks is the fact that so often the art world tends to be very...
A new study suggests that transgender and non-binary teens in the United States are at higher risk of sexual assault in schools where they are prohibited from using the bathrooms or locker rooms that match with their sexual identity. Researchers conducted a study of...
The first annual Skyland Art Fest is set to take place on May 17th, at Sol Collective. Skyland Art Fest is the kick-off event for Skyland Youth Media Collective, an up and coming youth ran collective in Sacramento. Youth often are pushed aside when it comes to event...
Following a study that identified Sacramento, California as the 5th most polluted city in the United States, I spoke to my fellow students to see what they had to say about our city and how we can do better. The study mentioned can be found here....
ACCESSLOCAL SHOWS
Host Ray Tatar has another great series of interviews lined up for Wed. July 17 with two great guests:the production, "Inner Vision" and nonprofit G.A.P. G.A.P. - Which stands for (Gang Awareness Prevention) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting at-risk...
Host Ray Tatar returns into the studio to interview two nonprofits organizations Meals on Wheels and the Wake Up Foundation. Meals on Wheels - Serving over 2000 seniors, Meals on Wheels, assists seniors in their homes and community by providing nutritious meals,...
LiveWire this week is not live, but is a special recorded show for you. GRAS - Jan Spencer and David Baker will be joining host Ray Tatar to talk about the upcoming event Creating Green and Resilient Homes and Neighborhoods. Jan comes all the way from Eugene Oregon...
I do love nothing in the world so well as Live Wire - is not that strange? We don't think it is strange at all for the Shakespeare Festival is joining us in the TV studio. To continue with all this literary joy, we are having Reading Partners Sacramento and young...
Elk Grove Food Bank: Run 4 Hunger - The 15th Annual Run 4 Hunger Event supporting the Elk Grove food bank. The food bank supports the local community by providing resources and access to food to help fill the gaps and needs of the community. The Run 4 Hunger event is...
Building Healthy Communities (BHC) - The BHC's Mission is to create a healthier living place for resident by improving opportunities for employment, safe neighborhoods, employment, education, environmental conditions, and access to healthy foods. The BHC is part of...
Music Landria - The Library of MusicLandria is a nonprofit dedicated breaking down barrier to explore music and inspire people to grown and learn through hands on experience. They offer such opportunities by providing a catalog of music equipment that can be borrowed...
Sacramento Children's Museum - Sacramento Children's Museum joins Ray Tatar and the LiveWire team to talk about their summer camps and activities happening at the museum. The Sacramento Children's museum first opened in Rancho Cordova in August of 2011 offering hands...
GRAS Suburban Permaculture with Jan Spencer - Jan Spencer and David Baker will be joining host Ray Tatar to talk about the upcoming event Creating Green and Resilient Homes and Neighborhoods. Jan comes all the way from Eugene Oregon to give this special...
FreeFall Stage - 5th Annual Masquerade Gala - FreeFall Gala - Masquerade! Life is a masquerade and we are all merely players...IT'S PARTY TIME! Saturday, May 18th, 2019 @ 7pm at the Rotary Clubhouse of Folsom. Join FreeFall Stage for a wonderfully fun evening full...
ACCESSLOCAL FILM
Access Sacramento's 20th annual "A Place Called Sacramento" Film Festival named 10 winning writers today during a huge volunteer cast and crew call at Sacramento's Coloma Community Center. The announcement broadcast live on Access Sacramento revealed the names of the...
Ten Winners to be named in "A Place Called Sacramento" Script Competition Volunteer Film Actors and Technicians called for Live Announcement Access Sacramento's 20th annual "A Place Called Sacramento" Film Festival will announce this year's 10 winning writers...
by Danya Barrows Tonosommesso@gmail.com When a blind woman with heightened senses pursues her dream of becoming a Master Sommelier, she discovers a family secret that could keep her from ever reaching her goal. Awards: "BEST DIRECTOR" Dawn Spinella "BEST ACTOR in a...
by Nathan Reedy swiperightflick@gmail.com The very single and amused Will banters with the very committed and disenchanted Vanessa about the challenges of relationships and finding true romance in the hyper technological world of online dating.
by Eric Sanderson janeandjoemovie@gmail.com Jane and Jo may see each other every day, but will they ever hear the music of their hearts?
by Amy Lawrence never2latte4love@gmail.com Finding a partner is a project that requires time, energy and an extra clip for the Glock.
by William Mendoza justintimethemovie@gmail.com Leslie hates deadlines, but delivering newspapers late today could have a deadly penalty. "AUDIENCE FAVORITE" Award and "PRODUCERS' CHOICE" award Best Actor in a Supporting Role went to Griffen Dresbach-Hill
“The Gift” by Ritu Atwal pcsTheGift@gmail.com A young woman discovers that the greatest gift we can give to those we love, is honesty. Awards: "BEST ACTRESS in a LEADING ROLE" Rachel Brown "BEST ACTRESS in a SUPPORTING ROLE" Oliva Pratt "BEST EDITING" by Jag Sandju...
by Judith Plank escargot.the.movie@gmail.com Just your average everyday family, making big progress at a snail's pace.
by Romeo Trocino theengagementring2018@gmail.com Jason is ready to propose to the love of his life. When the big moment arises, the outcome is not what he pictured it would be.
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