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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed many bills pertaining to womens rights into law this year. Bills like AB 1264, which allows Planned Parenthood to prescribe birth control pills through an app and SB 24, which requires the California State Universities and UC's to...
The Monterey Trail Mustangs defeated the Pleasant Grove Eagles 28-14 to advance in the opening round of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section's Division-1 football playoffs on Access Sacramento's Game of the Week. Mustangs Antonio Williams and Caleb Ramseur were named Players...
Ivan Caballero, Julian DeLeonardis, Melissa Franco, and Julia Sidley talk about their stories from last week.
So many restaurants carry soda as a beverage, it’s hard to walk into any restaurant and not see soda being served as a beverage. Soda has become such a staple in everyday dining that it is hard to escape. Why is it that so many people gravitate towards getting...
The Folsom Bulldogs easily handled the Del Oro Golden Eagles 62-21 in the Sierra-Foothill League (SFL) keeping its unbeaten league record untarnished and marching into the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs with its #1 ranking intact. The playoff brackets for football...
“I remember once when I was about 14 I think, I was walking home from the corner store and from the corner of my eye I could see that a police car was slowly trailing me.” Said Giovanni Barajas, a resident in the Meadowview area of Sacramento. “I was just getting some...
Fall of 2019 has been a busy season for climate activists around the country and Sacramento is no exception. A variety of groups have come together to organize events, raise awareness, and promote real political change. Some of the advocacy groups pushing for...
One of the most controversial hobbies has become an extreme health hazard - vaping. Gaining popularity within the last few years as a marketed “safer” alternative to smoking, vaping has become infamous as its own addictive vice. Within the last few months, a deadly...
People from all over California, and beyond, gathered together on Sunday, October 20th for the "We Are Here" festival. This festival took place at the Crocker Art Museum and was centered around Native American Contemporary art. Two art...
The Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack set up a shot at a Delta League championship while dashing the league title hopes for Elk Grove, defeating the Thundering Herd 23-12 on Access Sacramento's Hometown Sports Game of the Week. The Wolfpack victory on the road sets up next...
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
By Will James Hometown Sports After 11 weeks of action, the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section football playoff field has been determined and seeded for opening-round play, and Access Sacramento will originate its post-season coverage with an attractive Division-1 telecast...
The Folsom Bulldogs easily handled the Del Oro Golden Eagles 62-21 in the Sierra-Foothill League (SFL) keeping its unbeaten league record untarnished and marching into the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs with its #1 ranking intact. The playoff brackets for football...
“I remember once when I was about 14 I think, I was walking home from the corner store and from the corner of my eye I could see that a police car was slowly trailing me.” Said Giovanni Barajas, a resident in the Meadowview area of Sacramento. “I was just getting some...
Fall of 2019 has been a busy season for climate activists around the country and Sacramento is no exception. A variety of groups have come together to organize events, raise awareness, and promote real political change. Some of the advocacy groups pushing for...
Our studio is filling up with superheroes on and off the screen. Cine Soul, Sacramento’s Black Film festival is coming to our studio to chat about their upcoming festival. Then after we shine the Access Sacramento logo to the sky we will have the League of Inspired...
People from all over California, and beyond, gathered together on Sunday, October 20th for the "We Are Here" festival. This festival took place at the Crocker Art Museum and was centered around Native American Contemporary art. Two art...
A piece of bipartisan legislation was put forward by two senators to fund research into automatic blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) level monitors, as well as to mandate their installation into all new cars by 2024. Touch and breath sensors would automatically monitor...
By Will James Hometown Sports Week-10 of the 2019 high school football season has arrived, activating a wild scramble among contending teams to secure a post-season playoff berth. For the eventual league champions like top-rated Folsom, CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoff...
The Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack set up a shot at a Delta League championship while dashing the league title hopes for Elk Grove, defeating the Thundering Herd 23-12 on Access Sacramento's Hometown Sports Game of the Week. The Wolfpack victory on the road sets up next...
Host Ray Tatar is back in the studio to speak with the Sac Sol Six. Tune in to see what these unique shows are all about. Sac/Solo/Six Heading to the stage are three plays, Evening with Sir Twaddle Dreck, Cock Tales and Dancing Naked in the Universe. An Evening with...
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One of the most controversial hobbies has become an extreme health hazard - vaping. Gaining popularity within the last few years as a marketed “safer” alternative to smoking, vaping has become infamous as its own addictive vice. Within the last few months, a deadly...
A piece of bipartisan legislation was put forward by two senators to fund research into automatic blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) level monitors, as well as to mandate their installation into all new cars by 2024. Touch and breath sensors would automatically monitor...
Our neighborhood news correspondents Julia Sidley, Ivan Caballero, and Melissa Franco discuss the amazing advances that have been happening in space exploration and technology- but also, what this could mean for the planet.
On October 4th, an open letter signed by representatives of the governments of the US, the UK, and Australia was published to urge Facebook against implementing end-to-end encryption (E2EE). This follows an announcement by the company that it would implement E2EE in...
On October 2nd, a docuseries on Netflix was released. The six-episode series is called Living Undocumented, and it's raising awareness to the corrupt immigration system in this country. Selena Gomez, a Mexican-American singer is the executive producer of the...
Our neighborhood news correspondents discuss the portrayal of mental health in the media.
Often when someone is suffering from a mental health issue, people tend to believe that it could just be fixed with medication or just practicing healthier life choices. But as you might expect, mental health is not as simple as it seems to combat. For example, many...
Earlier this month, an initiative was launched that would allow TK-12th-grade students to ride Sacramento Regional Transit for free. The program is set to run for one year through September 30 of next year. The initiative is a part of a regional movement to combat...
On September 18th, 2019, construction began on the new Food Literacy Center at Leataata Floyd Elementary School. The Floyd Elementary Food Literacy Program has been operating out of a small rental building since 2011, and the dedicated center has been in development...
Out of all of the people who live in Sacramento, only about half are homeowners. In 2018, Sacramento was ranked among the top 10 worst cities for first-time homeowners. And according to endhomlessness.org, more than 11 million households spend more than half of their...
ACCESSLOCAL SHOWS
The Monterey Trail Mustangs defeated the Pleasant Grove Eagles 28-14 to advance in the opening round of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section's Division-1 football playoffs on Access Sacramento's Game of the Week. Mustangs Antonio Williams and Caleb Ramseur were named Players...
Ivan Caballero, Julian DeLeonardis, Melissa Franco, and Julia Sidley talk about their stories from last week.
Here is a great idea, get your mustaches ready and head over to your TV set at 5pm Wednesday, November 13th. Host Ray Tatar is going to be chatting with the Hops and Handlebars and conversing with The Big Idea Theatre on LiveWire! Hops and Handlebars Not to mislead...
By Will James Hometown Sports After 11 weeks of action, the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section football playoff field has been determined and seeded for opening-round play, and Access Sacramento will originate its post-season coverage with an attractive Division-1 telecast...
The Folsom Bulldogs easily handled the Del Oro Golden Eagles 62-21 in the Sierra-Foothill League (SFL) keeping its unbeaten league record untarnished and marching into the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs with its #1 ranking intact. The playoff brackets for football...
Our studio is filling up with superheroes on and off the screen. Cine Soul, Sacramento’s Black Film festival is coming to our studio to chat about their upcoming festival. Then after we shine the Access Sacramento logo to the sky we will have the League of Inspired...
By Will James Hometown Sports Week-10 of the 2019 high school football season has arrived, activating a wild scramble among contending teams to secure a post-season playoff berth. For the eventual league champions like top-rated Folsom, CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoff...
The Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack set up a shot at a Delta League championship while dashing the league title hopes for Elk Grove, defeating the Thundering Herd 23-12 on Access Sacramento's Hometown Sports Game of the Week. The Wolfpack victory on the road sets up next...
Host Ray Tatar is back in the studio to speak with the Sac Sol Six. Tune in to see what these unique shows are all about. Sac/Solo/Six Heading to the stage are three plays, Evening with Sir Twaddle Dreck, Cock Tales and Dancing Naked in the Universe. An Evening with...
Our neighborhood news correspondents Julia Sidley, Ivan Caballero, and Melissa Franco discuss the amazing advances that have been happening in space exploration and technology- but also, what this could mean for the planet.
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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