Youth in the city ages 13 to 19 on Friday nights have an opportunity to connect with their community, and peers through recreational activities held by The City of Sacramento's Hotspot Program, created by Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment...
TOP NEWS
VIDEO: Iran War Protest
On Thursday, January 9th, a group of activists came out to the Memorial Auditorium and the corner of J and 16th street to protest the potential war with Iran.
PODCAST: How to make it as a young journalist
Our neighborhood news correspondents Julia Sidley, Julian DeLeonardis, Melissa Franco, and one of the two newest members Luis Rua share our experiences as young journalists and share tips on how to overcome some of the unwanted experiences we face on the...
VIDEO: Women Of Color Contingent this Saturday @ the MET
High school students from the MECha de la MET have been organizing the 3rd Women of Color Contingent, for the Women’s March. Ruth Ibarra, a local activist from Norcal Resist and Xico Gonzalez, an activist, artist, a teacher at...
Reflections on the Information Age
The past decade has seen improvements in technology unlike anything in history before it. The smartphone was in its infancy in the beginning of the decade, and according to a recent study has gone from being owned by 35% of Americans in 2011 to 81% in 2019. Another...
consumerism-culture is destroying the planet, here’s how to reduce your carbon footprint
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend $700 on holiday gifts this season, totaling over $465 billion. Americans will also throw away 25% more trash during the holiday season- that amounts to 25 million tons of garbage. That is...
Journey of Hope exhibition on mental illness open at Crocker Art Museum
The Journey of Hope is a gallery on display at the Crocker Art Museum put on as part of the "Mental Illness: It's not always what you think" Project and its Stop Stigma Speakers Bureau. The aim of the project is to raise awareness about the realities of mental...
The Addiction of Sugar
Everyone’s body’s run on sugar or what we would more formally known as Glucose. And as human beings we tend to love our sweets. While we consciously know that too much sugar is not good for our bodies, we do it anyway. Our brains are hardwired to want to consume any...
Global climate change protests break out for Black Friday
In response to increased consumerism and waste levels resulting from Black Friday, climate change protesters gathered across the US and other various countries including Australia, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, the Philippines, Japan, and others. Protesters in...
Sacramento ranked top destination for Bay Area commuters
A recent Guardian article has highlighted Sacramento as an increasingly popular destination for Bay Area commuters. According to Redfin, Sacramento had the second-highest net inflow of new residents of any US Metro area in 2019, with San Francisco listed as the new...
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Sacramentan’s Opinions On The California Green New Deal
The California Green New Deal was introduced last week and has been the topic of conversation mainly among policymakers and climate activists. While the discussion of these policies may not be very widespread, it will have lasting impacts on all Californians....
New California Executive Order Allocates $1.4 Billion to Address Homelessness
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on January 8th with the aim of repurposing state infrastructure to provide shelter and other assistance to the homeless population of California. Citing data that classified over two thirds of the California...
VIDEO: Women Of Color Contingent this Saturday @ the MET
High school students from the MECha de la MET have been organizing the 3rd Women of Color Contingent, for the Women’s March. Ruth Ibarra, a local activist from Norcal Resist and Xico Gonzalez, an activist, artist, a teacher at...
LiveWire is back for the New Year with Filmmakers and Poets Wednesday, January 8th 5PM on Channel 17
LiveWire is ringing in the New Year with an exciting show for you. Host Ray Tatar welcomes poets, filmmakers and film enthusiasts this Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Guests For the Love of Cinema, Status Quill Film Event and Sacramento Poet Center will be center stage on...
Reflections on the Information Age
The past decade has seen improvements in technology unlike anything in history before it. The smartphone was in its infancy in the beginning of the decade, and according to a recent study has gone from being owned by 35% of Americans in 2011 to 81% in 2019. Another...
Sacramento Scores ‘F’ in Police Scorecard Report
On the Campaign Zero Police Report website, California police departments are assigned a letter grade based on a variety of factors such as the misdemeanor arrest count, the number of occasions in which lethal force was used without non-lethal force attempts, the...
consumerism-culture is destroying the planet, here’s how to reduce your carbon footprint
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend $700 on holiday gifts this season, totaling over $465 billion. Americans will also throw away 25% more trash during the holiday season- that amounts to 25 million tons of garbage. That is...
Journey of Hope exhibition on mental illness open at Crocker Art Museum
The Journey of Hope is a gallery on display at the Crocker Art Museum put on as part of the "Mental Illness: It's not always what you think" Project and its Stop Stigma Speakers Bureau. The aim of the project is to raise awareness about the realities of mental...
VIDEO: “Toys4Teens”, fundraiser for homeless teens at Cafe Colonial
Last weekend, Toys4Teens and Lyrics Open threw an event called "Beats4Kicks". This event on November 29th, was held all day at Cafe Colonial, with free hot chocolate, music, and a ton of local art. Toys4Teens was created by Tiffany Allen, a...
The Addiction of Sugar
Everyone’s body’s run on sugar or what we would more formally known as Glucose. And as human beings we tend to love our sweets. While we consciously know that too much sugar is not good for our bodies, we do it anyway. Our brains are hardwired to want to consume any...
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VIDEO: Women Of Color Contingent this Saturday @ the MET
High school students from the MECha de la MET have been organizing the 3rd Women of Color Contingent, for the Women’s March. Ruth Ibarra, a local activist from Norcal Resist and Xico Gonzalez, an activist, artist, a teacher at...
How to stick to your new year resolutions
In the beginning of 2018, Americans had hoped to save more money throughout the year, lose weight, travel more, or learn new skills and hobbies(according to their new year resolutions). In, what is now last year, 2019, Americans were hoping to exercise more, eat...
Reflections on the Information Age
The past decade has seen improvements in technology unlike anything in history before it. The smartphone was in its infancy in the beginning of the decade, and according to a recent study has gone from being owned by 35% of Americans in 2011 to 81% in 2019. Another...
Swapping Out Fast Fashion
On Friday the 6th at The Sol Collective, a clothing swap took place as part of the city-wide youth pop ups. From 5-8pm, attendees of all ages came armed with garbage bags and laundry baskets full of clothes they no longer needed. Clothing swaps can take place...
Sacramento Declares A Climate Emergency
After months of work from various environmental justice organizations and the hard work of many young activists, the City of Sacramento passed a climate emergency declaration on December 10. The declaration is one of many that have been popping up across the country...
Sacramento Scores ‘F’ in Police Scorecard Report
On the Campaign Zero Police Report website, California police departments are assigned a letter grade based on a variety of factors such as the misdemeanor arrest count, the number of occasions in which lethal force was used without non-lethal force attempts, the...
consumerism-culture is destroying the planet, here’s how to reduce your carbon footprint
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend $700 on holiday gifts this season, totaling over $465 billion. Americans will also throw away 25% more trash during the holiday season- that amounts to 25 million tons of garbage. That is...
Journey of Hope exhibition on mental illness open at Crocker Art Museum
The Journey of Hope is a gallery on display at the Crocker Art Museum put on as part of the "Mental Illness: It's not always what you think" Project and its Stop Stigma Speakers Bureau. The aim of the project is to raise awareness about the realities of mental...
VIDEO: “Toys4Teens”, fundraiser for homeless teens at Cafe Colonial
Last weekend, Toys4Teens and Lyrics Open threw an event called "Beats4Kicks". This event on November 29th, was held all day at Cafe Colonial, with free hot chocolate, music, and a ton of local art. Toys4Teens was created by Tiffany Allen, a...
The Addiction of Sugar
Everyone’s body’s run on sugar or what we would more formally known as Glucose. And as human beings we tend to love our sweets. While we consciously know that too much sugar is not good for our bodies, we do it anyway. Our brains are hardwired to want to consume any...
ACCESSLOCAL SHOWS
The Field and Dorothea Wednesday, January 22th 5PM on Channel 17
LiveWire features two dynamic plays today, Wednesday, January 22nd. The Field performed by the Black Point Theatre will share about their play opening on Friday. California Stage Theater present Dorothea, starring Janis Stevens. The Field Black Point Theatre presents...
PODCAST: How to make it as a young journalist
Our neighborhood news correspondents Julia Sidley, Julian DeLeonardis, Melissa Franco, and one of the two newest members Luis Rua share our experiences as young journalists and share tips on how to overcome some of the unwanted experiences we face on the...
LiveWire is back for the New Year with Filmmakers and Poets Wednesday, January 8th 5PM on Channel 17
LiveWire is ringing in the New Year with an exciting show for you. Host Ray Tatar welcomes poets, filmmakers and film enthusiasts this Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Guests For the Love of Cinema, Status Quill Film Event and Sacramento Poet Center will be center stage on...
LiveWire’s 2019 Holiday Show, Wednesday December 11th at 5pm
On Wednesday December 11th Santa’s sleigh bells will be ringing with excitement on LiveWire. Our Host Ray Tatar is good a good friend of Jolly Saint Nick and he is bringing him into the studio with a lineup of talented guest. Vikki Lee ...
Singing and Wood Rescue 5pm December 4th on Live Wire Channel 17
After a week break, Live Wire returns with two amazing guests. Singing their way into your hearts is the Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus, plus we'll tell about "Urban Wood REscue, a program that saves wood from the landfills. Sacramento Gay Men's Chorus The Sacramento's...
VIDEO: Monterey Trail Stuns Folsom to Advance to Football Final
The #5-seed Monterey Trail Mustangs advanced to the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 championship topping the Folsom Bulldogs 35-23 on Access Sacramento's Hometown Sports Game of the Week. Monterey Trail knocked the #1-seed out of the section final for the first...
Semi-Final Preview: Monterey Trail vs. Folsom on Game of the Week
By Will James Hometown Sports Many of the key players being called to center stage Friday evening are new to the spotlight, but the excellence of the teams remains the same when the Monterey Trail Mustangs square-off with the Folsom Bulldogs in a CIF Sac-Joaquin...
VIDEO: Unbeaten Inderkum Into Playoff Semi-final Topping Davis
The #3-seed Inderkum Tigers advanced to the semi-finals in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 playoffs defeating the #6-seed Davis Blue Devils 43-21 on Access Sacramento's Hometown Sports Game of the Week. Inderkum jumped out to a 21-0 1st quarter lead but Davis...
Ballet, Arts and Crafts on LiveWire, Wednesday November 20th at 5pm Channel 17
The Sacramento Ballet will be dancing across the stage with their production of the Nutcracker. Then we will gather in the studio to chat with the Harvest Festival. The Sacramento Ballet brings the Nutcracker to town. This Holiday Classic that follows Marie and the...
Football Playoff Drama on Game of the Week: Davis vs. Inderkum
By Will James Hometown Sports The 12-team field of Division-1 schools in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section football playoffs was significantly reduced following opening-round results last week. Specifically, the field was trimmed by one-third, and not surprisingly, the...
ACCESSLOCAL FILM
Ten Sacramento Films Make Cable TV Premiere
Access Sacramento presents full televised coverage of the stage presentations and world premiere of 10 original 10-minute movies as part of the 20th annual "A Place Called Sacramento" Film Festival beginning Friday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. The program presents the...
Winning Scripts Named in 2019 “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Competition
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...
10 Winning Writers to be named at Volunteer Cast and Crew Call for “A Place Called Sacramento”
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...
Tono Sommesso – 2018 “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Festival
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...
Swipe Right – 2018 “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Festival
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.
The Story of Jane and Jo – 2018 “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Festival
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?
Triple Shot Latte – 2018 “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Festival
by Amy Lawrence never2latte4love@gmail.com Finding a partner is a project that requires time, energy and an extra clip for the Glock.
Justin Time – 2018 “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Festival
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 – 2018 “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Festival
“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...
Escargot – 2018 “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Festival
by Judith Plank escargot.the.movie@gmail.com Just your average everyday family, making big progress at a snail's pace.
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