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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...
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...
The Rochester Drug Cooperative is one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals in the United States, and last week it became the first major distributor to have been criminally charged in an effort to fight the opioid epidemic in America. The Manhattan U.S....
In this video, we see what happened at the LGBT & Panel Event at the Sacramento LGBT Center on April 28, 2019.
Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana has recently announced that he will be running as a Presidential Candidate for the 2020 election. “I just announced I'm running for president of the United States,” stated Buttigieg on his Twitter. “Join in and donate...
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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...
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...
The Rochester Drug Cooperative is one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals in the United States, and last week it became the first major distributor to have been criminally charged in an effort to fight the opioid epidemic in America. The Manhattan U.S....
Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana has recently announced that he will be running as a Presidential Candidate for the 2020 election. “I just announced I'm running for president of the United States,” stated Buttigieg on his Twitter. “Join in and donate...
Steve Hansen, a City of Sacramento Councilmember, has announced that the Midtown area will house the first homeless shelter geared towards LGBTQ youth when it opens hopefully sometime in the summer. It will be located on 21st and P Streets at a property leased by the...
While domestic violence has historically been more common among adults, in 2017, the CDC explained that a former or current partner killed about half of female homicide victims. A study released on April 15 by JAMA Pediatrics, was the first study to show that a...
Since the 1970s, the turnout rate for young people is almost always far lower than the turnout rate overall and historically more depressed than any other voting age group. Midterms are notably worse for young voter turnout with less than 20% of registered young...
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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....
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...
The Rochester Drug Cooperative is one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals in the United States, and last week it became the first major distributor to have been criminally charged in an effort to fight the opioid epidemic in America. The Manhattan U.S....
Approximately 50% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and at the rate which we are expanding in less than 50 years it will increase to 75%. A strong correlation that may be surprising, is the impact of being a city dweller has on your mental health. Many...
According to the World Health Organization, obesity levels globally have tripled since 1975. It is estimated that approximately 340 million children and teens aged 5-19 were obese in 2016. An obvious major factor in this is junk food and the lack of accessibility of...
Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana has recently announced that he will be running as a Presidential Candidate for the 2020 election. “I just announced I'm running for president of the United States,” stated Buttigieg on his Twitter. “Join in and donate...
Steve Hansen, a City of Sacramento Councilmember, has announced that the Midtown area will house the first homeless shelter geared towards LGBTQ youth when it opens hopefully sometime in the summer. It will be located on 21st and P Streets at a property leased by the...
While domestic violence has historically been more common among adults, in 2017, the CDC explained that a former or current partner killed about half of female homicide victims. A study released on April 15 by JAMA Pediatrics, was the first study to show that a...
ACCESSLOCAL SHOWS
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...
Earth Day 2019 - Sacramento Earth Day is all about building community and finding ways to help residents of the Greater Sacramento Region reduce our ecological footprint. Attend the festival for the opportunity to learn about a vast array of methods to live more...
Victims’ Rights Symposium - Mariam El-menshawi the Director of Victims of Crime Resource Center will be joining Rat Tatar on Live Wire this Wednesday to talk about the upcoming Victims' Rights Symposium: Working Together to make Victims' Rights a Reality happening...
Sacramento High School Video Competition Winners - On Live Wire this Wednesday Ray Tatar will be hosting the winners of the Sacramento High School Video Competition. Access Sacramento is proud to announce the winners in the 5th annual High School Public Service...
Access Sacramento is proud to announce the winners in the 5th annual High School Public Service Announcement video competition. Ten cash awards are offered from the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District and Sacramento Area Sewer District who sponsored the...
Sacramento 48 hour Film Festival 2019 - Get ready for the MOST POPULAR event at the Sacramento International Film Festival and the premier short showcase of its kind. Filmmakers from around the region have gathered and poured their blood, sweat, elbow grease, and...
Mariachi Festival de Sacramento - Hello to all fans of Mariachi Music in the great Northern California! Dinorah will be joining Ray Tatar on Live Wire to talk about the Mariachi Festival de Sacramento! They have a fantastic lineup of performers! GRUPO BELLA, MARIACHI...
A Place Called Sacramento Script Writing Competition & 20th Anniversary Film Festival Ray Tatar will be joined by Access Sacramento's Executive Director Gary Martin who will be talking about the A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival. This is going to be a big...
The African American Genealogy Seminar - Ray Tatar will be joined by Sharon Styles and Denise Griggs from the African American Genealogy Seminar to talk about the upcoming event on March 9th. The seminar features Class Topics such as: Creek Nation, Making a...
THE SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 12TH WINTER SHORTS FEST - Joining Live Wire will be Cecile Downs from the Sacramento French Film Festival to talk about the upcoming 12th Winter Shorts Festival featuring the 2019 Cesar Nominated Shorts. The WINTER SHORTS FEST is...
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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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