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On Friday, Governor Newsom signed an executive order to halt evictions until June 1st for tenants who have faced layoffs or hour-cuts in the wake of COVID-19, have missed work to care for a child whose school was closed, or who have either been afflicted with the...
Since the issued formal order to stay at home has proceeded, many are inconvenienced as a wave of schools were shut down in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. This new guidance from the Center for Disease and Control and Prevention is to combat the spread of...
COVID-19 otherwise known as CoronaVirus has spread all over the world and has been in Sacramento for some time now. The effects are beginning to take hold in Sacramento’s local population and economy. While many businesses that are considered “essential” are able to...
As the outbreak of COVID-19 has seemingly put a halt to everyday American life, many young people have had their lives seemingly turned upside down. Many young folks across the country are still in high school or college and many of us do not have the same level of...
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout California, anxiety and stress levels run high among every population, whether you are “young and healthy”, or a mother who is being laid off, or an immigrant who can not find childcare. We know that those with...
From February 8th all the way through April 17th the Sacramento Public Library planned to host Prom Giveaway events at various library locations around Sacramento. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, these events have been cancelled for the rest of the month...
In any hospital, the capacity to treat patients is limited by how many beds they can provide to the people in need. If many people with COVID-19 surge through the hospital and it becomes full, then a crisis is in our hands as people with severe cases of COVID-19,...
On this weeks episode, Luis Rua, Romeo Morales, and Melissa Franco conduct a germ-free podcast over Skype. Due to Sacramento County's current public health procedures, people are avoiding going into public spaces if they don't need to. In this podcast,...
The percentage of children malnourished and experiencing food insecurity in America is too high. This means members of these households are constantly worrying when resources for food no longer are available. Not being able to afford adequate nutrition affects...
Katie Valenzuela is currently leading in votes against Steve Hansen in her run for City Council. She is leading by about 1,000 votes and it looks like she is going to win. She made the decision to run towards the end of 2018 after fighting to have any kind of...
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout California, anxiety and stress levels run high among every population, whether you are “young and healthy”, or a mother who is being laid off, or an immigrant who can not find childcare. We know that those with...
From February 8th all the way through April 17th the Sacramento Public Library planned to host Prom Giveaway events at various library locations around Sacramento. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, these events have been cancelled for the rest of the month...
In any hospital, the capacity to treat patients is limited by how many beds they can provide to the people in need. If many people with COVID-19 surge through the hospital and it becomes full, then a crisis is in our hands as people with severe cases of COVID-19,...
The percentage of children malnourished and experiencing food insecurity in America is too high. This means members of these households are constantly worrying when resources for food no longer are available. Not being able to afford adequate nutrition affects...
On Thursday, March 5th, the Oak Park Neighborhood Association met to discuss the impact that the upcoming closure of the Food Source grocery store at 4401 Broadway will have on the local community. Present at the meeting were representatives from the City of...
Katie Valenzuela is currently leading in votes against Steve Hansen in her run for City Council. She is leading by about 1,000 votes and it looks like she is going to win. She made the decision to run towards the end of 2018 after fighting to have any kind of...
Cue the music, dancing and we are live at 5pm with host Ray Tatar and the Brazilian Center's Carnaval. Don't miss all the fun as we experience at piece of the Brazilian Carnaval tomorrow, Wednesday March 11th on LiveWire. Brazilian Carnaval Celebrating its 10th...
On Thursday February 27th, California’s Little Hoover Commission held a public hearing on intimate partner violence at the State Capitol. They shared statistics and stories of intimate partner violence. The Center for Disease Control reported that almost 1 in...
The necessities in life such as water, food, love, expression, are all are available around us. We get to enjoy the luxuries of easy access to food, that hunters and gatherers before us didn't have. In Sacramento, there is always a local-owned corner market or...
On March 3, when Sacramentans cast their ballots they will be faced with many important decisions as they research and evaluate candidates, ballot measures, and more. One city proposition has been widely discussed and raised many larger questions about investment in...
NNC STORIES
Since being established and outlined in the Constitution, the census has been vital to American politics and provides demographic information about the whole country for all official purposes. The census helps divide house seats by population and also determine...
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout California, anxiety and stress levels run high among every population, whether you are “young and healthy”, or a mother who is being laid off, or an immigrant who can not find childcare. We know that those with...
From February 8th all the way through April 17th the Sacramento Public Library planned to host Prom Giveaway events at various library locations around Sacramento. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, these events have been cancelled for the rest of the month...
In any hospital, the capacity to treat patients is limited by how many beds they can provide to the people in need. If many people with COVID-19 surge through the hospital and it becomes full, then a crisis is in our hands as people with severe cases of COVID-19,...
On this weeks episode, Luis Rua, Romeo Morales, and Melissa Franco conduct a germ-free podcast over Skype. Due to Sacramento County's current public health procedures, people are avoiding going into public spaces if they don't need to. In this podcast,...
The percentage of children malnourished and experiencing food insecurity in America is too high. This means members of these households are constantly worrying when resources for food no longer are available. Not being able to afford adequate nutrition affects...
On Thursday, March 5th, the Oak Park Neighborhood Association met to discuss the impact that the upcoming closure of the Food Source grocery store at 4401 Broadway will have on the local community. Present at the meeting were representatives from the City of...
Katie Valenzuela is currently leading in votes against Steve Hansen in her run for City Council. She is leading by about 1,000 votes and it looks like she is going to win. She made the decision to run towards the end of 2018 after fighting to have any kind of...
On Thursday February 27th, California’s Little Hoover Commission held a public hearing on intimate partner violence at the State Capitol. They shared statistics and stories of intimate partner violence. The Center for Disease Control reported that almost 1 in...
The necessities in life such as water, food, love, expression, are all are available around us. We get to enjoy the luxuries of easy access to food, that hunters and gatherers before us didn't have. In Sacramento, there is always a local-owned corner market or...
ACCESSLOCAL SHOWS
Cue the music, dancing and we are live at 5pm with host Ray Tatar and the Brazilian Center's Carnaval. Don't miss all the fun as we experience at piece of the Brazilian Carnaval tomorrow, Wednesday March 11th on LiveWire. Brazilian Carnaval Celebrating its 10th...
Artists in Residency and the Art of Comedy Wednesday March 3rd, 5 PM on Channel 17 Ray Tatar returns to the studios in a dynamic interview with a member of the Sacramento Artist in Residency program or (AIR) and the Sacramento Comedy Spot, a unique nonprofit that is...
We have an Egg-cellent Livewire show this Wednesday with guests from the Eggstravaganza and 15th Annual Family History Seminar. So scramble to your television and tune into Access Sacramento’s LiveWire. The Greater Sacramento African American Genealogy Society ...
When We Were Colored Adapted from her mother's memoir of the same name, playwright Ginger Rutland brings "When We Were Colored, A mother's Story" to the guild theater. The play examines an extraordinary journey of a black middle class family coming to California in...
LiveWire is back in its 29th season creating new stories and bringing exciting guests into the studio. One our guest bringing these stories to life is Stories on Stage Sacramento. They are an award winning nonprofit that brings literary performances, prose and short...
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...
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 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...
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 ...
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...
ACCESSLOCAL FILM
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...
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.
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