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Within the first few weeks of October 2020, shootings have occurred over the weekends. Some of these shootings have resulted in youth casualties. 4 separate shootings in the short span have resulted in 3 dead, and many more injured. One of the shootings occurred at a...
On October 7th, from 5 PM to 5:30 PM, Sacramento Area Congregations Together and Sacramento Investment Without Displacement held a Facebook Live listening session to provide information regarding the Aggie Square project. During this meeting, they covered access to...
City ballot Measure A is a multifaceted proposal that has been the focus of much public debate ahead of the November 3 election. The measure would fundamentally revise the city charter, making the mayor the city's executive officer rather than the city manager,...
On Saturday, October 3rd the California Legislative Black Caucus hosted an online youth forum titled “The Pandemic of Health and Hate.” This forum was led by Dr. Shirley Weber and featured members of CLBC as well as youth advocates in both high school and college....
A new 24-hour homeless shelter for women opened Thursday in the Meadowview area near the Pannell Community Center. The shelter has a capacity of 50 that officials seek to expand to 100 in the future, and contains amenities including dining spaces, showers, and...
As students in the Sacramento Unified School District (SCUSD) have started online education, most of the secondary activities such as recess,or club programs that engage students in comradery and physical tasks aren't as accessible due to California's school campus...
As discriminatory policing has been observed tremendously this year with the death of George Floyd and many others, America has only experienced 12 days in 2020 where police have not caused a fatality. Websites dedicated to mapping police violence across each state,...
Local jazz artist Miguel Recendez, or Miggy, sits down with correspondents Luis Rua and Romeo Morales to share his experience as a musician during this years shut-downs. Miggy plays in a group called Miggy & Friends and produces lofi-hip hop beats on...
Fridays for Future is an international youth-run climate justice organization originally founded in response to a series of school walk-outs conducted by Swedish student and activist Greta Thunberg as a climate justice call-to-action. A chapter in Sacramento...
Shonna McDaniels and her team were excited to work on their second mural for Wide Open Walls depicting black history and culture. "Ten years ago we didn't have that kind of love when we attempted to put an image like this on a wall, exactly ten...
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As students in the Sacramento Unified School District (SCUSD) have started online education, most of the secondary activities such as recess,or club programs that engage students in comradery and physical tasks aren't as accessible due to California's school campus...
As discriminatory policing has been observed tremendously this year with the death of George Floyd and many others, America has only experienced 12 days in 2020 where police have not caused a fatality. Websites dedicated to mapping police violence across each state,...
Local jazz artist Miguel Recendez, or Miggy, sits down with correspondents Luis Rua and Romeo Morales to share his experience as a musician during this years shut-downs. Miggy plays in a group called Miggy & Friends and produces lofi-hip hop beats on...
Fridays for Future is an international youth-run climate justice organization originally founded in response to a series of school walk-outs conducted by Swedish student and activist Greta Thunberg as a climate justice call-to-action. A chapter in Sacramento...
Shonna McDaniels and her team were excited to work on their second mural for Wide Open Walls depicting black history and culture. "Ten years ago we didn't have that kind of love when we attempted to put an image like this on a wall, exactly ten...
Last week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the 2020-2021 budget, with much debate centered around a 7.1% increase in funding for the county sheriff's office. The decision came after intense public debate surrounding reports that $104 million...
On Friday, September 25th, the Sacramento Native American Health Center is hosting a Community Night at the Drive-In in honor of suicide prevention month and to promote community wellness. This free event includes dinner for the first 200 people, a showing of...
Host Ray Tatar joins Shira Lane Executive Director of The Atrium this Wednesday! The Atrium is a collaborative of entrepreneurs and creatives who work to inspire and innovate. They have an environmentally-focus co-working space assisting arts to survive through the...
Luke Basker, a UC Davis Med graduate,and part of the emergency medical team for the protest had this to say. “The whole reason I became a nurse and hopped into the medical field was to help others in need, no matter what color or spirituality...
Host Ray Tatar joins Laurie Pederson Executive Director of Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA) on LiveWire this Wednesday! CFAA connects film and content creators together in Sacramento and surrounding Northern California Regions. Their mission "To create a network of...
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As students in the Sacramento Unified School District (SCUSD) have started online education, most of the secondary activities such as recess,or club programs that engage students in comradery and physical tasks aren't as accessible due to California's school campus...
As discriminatory policing has been observed tremendously this year with the death of George Floyd and many others, America has only experienced 12 days in 2020 where police have not caused a fatality. Websites dedicated to mapping police violence across each state,...
Local jazz artist Miguel Recendez, or Miggy, sits down with correspondents Luis Rua and Romeo Morales to share his experience as a musician during this years shut-downs. Miggy plays in a group called Miggy & Friends and produces lofi-hip hop beats on...
Fridays for Future is an international youth-run climate justice organization originally founded in response to a series of school walk-outs conducted by Swedish student and activist Greta Thunberg as a climate justice call-to-action. A chapter in Sacramento...
Shonna McDaniels and her team were excited to work on their second mural for Wide Open Walls depicting black history and culture. "Ten years ago we didn't have that kind of love when we attempted to put an image like this on a wall, exactly ten...
Last week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the 2020-2021 budget, with much debate centered around a 7.1% increase in funding for the county sheriff's office. The decision came after intense public debate surrounding reports that $104 million...
On Friday, September 25th, the Sacramento Native American Health Center is hosting a Community Night at the Drive-In in honor of suicide prevention month and to promote community wellness. This free event includes dinner for the first 200 people, a showing of...
Luke Basker, a UC Davis Med graduate,and part of the emergency medical team for the protest had this to say. “The whole reason I became a nurse and hopped into the medical field was to help others in need, no matter what color or spirituality...
Everyone has the ability to grab something off the shelf but having food literacy can help make informed decisions on what we eat. Food literacy is a conscious choice through food related experiences such as heading to the farmers market or learning how to cook from...
The transition to online learning was tough for students and teachers alike. Now we are in September and while many students and teachers have adapted, for some it hasn’t been easy. However, for those who are struggling, a new helpful program began on September...
ACCESSLOCAL SHOWS
Host Ray Tatar joins Shira Lane Executive Director of The Atrium this Wednesday! The Atrium is a collaborative of entrepreneurs and creatives who work to inspire and innovate. They have an environmentally-focus co-working space assisting arts to survive through the...
Host Ray Tatar joins Laurie Pederson Executive Director of Capital Film Arts Alliance (CFAA) on LiveWire this Wednesday! CFAA connects film and content creators together in Sacramento and surrounding Northern California Regions. Their mission "To create a network of...
Host Ray Tatar joins Alchemist CDC Executive Director, Sam Greenlee on LiveWire this Wednesday! Alchemist CDC connects the community to the land, food, and opportunities. They do so in many ways such as participating in community cleanups including mulching/weeding...
Host Ray Tatar meets with Promoter Barbara Ray and Musician James Israel to talk about Social Distancing Theater. Join us this Wednesday, September 9th at 5pm for a discussion and live music by James Israel! Social Distance Theater is presenting LIVE on Stage in the...
It is that time of year again for music and chalk art! Host Ray Tatar speaks with the Eli Perry from Chalk It Up, this Wednesday on LiveWire! For 30 years, Chalk It Up has celebrated the arts with music and chalk art in a labor day weekend event. Due to the current...
Gather your LEGOS and get yourself comfortable as Host Ray Tatar chats with the Sacramento Brick Builders President, Isaac Gonzalez on LiveWire! The love of building with LEGOS or bricks, does not only apply to children but people of all ages. The Sacramento Brick...
Host Ray Tatar sits with Diana Madoshi from the National Women’s History Alliance & CA Suffrage Project this Wednesday, August 19th on LiveWire! Representing nonpartisan or organization, a group of community-minded women formed “Next 100 Years of Women Voting”....
Host Ray Tatar sits with Executive Director, Ricky Borba from CalCap Studios this Wednesday, August 11th on LiveWire! Based in Rancho Cordova, CalCap Studios is a branch of the California Capital Film Office. Their mission is to provide an increase of community access...
Host Ray Tatar laughs it up with Brian Crall from the Sacramento Comedy Spot. Northern California's largest comedy school is right here in Sactown. The Sacramento Comedy Spot is a local nonprofit featuring improv, stand-up, sketch comedy, original videos, and short...
Host Ray Tatar talks with John Marcotte Board Chair of the Heroic Girls Foundation about the underrepresentation of women and females in pop culture. In response to promoting a more gender-equitable world, the Heroic Girls Foundation (Heroic Girls) was born....
ACCESSLOCAL FILM
Access Sacramento's 21st annual "A Place Called Sacramento" (PCS) Film Festival postpones the release of 10 original local films for at least nine months to promote the health and safety of the film crews and expected theater audience. In consultation over the summer...
Ten Films to be produced over the summer before world premiere Oct. 3, 2020 Sacramento -- Access Sacramento's 21st annual "A Place Called Sacramento" Film Festival named 10 winning writers during a live televised and streamed virtual volunteer Cast and Crew Call...
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
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