Break The Gap, local non-profit dedicated to serving the unhoused and underserved communities of Sacramento, recently started their first Bike Share Equity Program. ⠀ ⠀ Like many other Bike Share Equity Programs in the U.S., Break The Gap’s...
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Avoiding the Upcoming Rent Crisis
With rent protections expiring for Californians in under two weeks, tenants hit hard by the pandemic are at risk when eviction court proceedings resume as currently scheduled on August 24. The situation could become dire with only around 40% [Housing Table 2a]...
Retaining Enrollment In Times Of Coronavirus
As many schools make the decision to remain online this fall, colleges are faced with the challenge of convincing students to stay enrolled even while classes will be exclusively online. Many freshmen in particular may feel inclined to defer admission if they do not ...
What can colleges do for homeless students?
As of 2019, about 19% of California Community College students were homeless. As COVID-19 spreads throughout the United States, students are now expected to learn from home via laptops, tablets, and computers. The question is, where are the homeless students going to...
Cures on the horizon: progress in the race for a vaccine
The largest COVID-19 study to date began on Monday with 30,000 volunteers from across the United States participating in a trial of a vaccine currently being developed by the National Institutes of Health in partnership with pharmaceutical company Moderna. ...
What Is The People’s Budget Sacramento?
According to the People’s Budget website “President Trump and Congressional Republicans want Americans to believe that we must slash funding for vital cornerstones of our society, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, to pay for their tax handout to...
The COVID-19 Disparities: Income, Race, and Ethnicity
With Sacramento COVID-19 rates rising and hospitals preparing for an extreme increase in admissions, now more than ever is the time to stay home and schedule a test for the virus. Yet this is a luxury that many lack, and a closer look at the issue highlights...
Starting a Microenterprise with your community
With the 2nd shutdown of Sacramento taking place, companies and organizations are still practicing social distancing to maintain safety for the community. Alchemist Community Development Corporation (CDC) maintains a healthy relationship in providing tools to empower...
How will COVID fallout affect the homeless crisis
As of 2019, over 550,000 Americans were considered homeless. California saw an increase of 21,306 people on the streets. This increase of homelessness was so severe that it actually offset the homeless decline in every other state. It is not an understatement to call...
PODCAST: Access on Air: Sacramento closures, SCUSD’s new plans for students, an upcoming drive-thru art show, and Blackout day 2020
In this week's episode of Access on Air, neighborhood news correspondents Julian DeLeonardis, Melissa Franco, Luis Rua, and Romeo Morales share the latest reports on the closures of businesses and SCUSD; as well as discuss the upcoming Summer Spark Drive-Thru...
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Cures on the horizon: progress in the race for a vaccine
The largest COVID-19 study to date began on Monday with 30,000 volunteers from across the United States participating in a trial of a vaccine currently being developed by the National Institutes of Health in partnership with pharmaceutical company Moderna. ...
Representation for Women & Girls in Pop Culture Wednesday, July 28th at 5 PM Channel 17
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....
What Is The People’s Budget Sacramento?
According to the People’s Budget website “President Trump and Congressional Republicans want Americans to believe that we must slash funding for vital cornerstones of our society, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, to pay for their tax handout to...
The COVID-19 Disparities: Income, Race, and Ethnicity
With Sacramento COVID-19 rates rising and hospitals preparing for an extreme increase in admissions, now more than ever is the time to stay home and schedule a test for the virus. Yet this is a luxury that many lack, and a closer look at the issue highlights...
Starting a Microenterprise with your community
With the 2nd shutdown of Sacramento taking place, companies and organizations are still practicing social distancing to maintain safety for the community. Alchemist Community Development Corporation (CDC) maintains a healthy relationship in providing tools to empower...
How will COVID fallout affect the homeless crisis
As of 2019, over 550,000 Americans were considered homeless. California saw an increase of 21,306 people on the streets. This increase of homelessness was so severe that it actually offset the homeless decline in every other state. It is not an understatement to call...
PODCAST: Access on Air: Sacramento closures, SCUSD’s new plans for students, an upcoming drive-thru art show, and Blackout day 2020
In this week's episode of Access on Air, neighborhood news correspondents Julian DeLeonardis, Melissa Franco, Luis Rua, and Romeo Morales share the latest reports on the closures of businesses and SCUSD; as well as discuss the upcoming Summer Spark Drive-Thru...
Health, Advocacy & Education Wednesday, July 21st at 5 PM Channel 17
Host Ray Tatar talks with The Gender Health Center on deciding to be a Collective Non Profit, the underfunding of Trans-led organizations, and their upcoming community events. Gender Health Center (GHC) Mission is “To affect change that alleviates the systematic...
SCUSD Return To Campus Plan
As companies and organizations work to adapt to an era of social distancing, the issue of schooling and returning to campus has been widely debated. According to the CDC, children are far less likely to grow dangerously ill if they contract the novel coronavirus. A...
Blackout Day 2020
On July 7th, an economic protest was held across America. The corruption of police brutality is the cause of this uprising against racial injustice. #Blackoutday2020 movement is a protest created by Calvin Martyr who was inspired by the year long Montgomery bus...
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The COVID-19 Disparities: Income, Race, and Ethnicity
With Sacramento COVID-19 rates rising and hospitals preparing for an extreme increase in admissions, now more than ever is the time to stay home and schedule a test for the virus. Yet this is a luxury that many lack, and a closer look at the issue highlights...
Starting a Microenterprise with your community
With the 2nd shutdown of Sacramento taking place, companies and organizations are still practicing social distancing to maintain safety for the community. Alchemist Community Development Corporation (CDC) maintains a healthy relationship in providing tools to empower...
How will COVID fallout affect the homeless crisis
As of 2019, over 550,000 Americans were considered homeless. California saw an increase of 21,306 people on the streets. This increase of homelessness was so severe that it actually offset the homeless decline in every other state. It is not an understatement to call...
PODCAST: Access on Air: Sacramento closures, SCUSD’s new plans for students, an upcoming drive-thru art show, and Blackout day 2020
In this week's episode of Access on Air, neighborhood news correspondents Julian DeLeonardis, Melissa Franco, Luis Rua, and Romeo Morales share the latest reports on the closures of businesses and SCUSD; as well as discuss the upcoming Summer Spark Drive-Thru...
SCUSD Return To Campus Plan
As companies and organizations work to adapt to an era of social distancing, the issue of schooling and returning to campus has been widely debated. According to the CDC, children are far less likely to grow dangerously ill if they contract the novel coronavirus. A...
Summer Spark Drive-Thru Event
On July 24th and 25th Sacramento Valley Spark plans to host Summer Spark Drive-Thru. Summer Spark Drive-Thru is a series of art installations and performances inspired by Burning Man. In fact, Sacramento Valley Spark is a local non-profit based on the 10 Principles of...
Sacramento Closes Back Down
In light of a continual upward trend in COVID-19 cases across Sacramento and California at large, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new set of restrictions at a press conference on Monday. The measures mandate the closing of bars, indoor-eating restaurants,...
Youth Xplosion(YXP Oak Park)
When it comes to poverty, 4 of 10 Californians are living near the poverty line, that's 13.3% of California's population according to the Public Policy Institute of California. With the pandemic adding challenges for organizations, here's how a local group is evolving...
California Announces Online Ethnic Studies Webinars
The California Department of Education has announced a free online Ethnic Studies webinar series beginning July 7th. The series will be led by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond with relevant guest speaker features. It will run for four weeks, with each webinar...
America’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
America is in the midst of a youth mental health crisis, what can we do about it? Over 20% of youth in Juvenile or Foster systems felt unsafe, 30% experienced some kind of traumatic event, and 74% were either homeless or in unsafe living conditions after they were...
ACCESSLOCAL SHOWS
Comedy Time Wednesday, August 5th at 5PM Channel 17
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...
Representation for Women & Girls in Pop Culture Wednesday, July 28th at 5 PM Channel 17
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....
Health, Advocacy & Education Wednesday, July 21st at 5 PM Channel 17
Host Ray Tatar talks with The Gender Health Center on deciding to be a Collective Non Profit, the underfunding of Trans-led organizations, and their upcoming community events. Gender Health Center (GHC) Mission is “To affect change that alleviates the systematic...
Historical Changes Wednesday, July 15th at 5 PM Channel 17
Host Ray Tatar talks with Steve Beck Californian Historian, and Director for the Sacramento Historical Society about his perspective of the historic changes coming about. Steve Beck Former Director of History at Sutter's Fort comes to LiveWire to talk about the...
Social Distancing Theater Wednesday at 5 PM Channel 17
Host Ray Tatar chats with Promoter Barbara Ray from Music and Arts Sacramento to talk about the new Social Distancing Theater. Jessica Malone first performer for Social Distancing Theater at Cal Stage Social Distance Theater starts this Saturday, July 4th, and will...
Virtual Theatre Wednesday June 24th at 5 PM Channel 17
Host Ray Tatar chats with Elise Hodge from EMH Productions and The Artist's Collective. This innovative group is debuting a new play written for Zoom creating a virtual experience. Lonon Smith brings a play created to be performed on Zoom. "In the world of paper...
Mental Health and Academic Achievement on Live Wire Wednesday at 5 PM Channel 17
Host Ray Tatar chats with Michael Benjamin II the Founder of nonprofit Sacramento Urban Learning Academy and the mental health program Fades4Grades. Founded in 2010, Fades4Grades is a comprehensive mental health program that looks to turn barbershops into mental...
A Reason to Dance on Live Wire Wednesday at 5 PM Channel 17
It is time to get up and dance as Host Ray Tatar talks live with the Sacramento Ballet Artist Director Amy Seiwert. We will be catching up with the ballet and talking to them about what we can look forward to this summer. The Sacramento Ballet has been dancing against...
Special Edition Live Wire: A conversation surrounding “Justice for George”
Today on LiveWire Guest Host Ed Fletcher sits down with the Mayor of Sacramento, Darrell Steinberg, as well as African American Community Leaders Kiara Reed and Gerry Simpson. Fletcher will meet for a virtual live interview with community leaders about current...
Environmental Technology on Live Wire Wednesday at 5 PM Channel 17
Host Ray Tatar looks into "Green" Technology and Education with the nonprofit GreenTech. Join us to hear about environmental technology, programs, and workshop available to youth and young adults. GreenTech is a non-profit organization focused youth and young adult...
ACCESSLOCAL FILM
Ten Winners Named in 21st Annual “A Place Called Sacramento” Film Festival Script Competition
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...
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...
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