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Love on the Spectrum

I’ve never been much of a TV person—in fact, I went over a decade without one. But last year, my wife convinced me to watch Love on the Spectrum, and after a single episode, I was hooked. The show cuts through the noise of today’s world with something simple and powerful: a reminder that we’re all […]

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Artemis II Lunar Flyby

The first flyby images of the Moon captured by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts during their historic test flight reveal regions no human has ever seen before—including a rare in-space solar eclipse. Released Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the photos were taken on April 6 during the crew’s seven‑hour pass over the lunar far side, marking humanity’s […]

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Sacramento native CAKE performs benefit concert for congressional candidates

Sacramento’s own CAKE made a celebrated homecoming with a three-night, sold-out run, March 21-23, that brought the community together through music and local impact. The band—founded right here in Sacramento—used opening night to give back, donating proceeds to support KVMR and Sacramento’s public radio efforts. The band also hosted a benefit concert supporting congressional candidates who share roots with […]

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Everything to Know About the 2026 World Baseball Classic

This is how baseball is meant to be experienced. The World Baseball Classic is loud, fun, and entertaining, all things that I wish Major League Baseball would be (no shade-just real talk). This article will give you all the information you need to know how to enjoy the remaining games leading to the World Title […]

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How Physical Media Changes How We Think

In the last few weeks, I’ve been having conversations with students and adults alike about how physical materials deepen learning and engagement for some people, which has led me down a fantastic rabbit hole about why that may be the case. Luckily, some people over at Frontline BeSci were looking into the same. According to […]

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The Art of Occupying the Void

I’m spiraling over the Secret Mall Apartment documentary. It’s a wild story about artists living in a mall’s “void” for four years, but it raises a haunting question: How can we have millions of square feet for retail, yet “no room” for the people sleeping on the street outside? Check it out!

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Birria Boys

Birria Boys in Elk Grove have been my favorite hole in the wall, they have a pizza birria and when you order consume on the side… your tastebuds will thank you! You won’t expect it to be at a gas station but once you’ve asked yourself “Is it actually here?” you will know you are […]

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National Mentoring Toolkits

Most research on youth mentoring programs has focused on outcomes for the young people being mentored, with much less attention given to the effects on mentors themselves or on others connected to the mentoring relationship, such as parents, teachers, and program staff. Read on to learn more about potential benefits such as cultural humility, perspective […]

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Sacramento Coffee Scene

I absolutely love good coffee. My most recent favorite has been 18 Grams. I order an Iced Mocha Thai with Oatmilk and for breakfast, a bacon breakfast burrito with green salsa. As someone who only drinks about half of my drink, I will finish an Iced Mocha Thai completely. My current top coffee shops that […]

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Junior H’s concert in Wheatland!

The Sad Sierreño subgenre of Mexican Regional Music is making its way up the charts! If you’re like me, you probably went to see Junior H in concert in Wheatland this past weekend. I had an amazing time singing my heart out! If you are not familiar with Sad Sierreño music, lyrics often focus on […]

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