Sacramento Observer

12/24/2025

Celebration Arts, a local Black theatre company, faces potential closure due to financial struggles and leadership shake-ups. A grassroots effort is underway to save the institution, which has been a vital platform for Black culture and arts in the community for over four decades. https://sacobserver.com/2025/12/save-celebration-arts-campaign/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

12/24/2025

California's Medi-Cal now covers doula care since 2023. Learn how the state is working to increase access and awareness of this benefit. Read more using the link in comments.

12/24/2025

Sacramento residents can celebrate New Year's Eve at "Countdown on the Cobblestones" with a light and fireworks show, live music, interactive activities, and a 9 p.m. countdown at the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Read more using the link in comments.

12/23/2025

⏰ Last chance! The Racial Healing Poll closes soon. Don’t miss your chance to be heard.
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12/23/2025

Match for Meals campaign in Sacramento aims to address food insecurity by matching donations to regional food banks, maximizing impact and helping those in need. Read more using the link in comments.

12/23/2025

Antioch Progressive Church, a bedrock of the South Sacramento community, celebrates its 40th anniversary under new Senior Pastor Don F. Harris. Read more using the link in comments.

12/22/2025

In case you missed it: Dr. Dawnté Early, president and CEO of United Way California Capitol Region, is The OBSERVER’s 2025 Person of the Year.

Dr. Dawnté Early, president and CEO of United Way California Capitol Region, is The OBSERVER’s 2025 Person of the Year.

12/22/2025

You still up? Please take this survey; we still need insights, and even at this late hour, every voice matters. Every story matters. Poll closes in a few days. Link in comments.

12/22/2025

Discover AfroEatz, a new Liberian restaurant in Sacramento, offering a unique taste of African cuisine. Experience the flavors of Liberia in a vibrant and communal setting. Read more using the link in comments.

12/21/2025

Meet Maddison Brodeur, a young Gen Z doula working to change birthing care for Black women in Sacramento, addressing racial disparities in maternal health. Read more using the link in comments.

12/21/2025

The ongoing dispute between the Sacramento Police Department and the Office of Public Safety Accountability (OPSA) over oversight control has taken a surprising turn. Former OPSA Director Dr. LaTesha Watson got a hefty $270,709 settlement to exit, and the city ended an investigation against her without revealing the allegations. Meanwhile, the audit of police misconduct complaint cases is on hold, causing concern for Black residents who are often the most affected by police practices. https://sacobserver.com/2025/12/sacramento-police-accountability-dispute/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

12/20/2025

Torence Powell, 46, is tabbed as the next chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District, making him the district’s first Black leader. Read more using the link in comments.