Sacramento’s City Budget Shortfall | Old North Sac Documentary ‘Beyond the Alleyways’ | The Philharmonik’s World Tour

The city of Sacramento is facing a projected $62 million shortfall. Also an Old North Sacramento documentary screening for “Beyond the Alleyways: The Dixieanne Story.” Finally, 2024 “Tiny Desk” winner The Philharmonik’s world tour. 

Sacramento’s City Budget Shortfall

The city of Sacramento is facing a projected $62 million budget deficit, and is considering the first layoffs in more than a decade. The City Council is expected to vote on the final budget on June 10. Tony Rodriguez is a California Local News Fellow for CapRadio and joins us with the proposed cuts the city is weighing. He also shares his reporting on the mayor and city council being eligible for pay raises amid the budget crisis.

Old North Sac Documentary ‘Beyond the Alleyways’

Old North Sacramento has a rich history of ranching, commerce and transportation, but the neighborhood has also faced decades of disinvestment after becoming part of Sacramento in 1964. However, in 2022 the city received over $4 million in grant funding to transform five historic alleyways in the Dixieanne neighborhood into green, art-filled community spaces. Tonight, the city will host a free screening at The Rink Studios in North Sacramento of a new documentary capturing that transformation Beyond the Alleyways: The Dixieanne Story, as well as a panel discussion with some of the individuals involved in the work. Moderator Isaac Gonzalez and panelist Esther Tracy join Insight to talk about the project, and what it means for the local community.

The Philharmonik’s World Tour

Last year’s Tiny Desk Concert winner is about to embark on a world tour. Christian Gates, known professionally as The Philharmonik, has been making music in Sacramento since 2016 and gained international attention by winning NPR’s 2024 Tiny Desk Contest. He’ll be performing an open rehearsal of the show he’s taking on tour this Friday at the Torch Club in Sacramento.