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November’s ballot is a lengthy one with 17 state propositions and numerous races and local measures. Some mail-in ballots, like the ones in Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties, may require additional postage.

You've heard about California’s November ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana. But how would that initiative actually work? We cut through the smoke.

The Sacramento Theatre Company has staged “To Kill a Mockingbird” before, but theater critic Jeff Hudson says their current production includes a pleasant innovation, with the duo of Misner and Smith performing as actors and musicians.

The California Women’s Music Festival returns to the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Festival director Victoria Boyington previews the festival along with a venue headliner.

Incumbent Democrat Ami Bera and Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones faced off in their final debate before the November election. Politico’s David Siders was at the debate and he joins us now with analysis.

Sacramento City Manager John Shirey is touting a proposal to renovate the Community Center Theatre and the Memorial Auditorium that was approved by the city council this week.

Democratic incumbent Ami Bera faced off with Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones in their only debate Tuesday night. The two are vying for the contentious 7th Congressional District seat.

The St. James Armenian Church celebrates food, culture and music with the Sacramento Armenian Food Festival. This year will feature cuisine from the Byzantine era.

The final performances of the Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento Pirates of Penzance are coming this weekend. Michael Baad started the opera and may finish his decades-long career this year. He joins us with director Anne-Marie Endres.

Polls show voters are likely to pass Prop 64 to legalize adult use of marijuana. In anticipation of this big change, cities and counties are trying to figure out what type of taxes and regulations would benefit local jurisdictions.