CA governor race, I-5 park, MLB expansion. Top Sacramento stories of 5/5

Sacramento-area readers are tracking a tightening governor’s race, a major downtown park proposal and a sudden radio shake-up. Here’s a quick digest of top stories from the Sacramento Bee.

• A new California Democratic Party poll shows primary voters who are whiter, wealthier and older could shape the governor’s race, with Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra tied at 18% as voting began Monday. Turnout is expected to lag well behind November, giving early voters outsized influence.

• Rep. Doris Matsui has secured $3.15 million in federal funding toward a 4-acre deck park over Interstate 5, known as the Sacramento Stitch Park Riverfront Project. The full project is estimated to cost $300 million to $400 million and aims to reconnect downtown with the riverfront.

• Fox Sports KSAC abruptly canceled “The Grant Napear Show” on Monday, just eight months after Napear returned to Sacramento airwaves. The station cited difficulty selling the show to sponsors, and Napear says he will continue with a daily podcast on YouTube and X.

• The West Sacramento City Council on Wednesday will review the city’s $3.2 million purchase of 2.9 acres near Sutter Health Park at 860 and 870 Riske Lane. City staff say the site could help widen Fifth Street and offers a “strategic opportunity” to explore MLB expansion possibilities.

• Temple Coffee Roasters will host a grand opening Saturday with a DJ at its new Fair Oaks shop at 4307 Hazel Ave. in Hazel Ridge Plaza. The store is celebrating with giveaways for the first 50 customers, a photo booth and a DJ from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.