https://westsacpodcast.com/ en-us A hometown podcast for West Sacramento, California. Real conversations with the neighbors, builders, teachers, and decision-makers who make this city what it is. No agendas. No takedowns. Just the hometown talking to itself, out loud. Matt Weaver A hometown podcast for West Sacramento, California. Real conversations with the neighbors, builders, teachers, and decision-makers who make this city what it is. episodic false https://vibe.filesafe.space/1784615893476466713/assets/447a5a0c-2ed4-410c-b04d-7772cf490237.png https://westsacpodcast.com/ Matt Weaver hello@westsacpodcast.com https://westsacpodcast.com/rss.xml https://westsacpodcast.com/episodes/three-sisters-garden https://westsacpodcast.com/episodes/three-sisters-garden Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Three Sisters Garden is more than a plot of land in West Sacramento — it's a neighborhood growing food, connection, and something to show up for. Matt sits down with the people behind the garden to talk about the indigenous Three Sisters companion planting method and how neighbors can get involved. Inside Three Sisters Garden in West Sacramento — who planted it, why the Three Sisters method matters, and how neighbors are growing food and community together. 4 full 38:00 false Three Sisters Garden is more than a plot of land in West Sacramento — it's a neighborhood growing food, connection, and something to show up for. In Episode 4, Matt sits down with the people behind the garden to talk about the indigenous Three Sisters companion planting method, what it takes to run a community garden in our city, and how neighbors can get their hands in the dirt.

]]> https://westsacpodcast.com/episodes/talking-trash-west-sacramento-garbage-contract https://westsacpodcast.com/episodes/talking-trash-west-sacramento-garbage-contract Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700 West Sacramento is about to hand one company a garbage monopoly that will outlive this city council and the next one. Matt Weaver sits down with Dan — a Waste Management driver who has run West Sac routes for six years — to walk through how the RFP was written, why price was scored dead last, and what residents can still do before the September 9 vote. West Sacramento is about to award a 10-year trash contract. A Waste Management driver breaks down the RFP, the September 9 vote, and what it costs residents. 3 full 42:51 false West Sacramento is about to hand one company a garbage monopoly that will outlive this city council and the next one. In Episode 3 of The West Sac Podcast, Matt Weaver sits down with Dan — a Waste Management driver who has run West Sac routes for six years — to walk through how the RFP was written, why price was scored dead last, and what residents can still do before the September 9 vote.

]]> https://westsacpodcast.com/episodes/carport-gate https://westsacpodcast.com/episodes/carport-gate Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700 A West Sacramento carport permit turned into a neighborhood-wide conversation. Matt breaks down what happened, what the city said, and what residents can take away. Because if it can happen on one street, it can happen on yours. A West Sacramento carport permit turned into a neighborhood-wide conversation. Here's what happened and what it means for residents. 2 full 35:00 false What starts as a simple carport permit can turn into a neighborhood-wide conversation overnight. In Episode 2, Matt breaks down Carport Gate — what happened, who was involved, what the city said, and what residents across West Sacramento can take away from it. Because if it can happen on one street, it can happen on yours.

]]> https://westsacpodcast.com/episodes/welcome-to-the-west-sac-podcast https://westsacpodcast.com/episodes/welcome-to-the-west-sac-podcast Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700 In the very first episode of The West Sac Podcast, Matt Weaver introduces the show — what it is, why it exists, and the ground rules he's committing to on tape. No endorsements, ever. No sniper guests. The chair is open, and if this city is part of your story, you have a seat. Matt Weaver introduces The West Sac Podcast — a show about the people of West Sacramento. The ground rules, the mission, and the open chair. 1 full 10:00 false In the very first episode of The West Sac Podcast, Matt Weaver introduces the show — what it is, why it exists, and the ground rules he's committing to on tape. No endorsements, ever. No sniper guests. Decisions get questioned, people don't get taken down. The chair is open, and if this city is part of your story, you have a seat.

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