ImmigrationDay laborers, community members shaken after border patrol raid at South Sacramento Home DepotJuly 17, 2025 | Tony Rodriguez | Manola SecairaBorder Patrol agents arrested at least nine people at a South Sacramento Home Depot, including a U.S. citizen who was maced while filming. The raid sparked protests and criticism from city leaders and immigrant rights groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionState Fire Marshal provides update on deadly Esparto explosion, Cal Fire suspends pyrotechnic licenses for company ownersJuly 17, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyState Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said investigators are continuing to collect evidence and pursue leads related to the deadly July 1 explosion. Cal Fire has also suspended the pyrotechnic licenses of two people connected to the Esparto property. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionLevee project could transform Sacramento stretch of the American River. Some community members want it changedJuly 17, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerA proposed levee project would take out hundreds of trees along the American River near Watt Avenue. American River Trees is urging the Army Corps of Engineers to consider alternatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s financing deal for Republic FC stadium halted, project still expected to proceedJuly 16, 2025 | Chris Felts | Tony RodriguezProtests from residents and labor advocates have stopped Sacramento’s more than $90 million financing deal with the developers of the Republic FC’s soccer stadium and surrounding entertainment infrastructure, citing lack of affordable housing.
Sacramento RegionStage Nine Entertainment invites the community to celebrate Disneyland's 70th birthdayJuly 16, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisStage Nine Entertainment in Old Sacramento is celebrating Disneyland’s 70th birthday. To commemorate, the store will display 70 pop-up artifacts from the last seven decades and open its speakeasy for people to view.
Sacramento RegionNational focus shines on Sutter Health Park and surrounding areas as A’s settle into townJuly 16, 2025Halfway through the first season of the Sacramento area hosting an MLB team, the spotlight remains squarely on West Sacramento’s 25-year-old Sutter Health Park, which is home of the minor league Sacramento River Cats.
Sacramento Region‘Like a walking billboard for the blues:' Remembering Sacramento blues musician, host Mick MartinJuly 15, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Jen PicardCapRadio colleagues remembered longtime Sacramento blues musician and radio DJ Mick Martin, who died over the weekend at 76 years old.
Housing and HomelessnessNew affordable housing for seniors coming to Oak ParkJuly 15, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe City of Sacramento approved $1.25 million in funding for a new senior affordable housing complex called Donner Field Senior Apartments in Oak Park. Construction is expected to be completed by 2027.
Sacramento RegionNFL star Arik Armstead shares his ‘superpower’ in new comic bookJuly 14, 2025 | Chris FeltsFormer 49er defensive lineman Arik Armstead tackles early childhood literacy with a new comic book to help inspire kids who may be struggling on their reading journey.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s bike network received a failing grade. City officials disagreeJuly 14, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCity officials dispute Sacramento’s 36/100 score in PeopleForBikes’ latest ratings. Meanwhile, state funding shortfalls continue to slow progress on bike infrastructure projects.
