Sacramento RegionBlackbird Mountain Guides was built on avalanche safety, then one struckFebruary 23, 2026 | Greg MicekBlackbird Mountain Guides was the most prolific avalanche education provider in North America. Then one of its own trips became California’s deadliest avalanche. A closer look at the company at the center of the tragedy.
Sacramento RegionAll 9 victims of deadly Castle Peak avalanche recovered, identifiedFebruary 21, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekSix clients and three guides from Blackbird Mountain Guides, a Truckee-based outdoor tour company, were killed in Tuesday’s avalanche, the deadliest in modern California history. One person remained missing for days before being found Friday.
Sacramento RegionSMF eyes big upgrades in 2026 following record-breaking travel yearFebruary 20, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezNearly 14 million people passed through Sacramento International Airport in 2025. The airport has been working on infrastructure improvements to enhance traveler experiences and accommodate future growth. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionCity-funded EveryDay Creative program opens for new cohortFebruary 20, 2026Sacramento's EveryDay Creative program is teaching a new cohort of entrepreneurs how to succeed in the creative economy.
Sacramento RegionBehind the mic: Sacramento’s Grammy U representative BrauntéFebruary 20, 2026 | Keyshawn DavisBraunté is an R&B singer, producer and DJ for Sacramento State’s student run radio station KSSU. She is also the Grammy U representative of Northern California, a mentorship program that teaches artists about the music industry.
Sacramento RegionBloodstone Books is conjuring a sanctuary for Sacramento horror fansFebruary 20, 2026Bloodstone Books in Land Park offers a wide variety of horror books.
Health CareVentilator-dependent Davis woman in battle with CalPERS to continue careFebruary 19, 2026 | Ruth FinchSara Granda’s accident has led to a lifelong fight to get appropriate in-home care covered by insurance since she was initially injured in 1997. She officially brought a lawsuit against CalPERS in 2021.
EducationMoney is tight and campus fees are rising at Cal StateFebruary 19, 2026Cal State says campuses collected $918 million from mandatory fees last year.
Sacramento RegionSacramento City Council majority backs Rep. Doris Matsui re-election as Councilmember Mai Vang pushes progressive bidFebruary 18, 2026 | Tony RodriguezMost of Sacramento’s City Council is backing Doris Matsui for re-election, even though one of her challengers sits right beside them on the dais.
Sacramento RegionCastle Peak avalanche: What we know so farFebruary 18, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekCalifornia workplace safety officials are investigating the Truckee-based guide company. Sugar Bowl Academy says members of its community died in the avalanche.
