Sacramento RegionVictims in Lake Tahoe capsizing accident weren’t wearing life jackets, NTSB report findsJuly 23, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyFederal investigators have released a preliminary report into the June 21 capsizing, which is one of the deadliest accidents to happen on Lake Tahoe in recent years.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s last bowling alley gets historic landmark status after fire closes its doorsJuly 23, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento’s last bowling alley, Land Park Lanes, is now a historic landmark. Supporters argue that preserving it helps honor past generations. The owners haven’t said what’s next for the site.
Sacramento RegionSacramento on screen! Local, state programs seek to attract the next big flickJuly 23, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyState and local officials are rolling out new incentive programs to keep film and television projects in the Golden State. These productions have the potential to add millions of dollars to the local economy.
Sacramento RegionThe art and obsession of plane spottingJuly 22, 2025 | Greg MicekAt Sacramento International Airport, plane spotters perch atop a parking garage and sit on the side of the road. With cameras and flight tracking apps they chase aircraft the way others chase birds—drawn by beauty, obsession and the thrill of flight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Region'Volví a la vida': en este grupo de Sacramento, personas mayores latinas encuentran alegríaJuly 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaUn grupo de bienestar de Sacramento está ayudando a los adultos mayores latinos a construir una comunidad, mejorar su salud y encontrar un propósito renovado.
Sacramento RegionSacramento locals show out at the California State Fair from creating to curatingJuly 21, 2025Sacramento locals show out at the California State Fair from creating to curating.
EnvironmentA new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread?July 21, 2025Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected.
State GovernmentSacramento lawmaker pauses proposal for new homelessness agency after ‘blindsiding’ local leadersJuly 18, 2025 | Tony RodriguezDemocratic State Senator Angelique Ashby put a bill on hold this week, after city leaders said they wanted to be included in her proposal to form a regional housing agency to better manage homelessness funding.
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.
