Sacramento RegionAll seven victims from Esparto fireworks explosion officially identifiedJuly 11, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Gerardo Zavala | Chris Felts | Vicki GonzalezThe Yolo County Coroner’s Office has officially identified all seven people killed in the July 1 explosion in Esparto. Family members of the victims have been calling for answers from authorities, and criticizing the slow pace of information.
Sacramento Region‘This is a huge red flag:’ Fireworks expert raises concerns over deadly Esparto explosionJuly 10, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyAs the investigation into last week’s fatal explosion in Yolo County continues, a fireworks industry representative and Cal Fire advisory committee member says there’s work to be done. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento may ban camping outside of City Hall, sparking criticismJuly 9, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento may soon ban camping outside City Hall. Unhoused residents say it’s one of the few safe places left. A final vote is set for July 22.
Sacramento RegionNo, gas prices aren’t jumping 65 cents. But they are risingJuly 9, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaGas prices are rising, but they’re not hitting the skyrocketing high costs some are estimating. A UC Berkeley energy economist explains why certain estimates are unrealistic.
Sacramento RegionA week after deadly fireworks blast, families wait for answersJuly 8, 2025 | Gerardo Zavala | Greg MicekMore than a week after a fireworks warehouse explosion killed seven people in Esparto, families say they’re still waiting for answers. A father who lost two sons, and his attorney speak out about their grief, frustrations and what comes next. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionBodies of all 7 missing people found at a California fireworks warehouse that explodedJuly 7, 2025Authorities say they've found the bodies of all seven people who had been missing since an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California. The explosion shook the tiny farming community of Esparto last week.
Sacramento RegionSol Blume Festival being sued by ticket company LyteJuly 3, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisLyte ran a ticketing platform to sell tickets for Sol Blume and claims they haven’t been paid back for the money they loaned in advance.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio approves end of management for NSPR and KHSUJuly 3, 2025CapRadio board members approved the end of its operating agreements with NSPR and KHSU. The Sacramento-based station plans to transfer both public radio stations to their license holders by November.
Sacramento RegionSeven people remain unaccounted for after Esparto fireworks facility explosionJuly 3, 2025 | Chris FeltsOfficials in Yolo County confirm seven people are still missing after an explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Esparto. Family members say fire crews are being too cautious in the search for their loved ones.
Sacramento RegionHistoric restaurant Jim-Denny’s abruptly closesJuly 2, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisRestaurant owner N’Gina Guyton took to social media to explain the sudden closure of the diner that’s located on 816 12th Street. Many people came to the restaurant on its final day to eat food for the final time.
