Sacramento RegionYolo County supervisors say staff were aware of Esparto fireworks storage years before deadly explosionAugust 29, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Sally LongeneckerNewly-released records show staff from the county’s building division were informed in 2022 that fireworks were being stored at the property in Yolo County, but no enforcement actions or follow-up visits were conducted.
Sacramento RegionUC Davis alum creates underground education pipeline for Afghan girlsAugust 29, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyThe Taliban’s return to power in 2021 brought about the end of many Afghan girls’ dreams of continuing their education. But a Sacramento-area nonprofit, founded by a UC Davis alum, is offering some students the chance to continue learning online.
Sacramento RegionSacramento State moves forward with football field at Cal ExpoAugust 28, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe proposed athletic park would open Fall 2026 and would be located at Cal Expo’s horse race track and Grandstand. The partnership would involve a 50-year permit for 9.25 acres with the potential to add more sports in the future.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento’s City Hall camping ban went into effect. Some residents are in limboAugust 28, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento’s new ban on camping outside City Hall took effect Thursday, ending a six-year exemption that allowed unhoused residents to sleep there overnight.
Arts and LifestyleSeptember theater roundup: Fall season ramps up in SacramentoAugust 27, 2025From a gender-bending journey through the Grand Canyon, to a tale of suburban warfare sparked over a koi pond, and a political satire featuring the worst gubernatorial candidate ever, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this September.
Sacramento RegionMatsui denied entry to ICE site as Sacramento leaders demand answersAugust 25, 2025 | Tony Rodriguez | Riley Palmer | Chris FeltsSacramento leaders are demanding answers after reports that immigrants are being detained overnight in unsafe conditions at the John E. Moss Federal Building. Rep. Doris Matsui says she was denied entry during a surprise inspection Friday.
Sacramento RegionSacramento International Film Festival gears up for 30th AnniversaryAugust 25, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe three-day film festival will begin on Aug. 29, and will feature a gala, movies from local and international filmmakers, and celebrate the creativity of Northern California.
Sacramento RegionCal Fire revokes licenses for pyrotechnic companies connected to deadly Esparto explosionAugust 22, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Greg MicekState fire officials originally suspended the pyrotechnic licenses last month, weeks after explosions rocked the small Yolo County town and killed seven people.
Sacramento RegionDavis dedicates new park to fallen police officer Natalie CoronaAugust 22, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerDavis’ new splash pad brings community joy, reflecting the life of police officer Natalie Corona who was shot and killed six years ago while responding to a car accident.
ImmigrationHow is immigration enforcement affecting Sacramento’s Asian American, Pacific Islander communities?August 22, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyRecent federal immigration raids and detentions have often targeted Latinos. But local Asian American leaders and organizations say members of their communities have also been swept up by ICE and face their own challenges.
