Arts and LifestyleBasketball and bro-banter build a nuanced friendship in Capital Stage's ‘King James’July 9, 2025Two men in a Cleveland bar foster an unlikely friendship as they find themselves bonding over their admiration of hometown hero, LeBron James.
State GovernmentTrump administration sues California over transgender athlete policiesJuly 9, 2025President Donald Trump’s administration has sued the California Department of Education for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.
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.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s red line of fire defense faces growing scrutinyJuly 8, 2025 | Greg MicekCalifornia relies heavily on PHOS-CHEK fire retardant to battle wildfires. But as toxic metals are found in the drops, and lawsuits mount, questions are being asked about what’s really in the red mist.
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.
Sacramento RegionIllegal fireworks enforcement is being ramped up across SacramentoJuly 2, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento is stepping up its crackdown on illegal fireworks. Fines now range from $1,000 to $10,000, and enforcement is year-round. Fire officials say even one spark can lead to disaster.
