Sacramento RegionCal/OSHA fines company $221,000 for violations related to deadly Esparto explosionDecember 9, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyThe pyrotechnics company was issued 15 citations, including three related directly to the July 1 explosion that killed seven employees at the fireworks storage facility.
Sacramento RegionIn the wake of deadly Stockton shooting, community asks for more investmentDecember 9, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaStockton community leaders say last month’s deadly mass shooting shows what happens when cities fail to invest in violence-prevention programs.
Housing and HomelessnessUnhoused residents say Sacramento’s weather respite centers work but choose to stay outsideDecember 9, 2025 | Tony RodriguezSacramento’s weather respite centers open when cold storms hit. While they save lives, many claim there are still accessibility issues. The City and County of Sacramento offers five weather respite centers throughout the city.
Sacramento RegionCapRadio receives almost $1.3 million insurance payout amid civil case against former GMDecember 9, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyStation officials say the civil lawsuit it filed last year against former General Manager Jun Reina will continue. CapRadio accused its former executive of stealing station funds and misusing credit cards.
Sacramento RegionA very SacramenKnow 2025 holiday gift guideDecember 8, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis | Sally Longenecker | Tony RodriguezWith the holidays just around the corner, the SacramenKnow team asked the audience and staff what their favorite place to shop in Sacramento and their favorite local gifts to give were. Here are their responses.
Sacramento RegionAthletics' $2 billion Las Vegas stadium on track for 2028 opening, officials sayDecember 8, 2025The Athletics are on track to open their new Las Vegas stadium on time, officials said Thursday. The team met its year-end construction goals, including starting the concrete phase and installing cranes.
Sacramento RegionWhat is the state of Sacramento’s flood control?December 8, 2025 | Sarit Laschinsky | Vicki GonzalezMajor infrastructure projects are underway in the famously flood-prone region to shore up levees and improve the Sacramento Weir. But some of these efforts have run into setbacks and opposition from the community. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ImmigrationSacramento Afghan asylum applicant arrested on his way to routine appointmentDecember 5, 2025 | Gerardo Zavala | Ruth FinchCongresswoman Doris Matsui held a press conference Friday in response to the arrest. She was joined by Norcal Resist expressing concerns around the ICE presence in Sacramento.
Sacramento Region‘They’ll just disappear’: Sacramento media programs in funding limboDecember 5, 2025 | Riley Palmer | Keyshawn DavisThe Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission meeting ended early Thursday night without a budget plan for 2026, which could have huge impacts on public media nonprofits.
State GovernmentFederal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troopsDecember 5, 2025A federal judge has questioned the Trump administration’s authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests.
