EnvironmentFirefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitionsAugust 26, 2025Firefighting crews are trying to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California’s Sierra National Forest, as forecasters warn that lightning strikes from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions.
State GovernmentCalifornia GOP takes Newsom to court over redistricting, again. Will Trump sue next?August 26, 2025California Republicans are suing again to try and keep Gov. Newsom and Democrats’ redistricting plan off voters’ ballots. President Trump floated the idea of suing, too.
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.
Health CareColorful experiment at UC Davis explores how lighting can reduce stressAugust 25, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyResearchers at The Color Lab exposed participants to four different colors of ambient lighting after running them through a stress-inducing experiment of public speaking and verbal math problems. Amber light was found to be the most effective.
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.
EnvironmentPickett Fire spreads in California's wine countryAugust 25, 2025The Pickett Fire in Northern California had charred about 10 square miles of Napa County. It was just 13% contained by Monday morning.
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.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s plan to redraw congressional maps in favor of Democrats now heads to votersAugust 21, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldThe contentious, Democratic-led proposal would establish new congressional district lines that favor Democrats until after the 2030 census, suspending the state’s independent citizens redistricting commission that’s been in place for 15 years.
