ImmigrationAmid ICE arrests, California puts new limits on legal aid for some undocumented immigrantsJuly 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCalifornia’s state budget adds a restriction to a key legal aid fund, barring immigrants with serious or violent felonies from accessing state-funded legal services. Advocates say this could worsen fear and lead to more deportations.
Sacramento Region'Volví a la vida': en este grupo de Sacramento, personas mayores latinas encuentran alegríaJuly 21, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaUn grupo de bienestar de Sacramento está ayudando a los adultos mayores latinos a construir una comunidad, mejorar su salud y encontrar un propósito renovado.
Sacramento RegionSacramento locals show out at the California State Fair from creating to curatingJuly 21, 2025Sacramento locals show out at the California State Fair from creating to curating.
EnvironmentA new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread?July 21, 2025Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected.
ImmigrationBill that would ban law enforcement in California from wearing masks advances, but faces legal questionsJuly 18, 2025 | Laura FitzgeraldSome Democrats in Sacramento are divided over the measure that would include local, state and federal agents.
State GovernmentSacramento lawmaker pauses proposal for new homelessness agency after ‘blindsiding’ local leadersJuly 18, 2025 | Tony RodriguezDemocratic State Senator Angelique Ashby put a bill on hold this week, after city leaders said they wanted to be included in her proposal to form a regional housing agency to better manage homelessness funding.
ImmigrationDay laborers, community members shaken after border patrol raid at South Sacramento Home DepotJuly 17, 2025 | Tony Rodriguez | Manola SecairaBorder Patrol agents arrested at least nine people at a South Sacramento Home Depot, including a U.S. citizen who was maced while filming. The raid sparked protests and criticism from city leaders and immigrant rights groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionState Fire Marshal provides update on deadly Esparto explosion, Cal Fire suspends pyrotechnic licenses for company ownersJuly 17, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyState Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said investigators are continuing to collect evidence and pursue leads related to the deadly July 1 explosion. Cal Fire has also suspended the pyrotechnic licenses of two people connected to the Esparto property. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionLevee project could transform Sacramento stretch of the American River. Some community members want it changedJuly 17, 2025 | Sally LongeneckerA proposed levee project would take out hundreds of trees along the American River near Watt Avenue. American River Trees is urging the Army Corps of Engineers to consider alternatives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s financing deal for Republic FC stadium halted, project still expected to proceedJuly 16, 2025 | Chris Felts | Tony RodriguezProtests from residents and labor advocates have stopped Sacramento’s more than $90 million financing deal with the developers of the Republic FC’s soccer stadium and surrounding entertainment infrastructure, citing lack of affordable housing.
Sacramento RegionStage Nine Entertainment invites the community to celebrate Disneyland's 70th birthdayJuly 16, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisStage Nine Entertainment in Old Sacramento is celebrating Disneyland’s 70th birthday. To commemorate, the store will display 70 pop-up artifacts from the last seven decades and open its speakeasy for people to view.
Sacramento RegionNational focus shines on Sutter Health Park and surrounding areas as A’s settle into townJuly 16, 2025Halfway through the first season of the Sacramento area hosting an MLB team, the spotlight remains squarely on West Sacramento’s 25-year-old Sutter Health Park, which is home of the minor league Sacramento River Cats.
Sacramento Region‘Like a walking billboard for the blues:' Remembering Sacramento blues musician, host Mick MartinJuly 15, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Jen PicardCapRadio colleagues remembered longtime Sacramento blues musician and radio DJ Mick Martin, who died over the weekend at 76 years old.
Housing and HomelessnessNew affordable housing for seniors coming to Oak ParkJuly 15, 2025 | Keyshawn DavisThe City of Sacramento approved $1.25 million in funding for a new senior affordable housing complex called Donner Field Senior Apartments in Oak Park. Construction is expected to be completed by 2027.
Sacramento RegionNFL star Arik Armstead shares his ‘superpower’ in new comic bookJuly 14, 2025 | Chris FeltsFormer 49er defensive lineman Arik Armstead tackles early childhood literacy with a new comic book to help inspire kids who may be struggling on their reading journey.
Sacramento RegionSacramento’s bike network received a failing grade. City officials disagreeJuly 14, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaCity officials dispute Sacramento’s 36/100 score in PeopleForBikes’ latest ratings. Meanwhile, state funding shortfalls continue to slow progress on bike infrastructure projects.
Housing and HomelessnessCalifornia, epicenter of the nation’s housing crisis, is finally getting a housing agencyJuly 14, 2025Aside from giving housing and homelessness its own box atop Gov. Gavin Newsom’s organizational chart, the reorg is supposed to simplify the state’s snarled affordable housing financing system.
ImmigrationICE arrests asylum seeker after Sacramento court hearingJuly 11, 2025 | Gerardo ZavalaMinutes after a Sacramento immigration court hearing, ICE detained an asylum seeker. NorCal Resist volunteers stepped in to help his family member deal with the aftermath. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionBeyond the villa: Sacramento’s Love Island USA watch partiesJuly 11, 2025 | Keyshawn Davis | Tony RodriguezIf you want to watch the Peacock show live in-person, there are many bars that are showing Love Island USA. Punch Bowl Social, Tom’s Watch Bar, Tiger and more are showing the finale on Sunday.
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.
