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Ben Simmons Expected for Kings Preseason Debut
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The Sacramento Kings are taking a cautious approach to Ben Simmons’ return after he missed the 2025-26 season. He was ruled out of Monday’s preseason opener against the Lakers and is expected to make his Kings debut Thursday against the Lakers or Saturday against the Warriors; reports say he is healthy and has impressed in training camp.
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Highlands Files for Bankruptcy Amid State Funding Dispute
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Highlands Community and Technical Schools, a Sacramento-area adult charter network serving about 2,000 students, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after repayment talks broke down over a state claim exceeding $243 million. The school disputes the claim, which stems from an audit alleging ineligible education funding and other misconduct, and says classes will continue as it seeks to reorganize and pursue a new charter in Sutter County.
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Fresno State routs Sacramento State 49-3
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— Sep 11, 2026
Fresno State routed Sacramento State 49-3, with Jayden Mandal throwing for 316 yards and three total touchdowns and Bryson Donelson adding three rushing scores as the Bulldogs piled up 542 yards to dominate the Hornets. The game started slowly for Fresno State, but a 32-point second quarter and overall outgaining margin sealed the win, while Sac State remained winless against FBS opposition in the matchup’s history.
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Fresno State's second quarter explosion really put this game out of reach early.
Athletics Rally From Six-Run Deficit, Beat Angels
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— Sep 22, 2026
The Oakland Athletics erased a six-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 in West Sacramento, powered by Carlos Cortes’ pinch-hit RBI triple and a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth, with Zack Gelof adding a later two-run blast. The win, part of a bid to end the season on a high note and avoid a 100-loss campaign, comes as the A’s face a six-game finale slate against the Angels and seek strong performances from pitchers and position players alike.
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Americans Will Be Able To Watch Fort Hood Killer Face Firing Squad, Hegseth Says
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Teen Mob Trashes Sacramento Gas Station Store
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— Mar 25, 2026
A routine shift at a Sacramento convenience store quickly spiraled into disorder when a large group of teens stormed inside, leaving destruction in their wake and a lone worker struggling to keep control. According to…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Sacramento Middle School Teacher Placed on Leave After Bizarre Classroom Incident
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— Mar 5, 2026
A Sacramento-area middle school teacher was placed on administrative leave after a disturbing video surfaced showing him engaging in inappropriate conduct in his classroom just moments before students arrived. According…
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California Gun Owners Trade Firearms for Gas Cards
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— May 23, 2022
California gun owners traded in their firearms for gas cards amid the spike in gas prices. The Sacramento Police Department announced in a press release , “134 firearms were turned into the Sacramento Police Department…
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Sacramento Loaves & Fishes Serves Thanksgiving Meals to Those in Need for 40th Year
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— Nov 22, 2023
The Sacramento Loaves & Fishes charity is giving the needy a happy Thanksgiving this year, marking its 40th anniversary of providing free Thanksgiving meals. According to KCRA 3 , the charity has been feeding hundreds…
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Sacramento DA Suing the City Over Homeless Crisis
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— Sep 20, 2023
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging the homeless crisis has left people living in “Third World” conditions. KCRA 3 posted a press conference to YouTube where Ho, a…
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Faraday: The Bookbinder Who Lit the World
A blacksmith's son with no schooling and a deep, quiet faith discovered electromagnetic induction — the principle behind every generator on Earth.
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Roughly 6,000 Gallons of Water Needed to Put Out Tesla That ‘Spontaneously’ Caught on Fire
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— Jan 30, 2023
A Tesla “spontaneously” caught on fire while on a highway, according to the Sacramento Metro Fire District. Over the weekend, the Sacramento Metro Fire District shared photos of the incident on Twitter. “Crews arrived…
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Chaos as 'Rapid Gunfire' Erupts Near California Capitol, Gunman Escapes Police
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— Apr 3, 2022
An early morning shooting in downtown Sacramento left six people dead and 10 injured. Police indicated that the shooter has not been arrested, according to the Sacramento Bee. The shooting took place in an entertainment…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Ben Simmons ends NBA absence with one-year deal to Kings
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— Sep 4, 2026
Ben Simmons signs a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, marking his return to the NBA after sitting out the 2025-26 season due to injuries. He is expected to serve as a backup point guard behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr and provide versatility as Sacramento seeks to rebuild after a 22-60 season.
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Sam Okafor
Backing up a rookie says a lot about where his career's at now. Hope he can stay healthy and be a veteran presence at least.
Suspect in Sacramento Mass Shooting Received Early Prison Release Just 1 Month Prior
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— Apr 6, 2022
One man arrested in connection with a fatal shooting early Sunday in Sacramento had been released early from prison in February. The shooting left six people dead and 12 injured, according to KGO-TV . Smiley Martin, 27…
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Mistrial Declared in Sacramento K Street Case; Retrial Planned
World
— Jul 21, 2026
A mistrial was declared in the Sacramento K Street mass shooting case after jurors failed to reach verdicts on the murder charges against surviving defendants Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton, with prosecutors expected to decide soon on retrial. The 2022 shooting left six people dead and injured about a dozen, and the defendants were later convicted on weapons counts despite the hung jury on the murder charges.
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Air Base Uncle Sam Once Used For Covert Ops Now In Beijing’s Hands
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Twins beat Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento
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— Aug 25, 2026
The Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento to snap a three-game skid, with Zebby Matthews throwing seven innings of one-run ball and Josh Bell driving in three runs. Byron Buxton, Kaelen Culpepper and Ryan Kreidler contributed multi-hit nights as the Twins’ offense produced 16 hits, while the A’s rally fell short in the late innings.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Newsom Flatly Admits Democrats Have Become The Milquetoast Party
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— Aug 28, 2025
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom conceded Wednesday that his party is facing a “weakness” problem. Newsom told Politico during an interview at an event in Sacramento, California that the “essence of the challenge…
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Electric Vehicle ‘Spontaneously’ Catches on Fire While at High-End Auto Dismantler
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— Aug 4, 2023
A Tesla that had been sitting for months after a wreck “spontaneously” ignited into flames on Wednesday in California as it was being prepared to be dismantled. The Sacramento Bee reported the fire started just after 5…
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City Threatened with Destruction by Wildfire Calls a Farmer
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— Jul 3, 2022
What began in 2014 as an alternative to lawn mowers has become a strategy that helped West Sacramento, California, avoid damage from a recent wildfire. The answer was not high technology, but a flock of hungry goats…
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Fire Crew Finds Homeless Puppy at Burning Debris Pile, Now He's Being Fostered by a Firefighter
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— Apr 19, 2022
When firefighters in Sacramento, California, showed up to a blaze last week, they walked away from the scene with one more in their crew than they arrived with. A fire had broken out Tuesday under the eastbound…
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Man Accused in Deadly Baltimore Shooting Was Freed From Prison Just Days Earlier
A Maryland man accused of killing a 12-year-old girl at a youth football homecoming game had been released from prison just eight days before the shooting, according to state records. According to Fox News , Tyree Reynolds, 23, was released from state custody on Sept. 25 after serving a five-year prison sentence. He is now facing 30 criminal counts, including murder and attempted murder, following
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California Sues Trump Administration Over Alleged Failure to Protect Species
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— Feb 21, 2020
California is suing the administration of President Donald Trump for what it calls the administration’s failure to protect endangered species in the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. California Attorney General Xavier…
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California’s Notorious ‘Golden State Killer’ Faces Sentencing
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— Aug 20, 2020
A former California police officer dubbed the “Golden State Killer” who confessed to 13 murders and dozens of rapes during the 1970s and ’80s faces a life prison term when he is sentenced in Sacramento on Friday. Joseph…
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REPORT: Gunfire Strikes California ABC Local News Station Building
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— Sep 19, 2025
Sacramento officials are investigating after ABC10’s television station was struck by gunfire Friday, according to multiple reports. CBS News reported that police responded just after 1:30 p.m. to the 400 block of…
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Dad Grateful to Be Alive After EV Starts Shaking, Burns to a Crisp on Highway
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— May 8, 2023
Tesla didn’t have much to say about one of its cars catching fire in California on Saturday, but the car’s owner managed to work up a few words. “I’m just so lucky to be alive,” Bishal Malla of the Sacramento suburb of…
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Gas Prices Drop to 1978 Levels After Manager Makes Decimal Error, Ends up Fired
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— Jun 15, 2022
Some heroes don’t wear capes. At least, that was the situation in the eyes of lucky California motorists who chanced into a reprieve from crushing gas prices under President Joe Biden. The manager of a Sacramento County…
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Another Climate Lawsuit Dies: Court Says No One Was Fooled By Cleaner-Gas Ads
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