Former Grant High baseball star to be inducted in Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame
This weekend, the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame introduces a new class including one former Grant High School baseball star that rounds out a family of inductees.
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This weekend, the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame introduces a new class including one former Grant High School baseball star that rounds out a family of inductees.
Dusty Baker is reportedly returning to the San Francisco Giants for a third stint with the team, this time as a special assistant in the front office.
As Dusty Baker officially ended one notable chapter in his illustrious career, he said Thursday he feels an obligation to do more around the game with his next one.
Mauricio Dubón homered with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros held off the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Sunday.
Astros' shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat since getting a planned day off, backing another solid outing from Framber Valdez as Houston sent the tumbling Oakland Athletics to their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-3 win.
Framber Valdez pitched a four-hitter to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Yordan Alvarez hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning to propel the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Wilmer Flores homered, and Joey Bart and Austin Slater had two hits each to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros.
Anthony DeSclafani pitched eight scoreless innings and Camilo Doval completed the three-hitter to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
The 73-year-old Baker earned his first World Series championship as a manager in his 25th season as a skipper when the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games Saturday.
The 72-year-old Dusty Baker's career record is 2,000-1,745 and he's the only big league manager to take five different teams to the postseason.
He may be on baseball's biggest stage, but Dusty Baker's home base is still right here in Sacramento. The 72-year-old is managing the Houston Astros as they battle the Atlanta Braves for a World Series Championship.
Dusty Baker waited for the Houston Astros to catch even a small break, and then his club finally got a few.
Before he begins his "last hurrah," Dusty Baker intends to talk to his new team. He hasn't decided exactly what he'll say to the scandal-riddled Houston Astros when spring training starts, but he's certain of the message.
Dusty Baker, one of the most decorated Sacramentans, has reportedly been hired as the new manager of the Houston Astros.
Del Campo High graduate Dusty Baker will be inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations National High School Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in four sports during his four years.
Three new distinguished locals are being added to the Sacramento Walk of Stars.
Dusty Baker is re-joining the San Francisco Giants nearly 16 years after his departure as manager.
Ten weeks into the Major League Baseball season, and a lot of fantasy team owners give up on their rosters coming back from a three-day weekend. Don't be one of them; stay active, for there is still so much time left in the season to make a comeback.
Dusty Baker has witnessed some great stories throughout the years: Hank Aaron becoming the new home run king, Barry Bonds hitting 73 home runs in a year, and he may have invented the high-five. Despite his public experiences, Baker revealed more about himself in his new musical memoir. The longtime baseball player and manager once met rock star Jimi Hendrix when he was just 19 years old in San Francisco as a young ball player - then they smoked marijuana together.
Devin Mesoraco is an x-factor who could provide extra value to a team that's already one of the best in the big leagues.
Dusty Baker's contract is up in Cincinnati and the 63-year-old again failed to get the Reds out of the first round despite winning the first two games at San Francisco, putting the Sacramento native's future with the team in doubt.
Jim Conter, one of Lou's seven children, says he is proud to know his father was the last survivor of the battleship.
The Davis Police Department dismissed an officer after learning he withheld information about a man's death in 2019 after a security guard put his knee on the man's neck inside the Golden 1 Center.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money.
Sacramento has some of the highest flood risk in the nation, and the sunny skies and receding rivers mean flood control crews can get back to work on projects that protect the region.
The Supreme Court is now weighing a ban on sleeping outdoors, which could be a game changer for how Sacramento handles homeless encampment enforcement.
Jim Conter, one of Lou's seven children, says he is proud to know his father was the last survivor of the battleship.
The people behind the effort to build a new city in Solano County are also promising to build the biggest solar farm in the western US in partnership with UC Davis.
The Davis Police Department dismissed an officer after learning he withheld information about a man's death in 2019 after a security guard put his knee on the man's neck inside the Golden 1 Center.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The Davis Police Department dismissed an officer after learning he withheld information about a man's death in 2019 after a security guard put his knee on the man's neck inside the Golden 1 Center.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
Sacramento has some of the highest flood risk in the nation, and the sunny skies and receding rivers mean flood control crews can get back to work on projects that protect the region.
The Supreme Court is now weighing a ban on sleeping outdoors, which could be a game changer for how Sacramento handles homeless encampment enforcement.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money.
On Earth Day, California Governor Gavin Newsom was joined by other state officials and activists to announce the newest state park – and the first since 2014 – in Stanislaus County.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
Two animal welfare measures are moving forward at the California State Capitol with the goal of humanely controlling evergrowing pet populations.
No state has a more ambitious plan for universal preschool than California, which plans to extend eligibility for transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds by fall 2025
Zack Gelof hit a two-run homer off Victor González in the ninth, and the Oakland Athletics stopped an eight-game losing streak in the Bronx by beating the Yankees 2-0 following the first-inning ejection of New York manager Aaron Boone over what appeared to be a fan remark aimed at the plate umpire.
Brandon Aiyuk is staying away from the San Francisco 49ers facility at the start of the offseason program as he seeks a lucrative long-term contract.
Josh Naylor delivered a clutch, three-run double in the seventh inning as the Guardians continued their best start in 25 years with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics to complete a three-game sweep.
Right-hander Slade Cecconi held the San Francisco Giants to two runs in six innings in his 2024 debut, and Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run, go-ahead single in the sixth inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory.
Sacramento Kings' Malik Monk has been picked as a finalist for the NBA's sixth man of the year award. In his second season with Sacramento, Monk averaged 15.4 points and 5.1 assists in 26 minutes per game, while shooting 44.3% from the field and 35% from three.
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money.
The Supreme Court is now weighing a ban on sleeping outdoors, which could be a game changer for how Sacramento handles homeless encampment enforcement.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking aim at states considering abortion travel bans with the launch of a new ad campaign.
The Supreme Court considered whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Research shows the number of cases in younger women under the age of 40 is on the rise.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
Google began removing California news sites from some user's search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state pass a law requiring the search giant to pay media companies for linking to their content.
Long lunch lines, friendly hellos, and a greater social atmosphere – could all of that return to downtown Sacramento with the return of state workers? Some businesses seem to think so.
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would end exclusive control of ticket sales by companies like Ticketmaster.
California is the only state with an average of over $5.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Also Thursday... Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Prop 47 despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
California's attorney general is putting pressure on Facebook over an issue Call Kurtis first exposed more than a year ago.
Community members in El Dorado County are still rebuilding from the Caldor Fire, which destroyed Grizzly Flats in August 2021.
Two additional insurance companies are pulling out of California, leaving thousands more civilians without coverage as the state nears the start of its wildfire season.
Some groundbreaking fire protection ideas are being unveiled in Sacramento this week at a wildland firefighting conference.
Caldor Fire survivors are looking to sue the U.S. Forest Service, claiming they were negligent in protecting Grizzly Flats from destruction.
A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires in the United States.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.
An inspiring love story is still being written chapter by chapter at the Brookdale Folsom home for seniors. That's where Faye Guerrero and Rob Trueax found love again after loss.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
A 2-year-old boy who was reported missing is in critical condition after being found in a canal in Stanislaus County, authorities said Monday night.
A Davis police officer was dismissed from duty. It's not over anything he did in the line of duty but something else that dates back to 2019. The police department says they didn't know until recently.
Several felony charges have been filed against the driver accused of intentionally crashing head-on into an occupied California Highway Patrol vehicle along a Sacramento-area freeway in March, prosecutors said Monday.
Lieutenant Commander Lou Conter of Grass Valley was the last living survivor of the U.S.S. Arizona, which sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He died on April 1 and will be laid to rest on Friday.