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Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times.
It's an old brick building you might miss on Main Street, but to some, it's much more than that.
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
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.
The push to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments continues, as the FDA recently said some psychedelic drugs show promise.
A fraternity at UC Davis is under fire after a student says he was hazed so badly, he had to go to the hospital.
A search continues for an armed suspect who was engaged in a standoff with law enforcement in a south Sacramento neighborhood on Wednesday.
Sacramento's lone Cracker Barrel location has permanently closed, the restaurant chain confirmed on Tuesday.
An 82-year-old man died at the hospital after he crashed into a pickup truck that slowed down for an animal that was on the road on Wednesday afternoon in Nevada County, the California Highway Patrol said.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times.
As communities across America continue to fight fentanyl, a group of youth in Sacramento has taken it upon themselves to do something about it.
A small town in the Northern California Sierra Foothills is proving it can do big things as local restaurants are less than two weeks away from making their national television debut.
The push to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments continues, as the FDA recently said some psychedelic drugs show promise.
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 California bill that pushes for harsher penalties against people who buy sex from children moved forward Tuesday, but not without a fight between members of the public safety committee and the bill's author Senator Shannon Grove.
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.
California has quietly passed a major energy milestone this week signaling advancements in renewable energy usage across the state.
It's an old brick building you might miss on Main Street, but to some, it's much more than that.
Authorities are working to get an armed suspect out of a home in a south Sacramento neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times. Lopez's oldest son, Roman, was diagnosed with a pediatric heart condition that requires upcoming surgery.
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times. Lopez's oldest son, Roman, was diagnosed with a pediatric heart condition that requires upcoming surgery.
So many people call the capital city of California home, but in this segment of Sacramento Speaks, we hit the streets to find out: if you could live anywhere else, where would it be?
Sacramento Republic FC's Roro Lopez has had so many highs during his time in the capital city, and now the community has shown up during one of his toughest times.
Esteury Ruiz homered for the second time in three games since being recalled from Triple-A, and the Oakland Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
The next solar eclipses where parts of North America will experience totality won't be until 2044 and 2045.
The push to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments continues, as the FDA recently said some psychedelic drugs show promise.
A California bill that pushes for harsher penalties against people who buy sex from children moved forward Tuesday, but not without a fight between members of the public safety committee and the bill's author Senator Shannon Grove.
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
The historic criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump kicked off Monday, as he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial.
If the ballot initiative gets enough signatures, Nevadans will get to vote on enshrining abortion access for up to 24 weeks in the state's constitution.
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.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.
Zion Williamson has been ruled out of the New Orleans Pelicans' Western Conference play-in game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night because of a left hamstring injury.
The vehicles' failure to detect a "sudden degradation" in the battery could lead to to a sudden loss of power, Ford warns.
USA Basketball announced its star-studded men's Olympic team for Paris, which includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
The new single, titled "Primrose Hill", was recently released by James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon, who are both musicians themselves.
She's now paying it forward through her She Ready Foundation, donating luggage to foster youth and assisting them with housing, internships, life skills and reminding them of one important thing.
A small town in the Northern California Sierra Foothills is proving it can do big things as local restaurants are less than two weeks away from making their national television debut.
ABBA, Blondie and The Notorious B.I.G. are entering America's audio canon.
As communities across America continue to fight fentanyl, a group of youth in Sacramento has taken it upon themselves to do something about it.
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.
19 people have been stricken — including nine who have been hospitalized — after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
One expert says this time of year can be difficult to differentiate between allergies and a virus.
When it comes to youth, suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death. It's so serious that the California Department of Public Health has launched a new campaign to fight it.
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 fast food restaurants with 60 or more locations, will pay workers at least 25% more than the state's $16 minimum wage. With the change comes concerns from small businesses.
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
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.
The Stockton airport is set to see $28 million worth of upgrades to try and make it attractive to big airlines. Some say these changes are long overdue.
A Natomas woman said the typical trip to the dog park ended in tragedy, with her pet being attacked and killed.
A suspect is sought after 73 dogs were seized across three properties in the city of Turlock last week, authorities said Tuesday.
A Sacramento family is sharing their story after an unexpected delivery in the middle of the night. Someone left a malnourished puppy at their front door and ran off.
A doggie debacle: A Stockton-area pooch named Gracie got her head stuck in a Biscotti bucket for two weeks.
The bill would prohibit landlords from inquiring about pets on rental applications and aims to eliminate extra monthly fees known as "pet rent."
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
Regulators say California will provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack.
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.
Beauty 2 The Streetz provides clothing, hygiene products, makeovers, wigs and haircuts to those in need. Shirley Raines and her team traveled to Sacramento to do the same.