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11 ways to get on the water around Sacramento this summer " even if you don't own a boat
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (1495+ words) Want to eat tacos by the lake, rip through rapids or rent a SUP for a sunset paddle? The answers lie below. Published on July 2, 2026 Children play in the water at Granite Bay Main Beach on June 30, 2026. Here's a hot…...
California state workers protest for telework, higher wages as return-to-office mandate begins
14+ hour, 54+ min ago (715+ words) State workers rally outside the State Capitol for higher wages and more telework options at a protest on July 1, 2026. Over 1, 500 state workers filled the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon, expressing their discontent with a long dreaded return-to-office mandate…...
'It's fake.' AI-edited images cause real concern over mountain lion in Sacramento County
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (400+ words) Experts quickly debunked a Nextdoor post warning neighbors about a mountain lion in Lemon Hill. An AI-edited image falsely depicting a mountain lion was shared on Nextdoor on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, officials said. Wildlife experts quickly debunked a social media post…...
Good weather and a 250th birthday celebration: Sacramento area gears up for July 4
17+ hour, 15+ min ago (527+ words) Events in Woodland, Lake Tahoe, Elk Grove, Roseville and more are planned to mark the milestone Independence Day. Fireworks in the sky behind the Tower Bridge on July 4, 2015. July 4 is Saturday, landing smack in the middle of what is for…...
Yolo County news: Esparto beyond tragedy and a Capay Valley corner store
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (694+ words) Catch up on Yolo County news with our weekly newsletter from reporter Daniel Hennessy. Downtown Esparto on June 25, 2026, nearly one year after the deadly fireworks warehouse explosion. Stay in-the-know on all things Yolo! Weekly email with stories and insights from…...
Sacramento State workers threaten strike amid statewide contract disputes
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (348+ words) Thousands of CSU employees are demanding higher wages and more job security. Published on July 1, 2026 CSU Employees Union members practice protesting on the campus of Sacramento State on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Staff and student workers at Sacramento State said they are…...
Pennisi's Deli, a Downtown Sacramento lunch fixture since 1952, closes its doors
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (390+ words) The old-fashioned deli had been fully cleared out as of Tuesday evening. The exterior of Pennisi's Deli in Downtown Sacramento on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Pennisi's Deli, a favorite of Downtown Sacramento workers since 1952, has permanently shut down after 74 years, a member…...
Fourth of July food fun, plus pantry-clearing pasta and a new Curtis Park brunch spot
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (542+ words) Benjy Egel's weekly newsletter also previews a new local cookbook and a chicken shop in South Sacramento. Brisket and ribs at Hog Wild Bar-B-Que in Placerville. At a party earlier this month, my friend said the Fourth of July was…...
Return-to-office mandate for state workers starts Wednesday. Here's what to expect
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (747+ words) Most departments are granting exemptions to the policy on a case-by-case basis. Published on June 30, 2026 State workers are mandated to return to the office four days a week starting on July 1, 2026. After years of delays, the start of a contentious…...
Sacramento-area patients turning to psychedelics for mental health treatment
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1304+ words) Studies have found ketamine can help treat depression, PTSD. Published on June 30, 2026 Dr. Alya Ahmad, founder of Sha Mynds healing center in Sacramento. This story was reported by a member of the'Abridged by PBS KVIE Community Reporters program. The Community…...