/ Local News Sacramento From CBSNews.com Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:45:50 -0400 5 /sacramento/news/new-mural-unveiled-sacramento-japantown/ A lost piece of Sacramento's history is now being revived in the form of a colorful new mural. Fri, 31 May 2024 08:36:24 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/30/b9cd5c49-575e-41bf-bb19-e4cf78600ab3/thumbnail/60x60/84e74b764820affd134cf5de4bb6adc3/for-web-sac-japantown-2.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 94ed8420-dad2-43f8-9ff4-9e846867f1af /news/sanctuary-city-transgenders-sacramento/ The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:11:55 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/27/5c081fb6-c0fc-45b4-8907-ac3da30936b9/thumbnail/60x60/2fa7b6cd10604fcfd108ac4135c3f00f/gettyimages-1297981843.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 4ef53bd2-43d0-4376-a923-da889ac18454 /news/sacramento-mayor-resolution-ceasefire-gaza/ Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg cleared the City Council chambers over outbursts during a debate over his proposed Gaza cease-fire resolution. Twelve people were arrested. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:17:18 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/20/7bd18dbd-9f1e-4658-96ee-197b6c31ba46/thumbnail/60x60/c11fdb1ceab4577f20b6b03b65c7099a/snapshot-18.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 1c65fdc7-be7f-45d1-ac56-bb0a4b528f3c /news/northern-california-storm-to-bring-blizzard-conditions-to-sierra-this-week/ A severe winter storm has begun bringing copious amounts of snow to California's Sierra Nevada this week. Extremely dangerous mountain travel is expected, with long stretches of roadway becoming impassible with blizzard conditions. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:32:55 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/02/29/3d9bb20b-2209-49a7-8877-6c530f5b9e5a/thumbnail/60x60/87891534cee0995a313893a7e86b66af/430775553-814570887155591-7421218689302522733-n.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 364bfba9-e5cf-416f-87ad-fcd270a546ce /news/sacramento-state-announces-newly-created-black-honors-college/ On the campus of Sacramento State where diversity and inclusion matter, the newly created Black Honors College will soon emerge from the university library. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:04:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/02/20/755996a5-6b16-4024-8a9a-877e08fe6f75/thumbnail/60x60/ff0841561980f3a0eb5e26a2f74dafb1/4p-vo-tz-6a-black-honor-kmaxagnw.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf afc4a35a-bab4-4526-b6bf-89c28d6420ed /sacramento/news/symbol-of-native-american-history-cemented-in-sacramento-capitol-park/ A new Native American monument was unveiled in Sacramento's Capitol Park. A symbol of indigenous history, the statue of Miwok leader and preservationist William J. Franklin Sr. is now cemented in the park's landscape. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:04:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/08/ed235b96-f168-4ee6-831e-d1ef1c2e3bd9/thumbnail/60x60/99216c7dae6a0e33e4cf18cab8c4600a/native-american-statue-capitol-park-sacramento.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf eb2fa065-6a39-4a81-8a13-87af6e7aecd4 /sacramento/news/california-professor-talks-filipino-americans-underrepresentation-despite-large-population/ A community connected through song, dance and food � Filipino American heritage takes center stage in October, but for Sacramento State University student Ardale Arizabal, it's year-round. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:04:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/01/2130e4a7-a58a-4677-bdf0-6d3c9d7eabd5/thumbnail/60x60/ee556fbe03527d2a4d31345f5442c950/snapshot-50.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 8a1c326a-e156-4a17-9e53-c85fbaab6c9f /sacramento/news/naacp-family-members-speak-out-after-natomas-teachers-arrest/ The NAACP and family members are speaking out about the arrest of a Natomas teacher who was taken into custody during what they say was a mental health crisis. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:20:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/24/1ef97173-0703-4d37-ad10-c698b7d69a23/thumbnail/60x60/2bbad5315df0b7d8f17f400d52d16466/naacp-teacher-arrest-ft-image-for-web.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 8f7f4e2c-f64b-4a3b-87ab-8a29e12c757c /news/sacramento-man-rodney-rumsey-identified-as-body-in-41-year-old-cold-case/ An important link between the California Department of Justice and a genealogy lab dedicated to law enforcement investigations helped to close a decades-old cold case and bring closure to the family of Rodney Rumsey of Sacramento. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 02:10:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/20/7cea046a-bc15-423e-9554-ecc11ade2a26/thumbnail/60x60/a9503f68caa11f344415d8c95ccd1215/rodney-rumsey.png?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 7a1d2e34-3015-4e47-a4fb-f07f82d1b2d0 /sacramento/news/sacramento-state-students-reflect-on-historic-mlk-speech-at-campus/ Some 7,000 people turned out 56 years ago this Monday to watch Martin Luther King, Jr. speak on the campus of Sacramento State University. It's a gathering that would go down in history as the only time the civil rights icon spoke on a CSU campus. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:53:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/17/d447eadd-0669-4793-aae8-7bfa61d44458/thumbnail/60x60/3aa044d58637755748bcee9473bf1320/sac-state-mlk-speech.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 94e998a5-becf-43f8-9a8e-4e4cdad03ad8 /sacramento/news/sacramento-jewish-palestinian-community-members-process-conflict-in-middle-east/ Community members in Sacramento are feeling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict� in a very deep way including two prominent community leaders organizing their own as best they can. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 22:43:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/10/edbd1d9c-af04-4241-972f-d1cbc80a9148/thumbnail/60x60/e9d73366692d643f0eabd467bf009aa5/israeli-palestinian-conflict.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf b5430ca2-457e-492d-a49d-5b5665024929 /sacramento/news/what-does-wnba-expansion-to-san-francisco-mean-for-possible-sacramento-return/ A WNBA expansion franchise has been awarded to San Francisco, disappointing some Sacramentans who were hoping the Monarchs would return one day � something the league commissioner indicated could be possible. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:03:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/05/c812c6a3-7b99-41f4-b5d0-e4f994365dfb/thumbnail/60x60/60a5cbe989b649107299e8cc1976cb00/wnba-announcement.png?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf fb7e259c-719d-4282-a274-1ca817df9c53 /sacramento/news/bienvenidos-a-sacramento-former-tv-journalist-sacramento-latino-culture-podcast/ A former TV journalist is shining the spotlight on Sacramento's rich Latino culture with the first-ever Spanish podcast in the capital city. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:49:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/28/59aead40-27f2-456d-8889-552a032e8afa/thumbnail/60x60/dca7453262d9bc3a6093a882558581a6/podcast-ft-image-for-web.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 34a9ab25-3117-41eb-aecb-4a3d8c57bad3 /sacramento/news/annual-forum-highlights-growth-and-inequities-in-sacramentos-hispanic-communities/ The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of Hispanics Forum Friday. It highlighted growth but also continued inequities. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:55:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/16/e699f6c5-06a0-419e-96b4-db7a6405879d/thumbnail/60x60/71d611c7c4bc2cf1f0a13d0460428f29/ah-5p-pkg-p-state-of-hispanics.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf ef38cd3b-46ac-48de-b348-ae2a9bf365fd /sacramento/news/sacramento-church-nearly-destroyed-in-fire-3-years-ago-is-finally-reopening/ A Sacramento church that was nearly destroyed in a fire three years ago is finally opening doors to the public. They're hosting a grand re-opening this Saturday. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:56:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/23/36dec888-a2c1-49ac-b211-44cfdb4ac890/thumbnail/60x60/37a914f0e3bca673bf9819976d2678cc/sac-church-firebomb.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 3a9b22ca-dfdb-4ecd-b07c-c7928cbb758c /sacramento/news/sacramento-program-aims-to-get-young-black-girls-involved-in-steam-careers/ A group of young girls is getting the opportunity to learn about STEAM � science, technology, engineering, arts and math. It's a program that those teaching it call a critical component. Sun, 20 Aug 2023 01:38:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/08/20/05cf8cbb-ccbf-4cd6-9639-9b8610ba52f8/thumbnail/60x60/e4a6f024564d35c1811cdbfe31961dea/snapshot-52.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf c93c2ea6-6d50-46e8-8cff-75bb5f56bc11 /sacramento/news/exhibit-at-california-state-railroad-museum-honors-chinese-railroad-workers/ The Chinese worker's exhibit was dedicated to the late civic leader Dr. Herbert Yee, who helped the railroad museum first open its doors in 1976. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:13:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/22/bdd4704f-0cbf-4258-b21b-849ea852fbf5/thumbnail/60x60/dede82db6887cae72279f2e8bac651e4/chinese-railroad-workers-exhibit.jpg?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 9c42b8f5-3258-4c39-93ab-6bb1c71272ed /sacramento/news/california-gender-affirming-bill-controversy-capitol/ A California Assembly bill that would ensure a child's gender identity is included in custody cases is generating backlash and questions from those who feel it takes away parental rights. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:29:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/14/9faae03d-cb90-4eb9-9ebb-8b84bab09c1d/thumbnail/60x60/2130396052f44a685fc5103e9476f9b0/anti-ab-957.png?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf 98ede7ca-5b36-403f-93f3-d063567edac6 /news/drag-nun-recognized-at-california-senate-ceremony-despite-backlash-from-some-republicans/ A Pride ceremony recognizing a drag nun went on as planned Monday at the California State Capitol despite some pushback from Republican lawmakers. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:06:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/06/8308e085-74fc-42f3-9e9d-7e0f82756dc0/thumbnail/60x60/b48c7a1868b16707ab12734f3b589b24/capitol-drag-nun.png?v=bf13c71e7181bf2db128edf777c4aecf a1ce56ea-b8a8-486d-a0d1-a995fe61a702 /sacramento/news/aapi-heritage-month-one-womans-incredible-story-of-determination-and-true-grit/ Her name is Kiyo Sato, and she just celebrated her 100th birthday. 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