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St. Louis Archdiocese Sues Over ICE Sacrament Limits
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— Oct 5, 2026
On Oct. 5, 2026, St. Louis clergy sued over ICE jail sacrament limits after an official proposed Communion in a plastic bag via guard; the filing says one detainee died there.
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Elena Vasquez
ICE giving lawyers more access than clergy shows the rules are inconsistent and unfair to faith needs.
Highlands Files for Bankruptcy Amid State Funding Dispute
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
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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Road Crashes Kill 12 Across Bangladesh, California
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Separate crashes in Bangladesh killed five people, including four women and a 14-year-old boy. In Northern California, three reported highway collisions killed seven people and seriously injured others, while a separate Sacramento chain-reaction crash involving a semi-truck was under investigation, with injuries not yet confirmed.
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Pacific Leads 18-Team Stockton Invitational
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Pacific took a five-shot lead after the second round of the Visit Stockton Pacific Invitational, with San Francisco and Utah Valley tied for second. Sacramento State improved by six strokes but remained 15th, while Pacific seeks to defend its title and the Hornets and Dons entered the event after strong early-season performances.
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FBI Nabs Saudi National Accused Of Hiding Bug In Toilet Paper To Spy On AI Giant’s Inner Sanctum
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
2027 Concert Calendars Take Shape Across US
Entertainment
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Country music events are taking shape for 2027: Sacramento’s GoldenSky festival is set for Oct. 9–10 after a two-year pause, while Minnesota festivals including WE Fest and Lakes Jam are preparing summer lineups. New Jersey’s concert calendar is also filling out, with confirmed country acts at Wildwood’s Barefoot Country Music Fest alongside shows across the state.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Ben Simmons Set for Kings Preseason Debut
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Ben Simmons is set to make his Sacramento Kings preseason debut against the Golden State Warriors, returning to the court after more than a year away. His role and form remain uncertain as he looks to revive his NBA career.
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Ben Simmons Makes Kings Preseason Debut
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Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has shown promising playmaking and scoring in the Kings’ preseason, reinforcing expectations that he will start at point guard, though his shooting has been inconsistent as he adjusts to the NBA. Sacramento views the seventh pick as a key building block, but early performances remain a small and mixed sample.
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Kings Owner Reportedly Roasts Team at Dinner
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Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé reportedly used a training-camp dinner to call out players, coaches and executives over the team’s shortcomings after Sacramento’s 22–60 season. Attendees were divided on whether the blunt speech was an attempt to motivate the organization to defy its critics or had backfired.
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College Teams Plan Packed Home Sports Slates
Sports
— Oct 7, 2026
Utah Valley soccer hosts Sacramento State, while No. 19 Michigan Tech football faces No. 6 Grand Valley State. Weekend matchups also include No. 22 Michigan State volleyball hosting Oregon and Iowa, Michigan field hockey taking on Maryland and Monmouth, and Michigan volleyball facing Iowa and No. 13 Oregon.
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The Conservative Desk
City ends 150-year carriage trade on thin relief
Mamdani and Menin lock in a 2028 ban after a tourist’s death. Owners who paid hundreds of thousands for medallions get only a promise the city will ‘consider’ compensation.
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Ben Simmons Expected for Kings Preseason Debut
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— Oct 5, 2026
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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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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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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How Fulton Sheen mastered “influencing” before social media
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— Sep 9, 2026
Fulton Sheen drew 30 million weekly viewers to his 1950s television program through a daily hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament that he maintained for over sixty years.
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Nicole Hardy
Sheen showed how to hold an audience with clear ideas and presence on early television.
Pelosi’s Archbishop Declares That Prominent Catholics Who Support Abortion Should Be Denied Communion
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— May 3, 2021
The Catholic archbishop whose archdiocese includes abortion advocate and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is laying down the law in terms of pro-abortion Catholics receiving the sacrament of Communion. A pastoral letter from…
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Catholic League Slams Whitmer, Accuses Her of ‘Vintage Anti-Catholic Bigotry’ After Video
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— Oct 11, 2024
The sacrament of Holy Communion is something the Catholic church takes seriously. And when a video was posted on Thursday of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) feeding a podcaster a Dorito in the style one receives the…
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 2h
Catholic Church Warns Of ‘Government Overreach’ With New State Law Forcing Priests To Violate Sacrament
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— May 7, 2025
The Archdiocese of Seattle is taking a stand against a recently passed Washington State law that would force priests to violate the seal of confession. The law, signed by Democratic Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on May…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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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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24 American Students From One School District Left Behind in Afghanistan
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— Sep 1, 2021
Twenty-four Sacramento-area students remain trapped in Afghanistan after the U.S. military’s departure on Monday, according to officials at one California school district. “Our office has been in close contact with the…
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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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Dana Whitfield
Fresno State's second quarter explosion really put this game out of reach early.
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.
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How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat
The Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.
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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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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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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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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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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 2h
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