BOTTOM LINE: Denver looks to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Nuggets take on Sacramento. Sacramento went 40-42 overall and 26-26 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Kings shot 47.8% from the field and 35.7% from 3-point range last season.

Sacramento International Airport said it may see some ripple effects after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a reduction in flights across the country to cope with the government shutdown and federal air traffic controllers working without pay.

Two nights after blitzing Utah in Minneapolis, the Timberwolves gave the Kings a similar treatment in Sacramento. Minnesota again seized control early and never looked back en route to a 144-117 road victory Sunday in California. Here are the takeaways from another impressive performance:

Officials and industry analysts warn that the path to recovery will depend on the shutdown’s duration and how quickly staffing and schedules can normalize once funding is restored.

Sacramento City Unified School District could end up $88 million in the red within a couple of years without action.

Early in the morning, the Old Sacramento holiday tree arrived at the waterfront. Crews will be working throughout the day to install the tapered white fir, felled from Hatchet Mountain in Shasta County, in its usual spot between Front and Second streets.

UCSB visits the Sacramento State Hornets after Colin Smith scored 24 points in UCSB's 85-74 win over the San Jose State Spartans.

The American River Parkway is at the heart of a lawsuit filed by Sacramento nonprofits and the Center for Biological Diversity, a national environmental conservation group. A judge will consider whether to block a 3.3-mile portion of the Corps’ work, between Watt and Howe avenues.

At the second Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade in downtown Sacramento, hundreds filled Capitol Mall with color and movement, a display of pride and resilience.

Police said 41-year-old Christina Cowens remains in jail without bail. She faces multiple charges, including unlawful disposal of human remains and grand theft. Investigators said those charges could change once the identification and cause of death are confirmed.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings NBA game to be played on November 9, 2025 on ESPN.

Oklahoma City secured a big win on Friday night, and it counts for more than a typical regular season game. Over the first eight games, the Thunder went undefea