Sacramento, CA news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Sacramento, CA on Friday, October 16, 2026: Ironman California today: road closures, Kings preseason game. Also: Sacramento-area events this weekend (Oct 15-17): check KCRA roundup for festivals, concerts and activities; Sacramento State kicks off Homecoming concerts this weekend with live music performances. Weather: Mostly clear skies with highs near 83°F and light winds today.

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Headlines

Ironman California 2026 takes place today with major road closures and traffic impacts throughout Sacramento.ABC10 · Oct 16, 8:06 AM

Safety & emergencies

A 15-year-old has been accused in connection with a stabbing death in Roseville this week.KCRA · Oct 16, 6:00 PM

Events & going out

Sacramento-area events this weekend (Oct 15-17): check KCRA roundup for festivals, concerts and activities.KCRA · Oct 16, 3:15 PM
Sacramento State kicks off Homecoming concerts this weekend with live music performances.FOX40 · Oct 16, 3:54 PM
Wormie World turns Sacramento into a citywide treasure hunt this weekend for families.Abridged – PBS KVIE · Oct 16, 10:15 AM
Sacramento Fall ID prep baseball preview story available with player and team information.Prep Baseball · Oct 16, 2:28 PM

Business & new openings

Sacramento area's fastest-growing companies for 2026 ranked by The Business Journals.The Business Journals · Oct 15, 9:03 PM
Emerging US logistics company secures new location in West Sacramento.CoStar · Oct 15, 10:02 AM

Sports

Sacramento Kings face San Antonio Spurs in preseason basketball game tonight at Golden 1 Center.Yahoo Sports · Oct 16, 4:30 PM
Leaky Black signed a two-way deal with Sacramento Kings after impressing in preseason training.Keeping It Heel · Oct 16, 6:18 PM

Nature & environment

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Alameda County earlier this week.KCRA · Oct 16, 2:45 PM
Wild whale visitors have been spotted swimming in the Sacramento River recently.Sacramento Bee · Oct 15, 9:00 AM

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