Truly, a fan experience fit for a king. | Photo by @victastic4672
Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in purple and black — Sacramento has no shortage of sports teams to support. Today, let’s focus on the Kings, who will tip off their 2025-2026 season next month. Save the date: Their home opener is on Friday, Oct. 24.
Sacramento Kings (NBA) | Est. 1923 as the Rochester Seagrams
Although the team has been around for 100+ years, the Kings have gone by many names, including more than 20 years as the Rochester Seagrams. The Kings finally settled down in Sacramento before the 1985-1986 season tipped off.
Where they play: Golden 1 Center
When the Kings win a game, expect chants of “Light the Beam,” followed by four purple lasers lighting up the sky above G1C.
Mascot: Slamson the Lion
Slamson is a 12-time winner of the NBA’s Most Valuable Cat Award and averages 338 hugs per appearance.
Team colors: Purple, slate gray, black
The Kings wore red and blue until 1994, when the team switched to their iconic purple — but almost ended up with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ burgundy and gold color scheme.
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Caltrans is planning a 55-hour shutdown this weekend of the westbound Highway 50 to eastbound Interstate 80 connector in West Sacramento. The freeway connector will be closed starting at 9 p.m. tomorrow through 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22 while crews work on an ongoing pavement rehabilitation project. (CBS13)
Open
Tai Pan Bakery & Dim Sum is now open on Freeport Boulevard in South Land Park. The family-run dim sum spot is already attracting long lines of customers hoping to try the baked buns, seafood dumplings, and crispy egg rolls. It’s open daily, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. (The Sacramento Bee)
Weather
The first day of fall is Monday, Sept. 22. What will the weather bring? According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, there’s a 71% chance that a La Niña pattern will form from October to December. Get more insight on how this could impact our region. (NOAA + ABC10)
Announced
Speaking of sports, the 2025 USL Jägermeister Cup Final is coming to Heart Health Park on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Sacramento Republic FC will host Hartford Athletic — grab tickets and root for our indomitable home team.
Seasonal
It’s starting to feel like fall at the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Check out the seasonal activities schedule, which includes the scarecrow contest where you can vote for your favorite display and Movies Under the Stars on Thursdays + Fridays in October.
Watch
Sacramentan Xavier Smalls is one of the breakout stars of Tyler Perry’s “Beauty in Black,” which recently debuted its second season on Netflix. Smalls majored in theater and graduated from Sac State in 2020. “I’m very excited that I get to be a Sac Town representative,” he said in an interview. (ABC10)
State
California Coastal Cleanup Day is this Saturday, Sept. 20. Join a community cleanup near you and participate in the Trashure Hunt, a scavenger hunt where you can track down special “trash items” hidden at cleanup sites across the state and redeem them for prizes.
Holiday
Sunset on Monday, Sept. 22 marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. The celebration runs until sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Celebrate the Hebrew New Year with High Holidays services at the Chabad Centers of the Sacramento Region.
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Sports
Will the San Jose Sharks rise from the NHL’s basement this season? Three key storylines could shape the team’s future. Hear from the local experts with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Upcoming tariffs could spike prices on car replacement parts, making auto maintenance in Sacramento even more expensive. One way to offset those costs? An extended auto warranty. This provider is offering $300 off new plans. T&Cs apply; see disclaimers for important consumer information.*
Why are the same firms that backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay also backing Pacaso(Nasdaq ticker reserved: $PCSO)? Because it’s disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market with co-ownership, already earning $110 million+ in gross profit in under five years. (And until midnight, you can join the 10,000+ shareholders.)†‡*
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Hispanic Heritage Month is important to me because I am Chilean, and today happens to be Chilean Independence Day. So, please allow me to share this photo of little me at a patriotic school celebration dressed as a “huasa,” about to dance the “cueca.”
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