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	Sacramento Music Spotlight: Deftones - "Minerva" Deftones are among Sacramento's heaviest-sounding bands in history to reach national status and sell albums in the millions. They began their journey in the early 90s and were signed by the middle of the decade to Madonna's Warner-backed label, Maverick Records. By 2000 the band, led by Chino Moreno, was playing large arenas and developing a successful track record of inventive alternative rock albums with tracks that gained national airplay. "Minerva" was a single from the band's 2003 self-titled album, their fourth release.

Sacramento Music Spotlight: Deftones - "Minerva"

Deftones are among Sacramento's heaviest-sounding bands in history to reach national status and sell albums in the millions. They began their journey in the early 90s and were signed by the middle of the decade to Madonna's Warner-backed label, Maverick Records. By 2000 the band, led by Chino Moreno, was playing large arenas and developing a successful track record of inventive alternative rock albums with tracks that gained national airplay. "Minerva" was a single from the band's 2003 self-titled album, their fourth release.


	Region Celebrates Kings' 1st Playoff Appearance in Years The Sacramento Kings's 120-80 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, 03/30/23, put them in the NBA playoffs for the first time in over a decade. After the league's longest losing streak of 16 seasons, the team rose to third place in the Western Conference, achieving a 46-30 record. The Kings face the Golden State Warriors in round 1 of the playoffs in April. Here's a look at the team's highlights over Portland.

Region Celebrates Kings' 1st Playoff Appearance in Years

The Sacramento Kings's 120-80 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, 03/30/23, put them in the NBA playoffs for the first time in over a decade. After the league's longest losing streak of 16 seasons, the team rose to third place in the Western Conference, achieving a 46-30 record. The Kings face the Golden State Warriors in round 1 of the playoffs in April. Here's a look at the team's highlights over Portland.


	Skip's Music Owner Skip Maggiora Dies at 75 Skip Maggiora, who launched Skip's Music in 1973, died at 75 on February 23, 2023, the company has posted on Facebook. As a young musician, he opened for legendary acts who came thru Sacramento, such as Jimi Hendrix and Big Brother and The Holding Company. This year marks the company's 50 anniversary. This SacTV video captures Skip as an MC at the store's 40th anniversary in Old Sac at the Sac Music Festival on May 25, 2013.

Skip's Music Owner Skip Maggiora Dies at 75

Skip Maggiora, who launched Skip's Music in 1973, died at 75 on February 23, 2023, the company has posted on Facebook. As a young musician, he opened for legendary acts who came thru Sacramento, such as Jimi Hendrix and Big Brother and The Holding Company. This year marks the company's 50 anniversary. This SacTV video captures Skip as an MC at the store's 40th anniversary in Old Sac at the Sac Music Festival on May 25, 2013.


	New Type of Outdoor Football for Everyone Super Bowl weekend brings a surprise video on a new type of safe football game for everyone. This SacTV video shot at the American River on Saturday, 02/11/23, is hosted by Alex Cosper, who explains how three people can have fun with a passing game that doesn't involve contact between players. Each player rotates positions between quarterback, receiver and defender. It's a way to get healthy exercise at a park or in someone's backyard.

New Type of Outdoor Football for Everyone

Super Bowl weekend brings a surprise video on a new type of safe football game for everyone. This SacTV video shot at the American River on Saturday, 02/11/23, is hosted by Alex Cosper, who explains how three people can have fun with a passing game that doesn't involve contact between players. Each player rotates positions between quarterback, receiver and defender. It's a way to get healthy exercise at a park or in someone's backyard.


	Gov. Newsom Explains Gun Safety Plans California Governor Gavin Newsom discusses his plans on gun safety in the state in this 02/01/23 KCRA TV video. He characterizes California as a leading state in gun safety. He contrasted the state as "moving in the exact opposite direction as the state of Florida." The governor of Florida is proposing to loosen gun laws, while Newsom looks toward tightening restrictions on weapons of mass destruction such as AR-15s. Newsom points to evidence that reflects the number of guns in a state parallels suicide rates.

Gov. Newsom Explains Gun Safety Plans

California Governor Gavin Newsom discusses his plans on gun safety in the state in this 02/01/23 KCRA TV video. He characterizes California as a leading state in gun safety. He contrasted the state as "moving in the exact opposite direction as the state of Florida." The governor of Florida is proposing to loosen gun laws, while Newsom looks toward tightening restrictions on weapons of mass destruction such as AR-15s. Newsom points to evidence that reflects the number of guns in a state parallels suicide rates.


	Preview of UC Davis Expansion This video produced by UC Davis Health provides a peek into the future of the UC Davis Sacramento Campus with a virtual tour. About $8 billion has been invested in the upgrade of the 144-acre campus. By 2030 the Sacramento campus plans to expand from its current 3.6 million square feet to over 7 million square feet.


	Mayor Steinberg Discusses Sacramento Storms Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg was interviewed by Washington Post Live on Tuesday, 01/17/23, about the severe storms that knocked out power for over 200,000 residents New Year's Eve and the following two weekends. In each case, SMUD was able to restore power for most residents within a day of the outage. In this 20-minute interview, Steinberg shares his thoughts on how the city needs to respond to climate change, which creates extreme and unpredictable weather.

Mayor Steinberg Discusses Sacramento Storms

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg was interviewed by Washington Post Live on Tuesday, 01/17/23, about the severe storms that knocked out power for over 200,000 residents New Year's Eve and the following two weekends. In each case, SMUD was able to restore power for most residents within a day of the outage. In this 20-minute interview, Steinberg shares his thoughts on how the city needs to respond to climate change, which creates extreme and unpredictable weather.


	Sacramento Tops Forbes' List for Best Place to Live in California Sacramento has been named California's "Best Place to Live" by Forbes. The factors that put the city on top were size, low crime rate, diversity, available activities and cost of living. CBS Sacramento reports on the story, getting soundbites from several Sacramentans about why they enjoy the city. Other reasons local residents love the area are: people and weather are great, traffic isn't that bad and education is good for kids.

Sacramento Tops Forbes' List for Best Place to Live in California

Sacramento has been named California's "Best Place to Live" by Forbes. The factors that put the city on top were size, low crime rate, diversity, available activities and cost of living. CBS Sacramento reports on the story, getting soundbites from several Sacramentans about why they enjoy the city. Other reasons local residents love the area are: people and weather are great, traffic isn't that bad and education is good for kids.


	KCRA Investigates Floodwaters in Sacramento County Sacramento wrapped up its final week of 2022 with flood damage. In this 86-minute video shot by KCRA LiveCopter 3, the TV station's Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan comments on floodwaters in Sacramento County resulting from this past week's storms. Not only was property damaged from the flooding, many people were trapped in their cars. Part of the video footage shows a levee breach. Tree lines in flooded areas indicate where the river is supposed to be, according to this report. Part of Highway 99 has been closed between Grant Line Road and Dillard Road in Elk Grove, as I-5 remains open.

KCRA Investigates Floodwaters in Sacramento County

Sacramento wrapped up its final week of 2022 with flood damage. In this 86-minute video shot by KCRA LiveCopter 3, the TV station's Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan comments on floodwaters in Sacramento County resulting from this past week's storms. Not only was property damaged from the flooding, many people were trapped in their cars. Part of the video footage shows a levee breach. Tree lines in flooded areas indicate where the river is supposed to be, according to this report. Part of Highway 99 has been closed between Grant Line Road and Dillard Road in Elk Grove, as I-5 remains open.


	Sacramento Opens 2023 with a Mass Blackout SacTV.com founder Alex Cosper and many other Sacramentans experienced a power outage New Year's Eve that began around 7:30pm and lasted through about 8:00am New Year's Day. The blackout was due to high winds knocking down power lines, according to SMUD, affecting 200,000 customers in the area. The region experienced a strong storm leading into the blackout. Power outages were common throughout the state.

Sacramento Opens 2023 with a Mass Blackout

SacTV.com founder Alex Cosper and many other Sacramentans experienced a power outage New Year's Eve that began around 7:30pm and lasted through about 8:00am New Year's Day. The blackout was due to high winds knocking down power lines, according to SMUD, affecting 200,000 customers in the area. The region experienced a strong storm leading into the blackout. Power outages were common throughout the state.


	American River Tour on SacTV SacTV founder Alex Cosper hosts this video on the American River Parkway in Sacramento. This 13-minute episode was shot at William Pond Park in North Sacramento and River Bend Park in Rancho Cordova on Saturday, November 26, 2022. The two parks are divided by the Harold Richey Bike Bridge. The video also includes footage from December 2022 on the river near Cal Expo, the Fair Oaks Boulevard Bridge, the Sac State Bridge, the Howe Avenue Bridge and the Watt Avenue Bridge. The late autumn footage shows the hiking trails are covered with leaves while there are still plenty of leaves on trees, contributing to year-round scenic beauty.

American River Tour on SacTV

SacTV founder Alex Cosper hosts this video on the American River Parkway in Sacramento. This 13-minute episode was shot at William Pond Park in North Sacramento and River Bend Park in Rancho Cordova on Saturday, November 26, 2022. The two parks are divided by the Harold Richey Bike Bridge. The video also includes footage from December 2022 on the river near Cal Expo, the Fair Oaks Boulevard Bridge, the Sac State Bridge, the Howe Avenue Bridge and the Watt Avenue Bridge. The late autumn footage shows the hiking trails are covered with leaves while there are still plenty of leaves on trees, contributing to year-round scenic beauty.


	City Tour By Bicycle Here's a video from Center for Sacramento History on local movie and drive-in theaters from 1949 through 1981. It includes old scenes of people standing in line at places such as Tower Theatre, The Alhambra, Sacramento 6 Drive-In, Starlight Drive-In, Capitol Theater and The Fox Senator. Clips come from both KCRA-TV and KOVR-TV collections. This compilation includes a 1949 scene with Governor Earl Warren attending opening night at The Crest.

City Tour By Bicycle

Here's a video from Center for Sacramento History on local movie and drive-in theaters from 1949 through 1981. It includes old scenes of people standing in line at places such as Tower Theatre, The Alhambra, Sacramento 6 Drive-In, Starlight Drive-In, Capitol Theater and The Fox Senator. Clips come from both KCRA-TV and KOVR-TV collections. This compilation includes a 1949 scene with Governor Earl Warren attending opening night at The Crest.