Vanessa Romo

Washington, D.C.

Political Reporter at NPR

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Sacramento Kings introduce Doug Christie as head coach

1 week ago | fox40.com | Vanessa Romo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – The Sacramento Kings formally introduced their new head coach, Doug Christie, in a news conference on Friday morning at Golden 1 Center. “I accept the challenge, the opportunity, and I am truly grateful to be sitting here right now,” said Christie. Doug Christie began last season as an assistant coach, then took over as the team’s interim head coach in December after Mike Brown was fired. In 51 games, he went 27-24.
Sacramento Kings introduce Doug Christie as head coach

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Vanessa Romo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – The Sacramento Kings formally introduced their new head coach, Doug Christie, in a news conference on Friday morning at Golden 1 Center. “I accept the challenge, the opportunity, and I am truly grateful to be sitting here right now,” said Christie. Doug Christie began last season as an assistant coach, then took over as the team’s interim head coach in December after Mike Brown was fired. In 51 games, he went 27-24.
A man chopped down Los Angeles trees. The crime cut deep in the struggling neighborhood

2 weeks ago | wgbh.org | Vanessa Romo

April 30, 2025 For days, police say, Samuel Patrick Groft cruised through the streets of Los Angeles on his bicycle, single-handedly chopping down about a dozen city trees with an electric chainsaw in three different neighborhoods. Groft sometimes hacked away at large, decades-old trees in the middle of the night, others, he wielded his cordless power saw on busy sidewalks in broad daylight, according to surveillance videos reviewed by the Los Angeles Police Department.
The Sacramento Kings introduced Scott Perry as the team's General Manager on Wednesday afternoon.

2 weeks ago | fox40.com | Vanessa Romo

The Sacramento Kings introduced Scott Perry as the team’s General Manager on Wednesday afternoon. Perry is a familiar face to the Capital City. He was the Kings’ Vice President of Basketball Operations in 2017, but for just three months. Perry then became the General Manager for the New York Knicks. This announcement comes a week after the franchise and former General Manager Monte McNair mutually parted ways.
Kings host Mavericks in Play-In Game on Wednesday

1 month ago | fox40.com | Vanessa Romo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – For the second straight season, the Sacramento Kings will be in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. After beating the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon, the Kings locked themselves into the No. 9 seed. They will host the No. 10 seed, the Dallas Mavericks, on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center. “We have home court advantage,” said Kings center Domantas Sabonis after the 109-98 win over the Suns. “The fans are gonna to do their job and give us energy and we gotta lock in.
A’s swept by Cubs at Sutter Health Park

1 month ago | fox40.com | Vanessa Romo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – A’s fans will have to wait a little while longer to see their team win a game in West Sacramento. On Wednesday, the Cubs beat the A’s again, 10-2, sweeping the home team in the first-ever MLB series played at Sutter Health Park. “Yeah, that was a tough series all around,” said manager Mark Kotsay.
Sac State holds first spring football practice under coach Brennan Marion

1 month ago | fox40.com | Vanessa Romo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – The vibes were high at Hornet Stadium on Monday morning. The Sacramento State football team was not hungry, but starving to get back on the gridiron. “I love that, that pushes me to be my best,” said senior linebacker Keith Conley. “My teammates for sure are just ready to work.”Sacramento State ended last season on a five-game losing streak. The Hornets were 3-9 overall, 1-7 in the Big Sky Conference.
Sac Republic FC begins Neill Collins era with a win, 2-1 over New Mexico United

2 months ago | fox40.com | Vanessa Romo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – Sacramento Republic FC is 1-0 in 2025. And that means the team is also 1-0 under new head coach Neill Collins, after beating New Mexico United at Heart Health Park on Saturday night, 2-1. “I’m so pleased for all the players, because I think the first game of the season is always very difficult,” said Collins, who joined Sac Republic FC in late December. “I thought we started the game really, really well.
Grayson Flowers' wish comes true at Chase Center

2 months ago | fox40.com | Vanessa Romo

The Golden State Warriors partnered with Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to host Grayson Flowers from Manteca, California at Sunday’s Warriors and Mavericks’ game. On December 1st, 2020, Grayson was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of four. Following his diagnosis, Grayson spent the next two years visiting the hospital to endure different tests and treatments. Despite this adversity, he fought through this battle and ultimately entered remission on February 5th, 2023.
Chibi Ukaegbu ready for season with Sacramento Republic FC

2 months ago | fox40.com | Vanessa Romo

Chibi Ukaegbu is no stranger to the capital city. The Roseville native joined Sacramento Republic FC’s academy in 2021, and impressed. By seventeen years old, the team signed Chibi to his first professional contract. “It was always a goal of mine to be playing [professional soccer] at a young age, so when I found out that I was going to be signing it was just a surreal feeling,” said Ukaegbu The defender made an appearance in the U.S. Open Cup and the USL Championship last year.