October 29, 2014Six months after receiving the approval to begin construction of a downtown arena, the Sacramento Kings and the City of Sacramento have broken ground.
August 1, 2014The first demolition work is underway at the site of the Sacramento Kings' future home.
August 1, 2014The Downtown Plaza garage entrances at 6th and J and 6th and L are now closed as construction begins on the downtown arena.
July 31, 2014People with affiliations to the group Sacramento Taxpayers Opposed to Pork have filed notice they will appeal a judge's decision denying a request for an injunction blocking the downtown arena project.
July 31, 2014Parts of Downtown Plaza will be demolished Friday to make way for the Sacramento Kings arena project.
June 25, 2014The Sacramento Kings have released an updated work plan for the new downtown Sacramento arena than had been released before.
May 23, 2014A judge has ruled a lawsuit over a non-binding term sheet between the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Kings is without merit. But, the judge says the plaintiffs may amend the lawsuit to target the recently-approved arena project.
May 21, 2014A new Sacramento arena hasn't been built yet, but the team is already selling the arena experience in a new office downtown.
May 21, 2014The council voted 7-2 Tuesday night in favor of the new arena project. Many of the people who spoke against the arena project at the city council meeting have gone to court to try to undo the council's decision.
May 21, 2014Six members of the Sacramento City Council and the Mayor voted to build a $477 million arena where much of the Downtown Plaza Mall sits now.
May 20, 2014The City of Sacramento is preparing for as many as 900 people to attend tonight's city council meeting. The Sacramento Kings will ask for permission to begin the construction phase of a new downtown arena.
May 9, 2014With the agreement, the City Council will be asked to approve the final details of the $477 million arena deal on May 20th.
May 3, 2014The Sacramento City Council vote on the downtown arena scheduled for May 13 has been postponed, but the project remains on track for a fall 2016 opening.
May 1, 2014More than 200 contractors and local businesses will meet with Sacramento Kings and Turner Construction to talk about demolishing the Downtown Plaza and the job opportunities that will be generated from that work and construction of a new arena.
April 16, 2014The Sacramento Kings finished the 2013-14 season with exactly the same record as 2012-2013. But, the team and its fans say it sure feels different.
April 15, 2014The City of Sacramento could get as much as a million dollars as the local share of construction-related sales taxes collected for a new arena downtown.
April 14, 2014As the demolition date for the portion of the Downtown Plaza where the arena will be built looms, business owners prepare to move or close.
April 11, 2014Sacramento's Planning and Design commission have approved plans for the King's downtown arena.
March 21, 2014A judge has given Sacramento possession of a former Macy's department store downtown, the last parcel of land needed for the development of a new sports arena.
March 19, 2014UPDATE -- A judge delayed his final ruling into the eminent domain case that would allow the city of Sacramento to go ahead with its plans for a downtown arena early Wednesday.
Judge Denies Attempt To Move Arena Eminent Domain Case
Tue, Mar 11, 2014
(AP) -- Sacramento's eminent domain lawsuit against the owners of a former Macy's department store downtown will be tried in the city.
Arena Petition Stopped Once More
Wed, Feb 26, 2014
A Sacramento County Superior Court Judge has ruled against two groups that sued the Sacramento City Clerk over her decision to keep an arena-funding measure off the June ballot.
Stop Sign Looms For Opponents of Publicly Funded Kings Arena
Fri, Feb 21, 2014
A Sacramento Superior Court Judge has told attorneys he is inclined to rule against two groups suing the City of Sacramento. They are suing over rejected arena-funding petitions.
Mayor Johnson Says Arena Is Key To State Of The City
Wed, Feb 12, 2014
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson delivered his State of the City address with the great majority of it focused on the proposed downtown arena.
New NBA Commissioner Impressed With Sacramento Kings Arena Plans
Thu, Feb 06, 2014
Plans for a new Sacramento Kings arena are getting good reviews from new NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
STOP Files Suit To Force Vote On Public Funds For Arena
Wed, Jan 29, 2014
Groups seeking to force a public vote on a new Sacramento arena and other publicly-funded projects have sued the Sacramento City Clerk, the City, and the City Council.
Kings Ticket Prices Going Up
Wed, Jan 29, 2014
The team says some of the increase is due to a surcharge, but some is simple supply and demand.
Confident Mayor Says City Would Win Court Challenge Over Petitions
Tue, Jan 28, 2014
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says he is confident the City would win in court if a group challenges a recent decision by the city clerk.
State of Downtown Improving As Arena Progresses
Tue, Jan 28, 2014
The Sacramento Downtown Partnership says the state of downtown is improving as the Kings get closer to breaking ground on a new arena.
Sacramento Kings Reveal Final Renderings For Downtown Arena
Tue, Jan 28, 2014
Updated: 5:00 p.m: The Sacramento Kings have unveiled new drawings of what a planned downtown arena would look like.
City Clerk Says No To Arena Petitions
Fri, Jan 24, 2014
The Sacramento City Clerk has advised the people behind a measure calling for a public vote on a downtown arena project that the petitions "do not conform to the Elections Code."
STOP Gets Another Go-ahead On Road To June Ballot
Fri, Jan 17, 2014
The group received notice it has submitted the required number of signatures to put a measure issue on the June ballot. But, the petitions must still clear the Sacramento City Clerk's office.
City of Sacramento In Court Twice Over Arena
Thu, Jan 09, 2014
The City of Sacramento has asked a judge for control over part of the Downtown Plaza mall that's the site of a proposed Kings arena.
Council Approves Eminent Domain For Arena Project
Wed, Jan 08, 2014
CalPERS will allow the city to take the land, but the city has not come to terms with the bank that owns the old Macy's building.
Some Arena Vote Petitions Have a "Substantial Defect"
Mon, Jan 06, 2014
The two sides of the Sacramento arena ballot measure have sent their legal reasons to the city clerk and county registrar as to whether the petitions to put the measure on the ballot should count.
City Says Eminent Domain Should Be Approved Against Cal PERS For Blocking Arena Progress
Thu, Jan 02, 2014
The City of Sacramento says the California Public Employees Retirement System has refused to sell property needed for a proposed downtown arena project. The City has asked the City Council to approve the use of eminent domain.
Sacramento County Nearly Finished With Petition Withdrawal Count
Tue, Dec 31, 2013
The City of Sacramento is closer to finding out if a measure requiring a public vote on financing an arena will qualify for the June ballot.
Dragons Bicycles and Trees: Some Of The Reaction To The New Arena EIR
Wed, Dec 18, 2013
A crucial document needed for the downtown Sacramento arena project is now up for public review. About 80 people attended an open house Wednesday night at City Hall to ask questions and comment about the environmental impact report.
City of Sacramento Files Arena Environmental Impact Report
Mon, Dec 16, 2013
The City of Sacramento has submitted its Environmental Impact Report for the proposed downtown arena with the California State Clearinghouse.
Kings and City of Sacramento Agree To New Arena Terms
Mon, Dec 16, 2013
The City of Sacramento no longer wants to sell 60 acres on and around the Haggin Oaks Golf Course to the development arm of the Sacramento Kings. The City has instead agreed to sell three downtown parcels to the Kings for about $3 million.
