Hector Amezcua
@hectoramezcua.bsky.social
Visual Journalist with The Sacramento Bee with more than 32 years of experience with McClatchy including Fresno and Modesto Bees. Husband and father of three. Passionate about telling stories of my community in the Sacramento area and California.
Today’s @sacbee.com cover re-imagine story on Roseville mothers that share a bond through grief. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
March 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Today’s @sacbee.com cover re-imagine story on Roseville mothers that share a bond through grief. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
In today’s @sacbee.com print edition my coverage of Mexican Flag Day at Sutter’s Fort where a Mexican flag is flown every day because the fort was constructed when the state was part of Mexico according to Jared Jones with the State Park.
February 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In today’s @sacbee.com print edition my coverage of Mexican Flag Day at Sutter’s Fort where a Mexican flag is flown every day because the fort was constructed when the state was part of Mexico according to Jared Jones with the State Park.
Our @sacbee.com coverage of @sacramentokingsnba.bsky.social game vs @warriorsofficial.bsky.social on Feb. 21, 2025. www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/s...
February 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Our @sacbee.com coverage of @sacramentokingsnba.bsky.social game vs @warriorsofficial.bsky.social on Feb. 21, 2025. www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/s...
Coverage of McClatchy HS students walk out to protest Trump executive orders. I was asked for the first time in my 32 year career to leave the courtyard in front of the school by a district official. California Law says media can be on grounds of a public school. www.sacbee.com/news/local/e...
February 7, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Coverage of McClatchy HS students walk out to protest Trump executive orders. I was asked for the first time in my 32 year career to leave the courtyard in front of the school by a district official. California Law says media can be on grounds of a public school. www.sacbee.com/news/local/e...
Our coverage of naturalization ceremony in Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium were Congresswoman Doris Matsui was the key note speaker. www.sacbee.com/news/equity-... #immigration #naturalization
800 immigrants become US citizens in Sacramento ceremony. ‘What makes our country so great’
The newest citizens came from 80 countries including Mexico, India, Laos and El Salvador.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Our coverage of naturalization ceremony in Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium were Congresswoman Doris Matsui was the key note speaker. www.sacbee.com/news/equity-... #immigration #naturalization
On a home cooking sprint. Best to everyone!!!
January 30, 2025 at 3:43 AM
On a home cooking sprint. Best to everyone!!!
Now time for a little re-charging. Gotta use up my dry yeast so pizza mode on. LOL!!!
January 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Now time for a little re-charging. Gotta use up my dry yeast so pizza mode on. LOL!!!
Our story and video on the Delta smelt in The Sacramento Bee www.sacbee.com/news/politic... #delta #Deltasmelt #SacramentoRiver #water @usfishing.bsky.social
Here’s how a tiny fish became Trump’s favorite weapon in his crusade against California
The functionally extinct delta smelt entered national politics in 2009, when Sean Hannity made it a symbol of environmentalism gone wrong.
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January 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Our story and video on the Delta smelt in The Sacramento Bee www.sacbee.com/news/politic... #delta #Deltasmelt #SacramentoRiver #water @usfishing.bsky.social
Get your @sacramentobee.bsky.social print edition today featuring an re-imagined cover story of Sacramento Kings interim coach Doug Christie. #NBA #SacramentoKings #Golden1Center
January 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Get your @sacramentobee.bsky.social print edition today featuring an re-imagined cover story of Sacramento Kings interim coach Doug Christie. #NBA #SacramentoKings #Golden1Center
These Sacramento History Museum printers went viral on TikTok see our story and video here as they say “Goodbye TikTok”. www.sacbee.com/entertainmen... @sacramentobee.bsky.social #TikTok #SacramentoHistoryMuseum #FlatHoward
How two Sacramento printmakers made TikTok history with vintage newspaper presses
The duo is responsible for the Sacramento History Museum becoming the world’s most followed museum on TikTok.
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January 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
These Sacramento History Museum printers went viral on TikTok see our story and video here as they say “Goodbye TikTok”. www.sacbee.com/entertainmen... @sacramentobee.bsky.social #TikTok #SacramentoHistoryMuseum #FlatHoward
For all my City of Sacramento food lovers. Benjy Egel and I worked in this piece for The Sacramento Bee. www.sacbee.com/food-drink/r... #Localis #Benny
Michelin-starred chef takes over Sacramento wine bar: ‘Same quality … much lower price’
After an ownership change, this California-style Parisian bistro deserves attention from across the Sacramento region.
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January 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
For all my City of Sacramento food lovers. Benjy Egel and I worked in this piece for The Sacramento Bee. www.sacbee.com/food-drink/r... #Localis #Benny
My assignment today for The Sacramento Bee the new Safe Stay Shelter at Stockton Blvd. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
A new shelter and tiny home community opened in Sacramento. Here’s a look inside
What does Sacramento Stay Safe Community shelter look like?
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January 16, 2025 at 3:48 AM
My assignment today for The Sacramento Bee the new Safe Stay Shelter at Stockton Blvd. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
See a video of Sacramento Kings interim coach Doug Christie answering an “emotional question”. www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/s...
December 31, 2024 at 7:34 AM
See a video of Sacramento Kings interim coach Doug Christie answering an “emotional question”. www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/s...
On assignment in Marysville and Chico yesterday covering the demolition of the Marysville Hotel and the fire at the Bidwell Mansion. Read the stories and more at sacbee.com @sacramentobee.bsky.social #drone
December 12, 2024 at 2:52 PM
On assignment in Marysville and Chico yesterday covering the demolition of the Marysville Hotel and the fire at the Bidwell Mansion. Read the stories and more at sacbee.com @sacramentobee.bsky.social #drone
As a kid growing up in Cuernavaca, Morelos we used to break clay piñatas during this time of year at the posadas in our neighborhood. The piñatas would be full of pieces of sugar cane, peanuts, some candy and mandarin oranges. Sharing the tradition with co-workers at our holiday party.
December 12, 2024 at 2:47 PM
As a kid growing up in Cuernavaca, Morelos we used to break clay piñatas during this time of year at the posadas in our neighborhood. The piñatas would be full of pieces of sugar cane, peanuts, some candy and mandarin oranges. Sharing the tradition with co-workers at our holiday party.
In today’s @sacramentobee.bsky.social print edition a photo of a young girl visiting the Nimbus Fish Hatchery. Please consider purchasing an online subscription to The Bee where you can have access to #local Sacramento area coverage.
December 4, 2024 at 3:26 PM
In today’s @sacramentobee.bsky.social print edition a photo of a young girl visiting the Nimbus Fish Hatchery. Please consider purchasing an online subscription to The Bee where you can have access to #local Sacramento area coverage.
Every day it’s taco day at my house. Seasons greetings.
December 2, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Every day it’s taco day at my house. Seasons greetings.
Here are some photos from yesterday’s run to feed the hungry. Nice gathering at Cathy Rodriguez’ house with Los Juarez Mariachi playing live music.
November 29, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Here are some photos from yesterday’s run to feed the hungry. Nice gathering at Cathy Rodriguez’ house with Los Juarez Mariachi playing live music.
Our coverage of this year’s Run to Feed the Hungry in East Sacramento for @sacramentobee.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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November 29, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Our coverage of this year’s Run to Feed the Hungry in East Sacramento for @sacramentobee.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
A little light reading about wild chicken population in Yuba City. Reminded me of my Fair Oaks story. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a... @sacramentobee.bsky.social
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November 27, 2024 at 5:33 PM
A little light reading about wild chicken population in Yuba City. Reminded me of my Fair Oaks story. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a... @sacramentobee.bsky.social
Reposted by Hector Amezcua
Today's top story 🐔
Most hear them before they see them, their shrill crows slicing through otherwise quiet mornings.
Why have feral chickens taken over the streets and yards of Yuba City?
READ ➡️ www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
✍️Jake Goodrick
📸 Hector Amezcua
Most hear them before they see them, their shrill crows slicing through otherwise quiet mornings.
Why have feral chickens taken over the streets and yards of Yuba City?
READ ➡️ www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
✍️Jake Goodrick
📸 Hector Amezcua
November 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Today's top story 🐔
Most hear them before they see them, their shrill crows slicing through otherwise quiet mornings.
Why have feral chickens taken over the streets and yards of Yuba City?
READ ➡️ www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
✍️Jake Goodrick
📸 Hector Amezcua
Most hear them before they see them, their shrill crows slicing through otherwise quiet mornings.
Why have feral chickens taken over the streets and yards of Yuba City?
READ ➡️ www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
✍️Jake Goodrick
📸 Hector Amezcua
The Sacramento Kings played a close game against OKC Thunder until the wheels fell off in the second half as Malik Made his return.
November 26, 2024 at 4:19 PM
The Sacramento Kings played a close game against OKC Thunder until the wheels fell off in the second half as Malik Made his return.
My coverage of the inaugural Causeway Classic boxing hosted by Sacramento State at Memorial Auditorium. See it here www.sacbee.com/news/local/a... @sacramentobee.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 6:57 AM
My coverage of the inaugural Causeway Classic boxing hosted by Sacramento State at Memorial Auditorium. See it here www.sacbee.com/news/local/a... @sacramentobee.bsky.social
Reposted by Hector Amezcua
➡️This afternoon's top story:
A Catholic hospital sent a patient with a risky miscarriage home.
Did it break California law?
READ HERE: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
📸: Renée C. Byer
✍️: @nicolenixon.bsky.social
A Catholic hospital sent a patient with a risky miscarriage home.
Did it break California law?
READ HERE: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
📸: Renée C. Byer
✍️: @nicolenixon.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 10:08 PM
➡️This afternoon's top story:
A Catholic hospital sent a patient with a risky miscarriage home.
Did it break California law?
READ HERE: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
📸: Renée C. Byer
✍️: @nicolenixon.bsky.social
A Catholic hospital sent a patient with a risky miscarriage home.
Did it break California law?
READ HERE: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
📸: Renée C. Byer
✍️: @nicolenixon.bsky.social
My assignment today was covering the UC Davis Medical Center workers strike demanding better salaries and a stop to health insurance cost increase. Go to sacbee.com to read story and see a video.
November 21, 2024 at 3:14 AM
My assignment today was covering the UC Davis Medical Center workers strike demanding better salaries and a stop to health insurance cost increase. Go to sacbee.com to read story and see a video.