It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dick Cable. The longtime anchor at News10 in Sacramento passed away on February 25, 2026 at the age of 89 following a long illness while receiving hospice care. For nearly three decades he served as a trusted and familiar face in households across the Sacramento region, delivering news with professionalism, calm authority, and a genuine warmth that made him a daily staple for viewers.
Dick Cable joined KXTV Channel 10 in the late 1960s and anchored major newscasts through the late 1990s, covering key local and regional stories with clarity and dedication. He was known for staying with viewers through important moments, always maintaining high standards that helped build trust in local television journalism across Northern California.
Even after retirement, his contributions continued to be honored in meaningful ways. The News10 newsroom proudly bears his name as the Dick Cable Newsroom, a lasting tribute to the impact he made on the station and the broader industry.
Those who worked with him remember a kind, quick-witted, and deeply professional man who mentored others and set an example of integrity every day on air. Former colleagues have shared stories of his honesty, warmth, and steady presence, highlighting how much he meant to the newsroom family.
Born in New Rochelle, New York in 1936, Dick Cable found his professional home in Sacramento, where he married Berta Gonzales and built a life centered on service and connection with the community he served for so long.
The Sacramento area and the television news industry will miss Dick Cable greatly. His legacy of trust, kindness, and dedication will continue to inspire journalists and viewers alike for years to come. May his family and friends find comfort in the many lives he touched and the respect shown by so many. Rest in peace, Dick.
