Wendy Aguilar

Wendy Aguilar Wendy Aguilar is a multimedia journalist for CBS/CW in Sacramento

For decades, Tilden Billiter has dedicated his career to the fire service, serving the Sacramento Fire Department since ...
09/25/2026

For decades, Tilden Billiter has dedicated his career to the fire service, serving the Sacramento Fire Department since 2002 and working his way through the ranks from firefighter/paramedic to Deputy Fire Chief.

I’ve had the privilege of knowing Tilden through some of my own chapters at Sacramento Fire, and I’ll always be grateful for the way he showed up for me. He helped me navigate difficult times, kept me motivated when I needed it, and always made me feel seen. Somewhere along the way, Tilden became more than a leader I respected. He became someone I’m lucky to call a friend.

Now he’s starting a new chapter as Fire Chief for the City of Rocklin, and I couldn’t be happier for him. Rocklin is lucky to have him.

Congratulations, Chief Billiter! So well deserved.

09/19/2026

Wendy Aguilar takes pride in ‘making people feel seen’ through social media

09/15/2026

Here’s to the end of a chapter.

So many faces. So many stories. So many moments I’ll never forget.For nearly seven years, I had the privilege of capturi...
09/14/2026

So many faces. So many stories. So many moments I’ll never forget.

For nearly seven years, I had the privilege of capturing the people of Sacramento Fire through my lens. The big moments, the little moments and everything in between.

As I close this chapter, these are the memories I’ll carry with me.❤️

09/12/2026

I’ve been putting this post off for weeks because there’s really no easy way to say that I’m leaving a job that truly felt like a calling.

How do you wrap nearly seven years of stories, incredible people, proud moments, laughter, challenges and so many memories into one post?

You don’t.

So I’ll simply say this: I leave with a very grateful heart.

I will miss so much about this role. The people. The stories. The unexpected moments. The privilege of being invited in and trusted to tell someone’s story. This job gave me so much more than I ever expected.

Gracias, Sacramento Fire. ❤️

At first, they’ll call you crazy. Then, if you’re lucky, they’ll call you a genius.Early in my time with Sacramento Fire...
08/12/2026

At first, they’ll call you crazy. Then, if you’re lucky, they’ll call you a genius.

Early in my time with Sacramento Fire, I was invited to lunch at Station 4. What I saw blew me away.

Everyone was cooking together, catching up, laughing and talking about life around the table. It felt like family. I immediately knew I wanted to tell that story. When I pitched the idea of a video series, the reaction was basically, “We’re firefighters, not chefs.”

But I kept pushing back. This wasn’t really about the food. It was about belonging. Teamwork. Family. The table where, as they say, "you solve the world’s problems."

The second video reached 3.2 million views on TikTok alone and brought in thousands of new followers. That’s when I knew we had something.

So I visited all 24 stations and turned it into a series that eventually became an award-winning campaign. Before long, departments across the region and country were recreating the series.

Looking back, I’m reminded that sometimes the best ideas are the ones that don’t make sense at first. You have to be willing to take a chance, push against the current and believe in the story you’re trying to tell.

First day back in the office, and I couldn’t ask for a better way to kick off the week. After a few weeks away, I’m exci...
08/10/2026

First day back in the office, and I couldn’t ask for a better way to kick off the week.

After a few weeks away, I’m excited to get back to doing something I genuinely love: talking about social media, content creation, and storytelling.

This Thursday, I’ll be leading a free marketing and social media workshop for Sacramento’s local hospitality and nightlife businesses through the City of Sacramento’s Office of Nighttime Economy.

What makes this one especially exciting is getting to share what I’ve learned over the years with small businesses right here in our community. I’ve always believed that good content doesn’t require a huge budget. It requires creativity, intention, and a willingness to tell your story.

To learn more & sign up, visit: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/05/free-marketing-and-social-media-workshop-for-sacramento-hospitality-and-nightlife-businesses/

08/01/2026

Last week, I walked past the cemetery and thought about all the people who died waiting for one last hug from someone they loved. A hug that never came. Now, if their loved ones ever make it back home, the only place they’ll find them is at the cemetery.

I never imagined that just days later, my own family would live that reality. One of my grandma’s sons, and many of her grandchildren couldn’t make it home to say goodbye.

I never got the chance to bury my other three grandparents, but this time I was here. I was one of the lucky ones that got to say goodbye and I will never take that gift for granted.

Started the day bright and early with Maribel on Univision 19’s 6 a.m. newscast talking about Fourth of July safety.As w...
06/25/2026

Started the day bright and early with Maribel on Univision 19’s 6 a.m. newscast talking about Fourth of July safety.

As we get closer to this year’s celebration, it’s important to remind our community about the dangers of illegal fireworks, how to report them, and which fireworks are allowed in the City of Sacramento.

I’m always grateful for the opportunity to share this information in Spanish and help make sure this important safety message reaches as many families as possible.

Every summer, we share the same life saving message: wear a life jacket.The challenge is finding a fresh way to tell a s...
06/24/2026

Every summer, we share the same life saving message: wear a life jacket.

The challenge is finding a fresh way to tell a story people have heard before.

This year, I wanted to make the message more engaging and accessible, so we created both English and Spanish versions.

The concept was simple. Each speaker passes a life jacket to the next, symbolizing a message being shared throughout our community.

My favorite part is the ending. The final speaker throws the life jacket toward the camera, and ultimately toward the viewer. It's a visual reminder that this message is for you.

Public safety messaging doesn't always need to be complicated. Sometimes it's about finding a creative way to help an important message connect with people.

Here are a few behind the scenes photos from the shoot. Check out the finished video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ-ymiLSYsR/

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