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KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for August 23-25
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. You can also consider adoption a new furry friend during Clear the Shelters events across the region this month.
SIERRA PACIFIC PLANTS 300 MILLIONTH SEEDLING
This spring, Sierra Pacific Industries, Anderson, Ca., planted its 300 millionth seedling on its timberlands, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests for future generations. “I wouldn’t have imagined 75 years ago when we started with no land and one very small sawmill...
New initiative aims to turbocharge wildlife-crossing construction across California
The public-private effort underpinning the largest wildlife crossing in the world, under construction near L.A., has inspired an initiative to replicate it across California.
Unseen in California, anti-Harris political ads blanket swing states
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Bay Area had a very big presence in the Democratic National Convention and the region is also playing a big role in another part of the campaign, one people don't see as much of here in California. That is the ad campaign.One example is a pro-Donald Trump campaign advertisement from the Make America Great Again PAC, that features a San Francisco crime victim. The Golden Gate Bridge is highlighted as well. The ad attacks Kamala Harris's record on crime, specifically as San Francisco District Attorney and it's getting a lot of airtime in swing states like...
Redwood Acres Raceway To Host Fan Fest August 30
A big weekend of racing at Redwood Acres Raceway is set to get bigger. Raceway officials have expanded the August 31 event featuring the Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series, the Spears Modified Series and the Nor Cal Legend Series to include events for Friday August 30. Besides the usual hot...
Del Norte Deputies Seize Meth, Fentanyl, Heroin, and a Loaded Handgun
This is a press release from the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. On 8/23/2024, Del Norte County Deputies stopped a vehicle on M St in Crescent City....
'Jacks Break Even in First Exhibition of Preseason
ARCATA, Calif. -- The Cal Poly Humboldt women's soccer team kicked off their 2024 preseason with an exhibition match against Oregon Tech at home on Thursday. The match ended in a 0-0 tie. Freshman forward Nicole Beauchemin led the team with two shots on goal. "Defensively I thought we were...
Three-weekend Ferndale horse racing meet begins on Friday
For the first time in a long time, the Humboldt County Fair will have sole possession of the Northern California horse racing spotlight when the racing action gets under way on Friday. The 128th meet on Ferndale’s historic half-mile track opens in the afternoon at 3:15 p.m. bolstered with plenty...
Vehicle Overturned off Hwy 101 North of the Hookton Exit
About 6:30 p.m., a white sedan overturned off northbound Highway 101 about a half mile north of the Hookton exit by the College of the Redwoods. An ambulance is responding to the scene. A tow truck has been requested. Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to...
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why. Tribal leaders called on the Department of Interior to reject the Scotts Valley Casino proposal, which they said is environmentally harmful and undermines their sovereignty, during a news conference Thursday in West Sacramento. Story continues below.
Sea lions continue to wash ashore on California coast amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
California Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $575 million
(KRON) — California Lottery players are gearing up for another shot at a massive prize, as the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $575 million. The increase comes after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s draw, confirmed CA Lottery. With the next chance to win set for Tuesday, hopeful players have […]
Dog, backpack found after owner disappears into California wilderness
SONORA, Calif. - One week ago, Michael Moore obtained a wilderness permit intending to head towards Powell Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. The following day, his dog was found unattended, and two days later, his backpack was found; but he remains unseen. Authorities are searching for the 71-year-old after trekking...
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