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'Entrenched in American soil': Wiltown Riders organization keeps the heritage of Black cowboys alive
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The second annual Black Cowboys Parade in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood is honoring the culture and contributions of Black cowboys in the U.S. The Wiltown Riders is a family-run nonprofit organization participating the annual parade. The organization is passing on the legacy of Black cowboys and teaching kids self-confidence.
Delta Wires brings energetic blues to Powerhouse Sunday
Blues fans are in for a treat Sunday afternoon as the Powerhouse of Blues brings another great act Historic Folsom’s Powerhouse Pub. The weekly series will feature a the Delta Wires Band, a multi-member regional favorite known for their high-energy shows and brass-driven sound. The Delta Wires, a prominent...
‘This didn’t have to happen’: Man accused of Park Fire appears in court for the first time
(FOX40.COM) – The man accused of igniting one of California’s largest fires in history appeared in court to face arson charges. The Park Fire in Butte County was recently named the sixth-largest wildfire the state has ever seen, and it continues to grow. It started on July 24 after Cal Fire said a man allegedly […]
Smoke from Park Fire in California expected to push into Reno-Sparks
Smoke from the Park Fire in California was forecast to roll into the Reno-Sparks area midweek. The fire had burned over 370,000 acre as of Monday afternoon. It started last week near Chico, California, roughly 90 miles northwest of Sacramento, and was at 12% contained Monday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. In the early...
Man Shot Girlfriend In Head While She Was Driving, Stood By While 4 Kids Rescued from River: DA
A man has been found guilty in the shooting death of his girlfriend, causing the vehicle she was driving to crash in the Sacramento River -- and then he reportedly just stood by while two good samaritans saved her four young children, three which were also his.
2024 California State Fair saw increase in attendance despite extreme heat, officials say
SACRAMENTO – California State Fair officials say people still turned out for the 2024 edition of the summer tradition, despite the extreme heat. Gates closed for entry early on Sunday, the final night of the 17-day event. So many people were trying to get in that traffic started severely backing up on the Capital City Freeway leading up to Cal Expo. On Monday, organizers released some overall statistics of the 2024 version of the state fair. Notably, officials say attendance is estimated to be up 10 percent – despite there having been 11 days of 100-plus degree heat during the fair's run this year. Food and beverage sales also grossed more than $10 million, officials say. About 10,000 deep friend Oreos were also served over the course of this year's state fair. Final attendance numbers have not yet been released.
The 'Fiddlin' Brothers', rising violin stars out of Colusa County stopped by KCRA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A young violin duo, ages 12 and 14, visited KCRA 3 on Saturday and played out the segment with a song from AC/DC's Thunderstruck. These exceptionally talented siblings, Ari and Aven Nercessian, also know as the Fiddlin’ Brothers, have become a driving force in redefining songs one would never expect to hear on a violin.
Families flock to California State Fair on its final day
SACRAMENTO, Calif — Sunday marks another memorable year and the last day for the California State Fair's 17-day run. Families travel from all over the state to enjoy it, and for many, it has become an annual tradition. On Sunday, the rides were in full force, music was playing...
The Fitz Feed: Is EVERYONE in Paris?
PARIS, IDF — Is anyone left in Sacramento? Or have all of you come to Paris?. I can't believe how many of our longtime KCRA viewers I've run into in the week that I've been in Paris for the Olympics. (Video player above: Deirdre catches up with a couple...
The Fitz Feed: You can't get too much Summer (Sanders) at the Summer Olympics
I have Olympic favorites. And Summer Sanders is at the top of the list. We first met at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics in an NBC Commissary. She was working for the Today Show and I was on my first Olympic assignment for Hearst Television and KCRA. Summer was a...
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