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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...
Man Is Charged With Murder After Deadly Fight
A Pittsburg man has been charged with murder and assault in the killing of a 65-year-old man, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said Friday. Billy Ray Darby Jr., 28, was arrested by Pittsburg police after the death of Chito Avelino Ituriaga around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday in the 2200 block of Railroad Avenue near West Leland Road.
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...
Kyle Shanahan’s decision to play starters in preseason finale threatens to backfire
The San Francisco 49ers are pros at dealing with injuries. They had to do it plenty of times in 2023. But that doesn't mean they want to keep losing guys, especially on defense. Especially in the preseason. Of course, there are things a team can do to avoid injuries. Not...
Giants sign veteran IF to minor league deal
The Giants signed Cavan Biggio to a minor league deal, the team announced, via Maria Guardado of MLB.com. The Dodgers released the infielder a couple of weeks ago. He’s headed to Triple-A Sacramento. Biggio has split the season between the Blue Jays and Dodgers. He’s hit .197/.316/.306 across 219...
West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County is experiencing a rise in West Nile virus cases, which mosquitoes transmit. So far, treatments in neighborhoods have increased over 20% from the same period last year, according to the county. The uptick is a concern for the county's vector control district and...
Chalamcherla to run for Folsom Cordova School District Board Area 2
YeduKondalu “YK” Chalamcherla has announced his candidacy for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) Board of Education, representing Trustee Area 2, in the upcoming November 2024 election. Chalamcherla, who has served the Folsom community as a City Councilmember and Vice Mayor in 2023 and various volunteer roles,...
Watch: Bay Area sideshow spectators creating rings of fire in intersections
Several sideshows happened throughout the East Bay overnight, with attendees at two creating a circle of fire in an intersection. In Vallejo, a sideshow was held at the intersection of Lewis Brown Drive and BW Williams Drive. The sideshow happened just after midnight. Police dispersed the crowd within an hour but not before attendees created a ring of fire in the intersection and stood inside while cars circled around them.The other sideshows happened in Crockett, Richmond and Oakland. Another ring of fire was made at the sideshow in Oakland. That sideshow happened at the intersection of International Boulevard and 42nd Avenue. Police quickly dispersed the sideshow after about 20 minutes. Attending sideshows is illegal, and police often track down vehicles involved and impound them.
Vallejo man arrested for early August homicide: police
(KRON) – The Vallejo Police Department has arrested a suspect in the city’s 15th homicide of the year. At 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 1, Vallejo police officers responded to a shooting inside a business on the 2000 block of Solano Avenue. The responding officers located a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. […]
VIDEO: Mountain lion spotted roaming downtown Vacaville on home surveillance
(KRON) — A mountain lion caught on home surveillance video in downtown Vacaville has left residents on edge and prompted a safety alert from police. The sighting on Aug. 17 at 1:50 a.m., was captured by a camera near West Street and Cernon Street, close to Main Street, said the Vacaville Police Department. In the […]
California experiences rare August snowfall near Mammoth Mountain
A rare dusting of summer snowfall happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California overnight.The snow was spotted by a deputy in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista, who posted the video to their Facebook page on Saturday, August 24."While it's rare to see snow this time of year, it's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beautiful Sierra Nevada. If you're planning to visit, please drive carefully and be prepared for the chilly weather," according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.Snow was also recorded at the top of The Summit at Mammoth Mountain, which is 11,053 feet."This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain," said officials at Mammoth Mountain on Instagram.You could also see the snow on Mammoth Mountain's live webcam page.The National Weather Service sent out an alert to hikers and campers in the area to be prepared for winter conditions, including slick roads.
Vallejo activist alleges retaliation over arrest at encampment cleanup
An outspoken advocate for Vallejo’s unhoused who was arrested during a homeless encampment clean-up this week alleges that law enforcement further targeted him by towing his parked car while he was in custody. Vallejo police arrested Jose “Joey” Carrizales, a former member of the city’s housing commission, for allegedly...
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.
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