KCRA 3 is rounding up all the information you need to know to get a head start on your day.Here you’ll find what you missed overnight, what’s happening throughout the day, the forecast and how your commute is shaping up.You can also watch our morning newscasts live from 4-10 a.m. here.WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORCALMaui natives in Northern California fear for families amid wildfire destruction | People in Northern California with family members who live on the Hawaii island of Maui are heartbroken by the destruction caused by this week’s wildfires. KCRA 3 spoke to Rocklin residents Beau and Charlene Figueiroa, who both grew up on Maui and still have a lot of family who live there. Read more here.Family reunites at Sacramento airport after loved one flees Maui wildfires | It may be Karol Delong’s best birthday yet, as she hugged her son Dustin Johnson Thursday morning at the Sacramento International Airport. Johnson flew back from Kahului late Wednesday as devastating wildfires spread through Maui. “It’s going to sound silly, but I promised my mom I’d be home for her birthday, which is today,” Johnson told KCRA 3. Read more here.Gov. Newsom deploys resources, urban search and rescue teams to assist in Maui wildfire response | Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that California would be deploying resources and urban search and rescue teams to assist in the wildfire response in Hawaii. Eleven members of California’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces are set to aid in recovery operations and the search for survivors. Read more here. Causeway construction crashes prompt the California Highway Patrol to increase patrols | There have been so many crashes since construction started on Interstate 80 in Yolo County on July 16 the California Highway Patrol is putting more officers on the Causeway to get drivers to slow down and pay attention. One person has already died since construction started almost a month ago, and just this morning, someone on a motorcycle suffered major injuries in a crash. Read more here.Stockton agreement reached to maintain shelter services for unhoused | The city of Stockton has reached an agreement to maintain shelter services for around 300 people experiencing homelessness who were at risk of being displaced. Under the terms of the deal, St. Mary’s Dining Room will take over the sublease of Stockton Shelter for the Homeless as soon as Sept. 1, meaning those impacted will continue to receive services without disruption or by having to relocate. Read more here.WHAT’S HAPPENING ELSEWHERERobotaxi services win approval to operate throughout San Francisco despite safety concerns | California regulators on Thursday approved an expansion that will allow two rival robotaxi services to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours, despite safety worries spurred by recurring problems with unexpected stops and other erratic behavior that resulted in unmanned vehicles blocking traffic, including emergency vehicles. Read more here.Iran transfers 5 Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in step toward deal for full release | Iran has moved five Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in exchange for billions of dollars frozen in South Korea, U.S. and Iranian officials said Thursday, as part of a tentative deal that follows months of heightened tensions between the two countries. Read more here.’Nothing left’: Future unclear for Hawaii residents who lost it all in fire | Retired mailman and Vietnam veteran Thomas Leonard lived in the historic former capital of Hawaii for 44 years until this week, when a rapidly moving wildfire burned down his apartment, melted his Jeep and forced him to spend four terrifying hours hiding from the flames behind a seawall. Read more here.How to help those impacted by wildfires in Hawaii | KCRA 3 has teamed up with the American Red Cross to help victims of wildfires in Hawaii. The fires have devastated the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. People can make one-time donations or pledge to give on a recurring basis. Besides choosing to support relief efforts in Hawaii, people can also select their funds to go toward disaster relief or for humanitarian needs in other places. Read more here.Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case | Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team asked a judge on Thursday to set a Jan. 2 trial date for former President Donald Trump in the case charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss. If U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan agrees with prosecutors’ proposal, the case against the early front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential primary would open right before the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, which was fueled by Trump’s false claims about the election. Read more here. TODAY’S WEATHER OUTLOOKMeteorologist Tamara Berg says those in Northern California can plan for a comfortable morning under some clouds and a light breeze. We’ll be in and out of clouds today in the Valley, and Berg says thunderstorms are possible in the Sierra. Later tonight, we may see some showers into the Foothills.Valley spots will be cooler than average with highs peaking in the upper 80s. Looking ahead, temperatures will be above average Saturday and Sunday, and we stay hot into the weekend.| KCRA 3 FIRE THREAT INDEX | Track fire conditions across Northern California regionsREAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP(App users, click here to see our interactive traffic map.)DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.
KCRA 3 is rounding up all the information you need to know to get a head start on your day.
Here you’ll find what you missed overnight, what’s happening throughout the day, the forecast and how your commute is shaping up.
You can also watch our morning newscasts live from 4-10 a.m. here.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORCAL
Maui natives in Northern California fear for families amid wildfire destruction | People in Northern California with family members who live on the Hawaii island of Maui are heartbroken by the destruction caused by this week’s wildfires. KCRA 3 spoke to Rocklin residents Beau and Charlene Figueiroa, who both grew up on Maui and still have a lot of family who live there. Read more here.
Family reunites at Sacramento airport after loved one flees Maui wildfires | It may be Karol Delong’s best birthday yet, as she hugged her son Dustin Johnson Thursday morning at the Sacramento International Airport. Johnson flew back from Kahului late Wednesday as devastating wildfires spread through Maui. “It’s going to sound silly, but I promised my mom I’d be home for her birthday, which is today,” Johnson told KCRA 3. Read more here.
Gov. Newsom deploys resources, urban search and rescue teams to assist in Maui wildfire response | Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that California would be deploying resources and urban search and rescue teams to assist in the wildfire response in Hawaii. Eleven members of California’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces are set to aid in recovery operations and the search for survivors. Read more here.
Causeway construction crashes prompt the California Highway Patrol to increase patrols | There have been so many crashes since construction started on Interstate 80 in Yolo County on July 16 the California Highway Patrol is putting more officers on the Causeway to get drivers to slow down and pay attention. One person has already died since construction started almost a month ago, and just this morning, someone on a motorcycle suffered major injuries in a crash. Read more here.
Stockton agreement reached to maintain shelter services for unhoused | The city of Stockton has reached an agreement to maintain shelter services for around 300 people experiencing homelessness who were at risk of being displaced. Under the terms of the deal, St. Mary’s Dining Room will take over the sublease of Stockton Shelter for the Homeless as soon as Sept. 1, meaning those impacted will continue to receive services without disruption or by having to relocate. Read more here.
WHAT’S HAPPENING ELSEWHERE
Robotaxi services win approval to operate throughout San Francisco despite safety concerns | California regulators on Thursday approved an expansion that will allow two rival robotaxi services to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours, despite safety worries spurred by recurring problems with unexpected stops and other erratic behavior that resulted in unmanned vehicles blocking traffic, including emergency vehicles. Read more here.
Iran transfers 5 Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in step toward deal for full release | Iran has moved five Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in exchange for billions of dollars frozen in South Korea, U.S. and Iranian officials said Thursday, as part of a tentative deal that follows months of heightened tensions between the two countries. Read more here.
‘Nothing left’: Future unclear for Hawaii residents who lost it all in fire | Retired mailman and Vietnam veteran Thomas Leonard lived in the historic former capital of Hawaii for 44 years until this week, when a rapidly moving wildfire burned down his apartment, melted his Jeep and forced him to spend four terrifying hours hiding from the flames behind a seawall. Read more here.
How to help those impacted by wildfires in Hawaii | KCRA 3 has teamed up with the American Red Cross to help victims of wildfires in Hawaii. The fires have devastated the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. People can make one-time donations or pledge to give on a recurring basis. Besides choosing to support relief efforts in Hawaii, people can also select their funds to go toward disaster relief or for humanitarian needs in other places. Read more here.
Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case | Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team asked a judge on Thursday to set a Jan. 2 trial date for former President Donald Trump in the case charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss. If U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan agrees with prosecutors’ proposal, the case against the early front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential primary would open right before the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, which was fueled by Trump’s false claims about the election. Read more here.
TODAY’S WEATHER OUTLOOK
Meteorologist Tamara Berg says those in Northern California can plan for a comfortable morning under some clouds and a light breeze.
We’ll be in and out of clouds today in the Valley, and Berg says thunderstorms are possible in the Sierra. Later tonight, we may see some showers into the Foothills.
Valley spots will be cooler than average with highs peaking in the upper 80s.
Looking ahead, temperatures will be above average Saturday and Sunday, and we stay hot into the weekend.
| KCRA 3 FIRE THREAT INDEX | Track fire conditions across Northern California regions
REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP
(App users, click here to see our interactive traffic map.)
DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATEST
Here is where you can download our app.
