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 LOCALLYAccused serial killer Wesley Brownlee set to return to court in Stockton | A status conference is scheduled for Monday in the case against the accused Stockton serial killer. Wesley Brownlee is charged with committing seven deadly shootings over an 18-month period, which culminated in Brownlee’s arrest in October 2022. Read more.‘Your pets are in peril’: Dog-killing worm found in California for the first time | Scientists are warning people to avoid having their dogs swim in the river after the parasite Heterobilharzia americana, a flatworm commonly known as a liver fluke, was found along the banks of the Colorado River. Read more. Four people shot, injured outside Manteca bar, police say | A fight that started inside a bar led to four people being shot, according to the Manteca Police Department. Read more. Auburn police asks residents to stay alert after man caught on camera peering into homes | Security video showing a man peering into windows and checking out properties has prompted the Auburn Police Department to issue a warning to residents. Read more. Woodland police share new information after 2-year-old girl hit, killed by truck | On Sunday, the police department said the owner of the truck had parked it at a 76 gas station pump before going into the store. Officials said the owner exited the store and found the truck had moved forward and hit the 2-year-old. Read more. Police patrols out for St. Patrick’s Day | From Midtown to downtown Sacramento, police said they were out and about with extra patrols, making sure everyone stayed safe, on a day that’s known for lots of drinking and celebrating. Read more. Diocese of Sacramento sets date to file bankruptcy | The Diocese of Sacramento announced its plan to file a petition in bankruptcy court next month. Read more. ‘None of us should be here’: Butterfly release held to honor legacy of Stephon Clark | Monday marks six years since the shooting death of Stephon Clark by two Sacramento police officers. Clark’s family and friends remain resolved in celebrating his life and legacy, not his death. The family held a number of events over the weekend in his memory. Read more. Man dead in Placer County motorcycle crash, CHP says | A man was found dead following a motorcycle crash near Auburn on Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol said. Read more. WHAT’S HAPPENING ELSEWHERESupreme Court weighs how far federal officials can go to combat controversial posts on hot topics | In a busy term that could set standards for free speech in the digital age, the Supreme Court on Monday is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security. Read more. 2 people killed and 5 others were wounded in Washington, DC, shooting, police say | It’s unclear who opened fire or what led up to the shooting, which took place about a dozen blocks northeast of the White House. Read more. Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest | With little margin for protest, Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon Sunday, on the last day of the election, apparently heeding an opposition call to express their displeasure with Putin. Still, the impending landslide underlined that Russian leader would accept nothing less than full control of the country’s political system as he extends his nearly quarter-century rule for six more years. Read more. There is a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event coming up in March | The comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the “Devil Comet,” is expected to be visible to the naked eye in dark skies at the end of March, as long as there are clear conditions. Read more. Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection | The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Read more. WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAYLaw enforcement and emergency personnel will be part of active shooter training at Sac State from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. while students are away for spring break. A status conference is set in the case of accused Stockton serial killer Wesley Brownlee. He is accused of seven deadly shootings over an 18-month period. Five of the shootings were in Stockton and two in Alameda County. Another person who was shot survived. A justice and accountability rally will take place at the Capitol on Monday to commemorate the shooting death of Stephon Clark by two Sacramento police officers six years ago.A ribbon-cutting event for a new affordable housing development in south Sacramento called Cornerstone will take place today.TODAY’S WEATHER OUTLOOKMeteorologist Heather Waldman says to expect a couple more very nice days, then cooler with showers by the weekend. Sunday downtown Sacramento hit 75 degrees. Temperatures will be similar Monday and Tuesday with a clear sky and minimal wind. REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.The Associated Press and CNN contributed to this story.
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.
Accused serial killer Wesley Brownlee set to return to court in Stockton | A status conference is scheduled for Monday in the case against the accused Stockton serial killer. Wesley Brownlee is charged with committing seven deadly shootings over an 18-month period, which culminated in Brownlee’s arrest in October 2022. Read more.
‘Your pets are in peril’: Dog-killing worm found in California for the first time | Scientists are warning people to avoid having their dogs swim in the river after the parasite Heterobilharzia americana, a flatworm commonly known as a liver fluke, was found along the banks of the Colorado River. Read more.
Four people shot, injured outside Manteca bar, police say | A fight that started inside a bar led to four people being shot, according to the Manteca Police Department. Read more.
Auburn police asks residents to stay alert after man caught on camera peering into homes | Security video showing a man peering into windows and checking out properties has prompted the Auburn Police Department to issue a warning to residents. Read more.
Woodland police share new information after 2-year-old girl hit, killed by truck | On Sunday, the police department said the owner of the truck had parked it at a 76 gas station pump before going into the store. Officials said the owner exited the store and found the truck had moved forward and hit the 2-year-old. Read more.
Police patrols out for St. Patrick’s Day | From Midtown to downtown Sacramento, police said they were out and about with extra patrols, making sure everyone stayed safe, on a day that’s known for lots of drinking and celebrating. Read more.
Diocese of Sacramento sets date to file bankruptcy | The Diocese of Sacramento announced its plan to file a petition in bankruptcy court next month. Read more.
‘None of us should be here’: Butterfly release held to honor legacy of Stephon Clark | Monday marks six years since the shooting death of Stephon Clark by two Sacramento police officers. Clark’s family and friends remain resolved in celebrating his life and legacy, not his death. The family held a number of events over the weekend in his memory. Read more.
Man dead in Placer County motorcycle crash, CHP says | A man was found dead following a motorcycle crash near Auburn on Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol said. Read more.
Supreme Court weighs how far federal officials can go to combat controversial posts on hot topics | In a busy term that could set standards for free speech in the digital age, the Supreme Court on Monday is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security. Read more.
2 people killed and 5 others were wounded in Washington, DC, shooting, police say | It’s unclear who opened fire or what led up to the shooting, which took place about a dozen blocks northeast of the White House. Read more.
Putin basks in electoral victory that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest | With little margin for protest, Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon Sunday, on the last day of the election, apparently heeding an opposition call to express their displeasure with Putin. Still, the impending landslide underlined that Russian leader would accept nothing less than full control of the country’s political system as he extends his nearly quarter-century rule for six more years. Read more.
There is a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event coming up in March | The comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the “Devil Comet,” is expected to be visible to the naked eye in dark skies at the end of March, as long as there are clear conditions. Read more.
Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection | The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Read more.
Meteorologist Heather Waldman says to expect a couple more very nice days, then cooler with showers by the weekend. Sunday downtown Sacramento hit 75 degrees. Temperatures will be similar Monday and Tuesday with a clear sky and minimal wind.
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