KCRA Today: Video in Stockton serial killings, Merced family kidnapping latest, Biden surveys hurricane damage
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 4-9 a.m. here.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN NORCAL
Stockton serial killings: Everything we know and don't know so far | Five recent shooting deaths in Stockton — and one in Oakland last year — appear to be connected, prompting police to call the incidents a "series of killings." Here's everything we know so far about the shootings. Read more here.
Stockton serial killings: Video of person of interest released, ballistics connect shootings | As Stockton investigators continue to appeal for leads to catch the person — or persons — responsible for serial killings spanning over a year, police have released video of a person of interest and said ballistics tests have connected all seven attacks. Read more here.
Person of interest in Central Valley family kidnapping in custody, is critically wounded | A person of interest wanted in connection with the kidnapping of a Central Valley family of four was taken into custody early Tuesday morning, officials said. However, he is in critical condition. Read more here.
California organizations work to increase Latino, Hispanic voter registration, turnout | There is a strong push across California to get everyone who is an eligible voter to register to vote, and Latino and Hispanic organizations are focusing on encouraging the community to do the same. Read more here.
What Sierra snowfall trends can tell us as CA prepares for the possibility of another dry year | Oct. 1 marks the start of a new water year in the state of California, and as we get deeper into fall and eventually winter, the expectation is for the rain and mountain snow to follow. Read more here.
WHAT'S HAPPENING ELSEWHERE
President Biden to survey Hurricane Ian damage in Florida | President Joe Biden will visit hurricane-ravaged Florida with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives — putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need. Read more here.
America's national debt surpasses $31 trillion amid high inflation, rising interest rates | America's national debt has climbed north of $31 trillion for the first time, a milestone that comes at a time of historically high inflation, rising interest rates and growing economic uncertainty. Read more here.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs laws annexing 4 Ukrainian regions | Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws formally absorbing four Ukrainian regions into Russia, even as its military is struggling to hang on to control of the regions it illegally annexed. Read more here.
The federal student loan forgiveness application is coming soon. Here's what you need to know | The application for President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is expected to go live as soon as this week. Read more here.
TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK
Meteorologist Tamara Berg says Wednesday is going to be warmer than earlier in the week. By noon, temperatures will hit the upper 70s, topping out in the upper 80s to lower 90 by 4 p.m. with plenty of sunshine and light winds.
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