KCRA Today: What to expect for rain & snow, NorCal flu hospitalizations spike, record-breaking year for CIM
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
Northern California forecast: Valley rain, Sierra snow to continue through early this week | Wet weather will continue to impact commuters across Northern California on Monday morning. Read more here.
Skiers, snowboarders hit the slopes for the weekend after Sierra snowstorms | The fresh powder in the Sierra had skiing fresh on the minds of many over the weekend. “This weekend has been absolutely incredible. It's been dumping on us for several days straight right now,” said Cole Zimmerman, communications manager at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe. Read more here.
'Everybody is getting it': Northern California flu hospitalizations spike across region | California is reporting very high flu levels this month, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Health officials are urging people to get their flu shots as hospitals fill up. Read more here.
2022 marks record-breaking year for the California International Marathon | During the 2022 California International Marathon Paige Stoner clinched the women’s course record, finishing the full 26.2 miles in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 2 seconds. Stoner shattered the women’s course record by 51 seconds. Read more here.
WHAT'S HAPPENING ELSEWHERE
More than two dozen Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster | Don't mess with Swifties. More than two dozen Taylor Swift fans are suing Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. for "unlawful conduct" in the pop star's chaotic tour sale, claiming the ticketing giant violated antitrust laws, among others. Read more here.
Supreme Court taking up clash of religion and gay rights | The Supreme Court is hearing the case Monday of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples, a dispute that's the latest clash of religion and gay rights to land at the highest court. Read more here.
FBI joins investigation into North Carolina power outage caused by 'intentional' attacks on substations | With no suspects or motive announced, the FBI is joining the investigation into power outages in a North Carolina county believed to have been caused by "intentional" and "targeted" attacks on substations that left around 40,000 customers in the dark Saturday night, prompting a curfew and emergency declaration. Read more here.
Airplane crash in Gulf of Mexico leaves 2 dead, 1 missing | A private airplane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast Saturday night, with two people confirmed dead as authorities searched for a third person believed to have been on the flight, police said. Read more here.
WHAT'S COMING UP TODAY
- The California State Assembly is convening for the 2023-2024 organization session, where new lakers will be sworn in today at noon.
- Lawmakers are holding a special session today on the oil industry’s suspected price gouging.
TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK
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