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 LOCALLYMan accused of stabbing 7-year-old neighbor arrested after Rancho Cordova standoff | A 7-year-old girl was stabbed by a neighbor in Rancho Cordova on Tuesday night, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the 2800 block of La Loma Drive around 7:15 p.m. Find more here.'I am so frustrated': Owner of Jim Denny's demands action from police after multiple break-ins | The historic Jim-Denny's diner in downtown Sacramento was burglarized for the fourth time in seven months on Tuesday morning. "I am so frustrated, and I am exhausted," said the owner N'Gina Guyton. "This is where people say I just don't want to do it anymore." Find more here.Here's why gas prices are so high in California right now, and when they could come down | If you feel like you're paying more at the pump recently, it's because you are. Although gas prices have been going up nationwide over the past few weeks, experts say drivers along the West Coast and especially California are feeling the pinch. Find more here.Horse dies after being hit by deputy's patrol car in San Joaquin County | A horse has died after running onto a road and getting hit by a deputy's patrol unit in San Joaquin County, according to the sheriff's office. The collision happened Tuesday evening on Escalon Bellota Road just south of Skiff Road. Officials said a dark horse ran out of an orchard into the path of the patrol unit. Find more here.Bill holds California counties accountable for foster care family placement as result of KCRA investigation | A KCRA 3 investigation into the placing of Sacramento County foster children in a former detention facility is leading to action at the State Capitol. State lawmakers are considering changes in the foster care system, where children should be placed with extended family, first and foremost. Find more here.California Assembly's chief law enforcement officer placed on leave | The Chief Sergeant-at-Arms for the California Assembly has been placed on administrative leave, multiple sources told KCRA 3 on Tuesday. Alisa Buckley, the Assembly's chief law enforcement officer, was abruptly sent home after the Assembly's floor session on Thursday, sources said. Find more here.WHAT'S HAPPENING ELSEWHEREHouse to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate | The parents of a Michigan school shooter were each sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday for failing to take steps that could have prevented the killing of four students in 2021. Jennifer and James Crumbley are the first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting. They were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors presented evidence of an unsecured gun at home and indifference toward the teen's mental health. Find more here.Appeals court rejects Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay April 15 hush money criminal trial | A New York appeals court judge Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump's latest bid to delay his hush money criminal trial while he fights a gag order, clearing the way for jury selection to begin next week. Find more here.Michigan school shooter's parents sentenced to at least 10 years in prison | The parents of a Michigan school shooter were each sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday for failing to take steps that could have prevented the killing of four students in 2021. Jennifer and James Crumbley are the first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting. They were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors presented evidence of an unsecured gun at home and indifference toward the teen's mental health. Find more here.Amanda Knox faces new slander trial in Italy that could remove last legal stain against her | Amanda Knox faces another trial for slander this week in Italy in a case that could remove the last legal stain against her, nine years after Italy's highest court threw out her conviction for the murder of her 21-year-old British roommate. Knox, who was a 20-year-old student when she was accused along with her then-boyfriend of murdering Meredith Kercher in 2007, has built a life back in the United States as an advocate, writer, podcaster and producer — with much of her work drawing on her experience. Find more here.Biden to honor PM Kishida, reflect on Japan's growing clout on international stage | President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday for talks on the delicate security situation in the Pacific and a glitzy state dinner, honoring a leader who has proven to be one of Biden's strongest allies in the face of a string of international crises. Find more here.TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOKWednesday is forecast to be another day with temperatures above 80 degrees in parts of Northern California.Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Tuesday was the first day of the year where it hit 80 degrees in downtown Sacramento. Wednesday is expected to be another similar day, with its peak possibly in the low 80s, and Thursday could be even warmer. Berg noted that in recent years, the first 80-degree day of the year typically happened in late March. Find more here.HAPPENING TODAY10 a.m. | Advocates for cancer treatment will gather at the west steps of the state Capitol for Cancer Action Day. They will urge lawmakers to expand eligibility for a breast and cervical cancer treatment.6 p.m. | The San Joaquin County District Attorney and the Family Justice Center will host a human trafficking town hall at the San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. There will be a panel of experts who can answer questions from community members, as well as information on resources for victims.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.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
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 LOCALLY
Man accused of stabbing 7-year-old neighbor arrested after Rancho Cordova standoff | A 7-year-old girl was stabbed by a neighbor in Rancho Cordova on Tuesday night, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the 2800 block of La Loma Drive around 7:15 p.m. Find more here.
'I am so frustrated': Owner of Jim Denny's demands action from police after multiple break-ins | The historic Jim-Denny's diner in downtown Sacramento was burglarized for the fourth time in seven months on Tuesday morning. "I am so frustrated, and I am exhausted," said the owner N'Gina Guyton. "This is where people say I just don't want to do it anymore." Find more here.
Here's why gas prices are so high in California right now, and when they could come down | If you feel like you're paying more at the pump recently, it's because you are. Although gas prices have been going up nationwide over the past few weeks, experts say drivers along the West Coast and especially California are feeling the pinch. Find more here.
Horse dies after being hit by deputy's patrol car in San Joaquin County | A horse has died after running onto a road and getting hit by a deputy's patrol unit in San Joaquin County, according to the sheriff's office. The collision happened Tuesday evening on Escalon Bellota Road just south of Skiff Road. Officials said a dark horse ran out of an orchard into the path of the patrol unit. Find more here.
Bill holds California counties accountable for foster care family placement as result of KCRA investigation | A KCRA 3 investigation into the placing of Sacramento County foster children in a former detention facility is leading to action at the State Capitol. State lawmakers are considering changes in the foster care system, where children should be placed with extended family, first and foremost. Find more here.
California Assembly's chief law enforcement officer placed on leave | The Chief Sergeant-at-Arms for the California Assembly has been placed on administrative leave, multiple sources told KCRA 3 on Tuesday. Alisa Buckley, the Assembly's chief law enforcement officer, was abruptly sent home after the Assembly's floor session on Thursday, sources said. Find more here.
WHAT'S HAPPENING ELSEWHERE
House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate | The parents of a Michigan school shooter were each sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday for failing to take steps that could have prevented the killing of four students in 2021. Jennifer and James Crumbley are the first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting. They were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors presented evidence of an unsecured gun at home and indifference toward the teen's mental health. Find more here.
Appeals court rejects Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay April 15 hush money criminal trial | A New York appeals court judge Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump's latest bid to delay his hush money criminal trial while he fights a gag order, clearing the way for jury selection to begin next week. Find more here.
Michigan school shooter's parents sentenced to at least 10 years in prison | The parents of a Michigan school shooter were each sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday for failing to take steps that could have prevented the killing of four students in 2021. Jennifer and James Crumbley are the first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting. They were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors presented evidence of an unsecured gun at home and indifference toward the teen's mental health. Find more here.
Amanda Knox faces new slander trial in Italy that could remove last legal stain against her | Amanda Knox faces another trial for slander this week in Italy in a case that could remove the last legal stain against her, nine years after Italy's highest court threw out her conviction for the murder of her 21-year-old British roommate. Knox, who was a 20-year-old student when she was accused along with her then-boyfriend of murdering Meredith Kercher in 2007, has built a life back in the United States as an advocate, writer, podcaster and producer — with much of her work drawing on her experience. Find more here.
Biden to honor PM Kishida, reflect on Japan's growing clout on international stage | President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday for talks on the delicate security situation in the Pacific and a glitzy state dinner, honoring a leader who has proven to be one of Biden's strongest allies in the face of a string of international crises. Find more here.
TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK
Wednesday is forecast to be another day with temperatures above 80 degrees in parts of Northern California.
Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Tuesday was the first day of the year where it hit 80 degrees in downtown Sacramento. Wednesday is expected to be another similar day, with its peak possibly in the low 80s, and Thursday could be even warmer. Berg noted that in recent years, the first 80-degree day of the year typically happened in late March. Find more here.
HAPPENING TODAY
10 a.m. | Advocates for cancer treatment will gather at the west steps of the state Capitol for Cancer Action Day. They will urge lawmakers to expand eligibility for a breast and cervical cancer treatment.
6 p.m. | The San Joaquin County District Attorney and the Family Justice Center will host a human trafficking town hall at the San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. There will be a panel of experts who can answer questions from community members, as well as information on resources for victims.
REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP
Click here to see our interactive traffic map.
TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADAR
Click here to see our interactive radar.
DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATEST
Here is where you can download our app.
The Associated Press and CNN contributed to this story.
