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One person is dead and three others were injured after gunfire erupted following a Fairfield graduation ceremony. Police are increasing security for the district’s remaining graduations. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/3-students-shot-graduation-fairfield-high-school/71489276 

Will the northern lights be visible from Northern California? KCRA's Heather Waldman explains.

A witness describes the deadly shooting after a graduation ceremony in Fairfield. https://www.kcra.com/article/3-students-shot-graduation-fairfield-high-school/71489276 

Who moves on to the November election in the California governor’s race? The results aren’t in as of Wednesday night. The official unprocessed ballot count has not been posted on the Secretary of State’s website yet, but an estimated 56% of voters are in.

The NorCal forecast in the coming days has something for everyone. https://www.kcra.com/article/norcal-forecast-heat-eases-this-weekend/71487869 

Artists have been given an opportunity to turn the walls in Elk Grove's Main Street area into a gallery of sorts. https://www.kcra.com/article/artists-transform-walls-into-murals-elk-grove/71487220 

Lodi Unified’s Grab and Go event provides summer meals for thousands of families in Lockeford. Learn more: https://www.kcra.com/article/lodi-unified-grab-and-go-summer-meals-lockeford/71485523 

An expansion of the California International Marathon next year could make it the fifth-largest marathon in the U.S. https://www.kcra.com/article/california-international-marathon-expansion-2027/71484927 

Election Day is over, but why aren't all the races called? Reporter Mike TeSelle explains. Track results here>>https://www.kcra.com/article/california-2026-primary-full-election-results/71424759 

'The underdog stayed in the fight' | Xavier Becerra addressed supporters at his campaign party in Los Angeles after early results show he’s in the top two vote getters in the race. https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at ballot processing in San Joaquin County. See more election updates: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

Democratic governor candidate Tom Steyer spoke out against corporate power in his election night speech. See more election night updates. https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

In a speech to his supporters, Congressman Kevin Kiley said the early results in the race for Congressional District 6 are “very encouraging.” Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-2026-primary-full-election-results/71424759 

Election Day update from Solano County. The projected turnout is 35%, Denzen Cortez reports. See more updates: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

What to know about Election Day in San Joaquin County. See more election updates: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

There are more than 60 places for voters to cast ballots in Modesto and Stanislaus County. Polls stay open until 8 p.m. See more Election Day updates: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

KCRA's Jason Marks hit the road to cover Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's campaign for governor on Election Day. See more updates for the June 2 primary: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

'Hear ye! Hear ye! The polls are now open' | Track updates from California's primary on Election Day: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

NorCal Election Day forecast | A comfortable morning followed by a toasty afternoon. https://www.kcra.com/article/northern-california-evening-forecast-june-01-2026-1780402109/71469415 

Will ballot counting be faster this election in California? California Secretary of State weighs in. Full interview: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-secretary-of-state-ice-will-not-be-at-polls/71447559 

How has voter turnout in Sacramento County been in past primary elections? A look at the numbers with Mike TeSelle. More updates here>>http://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

KCRA’s Andrea Flores is in Los Angeles covering the race for California Governor. She’s one of several news teams across the state covering the races that matter to you. Stay with KCRA on social media, KCRA.com, and the KCRA 3 app for all of the election information and minute by minute updates!

'If you don't vote, don't complain!' | What some Sac County voters are saying outside a drop box on the day before the June 2 primary. If you're still undecided on the candidates, check out our voter guide. https://www.kcra.com/article/california-voter-guide-june-2-primary-election-2026/71206406 

California's Democratic Party chair won't say if he's glad Xavier Becerra stayed in the race to become the next governor. What he had to say ahead of the primary election>>https://www.kcra.com/article/california-democratic-party-chair-rusty-hicks-xavier-becerra-politics-360/71447732 

'A Great Baseball Town' | Aaron Judge and managers for the Yankees and A's talk about Sacramento's MLB expansion bid. https://www.kcra.com/article/yankees-aaron-judge-sacramento-as-an-mlb-city/71449815 

RAILYARD ARREST | A man accused of domestic violence was arrested in Anaheim after he fled into a railyard and climbed on top of a train car.

The line continues to grow for Concerts in the Park, which is set to feature an acoustic pop-up performance by The All-American Rejects. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/all-american-rejects-sacramento-concerts-in-the-park/71445584 

SHEEP ON THE LOOSE | It's not something you see everyday. LiveCopter 3 spotted a herd of sheep at a Carmichael neighborhood.

A California kid won the 2026 National Spelling Bee! https://www.kcra.com/article/spelling-bee-quiz-2025-1779821946-1780080825/71445587 

The 123rd running of the collegiate National Championship Regatta is back at Lake Natoma all weekend. You can watch some of the best rowers in the country. https://www.kcra.com/article/rowing-championship-at-lake-natoma-offers-close-up-spectator-experience/71447293 

The final polls are in for the California Governor’s race ahead of the June 2 primary election.

Gov. Newsom on Trump admin. considering cutting Customs and Border Protection services from sanctuary city airports. https://www.kcra.com/article/california-airports-face-customs-service-cut-proposal-sanctuary-cities/71432418 

Fans invited to the MLB expansion bid announcement sound off on what a having permanent Sacramento team would mean. Learn more: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-mlb-expansion-team-effort-announced/71434457 

"This expansion process will be long. It will be competitive. It will be hard. It won't be easy. But one thing is certain. Sacramento is MLB-ready.” https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-mlb-expansion-team-effort-announced/71434457 

A Napa man was sentenced to life in prison after his conviction tied to a murder-for-hire plot, involving a California Highway Patrol captain and her estranged husband. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-thomas-o-donnell-murder-for-hire/71420951 

Should California limit the number of roosters people can keep? A cacophony of roosters was crowing outside the State Capitol in a show of opposition to AB 928. Learn more: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-bill-limits-roosters-cockfighting-ab-928/71422827 

A spring storm brought hail, rain and lightning to parts of NorCal. See more videos: https://www.kcra.com/article/viewer-videos-spring-storm-hail-rain-lightning-northern-california/71414477 

Community outrage has grown since video surfaced last week showing a Fairfield High School student being arrested on campus and struck several times by an officer. Full story here>>https://www.kcra.com/article/fairfield-city-council-meeting-arrest-fairfield-high-school-student/71416639 

One person is dead and three others, including two children, are injured after an SUV veered off Highway 50 and crashed into the American River in El Dorado County, according to California Highway Patrol. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/suv-crash-highway-50-el-dorado-county-chp/71415510 

What happened to the heat? Viewer Dennis shared video of hail falling in Nevada City on Tuesday. See the full forecast: https://www.kcra.com/article/unseasonably-cool-and-unsettled-at-times/71409067 

Yuba and Sutter county leaders are expected to vote on Tuesday on resolutions supporting a proposal to split California into two states. https://www.kcra.com/article/yuba-sutter-counties-vote-proposal-to-split-california-into-two-states/71409319 

🎓 🎉 Congrats! Kathryn Scott is one of 3,000 graduates set to walk the stage at Stanislaus State. The single mother of seven said she wanted to make a better life for her children.

Thousands of families across Orange County still waiting for answers after a chemical tank crisis at a Garden Grove aerospace facility forced mass evacuations.

SoCal Chemical Tank Latest | Evacuations still remain in place, but officials say the risk of a catastrophic explosion has dropped. What we know: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-chemical-tank-dangers-orange-county-may-25/71401417 

Summer in the Sierra can feel a little different. Meteorologist Heather Waldman talks about a Lake Wind Advisory for Monday. Forecast here>>https://www.kcra.com/article/norcal-forecast-winds-pick-up-on-memorial-day/71396546 

How was the turnout for this year's Sacramento Lebanese Festival? Take a look here>>https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-lebanese-festival-brings-food-dance-and-tradition-to-the-community/71394163 

Delta breezes are ushing in cooler, near normal temperatures for the long holiday weekend. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/norcal-forecast-daily-delta-breeze-keeps-holiday-weekend-cooler-1779541087/71392037 

Family members of a Fairfield High student who was arrested accused the officer who detained him of excessive force and called for accountability and justice. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/family-members-accuse-fairfield-police-officer-of-excessive-force-during-teen-arrest/71390510 

Two teenagers were killed in a car crash on Sunday, prompting the Sacramento community to come together for a memorial ride organized by the Royal Riders Group. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-teens-killed-car-crash-memorial/71391049 

KCRA 3 rode along with Sacramento County sheriff's deputies as they began patrolling waterways this Memorial Day weekend, focusing on safety and ensuring boaters have required boater cards. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-county-deputies-memorial-day-weekend-patrol/71390481 

Is it possible the month of May won't have any 100-degree days? KCRA 3 meteorologist Heather Waldman explains.

The Sacramento Zoo's beloved orangutans are going to have an ape-solutely good time with their newly renovated exhibit. Take a look here>>https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-zoo-renovated-orangutan-habitat/71388026