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  • Run to Feed the Hungry 2025: Recaps from this year’s Sacramento Thanksgiving tradition

    The 32nd annual Run to Feed the Hungry is now underway, bringing a record number of participants to the Thanksgiving tradition to benefit the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.Organizers say it’s the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country. It’s also the biggest fundraiser of the year for Sacramento Food Bank.The Nov. 27 event for 2025 offers a 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer run or walk. People will also join virtually and get a bib and shirt.The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services helps hundreds of thousands of people get food assistance in Sacramento County each month through a network of 111 partner agencies. Last year, the organization distributed the equivalent of 33.2 million meals to an average of 309,285 people each month. This year, food banks have experienced increased demand. Days ahead of the fun run, the 2025 Run to Feed the Hungry had already set a new registration record, topping last year’s record of 31,660 participants on Monday. At the first event in 1994, there were 796 runners and walkers.Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, organizers said registration for the run had sold out, with 34,050 runners. It’s the first time the event has sold out in its 32-year history.| MORE | A look at the weather for Run to Feed the HungryHere is what else you should know about this year’s event, which KCRA 3 and My58 help to sponsor. Live updates from Run to Feed the Hungry 9:15 a.m.: The runner who won the 10K just crossed the finish line for the 5K seconds before the 15-minute mark.9 a.m.: The 5K is now underway.8:48 a.m.: The first female runner finished seconds before the 34-minute mark.8:44 a.m.: The first three participants for the 10K race finished in under 30 minutes.8:15 a.m.: The 10K race began with the elite runners taking the lead.8 a.m.: This year’s run will provide 4 million meals to those in need.7:30 a.m.: Traffic expert and DJ Brian Hickey gives a preview of what music to expect during the run.7 a.m.: Some runners are already showing up to prepare for the fun run.6 a.m.: KCRA 3’s Deirdre Fitzpatrick and Teo Torres get an early look at the start of the course before the sunrise. Where are the road closures for Run to Feed the Hungry?Watch the video below for a quick snapshot of closures.Where does Run to Feed the Hungry take place?The event starts on J Street, west of the entrance of Sacramento State, and runs a loop through the East Sacramento neighborhood. The course ends at the Scottish Rite Temple at 56th and H streets. View the course map here.People usually park at Sac State and in the surrounding neighborhood. Event organizers say there is free bike parking near the start line. View the parking map here.Note: The J Street entrance to Sac State will be closed until after the race finishes. Are there race awards?Yes.People can choose to have chip timing and join a timed runner’s corral to compete for an award.The top three finishers in each age group will get a medal, and the top three overall men and women in the 5K and 10K will receive plaques and prize money.The top three masters (age 40 or older) among men and women will also receive plaques and prize money.Learn more here.How to check Run to Feed the Hungry race resultsYou can find out what time runners completed the run here. What else should I know?No bikes, skateboards, or scooters are allowed. People using strollers are not allowed in the timed races but are encouraged to sign up for the untimed events.Refunds and transfers are not available.Click here for more FAQs from organizers.Celebrating thankfulnessShare photos of what you’re thankful for this holiday season.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

    The 32nd annual Run to Feed the Hungry is now underway, bringing a record number of participants to the Thanksgiving tradition to benefit the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.

    Organizers say it’s the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country. It’s also the biggest fundraiser of the year for Sacramento Food Bank.

    The Nov. 27 event for 2025 offers a 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer run or walk. People will also join virtually and get a bib and shirt.

    The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services helps hundreds of thousands of people get food assistance in Sacramento County each month through a network of 111 partner agencies. Last year, the organization distributed the equivalent of 33.2 million meals to an average of 309,285 people each month.

    This year, food banks have experienced increased demand.

    Days ahead of the fun run, the 2025 Run to Feed the Hungry had already set a new registration record, topping last year’s record of 31,660 participants on Monday. At the first event in 1994, there were 796 runners and walkers.

    Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, organizers said registration for the run had sold out, with 34,050 runners. It’s the first time the event has sold out in its 32-year history.

    | MORE | A look at the weather for Run to Feed the Hungry

    Here is what else you should know about this year’s event, which KCRA 3 and My58 help to sponsor.

    Live updates from Run to Feed the Hungry

    9:15 a.m.: The runner who won the 10K just crossed the finish line for the 5K seconds before the 15-minute mark.

    9 a.m.: The 5K is now underway.

    8:48 a.m.: The first female runner finished seconds before the 34-minute mark.

    8:44 a.m.: The first three participants for the 10K race finished in under 30 minutes.

    8:15 a.m.: The 10K race began with the elite runners taking the lead.

    8 a.m.: This year’s run will provide 4 million meals to those in need.

    7:30 a.m.: Traffic expert and DJ Brian Hickey gives a preview of what music to expect during the run.


    7 a.m.: Some runners are already showing up to prepare for the fun run.

    6 a.m.: KCRA 3’s Deirdre Fitzpatrick and Teo Torres get an early look at the start of the course before the sunrise.

    Where are the road closures for Run to Feed the Hungry?

    Watch the video below for a quick snapshot of closures.

    Where does Run to Feed the Hungry take place?

    The event starts on J Street, west of the entrance of Sacramento State, and runs a loop through the East Sacramento neighborhood. The course ends at the Scottish Rite Temple at 56th and H streets. View the course map here.

    People usually park at Sac State and in the surrounding neighborhood. Event organizers say there is free bike parking near the start line. View the parking map here.

    Note: The J Street entrance to Sac State will be closed until after the race finishes.

    Are there race awards?

    Yes.

    People can choose to have chip timing and join a timed runner’s corral to compete for an award.

    The top three finishers in each age group will get a medal, and the top three overall men and women in the 5K and 10K will receive plaques and prize money.

    The top three masters (age 40 or older) among men and women will also receive plaques and prize money.

    Learn more here.

    How to check Run to Feed the Hungry race results

    You can find out what time runners completed the run here.

    What else should I know?

    No bikes, skateboards, or scooters are allowed. People using strollers are not allowed in the timed races but are encouraged to sign up for the untimed events.

    Refunds and transfers are not available.

    Click here for more FAQs from organizers.

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    Share photos of what you’re thankful for this holiday season.

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  • Imaginarium opens for 2025 season Wednesday after earlier confusion, organizers say

    The Imaginarium holiday light show at Cal Expo opened on Wednesday following a delay and confusing announcements. The status of Imaginarium’s Utopia, billed as Northern California’s largest holiday light festival, was thrown into confusion Wednesday when a spokesperson for the event said a social media post announcing the opening after earlier delays was premature. “Several new electrical panels have been installed and are currently pending inspection,” Darla Givens told KCRA 3 two hours after Imaginarium Sacramento posted on Facebook about its reopening plans. “Once those panels are fully inspected and approved, Imaginarium will receive the green light to open. Until that process is complete, Imaginarium will remain closed.”(Previous coverage in the video above.)That process was since completed. Givens confirmed a second Facebook post that said “Cal Expo is definitely opening tonight” at 5 p.m. “The Imaginarium team has been working non-stop to install the new electrical panels,” she said. “Because this year’s footprint is three times larger than previous years, the process required extensive coordination and additional time to ensure every section of the experience is powered reliably.”Imaginarium was originally set to begin holding light shows on Friday, Nov. 21. But the opening day was called off abruptly within an hour of gates being set to open. Givens cited “unforeseen circumstances” at the time and said Saturday the delay was due to damaged electrical panels that needed to be replaced. During the closure, tickets appear to have continued being sold online. Organizers said that ticket holders could email them at imagine@imaginarium360.com to reschedule postponed dates. But some people said on Facebook they had trouble connecting with event organizers. Imaginarium aims to transform the fairgrounds into a glowing wonderland powered by more than 15 million lights. The event previously faced an opening day delay in 2023 because of severe weather. This year’s edition debuts an expanded footprint and a new entrance at Cal Expo’s Main Gate at Exposition and Heritage, which was supposed to streamline access for the season’s crowds. KCRA 3 got a tour of the attraction on Friday morning. Visitors can stroll through illuminated tunnels, step into mirror rooms, glide across a covered ice rink, snap photos with Santa, and cap the night with carnival rides and festive food and drink along Food Court Row near the waterpark.Organizers say Utopia aims to be a “perfect holiday escape,” where families and couples can make new traditions in a setting designed for dazzling photos and spirited nights out. Imaginarium traces its roots to the team behind the first U.S. Chinese Lantern Festival at Great America in 2011. The concept evolved into Global Winter Wonderland, which opened at Cal Expo in 2014, and later into Imaginarium, which organizers say is the largest holiday light festival in the country. The brand now spans multiple locations across California and Arizona.Learn more about tickets here. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    The Imaginarium holiday light show at Cal Expo opened on Wednesday following a delay and confusing announcements.

    The status of Imaginarium’s Utopia, billed as Northern California’s largest holiday light festival, was thrown into confusion Wednesday when a spokesperson for the event said a social media post announcing the opening after earlier delays was premature.

    “Several new electrical panels have been installed and are currently pending inspection,” Darla Givens told KCRA 3 two hours after Imaginarium Sacramento posted on Facebook about its reopening plans. “Once those panels are fully inspected and approved, Imaginarium will receive the green light to open. Until that process is complete, Imaginarium will remain closed.”

    (Previous coverage in the video above.)

    That process was since completed. Givens confirmed a second Facebook post that said “Cal Expo is definitely opening tonight” at 5 p.m.

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    “The Imaginarium team has been working non-stop to install the new electrical panels,” she said. “Because this year’s footprint is three times larger than previous years, the process required extensive coordination and additional time to ensure every section of the experience is powered reliably.”

    Imaginarium was originally set to begin holding light shows on Friday, Nov. 21. But the opening day was called off abruptly within an hour of gates being set to open.

    Givens cited “unforeseen circumstances” at the time and said Saturday the delay was due to damaged electrical panels that needed to be replaced.

    During the closure, tickets appear to have continued being sold online. Organizers said that ticket holders could email them at imagine@imaginarium360.com to reschedule postponed dates. But some people said on Facebook they had trouble connecting with event organizers.

    Imaginarium aims to transform the fairgrounds into a glowing wonderland powered by more than 15 million lights.

    The event previously faced an opening day delay in 2023 because of severe weather.

    This year’s edition debuts an expanded footprint and a new entrance at Cal Expo’s Main Gate at Exposition and Heritage, which was supposed to streamline access for the season’s crowds. KCRA 3 got a tour of the attraction on Friday morning.

    Visitors can stroll through illuminated tunnels, step into mirror rooms, glide across a covered ice rink, snap photos with Santa, and cap the night with carnival rides and festive food and drink along Food Court Row near the waterpark.

    Organizers say Utopia aims to be a “perfect holiday escape,” where families and couples can make new traditions in a setting designed for dazzling photos and spirited nights out.

    Imaginarium traces its roots to the team behind the first U.S. Chinese Lantern Festival at Great America in 2011.

    The concept evolved into Global Winter Wonderland, which opened at Cal Expo in 2014, and later into Imaginarium, which organizers say is the largest holiday light festival in the country.

    The brand now spans multiple locations across California and Arizona.

    Learn more about tickets here.

    See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

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  • Run to Feed the Hungry 2025 sets registration record for Sacramento Thanksgiving Day tradition

    Run to Feed the Hungry has become a Thanksgiving tradition in Sacramento since its inaugural event 31 years ago. Organizers say it’s the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country. It’s also the biggest fundraiser for Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, organizers said registration for the run had sold out, with 34,050 runners. It’s the first time the event has sold out in its 32-year history. The Nov. 27 event for 2025 offers a 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer run or walk. People were also able to register virtually and get a bib and shirt.The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services helps hundreds of thousands of people get food assistance in Sacramento County each month through a network of 111 partner agencies. Last year, the organization distributed the equivalent of 33.2 million meals to an average of 309,285 people each month. This year, food banks have experienced increased demand. The 2025 Run to Feed the Hungry has already set a new registration record, topping last year’s record of 31,660 participants on Monday. At the first event in 1994, there were 796 runners and walkers.Here is what else you should know about this year’s event, which KCRA 3 and My58 help to sponsor. What is a team at Run to Feed the Hungry? A team could represent a company, family, school or another group. If you join or form a team, you get access to an upgraded tech shirt, a team area with coffee, water and breakfast snacks on Thanksgiving morning and a professional photo. Learn more here. The deadline to form or join a team was Nov. 21. Where and when is packet pickup? Packet pickup takes place at Fremont Presbyterian Church, located at 5770 Carlson Drive. Additional parking is across the street at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center.Below are the times to pick up your packet. Saturday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 23: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.Monday, Nov. 24: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.Tuesday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 26: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.When do the races start? The 10K starts at 8:15 a.m. for timed runners and 8:20-8:30 a.m. for untimed runners. The 5K starts at 9 a.m. for timed runners and 9:05-9:40 a.m. for untimed runners. Where does Run to Feed the Hungry take place?The event starts on J Street, west of the entrance of Sacramento State, and runs a loop through the East Sacramento neighborhood. The course ends at the Scottish Rite Temple at 56th and H streets. View the course map here.People usually park at Sac State and in the surrounding neighborhood. Event organizers say there is free bike parking near the start line. View the parking map here.Note: The J Street entrance to Sac State will be closed until after the race finishes. Can you look up your run time for the 5k or 10k? Yes, there is a Run to Feed the Hungry results page that tracks when participants cross the finish line and how long it took them. See past race results here. Are there race awards?Yes.People can choose to have chip timing and join a timed runner’s corral to compete for an award.The top three finishers in each age group will get a medal, and the top three overall men and women in the 5K and 10K will receive plaques and prize money.The top three masters (age 40 or older) among men and women will also receive plaques and prize money.Learn more here. Can I bring my pet?Organizers ask participants to leave their pets at home. How to volunteer? You can sign up here. What else should I know?No bikes, skateboards, or scooters are allowed. People using strollers are not allowed in the timed races but are encouraged to sign up for the untimed events.Refunds and transfers are not available.Click here for more FAQs from organizers. Celebrating thankfulnessShare photos of what you’re thankful for this holiday season. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

    Run to Feed the Hungry has become a Thanksgiving tradition in Sacramento since its inaugural event 31 years ago.

    Organizers say it’s the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country. It’s also the biggest fundraiser for Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.

    Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, organizers said registration for the run had sold out, with 34,050 runners.

    The Nov. 27 event for 2025 offers a 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer run or walk. People were also able to register virtually and get a bib and shirt.

    The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services helps hundreds of thousands of people get food assistance in Sacramento County each month through a network of 111 partner agencies. Last year, the organization distributed the equivalent of 33.2 million meals to an average of 309,285 people each month.

    This year, food banks have experienced increased demand.

    The 2025 Run to Feed the Hungry has already set a new registration record, topping last year’s record of 31,660 participants on Monday. At the first event in 1994, there were 796 runners and walkers.

    Here is what else you should know about this year’s event, which KCRA 3 and My58 help to sponsor.

    What is a team at Run to Feed the Hungry?

    A team could represent a company, family, school or another group. If you join or form a team, you get access to an upgraded tech shirt, a team area with coffee, water and breakfast snacks on Thanksgiving morning and a professional photo. Learn more here.

    Run to Feed the Hungry

    Here’s this year’s team shirt.

    The deadline to form or join a team was Nov. 21.

    Where and when is packet pickup?

    Packet pickup takes place at Fremont Presbyterian Church, located at 5770 Carlson Drive. Additional parking is across the street at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center.

    Below are the times to pick up your packet.

    • Saturday, Nov. 22: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Sunday, Nov. 23: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Monday, Nov. 24: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Wednesday, Nov. 26: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.

    When do the races start?

    The 10K starts at 8:15 a.m. for timed runners and 8:20-8:30 a.m. for untimed runners. The 5K starts at 9 a.m. for timed runners and 9:05-9:40 a.m. for untimed runners.

    Where does Run to Feed the Hungry take place?

    The event starts on J Street, west of the entrance of Sacramento State, and runs a loop through the East Sacramento neighborhood. The course ends at the Scottish Rite Temple at 56th and H streets. View the course map here.

    People usually park at Sac State and in the surrounding neighborhood. Event organizers say there is free bike parking near the start line. View the parking map here.

    Note: The J Street entrance to Sac State will be closed until after the race finishes.

    Can you look up your run time for the 5k or 10k?

    Yes, there is a Run to Feed the Hungry results page that tracks when participants cross the finish line and how long it took them.

    See past race results here.

    Are there race awards?

    Yes.

    People can choose to have chip timing and join a timed runner’s corral to compete for an award.

    The top three finishers in each age group will get a medal, and the top three overall men and women in the 5K and 10K will receive plaques and prize money.

    The top three masters (age 40 or older) among men and women will also receive plaques and prize money.

    Learn more here.

    Can I bring my pet?

    Organizers ask participants to leave their pets at home.

    How to volunteer?

    You can sign up here.

    What else should I know?

    No bikes, skateboards, or scooters are allowed. People using strollers are not allowed in the timed races but are encouraged to sign up for the untimed events.

    Refunds and transfers are not available.

    Click here for more FAQs from organizers.

    Celebrating thankfulness

    Share photos of what you’re thankful for this holiday season.

    See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

    Source link

  • Weekend event roundup: Sacramento-area things to do for Nov. 21-23

    Looking for things to do this weekend? Here’s a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 23.Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here.Sacramento-area eventsImaginarium The Imaginarium, billed as the state’s largest holiday light festival, returns to Cal Expo through Jan. 4. It features 15 million LED lights, daily circus performances and more. Tickets start at $16 for children and seniors. General admission starts at $21. UPDATE: Opening day was called off on Friday. It’s not clear if this will be open this weekend. Learn more. Donut Half MarathonA “Donut” half marathon where the course includes stops at various cafes and doughnut shops takes place Saturday, starting at Tupi Coffee. Registration is free but people are encouraged to donate to Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento. Learn more. 100 Years of Palestine “100 Years of Palestine” is an immersive cultural exhibition taking place at Tarbiya House Roseville on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is also a community bazaar featuring vendors and artists. Learn more. Ballroom BoxingA 6-bout professional boxing card is set for Friday night at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento. One of the bouts will feature a Sacramento native making his pro-boxing debut. Find more information here. Sacramento Annual Fall Vendor and Craft Fair A fall marketplace featuring vendors takes place Saturday at the Pat O’Brien Community Center, located at 8025 Waterman Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more. Causeway Boxing Classic The second annual Causeway Boxing Classic takes place at The Nest on the Sacramento State campus Friday starting at 7 p.m. Learn more. Mountain Mandarin Festival The 32nd Mountain Mandarin Festival takes place through Sunday in Roseville @ the Grounds. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Kids ages 10 and under are free. Friday general admission costs $8 and weekend general admission tickets cost $14. Seniors can get in for $10. Learn more. Causeway Classic The Sacramento State Hornets will take on the UC Davis Aggies in a high-stakes football matchup Saturday at 1 p.m. in Davis. You can also watch the game on My58. Learn more. Stockton-area events209 Beatdown XXVI Experience a live MMA cage fight at Stockton Civic Auditorium Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $45. Learn more. Venetians Gardens Holiday Boutique Check out holiday gift ideas at this event Saturday and Sunday located at the Venetian Gardens Association Clubhouse, at 1555 Mosaic Way. Learn more. San Joaquin Potters Guild Fine Arts Festival Check out art and live demonstrations for free at the 2025 Fine Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, located at 3700 Pacific Avenue in Stockton. Learn more. Jiu Jitsu World League Finals The Jiu Jitsu World League Finals takes place at Adventist Health Arena on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Learn more. Modesto-area eventsHoliday Craft Show Thirty-five vendors are appearing at a Holiday Craft Show at 505 West Granger Avenue Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more. Holiday Night Market A Holiday Night Market kicks off Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 711 I Street in Modesto to kick off the holiday shopping season. Learn more. Scavenger HuntA Junior Rangers “Wildlife Gratitude Scavenger Hunt” takes place Saturday at Dos Rios State Park near Modesto from 11 a.m. to noon. Learn more. More sports, concerts & showsBig Bad Voodoo Daddy performs at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets. Heart performs at Hard Rock Live Sacramento in Wheatland Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets. The Beach Boys with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone performs at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets. Built to Spill performs with Larry Yes and Braided Waves at Harlow’s in Sacramento Friday at 7:30 p.m., but the event is sold out. Yolanda del Río performs at Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets. John Legend performs at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Saturday at 8 p.m. in Lincoln. Tickets. Tyler Rich performs at Ace of Spades in Sacramento Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets. Manheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis performs at the Gallo Center Sunday in Modesto at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets. Know of more events to include? Email us at web@kcra.com.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    Looking for things to do this weekend? Here’s a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 23.

    Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here.

    Sacramento-area events

    Imaginarium

    The Imaginarium, billed as the state’s largest holiday light festival, returns to Cal Expo through Jan. 4. It features 15 million LED lights, daily circus performances and more. Tickets start at $16 for children and seniors. General admission starts at $21. UPDATE: Opening day was called off on Friday. It’s not clear if this will be open this weekend. Learn more.

    Donut Half Marathon

    A “Donut” half marathon where the course includes stops at various cafes and doughnut shops takes place Saturday, starting at Tupi Coffee. Registration is free but people are encouraged to donate to Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento. Learn more.

    100 Years of Palestine

    “100 Years of Palestine” is an immersive cultural exhibition taking place at Tarbiya House Roseville on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is also a community bazaar featuring vendors and artists. Learn more.

    Ballroom Boxing

    A 6-bout professional boxing card is set for Friday night at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento. One of the bouts will feature a Sacramento native making his pro-boxing debut. Find more information here.

    Sacramento Annual Fall Vendor and Craft Fair

    A fall marketplace featuring vendors takes place Saturday at the Pat O’Brien Community Center, located at 8025 Waterman Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more.

    Causeway Boxing Classic

    The second annual Causeway Boxing Classic takes place at The Nest on the Sacramento State campus Friday starting at 7 p.m. Learn more.

    Mountain Mandarin Festival

    The 32nd Mountain Mandarin Festival takes place through Sunday in Roseville @ the Grounds. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Kids ages 10 and under are free. Friday general admission costs $8 and weekend general admission tickets cost $14. Seniors can get in for $10. Learn more.

    Causeway Classic

    The Sacramento State Hornets will take on the UC Davis Aggies in a high-stakes football matchup Saturday at 1 p.m. in Davis. You can also watch the game on My58. Learn more.

    Stockton-area events

    209 Beatdown XXVI

    Experience a live MMA cage fight at Stockton Civic Auditorium Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $45. Learn more.

    Venetians Gardens Holiday Boutique

    Check out holiday gift ideas at this event Saturday and Sunday located at the Venetian Gardens Association Clubhouse, at 1555 Mosaic Way. Learn more.

    San Joaquin Potters Guild Fine Arts Festival

    Check out art and live demonstrations for free at the 2025 Fine Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, located at 3700 Pacific Avenue in Stockton. Learn more.

    Jiu Jitsu World League Finals

    The Jiu Jitsu World League Finals takes place at Adventist Health Arena on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Learn more.

    Modesto-area events

    Holiday Craft Show

    Thirty-five vendors are appearing at a Holiday Craft Show at 505 West Granger Avenue Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more.

    Holiday Night Market

    A Holiday Night Market kicks off Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 711 I Street in Modesto to kick off the holiday shopping season. Learn more.

    Scavenger Hunt

    A Junior Rangers “Wildlife Gratitude Scavenger Hunt” takes place Saturday at Dos Rios State Park near Modesto from 11 a.m. to noon. Learn more.

    More sports, concerts & shows

    Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets.

    Heart performs at Hard Rock Live Sacramento in Wheatland Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets.

    The Beach Boys with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone performs at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets.

    Built to Spill performs with Larry Yes and Braided Waves at Harlow’s in Sacramento Friday at 7:30 p.m., but the event is sold out.

    Yolanda del Río performs at Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets.

    John Legend performs at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Saturday at 8 p.m. in Lincoln. Tickets.

    Tyler Rich performs at Ace of Spades in Sacramento Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets.

    Manheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis performs at the Gallo Center Sunday in Modesto at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets.

    Know of more events to include? Email us at web@kcra.com.

    See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

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  • Rollins College hosts free seminar for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

    Rollins College is opening its doors Saturday to anyone in Central Florida who lost a loved one to suicide.It’s in honor of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.Register for free.Those who show up will learn coping strategies, explore grief and discover resources to help with each unique healing journey. The Central Florida chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting the seminar. It’s from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 1000 Holt Ave.International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience.This event is for survivors of suicide loss only.In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate, leading to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Also known as Survivor Day, the day was designated by the United States Congress as a day on which those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support. It was determined that Survivor Day would always fall on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, as the holidays are often a difficult time for suicide loss survivors.If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or sending a text message to 988, or you can chat online here.

    Rollins College is opening its doors Saturday to anyone in Central Florida who lost a loved one to suicide.

    It’s in honor of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.

    Register for free.

    Those who show up will learn coping strategies, explore grief and discover resources to help with each unique healing journey.

    The Central Florida chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting the seminar. It’s from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 1000 Holt Ave.

    International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience.

    This event is for survivors of suicide loss only.

    In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate, leading to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.

    Also known as Survivor Day, the day was designated by the United States Congress as a day on which those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support.

    It was determined that Survivor Day would always fall on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, as the holidays are often a difficult time for suicide loss survivors.

    If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or sending a text message to 988, or you can chat online here.

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  • 2025 Florida Classic Weekend in Central Florida

    2025 Florida Classic Weekend in Central Florida

    ARE STEPPING UP FOR THE FLORIDA CLASSIC. FROM THE BRASS TO ALL THE FANS IN THE STANDS, THIS EXCITEMENT RUNS WELL BEYOND THE FIELD AT CAMPING WORLD STADIUM. THIS YEAR MARKS THE 80TH MEETING BETWEEN THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS AND THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS. THE FLORIDA CLASSIC IS GOING TO BE A GOOD TIME. AND JOINING ME THIS MORNING TO TALK ABOUT THE RICH HISTORY OF THIS AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM THIS MILESTONE YEAR. WE HAVE TONY JENKINS FROM FLORIDA BLUE AND JUSTIN KINSEY, BOARD MEMBER FOR FLORIDA CITRUS SPORTS. GENTLEMEN, THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE THIS MORNING. THANK YOU. SUCH AN EXCITING TIME, TONY. LET’S TALK ABOUT, FOR THOSE WHO AREN’T FAMILIAR, WHAT IS THE FLORIDA CLASSIC? IT’S AN INSTITUTION NUMBER ONE. IT’S THE NUMBER ONE FUNDRAISER FOR BOTH OF THESE SCHOOLS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. MOST BOWL GAMES YOU HAVE MIDDLE INDIVIDUALS, PRODUCERS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN RECEIVING THE FUNDS. ALL OF THESE FUNDS GO BACK TO THE SCHOOLS. SO THAT’S ONE REASON WHY PEOPLE SHOULD ATTEND THIS. BECAUSE YOUR MONEY IS GOING BACK FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. SECONDLY, THIS IS THE BEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR. YEAH, ALL THE ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING THE FOOTBALL GAME. THERE’S A BATTLE OF THE BANDS. THERE’S A BIG LUNCHEON. SO IT’S JUST A FESTIVE WEEKEND. SOME PEOPLE CALL IT A BIG FAMILY REUNION. IT ACTUALLY IS THE FOOD THAT’S OUT THERE. IT SMELLS GOOD. IT TASTES EVEN BETTER. THE ATMOSPHERE IS SO ELECTRIC. ABSOLUTELY. ALWAYS A GOOD TIME. WHAT MAKES CLASSIC WEEKEND SO SPECIAL? JUSTIN, ALL THESE YEARS LATER, I THINK IT’S JUST WHAT TONY SAID. IT BEING A FAMILY REUNION. SO BEING IN THE CENTER OF THE STATE, YOU HAVE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE STATE OF FLORIDA THAT HAVE ATTENDED BOTH FAMU OR BETHUNE-COOKMAN. YOU HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS THAT HAVE ATTENDED AND EVERYONE MEETS RIGHT HERE IN THE MIDDLE, AND THEY JUST GO ALL AROUND THE STADIUM. YOU HAVE A WILD ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE, AND THAT’S WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL. JUST THE PEOPLE COMING BACK TO BE WITH EACH OTHER, THE COMMUNE, EVERY YEAR. IT SURE DOES. I REMEMBER BEING A LITTLE GIRL WATCHING MY COUSINS COME DOWN FROM TALLAHASSEE FOR THE CLASSIC STAYING WITH US, AND I WOULD JUST WATCH THEM IN AWE, GET READY FOR ALL THE EVENTS AND ALL THE FUN THINGS THAT COME ALONG WITH CLASSIC WEEKEND. SPEAKING OF THE EVENTS, TONY, THERE’S SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR. THERE’S A GOLF TOURNAMENT WHICH IS TEEING OFF RIGHT NOW. YES. WHAT CAN PEOPLE EXPECT WITH THIS NEW ADDITION AND THE REST OF THE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND? I’M EXCITED THAT THE ORGANIZERS FLORIDA, CITRA SPORTS, THE TWO SCHOOLS. WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO ADD NEW INGREDIENTS AND NEW PROJECTS WITH THE GAME. THIS GOLF TOURNAMENT IS BRAND NEW. IT’S OUR INAUGURAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AT EAGLE CREEK, AND WE’VE GOT OVER 20 TEAMS THAT HAVE BEEN A PART OF IT THIS YEAR, SO I’M EXCITED THAT WE’RE ADDING THIS NEW COMPONENT TO THE FLORIDA CLASSIC. YEAH, IT’S GOING TO BE A LOT OF FUN. AND JUSTIN JUST PUT INTO PERSPECTIVE. WE TALKED A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE IMPACT, BUT THIS REALLY AFFECTS NOT JUST THE SCHOOLS BUT CENTRAL FLORIDA AND BEYOND. BEYOND ESPECIALLY THE COMMUNITIES OF WEST LAKES, LAKE LORNA DOONE, THE ROCK ROCK LAKE COMMUNITIES, LAKE SUNSET. WE HAVE OVER 70 TO 80 VENDORS THAT ARE LOADING IN RIGHT NOW. AND THE FISCAL IMPACT FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURS ARE ABOUT 500 TO $750,000 PER YEAR. SO THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM IT. OBVIOUSLY, THE THE HOTELS, THE AIRPORT TRAVEL, ALL OF THE EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND HERE. THERE ARE A LOT OF FREE EVENTS HAPPENING THAT MAKE THAT ATMOSPHERE ELECTRIC, LIKE IN LORNA DOONE PARK. WE HAVE THE YARD WHERE WE SEEK TO CREATE THE HBCU CAMPUS ATMOSPHERE. YOU HAVE THE DIVINE NINE OUT THERE. YOU HAVE THE VENDORS, YOU HAVE THE FAN FEST GOING ON THE FLORIDA BLUE FLORIDA CLASSIC FAN FEST, AND IT’S JUST AN AMAZING TIME. ALWAYS, ALWAYS STOP BY THE RV LOT IF YOU GET A CHANCE. OH, CERTAINLY. SO. AND I’LL BE OUT THERE WITH MY SOURCE FOR DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INCORPORATED REALLY QUICKLY. BEFORE WE GO, WHERE CAN PEOPLE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FLORIDA CLASSIC? GO TO OUR WEBSITE, FLORIDA CLASSIC DOT. THERE’S NEWS OUT THERE. PEOPLE CAN FIND OUT ABOUT THE GAME, ABOUT THE EVENTS, SIGNING UP FOR THE GAME. SO THAT’S INCREDIBLE. AND OF COURSE WE’LL POST ALL OF THIS ON OUR WEBSITE WESH.COM. AND EVEN THOUGH IT IS A FRIENDLY RIVALRY, I’M WEARING ORANGE FOR A REASON.

    The 2025 Florida Classic Weekend is underway in Central Florida.The lineup of events celebrating the 45th annual matchup between Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University will run Thursday, Nov. 20, through Saturday, Nov. 22.Leaders from Florida Blue and Florida Citrus Sports join WESH 2 to discuss the rich history, impact, and events in Orlando.Event RundownInaugural Florida Classic Golf Tournament Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, 7 a.m.Eagle Creek Golf ClubFlorida Classic Consortium Kickoff Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m.Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress ResortFlorida Blue Battle of the Bands Friday, Nov 21, 2025, 7 p.m.Kia CenterFlorida Classic Fan FestSaturday, Nov. 22, 2025 (pre-game)Tinker Field Florida Blue Florida ClassicSaturday, Nov. 22, 2025, 3:30 p.m.Camping World StadiumClick here to learn more.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    The 2025 Florida Classic Weekend is underway in Central Florida.

    The lineup of events celebrating the 45th annual matchup between Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University will run Thursday, Nov. 20, through Saturday, Nov. 22.

    Leaders from Florida Blue and Florida Citrus Sports join WESH 2 to discuss the rich history, impact, and events in Orlando.

    Event Rundown

    Inaugural Florida Classic Golf Tournament

    Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, 7 a.m.

    Eagle Creek Golf Club

    Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff

    Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

    Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort

    Florida Blue Battle of the Bands

    Friday, Nov 21, 2025, 7 p.m.

    Kia Center

    Florida Classic Fan Fest

    Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 (pre-game)

    Tinker Field

    Florida Blue Florida Classic

    Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

    Camping World Stadium

    Click here to learn more.

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  • Hundreds of families wait in line for Thanksgiving food giveaway in Winter Park

    A LOT OF PEOPLE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA NEED HELP PUTTING FOOD ON THE TABLE, AND THIS LINE OF CARS WAITING FOR A THANKSGIVING MEAL IS PART OF THE PROOF. THIS EVENT WAS PUT ON BY THE HISPANIC AMERICAN ALLIANCE GROUP IN WINTER PARK AND WESH TWO MICHELLE MEREDITH REPORTS. SOME PEOPLE GOT IN LINE LAST NIGHT. THERE WAS MUSIC, PEOPLE DANCING, FRUIT CRATES THAT WERE CREATIVELY TURNED INTO SUN HATS. IT LOOKED LIKE A PARTY. BUT TAKE A CLOSER LOOK. AND THERE WAS FOOD BEING STUFFED INTO CARS THAT PULLED UP ONE AFTER ANOTHER IN A LINE THAT SEEMED NEVER ENDING BECAUSE THIS WAS BETTER THAN A PARTY. IT WAS A FOOD GIVEAWAY PUT ON BY THE HISPANIC AMERICAN ALLIANCE GROUP, AND THE JOINT WAS JUMPING. THEY TELL US THEY STARTED THIS FOOD GIVEAWAY DURING THE PANDEMIC, AND 75 FAMILIES SHOWED UP. AND SINCE THAT TIME IT HAS JUST EXPLODED BECAUSE OF THE NEED. THE FOOD WAS SUPPLIED BY SECOND HARVEST AND WINN-DIXIE, BOTH CONTRIBUTING A TOTAL OF 56,000 POUNDS OF IT. WITH WINN-DIXIE PITCHING IN 500 TURKEYS. I’VE BEEN AMAZED TODAY WITH THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE I MEAN, IT’S 500 THAT WE’VE WE’VE SIGNED UP TO BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN LINED UP HERE SINCE LAST NIGHT, AND THAT’S A BIG DEAL. AND EVEN THIS MORNING, COMING IN AT 630, THEY WERE LINED UP DOWN THE STREET A COUPLE OF MILES, AND FROM CHOPPER TWO WE COULD SEE THE LINE GOT OUR ATTENTION AND THE ATTENTION OF THE FOLKS WHO WAITED HOURS TO GET A CHANCE AT A FIRST CLASS THANKSGIVING DINNER. I CAN EAT DINNER FOR THIS BECAUSE IT’S TOO MUCH. IT’S SAD BECAUSE PEOPLE IS NEEDED, BUT IT’S HAPPINESS THAT WE CAN HELP THEM. SO THAT IS A IS A JOINT OF DIFFERENT EMOTIONS AT THE SAME TIME. HAPPINESS THAT ON THIS DAY SEEMED TO PUT A SMILE ON EVERYONE’S FACE. COVERING ORANGE COUNTY AND WINTER PARK MICHELLE MEREDITH WESH TWO NEWS. RIGHT NOW YOU CAN HELP GET FOOD TO STRUGGLING NEIGHBORS. WESH TWO NEWS. SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS FOOD AND FUND DRIVE BENEFITS. SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK. IF YOU’RE ABLE TO, WE HOPE YOU’LL HELP BY GIVING ONLINE OR STARTING A FOOD DRIVE. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT OUR NEIGHBORS WHO NEED IT MOST. ALL OF THE DETAILS ARE ON THE SHARE

    Hundreds of families wait in line for Thanksgiving food giveaway in Winter Park

    Updated: 11:29 PM EST Nov 20, 2025

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    A Thanksgiving food giveaway organized by the Hispanic American Alliance Group in Winter Park provided meals to hundreds of families, with some arriving the night before to secure their spot in line.The event featured music, dancing, and creatively repurposed fruit crates as sunhats, creating a festive atmosphere as cars lined up to receive food. The giveaway, which began during the pandemic, has grown significantly due to increasing demand.The food was supplied by Second Harvest and Winn-Dixie, contributing a total of 56,000 pounds of food, including 500 turkeys.”I’ve been amazed with the amount of people,” said Shawn Sloan from Winn-Dixie. “It was 500 the amount of people we signed up to take care of, and people have been here since last night, and even coming in at 6:30, there were people lined up down the street a couple of miles.”From Chopper 2, the line of cars waiting for food stretched for miles, capturing the attention of those waiting for hours to receive a Thanksgiving dinner. “I can eat dinner.. for this…it’s too much,” said Matilde Canela, who picked up food at the event.Lorena Ortega from the Hispanic American Alliance Group expressed mixed emotions about the event. “It’s sad because people are needing but it’s happiness that we can help them, so it’s a joint emotion as the same time,” she said.The event brought smiles to many faces, highlighting the community’s spirit of giving and support during the holiday season.

    WINTER PARK, Fla. —

    A Thanksgiving food giveaway organized by the Hispanic American Alliance Group in Winter Park provided meals to hundreds of families, with some arriving the night before to secure their spot in line.

    The event featured music, dancing, and creatively repurposed fruit crates as sunhats, creating a festive atmosphere as cars lined up to receive food. The giveaway, which began during the pandemic, has grown significantly due to increasing demand.

    The food was supplied by Second Harvest and Winn-Dixie, contributing a total of 56,000 pounds of food, including 500 turkeys.

    “I’ve been amazed with the amount of people,” said Shawn Sloan from Winn-Dixie. “It was 500 the amount of people we signed up to take care of, and people have been here since last night, and even coming in at 6:30, there were people lined up down the street a couple of miles.”

    From Chopper 2, the line of cars waiting for food stretched for miles, capturing the attention of those waiting for hours to receive a Thanksgiving dinner. “I can eat dinner.. for this…it’s too much,” said Matilde Canela, who picked up food at the event.

    Lorena Ortega from the Hispanic American Alliance Group expressed mixed emotions about the event. “It’s sad because people are needing but it’s happiness that we can help them, so it’s a joint emotion as the same time,” she said.

    The event brought smiles to many faces, highlighting the community’s spirit of giving and support during the holiday season.

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  • That was fast: Man who accosted Ariana Grande last week is serving time already in Singapore

    The law works quickly in Singapore, where last week an Australian man with a habit of disrupting events charged at Ariana Grande after jumping a barrier at the Asian premiere of “Wicked: For Good.”

    This week, he’s already serving his sentence for the offense.

    Johnson Wen, 26, was convicted Monday of being a public nuisance and sentenced to nine days in jail, the BBC reported. Videos from the Thursday incident show Wen jumping a barricade at Universal Studios Singapore and running at Grande, then putting his arms around her neck and shoulders while jumping up and down and flashing a big smile to the cameras. He was separated from his shocked target by her co-star Cynthia Erivo and escorted off by security.

    But that wasn’t all — Wen tried a second time to jump the barricades that lined the event’s yellow carpet but was pinned down by security, the BBC said. He was arrested Friday.

    The Australian was in Singapore on a 90-day tourist visa and has been in custody since his arrest. He was sentenced Monday after the prosecution requested a week behind bars on a charge that carries up to a three-month sentence, according to Singapore’s the Straits Times.

    “Dude this is is not okay,” one commenter had written Thursday on Wen’s Instagram post showing him charging onto the carpet and grabbing Grande. “Look how badly you scared her! You put hands on her. I sincerely hope you [are] charged with something and banned from events.”

    The judge in Singapore apparently thought something similar when speaking with Wen at the trial.

    Wen has disrupted several celebrity and sporting events by running onto stages and into the middle of sporting events, including at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. “I won’t do it again, your honor,” he told the judge when asked if there was anything to mitigate his behavior, per the Straits Times.

    “Are you paying lip service or is this your intention?” the judge asked. Wen replied in the affirmative, saying he was “going to stop.”

    The judge referenced Wen’s earlier intrusions and noted that he hadn’t faced consequences previously, the Straits Times reported.

    “Perhaps you thought the same would occur here, but Mr. Wen, you are wrong,” the judge said, adding that there are always consequences to actions.

    The judge said Wen seemed “to be attention-seeking, thinking only of yourself, and not the safety of others, when committing these acts.” He said the act was premeditated and added two days to the requested sentence. It’s unclear whether Wen was also fined.

    Prosecutors had labeled him a “serial intruder” who was aiming for clout online, the BBC reported.

    Wen, who goes by “Pyjama Man” online, wrote on Instagram as he posted video of himself during the Thursday incident, “Dear Ariana Grande Thank You for letting me Jump on the Yellow Carpet with You.” Commenters did not support his enthusiasm.

    After doing promotion for “Wicked: For Good” with a number of her castmates in cities around the world, Grande did not mention what happened in Singapore when she appeared at a Q&A about the film on Saturday in Century City. On Sunday, she attended the motion picture academy’s 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, where Tom Cruise was given an honorary Oscar, along with Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton and production designer Wynn Thomas.

    The U.S. premiere of “Wicked: For Good” — which also stars Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard — is planned for Monday in New York, with the movie opening domestically in wide release Thursday.

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  • Community holds vigil to remember tattoo artist who died after Orlando police standoff

    NEXT 15 MINUTES. A COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER IN ORLANDO TONIGHT TO REMEMBER A YOUNG TATTOO ARTIST WHO THEY SAY WAS KILLED IN A POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING DURING A RAID AT THAT BUSINESS. WESH TWO DAVID JONES HAS THE STORY. SAY THIS WOULD MEAN THAT OUR CHILDREN, OUR CHILDREN, NOT ON OUR WATCH, NOT ON OUR WATCH. A TEARFUL NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE FOR A 20 YEAR OLD TATTOO ARTIST NAMED CALEB WILLIAMS. WE STAND, WE STAND. OUT. WE STAND. SAY LOUDER. WE STAND. THEY MARKED THE VIGIL WITH A BALLOON RELEASE HONORING THE YOUNG FATHER. THEY SAY WILLIAMS WAS AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER IN FRIDAY’S STANDOFF, AND POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING. YOU’RE FIGHTING TO PROTECT PEOPLE, NOT KILL THEM. FAMILY AND FRIENDS LENT WILLIAMS MOM, NATALIE BURCH, ESCRIBANO SUPPORT AS SHE DEMANDED ACCOUNTABILITY FOR HER SON’S SLAYING. THIS WAS NOT THIS WAS NOT MEANT FOR HIM. HE DIDN’T HAVE NO WARRANT. HE DIDN’T HE. HE WASN’T ARMED. THEY LITERALLY HE WAS AT THE WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME. HE WAS RIGHT, RIGHT BEHIND. HE WAS RIGHT BEHIND HIM. AND HE JUST HE JUST HE WAS JUST THERE. WESH TWO WAS OVER THE SCENE FRIDAY. IT WAS A SWAT STANDOFF. ORLANDO POLICE SAY THEY ARRIVED ON SCENE AT 2:00 IN THE AFTERNOON TO SERVE A WARRANT ON, QUOTE, MULTIPLE SUSPECTS. THEY GAVE RAP SHEETS FOR THE INDIVIDUALS, BUT DID NOT SAY IF ANY HAD BEEN ARRESTED. FOLLOWING THE STANDOFF AND A SHOOTING MINUTES AFTER THEY ARRIVED. THEY DIDN’T IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AT ALL. THERE WAS NO NOTHING, NO NOTHING. NOT ONE TIME, HE LITERALLY WAS JUST WALKING DOWN A HALLWAY AND CAUGHT THE BULLET, POLICE SAID. SOMEONE WENT OUTSIDE OF THE BUSINESS WITH A AK 47 STYLE RIFLE. OFFICERS SAY THEY SHOT AT THE SUSPECT AS THE INDIVIDUAL RETREATED INSIDE WHEN THEY MADE ENTRY. AN HOUR LATER, THEY SAY THEY FOUND A SUSPECT DEAD. WILLIAMS COMMUNITY SAYS HE WAS NEVER A SUSPECT SUPPOSED TO BE ON THE SCENE. HE WAS SERVING A WARRANT, A REAL WARRANT. YOU WOULD HAVE. OFFICER WOULD HAVE CAME IN AND GAVE IT TO YOU. YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO COME IN LIKE THAT IN DUE TIME. LIKE I SAID, I DON’T SAY, I DON’T SAY, LONG LIVE CALEB CAN. HE’S STILL STANDING WITH US. HE’S STILL STANDING HERE. BUT I PROMISE YOU, FOR HIS SON, FOR HIS MOTHER. WE’RE GOING TO SPEAK. COVERING ORA

    Community holds vigil to remember tattoo artist who died after Orlando police standoff

    Updated: 11:48 AM EST Nov 17, 2025

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    A tearful vigil held Sunday evening for a slain tattoo artist and young father culminated in a balloon release and calls for accountability in the SWAT standoff that ultimately took his life.Family identified the man who was killed during Friday’s police standoff as Kaleb Williams, a 20-year-old tattoo artist working at the parlor at Edgewater and Lee in Orlando. The Orlando Police Department said a search warrant was being served at the business around 2 p.m. Friday, and less than five minutes later, police opened fire from outside of the business as a person holding an “AK-47 style” rifle exited and then reentered the parlor.According to OPD, “multiple suspects” were being served a search warrant “related to drugs and firearms,” with the department also providing a lengthy rap sheet for the suspects.When police officers entered the business around an hour later, they found a person dead.Ultimately, OPD has not said whether anyone is in custody following Friday’s events.But the family of Williams disputed OPD’s account of what happened, saying their loved one was not a “suspect” and should have never died.”This was not meant for him,” said Williams’ mother, Natalie Birch-Escribano. “He didn’t have no warrant, he wasn’t armed, they literally, he was at the wrong place, wrong time.”Williams was at work doing tattoos at the time all of this went down Friday afternoon.”They didn’t identify themselves at all, at all. There was no nothing, no nothing,” she said. “He literally was just walking down a hallway and caught the bullets.”WESH 2 has followed up with OPD to ask about any arrests made, whether Williams was the subject of the search warrant, and whether police were still working to identify other suspects.But the department said Friday that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement would be handling the investigation of the events.”You’re fighting to protect people, not kill them!” said Williams’ best friend, Blair Gusmas. “I don’t say long live Kaleb, because he’s still standing with us. He’s still here. But I promise you, for his son, for his mother, we are going to speak.”

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    A tearful vigil held Sunday evening for a slain tattoo artist and young father culminated in a balloon release and calls for accountability in the SWAT standoff that ultimately took his life.

    Family identified the man who was killed during Friday’s police standoff as Kaleb Williams, a 20-year-old tattoo artist working at the parlor at Edgewater and Lee in Orlando.

    The Orlando Police Department said a search warrant was being served at the business around 2 p.m. Friday, and less than five minutes later, police opened fire from outside of the business as a person holding an “AK-47 style” rifle exited and then reentered the parlor.

    According to OPD, “multiple suspects” were being served a search warrant “related to drugs and firearms,” with the department also providing a lengthy rap sheet for the suspects.

    When police officers entered the business around an hour later, they found a person dead.

    Ultimately, OPD has not said whether anyone is in custody following Friday’s events.

    But the family of Williams disputed OPD’s account of what happened, saying their loved one was not a “suspect” and should have never died.

    “This was not meant for him,” said Williams’ mother, Natalie Birch-Escribano. “He didn’t have no warrant, he wasn’t armed, they literally, he was at the wrong place, wrong time.”

    Williams was at work doing tattoos at the time all of this went down Friday afternoon.

    “They didn’t identify themselves at all, at all. There was no nothing, no nothing,” she said. “He literally was just walking down a hallway and caught the bullets.”

    WESH 2 has followed up with OPD to ask about any arrests made, whether Williams was the subject of the search warrant, and whether police were still working to identify other suspects.

    But the department said Friday that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement would be handling the investigation of the events.

    “You’re fighting to protect people, not kill them!” said Williams’ best friend, Blair Gusmas. “I don’t say long live Kaleb, because he’s still standing with us. He’s still here. But I promise you, for his son, for his mother, we are going to speak.”

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  • Orlando police discuss how to stay safe this Halloween

    Orlando police discuss how to stay safe this Halloween

    The Orlando Police Department will hosts its annual trunk-or-treat event on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4-7 p.m.

    AGENCIES ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA ARE GOING INTO OVERDRIVE TO HELP KEEP EVERYONE SAFE AND MAKE THE MOST OF HALLOWEEN. YOU SEE OUR COUNTDOWN TO DAYS 14 HOURS, 17 MINUTES AND 45 SECONDS. BUT WHO’S GETTING SPECIFIC? CORPORAL MICHELLE ROGERS AND SERGEANT RODNEY VANCE FROM THE ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE JOINING ME THIS MORNING. THANKS SO MUCH FOR COMING IN, GUYS. THANK YOU FOR HAVING US. WE’RE HAPPY TO BE HERE. LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT PARENTS GUARDIANS NEED TO BE THINKING ABOUT. WE IT’S A VERY EXCITING TIME OF YEAR. BUT ALSO WHAT KIND OF CONVERSATIONS MAYBE WE SHOULD BE HAVING WITH OUR KIDS AHEAD OF FRIDAY. IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS ALWAYS ABOUT SAFETY, AND SAFETY IS ALWAYS PARAMOUNT WHEN IT COMES TO HAVING FUN, AND SOMETIMES WE GET CAUGHT UP IN THE MOMENT, SO IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE REMINDING YOURSELF ABOUT THINGS OF SAFETY, LIKE WEARING REFLECTIVE CLOTHING, STAYING WELL LIT, THINGS THAT GLOW, MAKING SURE THAT PARENTS ARE CHECKING CANDY IF THINGS ARE UNWRAPPED, MAKE SURE YOU JUST TOSS IT. DON’T EVEN BOTHER FOLLOWING TRAFFIC RULES. THINGS OF THAT NATURE. LET’S TALK SPECIFICALLY WHEN IT COMES TO OUR YOUNGER KIDS, WHEN THEY GO OUT TRICK OR TREATING, MINE ARE SEVEN AND NINE AND THEY ASK, MOM, CAN WE GO OUT BY OURSELVES? I SAID, NO, SORRY, I’M GOING TO BE GOING WITH YOU. WHAT KIND OF CONVERSATION SHOULD WE BE HAVING WITH THAT AGE? SO WITH THAT AGE AND I HAVE LITTLE ONES TOO, SO I CAN RELATE. I USUALLY SIT DOWN WITH THEM AND TALK ABOUT A PLAN. INVOLVE THEM IN YOUR PLAN. PLAN YOUR ROUTE. ALSO TALK ABOUT WE’RE ONLY GOING TO VISIT HOMES THAT ARE WELL LIT, THAT HAVE DECORATIONS OF HALLOWEEN, AND THEY’RE PARTICIPATING IN THE FESTIVITIES. ANOTHER THING TO REMIND OUR LITTLE ONES TOO, IS THAT USE THE SIDEWALK. THEY KNOW. LOOK TO THE LEFT. LOOK TO THE RIGHT. BEFORE CROSSING. USE MOMMY’S HAND. THOSE ARE THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT THAT THEY ALREADY KNOW. BUT LIKE I SAID BEFORE, SOMETIMES THEY GET EXCITED AND CAUGHT UP IN THE MOMENT MOMENT. SO STRENGTH IN NUMBERS RELY ON YOUR NEIGHBORS, YOUR FRIENDS, MORE EYES. TRICK OR TREAT. AS A GROUP. IT’S A GREAT THING AND A GREAT TOOL TO HAVE AS YOUR FRIENDS. MINE IS A WEREWOLF AND EVEN HIS MASK. I WAS LIKE, I MIGHT HAVE TO CUT THE HOLES AROUND THE EYES A LITTLE BIT MORE BECAUSE I FELT LIKE HE COULDN’T EVEN SEE, YOU KNOW, WHERE HE WAS WALKING. SO HAVING TO BE CAREFUL. THAT’S A GREAT IDEA ABOUT OUR TEENS. I KNOW OUR TEENS PROBABLY WANT TO GO OUT AND BE BY THEMSELVES. SO WHAT SHOULD WE TELL OUR KIDS THAT ARE A LITTLE BIT OLDER, A LITTLE BIT OF THE SAME TIPS THAT GO ALONG WITH THE YOUNG ONES. MAKE SURE THEY STAY IN GROUPS. MAKE SURE THEIR COSTUMES THAT IF THEY’RE CARRYING ANYTHING THAT MAY LOOK LIKE A WEAPON, THAT THE WEAPONS CLEARLY LOOK LIKE THEY’RE FAKE. SO PEOPLE DON’T CONFUSE THEM WITH BEING REAL. MAKE SURE THAT THEY ALL HAVE PHONES THESE DAYS. SO MAKE SURE IF YOU’RE NOT GOING TO BE WITH THEM THAT THEY HAVE THEIR LOCATION SERVICES ON THEIR PHONE ON. SO IF SOMETHING DOES HAPPEN, YOU KNOW WHERE THEY ARE. AND JUST MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE, AS A PARENT, HAVE A GENERAL IDEA OF WHO THEY’RE GOING OUT WITH. DON’T JUST LET THEM GO ON OUT WITH PEOPLE WHO YOU MAY NOT KNOW. THAT WAY, IF YOU CAN’T GET IN CONTACT WITH THEM, THERE’S SOMEBODY ELSE IN THE GROUP THAT YOU CAN GET IN CONTACT WITH. I WAS RAISED BY MILITARY FOLK. THEY SAID, FILE THE FLIGHT PLAN AND STICK TO IT. THAT’S RIGHT. MISCONCEPTIONS, THINGS THAT WE DON’T THINK ABOUT THAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW, THINGS THAT WE DON’T THINK ABOUT SOMETIMES IS JUST TRICK OR TREATING AS A GROUP. SOMETIMES WE JUST GET SO CAUGHT UP IN THE RUSHING OF GETTING THE COSTUMES ON AND RUSHING AND TRYING TO GO BEFORE IT GETS DARK OUT. BUT ONE THING THAT YOU CAN REMEMBER IS BRING A FLASHLIGHT. A FLASHLIGHT CAN ALSO LIGHT YOUR PATH ONCE THE STREETLIGHTS COME ON, IT DOESN’T MEAN THAT IT’S TIME TO STOP HAVING FUN. IT JUST MEANS THAT WE’RE ALL RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR SAFETY. AND IF WE WORK TOGETHER, IT’S GOING TO BE AWESOME AND YOU GUYS CAN HAVE A SAFE HALLOWEEN. SPEAKING OF SAFE, YOU GUYS HAVE AN EVENT. WHAT ARE THE DETAILS FOR THAT? YES. SO ON THURSDAY AT OUR HEADQUARTERS BUILDING ON SOUTH STREET, WE’LL BE HAVING A TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT FROM 4 TO 7 P.M. WE’RE GOING TO HAVE OFFICERS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT THAT ARE GOING TO BE SETTING UP THEIR CARS. WE’LL HAVE PLENTY OF CANDY AND EVENTS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES TO COME OUT AND ENJOY IN THE SAFETY OF THE POLICE STATION. YOU KNOW IT’S SAFE AND YOU GET TO MEET SOME OF YOUR LOCAL HEROES, TOO. THAT IS A GREAT WAY TO DO THAT. WE DID HAVE THE INFORMATION UP ON THE SCREEN. WE’LL ALSO POST A LINK TO THIS ON OUR WEBSITE WESH.COM. SERGEANT VANCE

    Orlando police discuss how to stay safe this Halloween

    The Orlando Police Department will hosts its annual trunk-or-treat event on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4-7 p.m.

    Updated: 9:24 PM EDT Oct 28, 2025

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    Sergeant Rodney Vance and Corporal Michelle Rogers of the Orlando Police Department join WESH 2 to discuss how kids, teens and families can stay safe this Halloween.OPD will hosts its annual trunk-or-treat event on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4-7 p.m. The free community event will be held at the department’s headquarters on West South Street.Click here to learn more.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Sergeant Rodney Vance and Corporal Michelle Rogers of the Orlando Police Department join WESH 2 to discuss how kids, teens and families can stay safe this Halloween.

    OPD will hosts its annual trunk-or-treat event on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4-7 p.m.

    The free community event will be held at the department’s headquarters on West South Street.

    Click here to learn more.

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  • Dozens of ‘No Kings’ protests will be held across Los Angeles County

    Building on the “No Kings” protests in June, organizations across the United States, including those in Southern California, are once again rallying and marching Saturday to protest against the Trump administration.

    On June 14, more than 50 million people across all 50 states joined in one of the largest single-day protests against “President Trump’s authoritarianism,” according to Studio City Rising, a local event organizer.

    The latest “No Kings” rallies and marches will take place in dozens of Los Angeles County locations.

    “Our community is peacefully coming together to push back against President Trump’s violent, authoritarian actions,” said Studio City Rising. “We’re standing with our neighbors and residents from all over our city to share a simple resolved message: We don’t do dictators or kings in America. Our diversity is our strength and empathy is our superpower.”

    The national event is backed by groups that include the American Civil Liberties Union, American Federation of Teachers, Common Defense, 50501 Movement, Human Rights Campaign, Indivisible, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn, National Nurses United, Public Citizen and Service Employees International Union.

    An interactive map of “No Kings” events across the U.S. can be found online.

    Here is an alphabetical list of 30 of the “No Kings” rallies in Los Angeles County, the times and locations, along with notes for attendees.

    Alhambra
    When: 10 a.m. to noon
    Where: Alhambra Park, 500 N. Palm Ave.
    Event notes: Attendees will gather at the park on the corner of Alhambra Road and North Palm Avenue. There will be access to restrooms.

    Beverly Hills
    When: 2 to 4 p.m.
    Where: Along Olympic Boulevard at Roxbury Park, 471 South Roxbury Drive
    Event notes: Nearby on-street parking is available. Organizers encourage attendees to carpool to avoid any parking problems.

    Burbank
    When: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
    Where: Abraham Lincoln Park, 300 N. Buena Vista St.
    Event notes: Attendees will have access to restrooms. The event will take place mainly on flat ground.

    Covina
    When: 4 to 7 p.m.
    Where: Heritage Plaza Park, 400 N. Citrus Ave.
    Event notes: Attendees will have access to bathrooms and the rally will take place mainly on flat ground.

    El Segundo
    When: 10 a.m. to noon
    Where: Main Street and East Imperial Avenue
    Event notes: Organizers say this rally is slated to be a family-friendly, dog-friendly and nonviolent community event. Attendees are asked to stay on the grassy areas and off of the roads.

    Glendale
    When: noon to 2 p.m.
    Where: Public plaza outside the Social Security Office, 225 W. Broadway
    Event notes: The event will take place mainly on flat ground.

    La Habra
    When: 10 a.m. to noon
    Where: The corner of South Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway
    Event notes: Attendees will have access to bathrooms and dedicated parking spots.

    Lakewood
    When: noon to 2 p.m.
    Where: Lakewood City Hall, 5050 Clark Ave.
    Event notes: Attendees are asked to meet in front of Lakewood City Hall at noon for a quick introduction speech along with a reading of the poem, “Bread and Roses” by James Oppenheim. Accommodations such as water and earplugs will be available at the first aid table.

    Long Beach
    When: noon to 3:45 p.m.
    Where: The corner of East Ocean Boulevard and Junipero Avenue
    Event notes: Attendees are encouraged to bring signs, water, lawn chairs and walking shoes.

    Los Angeles
    When: noon to 2 p.m.
    Where: Los Angeles Unified School District Headquarters, 333 S. Beaudry Ave.
    Event notes: Education Workers including school custodians, teachers, special education assistants, food service workers, principals, school maintenance workers, child care providers and others will rally and march from the headquarters of the Los Angeles Unified School District to join the massive “No Kings” rally in downtown Los Angeles.

    Los Angeles, downtown
    When: 2 to 5 p.m.
    Where: 200 N. Spring St.
    Event notes: The rally and march is hosted by Democracy Action Network and Indivisible DTLA No Kings. The event will be held mainly on flat ground.

    Los Angeles, downtown
    When: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
    Where: In the larger park, up the hill from the main crowd where the park intersects North Hill Street
    Event notes: No Kings Silver Lake suggests protesters join the event dressed as a taco. Anyone with an extra taco costume is encouraged to bring it for other attendees.

    Los Angeles, Pico Robertson
    When: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
    Where: The corner of La Cienega and West Pico boulevards
    Event notes: The event will take place mainly on flat ground.

    Los Angeles, Historic Filipinotown
    When: 10 a.m. to noon
    Where: Unidad Park and Community Garden, 1644 Beverly Blvd.
    Event notes: The rally will be hosted by the Indivisible – Historic Filipinotown / Echo Park and the Filipino American Lakas Alliance. It will be held mainly on flat ground.

    East Los Angeles
    When: 8:45 a.m. to noon
    Where: Salazar Park, 3864 Whittier Blvd.
    Event notes: Organizers encourage attendees to wear face masks as a flu and COVID-19 precaution.

    Southeast L.A., Lynwood
    When: noon to 2:30 p.m.
    Where: The corner of Atlantic Avenue and Imperial Highway
    Event notes: The rally will take place mainly on flat ground.

    Pasadena
    When: 1 to 3 p.m.
    Where: Pasadena City Hall, 100 Garfield Ave.
    Event notes: The event will include seven speakers including Rep. Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park) and Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena). Music will be provided by the Nextdoors band and the All Saints drum circle. A long banner-style petition will be available for attendees to sign.

    Rancho Palos Verdes
    When: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Where: 1 Trump National Drive
    Event notes: The No Kings Harbor of Hope Rally will include parking access for attendees and will take place mainly on flat ground.

    San Dimas
    When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Where: The corner of West Arrow Highway and West Bonita Avenue
    Event notes: The rally will take place on flat ground.

    San Pedro
    When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Where: The address will be shared upon submitting an online RSVP.
    Event notes: Organizers anticipate a large showing of demonstrators as a car show is taking place the same weekend. The rally will take place mainly on flat ground and there will be bathrooms nearby.

    Santa Monica
    When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Where: Palisades Park on Ocean Avenue
    Event notes: Event hosts say parking is available at the beach parking lots and attendees can walk over the Montana Avenue or Idaho Avenue bridge to the rally. Attendees are encouraged to spread across Palisades Park from the California Incline to San Vicente Boulevard while staying on the grass. Santa Monica police officers will be in attendance to keep the event peaceful.

    Sherman Oaks
    When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Where: 15233 Ventura Blvd.
    Event notes: The rally will take place across from the Sherman Oaks Galleria. Attendees will have access to restrooms and dedicated parking spots.

    Sierra Madre
    When: 10 a.m. to noon
    Where: 1 Kersting Court
    Event notes: An Indivisible group, Rooted in Resistance SGV, is sponsoring the event.

    Studio City
    When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Where: The corner of Laurel Canyon and Ventura boulevards in Studio City
    Event notes: Attendees should line up on Ventura Boulevard.

    Torrance
    When: 10 a.m. to noon
    Where: El Prado Park, 2201 W. Carson St.
    Event notes: The march will begin at El Prado Park, which is directly across from Torrance High School, and end at Torrance City Hall. Participants are asked to keep sidewalks clear, stay on the grass and avoid blocking entrances and driveways. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own signs, flags, water, snacks, sunscreen as well as comfortable hats and shoes. Protest hosts, Indivisible South Bay LA, have provided the chants online so that participants can print them ahead of the event.

    Venice Beach
    When: Noon to 3 p.m.
    Where: The corner of Abbot Kinney and Venice boulevards
    Event Notes: Attendees are encouraged to bring water, signs and comfortable shoes.

    Westchester/Playa
    When: 4 to 5 p.m.
    Where: The corner of South Sepulveda and South La Tijera boulevards
    Event notes: The rally will take place mainly on flat ground.

    Whittier
    When: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
    Where: Whittier City Hall, 13230 Penn St.
    Event notes: The Whittier Indivisible Chapter is hosting the rally and march which will begin at the Whittier City Hall. Attendees are encouraged to wear patriotic clothing and bring handcrafted signs and flags.

    Whittier
    When: 8 to 9 a.m.
    Where: 605 Freeway overpass on Obregon Street
    Event notes: Attendees will rally on the 605 Freeway overpass.

    Wilmington
    When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Where: The corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Avalon Boulevard
    Event notes: Attendees are encouraged to create their own signs and help clean up when the rally is over.

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  • Golden Globes to host tribute event in Brazil in 2026

    Los Angeles [US], October 16 (ANI): The Golden Globes is set to spotlight Brazilian entertainment with a special celebration in March in Rio de Janeiro. Organised in partnership with Urland Ventures, the event will honour outstanding talent across both film and television.

    ‘The Golden Globes have a long history of recognising international talent, and Brazil has given the world some of the most extraordinary voices, stories, and artistic vision,’ said Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne.

    ‘We are excited to celebrate and recognise these incredible Latin American artists.’

    The Brazilian celebration is the latest in the Globes’ mission to expand its footprint around the world by hosting events in major international entertainment hubs, celebrating local storytelling and highlighting regional talent on the global stage, as per Variety.

    Brazilian actors and creatives have been attracting international attention lately, with this year’s Oscar for international feature film going to Walter Salles’ ‘I’m Still Here,’ which was also nominated for best picture and best actress. ‘I’m Still Here’ was also nominated for a Golden Globe for foreign language film.

    The event is produced in partnership with Passage Pictures CEO Uri Singer and entertainment entrepreneur Orlando John. (ANI)

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  • I-5 may be shut down due to concerns over live-fire military event at Camp Pendleton

    SACRAMENTO  — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is weighing whether to close parts of Interstate 5 beginning Friday amid concerns over what it says is a White House-directed plan to use live ordnance during a military anniversary celebration off Camp Pendleton’s coast in San Diego County — where Navy ships are expected to fire over the freeway onto the base.

    Newsom’s office has received, but not confirmed, reports that live ordnance will be fired from offshore vessels during the event commemorating the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary. The event is titled “Sea to Shore — A Review of Amphibious Strength” and will feature Vice President JD Vance.

    Newsom’s office said it has received little information about the event or safety plans. The military show of force coincides with No Kings rallies and marches across the state on Saturday that are expected to draw large crowds, demonstrations challenging Trump and what critics say is government overreach.

    “Donald Trump and JD Vance think that shutting down the I-5 to shoot out missiles from ships is how you respect the military,” Newsom posted on the social media site X Wednesday.

    A military media advisory said the celebration will include a live amphibious assault demonstration. The Times could not confirm whether live ordnance will be fired over the freeway. The White House and Marine Corps did not respond to questions from The Times.

    “California always honors our Marines — but this isn’t the right way to go about it,” said a Newsom spokesperson. “The White House should focus on paying their military, lowering grocery prices and honoring these soldiers for their service instead of pompous displays of power. The lack of coordination and communication from the federal government on this event — and the overall impact to our society and economy — is evident of the larger disarray that is the Trump Administration.”

    Freeway closures are being considered for a section of I-5 between Orange County to San Diego County from Friday to Saturday, which would cut off a major traffic artery that moves upward of 80,000 travelers a day. A closure with little notice would likely result in massive gridlock from Dana Point in the north to well past Del Mar in the south.

    Vance, the first Marine veteran to serve as vice president, is expected to attend the event Saturday along with 15,000 Marines, Sailors, veterans and their families, according to event’s media release. Along with Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to deliver remarks.

    Camp Pendleton advised nearby residents that there will be live-fire training with high explosive munitions through Sunday, which will result in some roads on base being closed.

    The Trump administration previously had plans for a major celebration next month for the 250th anniversary of the Navy and Marines, which would have included an air and sea show — with the Blue Angels and parading warships — attended by President Trump, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Plans to host that show in San Diego have been called off, the paper reported.

    Camp Pendleton is a 125,000-acre base in northwestern San Diego County that has been critical in preparing soldiers for amphibious missions since World War II thanks to its miles of beach and coastal hills. The U.S. Department of Defense is considering making a portion of the base available for development or lease.

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  • Aftershock 2025 music festival breaks attendance record, organizers say

    ONE DAY PASS WILL COST YOU ABOUT $100. WHILE THOSE BEHIND THE AFTERSHOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL SAY THAT THIS YEAR’S ATTENDANCE WAS THE HIGHEST EVER, ACCORDING TO ORGANIZERS, MORE THAN 164,000 FANS WENT TO THE FOUR DAY EVENT AT DISCOVERY PARK, AND THAT GENERATED SOME $35 MILLION FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY. ORGANIZERS SAY THEY PL

    Aftershock 2025 music festival breaks attendance record, organizers say

    Updated: 11:19 PM PDT Oct 9, 2025

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    The West Coast’s largest rock and metal music festival had both breakdowns and records broken in Sacramento this past weekend.Danny Wimmer Presents, the festival’s organizers, said this year drew the largest crowd in the event’s history, with over 164,000 fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries.The festival in Discovery Park also generated an estimated $35 million in economic boost for the city, organizers said.RELATED | Coverage from the first day of Aftershock 2025The event kicked off on Oct. 2 with a nostalgia-packed lineup, featuring Blink 182, Good Charlotte, the All-American Rejects and more. The next day brought Sacramento’s own legends, the Deftones, who performed on the 30th anniversary of their debut album. The quintessential nu metal band Korn headlined Saturday, and Bring Me the Horizon closed out the festival on Sunday. But 115 bands in total rocked the stages across four days.Although the event is wrapped up this year, festival organizers say next year’s dates are set to be announced in the coming months.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

    The West Coast’s largest rock and metal music festival had both breakdowns and records broken in Sacramento this past weekend.

    Danny Wimmer Presents, the festival’s organizers, said this year drew the largest crowd in the event’s history, with over 164,000 fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries.

    The festival in Discovery Park also generated an estimated $35 million in economic boost for the city, organizers said.

    RELATED | Coverage from the first day of Aftershock 2025

    The event kicked off on Oct. 2 with a nostalgia-packed lineup, featuring Blink 182, Good Charlotte, the All-American Rejects and more. The next day brought Sacramento’s own legends, the Deftones, who performed on the 30th anniversary of their debut album. The quintessential nu metal band Korn headlined Saturday, and Bring Me the Horizon closed out the festival on Sunday. But 115 bands in total rocked the stages across four days.

    Although the event is wrapped up this year, festival organizers say next year’s dates are set to be announced in the coming months.

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  • What to know about the 5th annual TRY-athlon this weekend

    What to know about the 5th annual TRY-athlon this weekend

    INVITED TO SWIM, BIKE, RUN AND ROLL FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL TRIATHLON FOR KIDS OF ALL ABILITIES HAPPENING IN EL DORADO HILLS. JOINING US NOW TO TALK ABOUT THE EVENT IS HOLLY REININGER. SHE’S THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WALK WITH AUSTIN. IT’S A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. HOLLY, GOOD MORNING. THANKS FOR BEING HERE. OF COURSE. THANKS FOR HAVING ME. AND WE KNOW YOUR GROUP’S MISSION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUN AND INCLUSION FOR KIDS OF ALL ABILITIES. HOW DOES THE EVENT TOMORROW HELP DO THAT? WELL, KIDS WITH DISABILITIES DON’T OFTEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A LARGE COMMUNITY EVENT LIKE THIS. WE MIGHT HAVE LIKE OUR OWN THING KIND OF SET OFF TO THE SIDE CHALLENGE OR BASEBALL OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. BUT THIS MAKES KIDS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BE THE STAR OF THE SHOW. IN A LARGE, COMMUNITY WIDE EVENT, AND WE DID IT ON PURPOSE BECAUSE A LOT OF TIMES OUR KIDS ARE STUCK ON THE SIDELINES CHEERING FOR SIBLINGS OR OTHER PARENTS DOING A MARATHON OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. AND SO WE REALLY THOUGHT OF A WAY TO MAKE THEM THE STAR OF THE FAMILY FOR THE DAY. EVERYONE MAKES MATCHING T SHIRTS, AND IT’S JUST AN EXCITING WAY FOR THEM TO EXPERIENCE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO DO SOMETHING REALLY HARD PHYSICALLY AND BE PROUD OF YOURSELF WITH EVERYBODY CHEERING YOU ON. I LOVE THAT, AND SO WE SEE THE NAME. IT’S TRY, TRY ATHLON TRIATHLON. DESCRIBE WHAT THAT IS. BECAUSE TYPICALLY WHEN WE HEAR TRIATHLON WE’RE TALKING ABOUT TRIATHLON, RIGHT? CORRECT. EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE. YEAH. SO A TRIATHLON IS THE BIKE THE SWIM AND THE RUN. AND SO WE’RE DOING THE SAME THING. BUT BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT THESE KIDS MIGHT HAVE TO USE SOME ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT OR SOME COACHING ASSISTANCE. SO WE CALLED IT THE TRIATHLON BECAUSE WE REALLY WANT EVERY KID TO TRY IT AND TO NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY THE PROCESS. SOME OF OUR KIDS CHOOSE NOT TO EVEN SWIM. THEY’LL DO THE BIKE LAP TWICE, FOR EXAMPLE, AND WE JUST WANT IT TO BE COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZABLE FOR EVERY KID SO THAT THEY CAN EXPERIENCE IT. AND WHO’S THERE AND WHO’S THERE TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPANTS? WELL, WE HAVE ABOUT 144 VOLUNTEERS SIGNED UP FOR TOMORROW AND 40 KIDS, SO THEY WILL BE WELL SUPPORTED. WE WE PUT ON A BIG FINISHER PARTY AT THE END. WE HAVE BOYS TEAM CHARITY AND NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE DOING CARNIVAL TYPE GAMES. WE HAVE, I THINK, 15 SPONSORS COMING TO BRING ACTIVITY BOOTHS AND GET THEIR NAME OUT THERE AND GIVE AWAY LITTLE PRIZES AND STUFF. IT’S JUST A IT’S A FULL MORNING, SO THEY GET TO DO THE TRIATHLON AND THAT’S EXCITING. BUT THEN AFTERWARD WE REALLY WANT THEM TO KNOW THAT, LIKE EVERYONE IS HERE FOR THEM TO CELEBRATE, TO MAKE IT AS EXCITING AS POSSIBLE, WE HAVE SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMING OUT AND FIRE AND THE RANCH THAT WILL BRING ANIMALS TO SHARE. SO IT’S IT’S A LOT OF FUN. I LOVE THAT, AND THIS IS THE FIFTH YEAR OF THE EVENT. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BEST PART FOR THE FAMILIES? I THINK THE BEST PART IS JUST KNOWING THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO EXPLAIN ANYTHING. YOU’RE AMONG PEERS. NOT EVERYBODY’S DISABILITY LOOKS THE SAME, OF COURSE, BUT IN THIS ENVIRONMENT THEY KNOW THAT EVERYBODY’S KIND OF GOT THE SAME THING GOING ON IN LIFE. THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE SELF-CONSCIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING THAT MAY BE GOING ON IN THEIR FAMILY, WHETHER THAT’S PHYSICALLY OR BEHAVIORS OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. AND EVEN THE ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE HERE, OBVIOUSLY, BECAUSE THEY WANT TO LOVE ON THESE FAMILIES, BUT THEY’VE ALSO BEEN PREPPED TO KNOW, LIKE WE’RE CALLING THEM ATHLETES. WE’RE CALLING THE FAMILIES COACHES, LIKE THEY GET TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FOR THE DAY. GOT YOU. HOLLY, THANKS SO MUCH. AND REALLY QUICKLY. IS THERE STILL TIME TO REGISTER? CAN OTHER FAMILIES? THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER. WE HAVE SPACE FOR ABOUT FIVE MORE KIDS IF THEY’RE INTERESTED IN JOINING. AND OF COURSE, WE CAN TAKE AS MANY CHEERLEADERS AS WANT TO COME. ALL RIGHT, I LOVE IT. HOLLY. THANK YOU. AND WE DO HAVE SOME INFORMATION ON THE SCREEN FOR OUR VIEWERS. THE FIFTH ANNUAL TRIATHLON HAPPENS TOMORROW FROM NINE TO NOON AT EL DORADO HILLS COMMUNITY PARK. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. JUST TAKE ANY EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR PARTICIPANTS TO FINISH THE RACE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOU CAN GO TO WAL

    Kids of all abilities are invited to swim, bike, run and roll for the fifth annual TRY-Athlon this weekend in El Dorado Hills.The event takes place at the El Dorado Hills Community Park and pool from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. People are encouraged to bring any equipment they need to finish the race. Holly Reininger, the executive director of Walk With Austin, joined KCRA 3 to explain the event’s vision of fun and inclusion for kids of all abilities. Learn more in the video above or click here for more details. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. —

    Kids of all abilities are invited to swim, bike, run and roll for the fifth annual TRY-Athlon this weekend in El Dorado Hills.

    The event takes place at the El Dorado Hills Community Park and pool from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. People are encouraged to bring any equipment they need to finish the race.

    Holly Reininger, the executive director of Walk With Austin, joined KCRA 3 to explain the event’s vision of fun and inclusion for kids of all abilities.

    Learn more in the video above or click here for more details.

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  • Government shutdown threatens to drag on through weekend with lawmakers deadlocked

    As the Senate meets Friday for another vote to reopen the federal government, Democrats are refusing to yield without a deal from President Donald Trump — likely extending the government shutdown into next week.Democrats say not even the threat of mass firings and canceled federal projects will force them to accept the GOP short-term funding proposal without major policy concessions on health care.A top White House official warned Thursday that the number of federal workers who could be fired because of the shutdown is “likely going to be in the thousands.” Trump hasn’t made public his exact targets yet, though he met with White House budget chief Russ Vought on Thursday to discuss the plan.The White House already has a list – put together by Vought’s Office of Management and Budget in coordination with federal agencies – of the agencies they are targeting with the firings, according to two White House officials. While details are still being sorted, according to the officials, announcements could come in the coming days on which are on the chopping block for not aligning with the president’s priorities.Speaking on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries skewered the president and his team for what he called their “retribution effort” against Democrats, but made clear his party would not relent. He added that neither he nor Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have received a call from Trump or GOP leaders for negotiations since the group met at the White House Monday.“Democrats are in this fight until we win this fight,” Jeffries said when asked if Democrats could accept a deal without an extension of the enhanced Obamacare subsidies that his party has been seeking. “This is the first week of the shutdown but we’ve had months of chaos and cruelty unleashed on the American people.”With the two parties still bitterly divided, the deadlocked Senate is expected to leave town for the weekend, which means neither chamber will vote again until at least Monday. With no ongoing talks between the two parties, many Senate Republicans plan to decamp to Sea Island, Georgia, this weekend for a major weekend fundraiser. The National Republican Senatorial Committee informed attendees in an email this week that the event was non-refundable and contracted years in advance — long before the current organization’s leadership, according to two people familiar with the matter.Democrats, too, have a scheduled fundraiser later this month. That event in Napa, California, is set to take place on Oct. 13. A spokesperson for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee said they did not have information about whether the event was still on, though one of the featured attendees, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland, has already informed organizers that she won’t be attending if there is a shutdown, according to a person familiar with the planning.Inside the Capitol, lawmakers and their staff are bracing for a lapse that could last into mid-October, with fears rising that government workers will miss a paycheck next week.GOP Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota described Friday’s vote as “crucial,” warning that “things go south real quick” if the government isn’t reopened before the weekend.Rounds is one of the few Republicans publicly anxious about the potential harms of an extended shutdown on the federal workforce, and has worked behind the scenes with some Democrats to find a way out of it. The end needs to come as quickly as possible, he warned, suggesting that Democrats could soon see the White House take an ax to programs that they heavily favor if the shutdown doesn’t end.“I think it’s gonna bite them harder than it does us,” Rounds told reporters Thursday. “There’s a whole lot of things out there that the Democrats care about that are not consistent with the president’s policies, and those are the first things at risk.”Senate Majority Leader John Thune remained firm Thursday when asked about how the shutdown would end. He said Democrats would have a fourth chance on Friday to vote to open the government: “If that fails, then they can have the weekend to think about it, we’ll come back, we’ll vote again on Monday.”“My Democrat colleagues are facing pressure from members of their far-left base, but they’re playing a losing game here,” he added.

    WASHINGTON —

    As the Senate meets Friday for another vote to reopen the federal government, Democrats are refusing to yield without a deal from President Donald Trump — likely extending the government shutdown into next week.

    Democrats say not even the threat of mass firings and canceled federal projects will force them to accept the GOP short-term funding proposal without major policy concessions on health care.

    A top White House official warned Thursday that the number of federal workers who could be fired because of the shutdown is “likely going to be in the thousands.” Trump hasn’t made public his exact targets yet, though he met with White House budget chief Russ Vought on Thursday to discuss the plan.

    The White House already has a list – put together by Vought’s Office of Management and Budget in coordination with federal agencies – of the agencies they are targeting with the firings, according to two White House officials. While details are still being sorted, according to the officials, announcements could come in the coming days on which are on the chopping block for not aligning with the president’s priorities.

    Speaking on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries skewered the president and his team for what he called their “retribution effort” against Democrats, but made clear his party would not relent. He added that neither he nor Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have received a call from Trump or GOP leaders for negotiations since the group met at the White House Monday.

    “Democrats are in this fight until we win this fight,” Jeffries said when asked if Democrats could accept a deal without an extension of the enhanced Obamacare subsidies that his party has been seeking. “This is the first week of the shutdown but we’ve had months of chaos and cruelty unleashed on the American people.”

    With the two parties still bitterly divided, the deadlocked Senate is expected to leave town for the weekend, which means neither chamber will vote again until at least Monday. With no ongoing talks between the two parties, many Senate Republicans plan to decamp to Sea Island, Georgia, this weekend for a major weekend fundraiser. The National Republican Senatorial Committee informed attendees in an email this week that the event was non-refundable and contracted years in advance — long before the current organization’s leadership, according to two people familiar with the matter.

    Democrats, too, have a scheduled fundraiser later this month. That event in Napa, California, is set to take place on Oct. 13. A spokesperson for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee said they did not have information about whether the event was still on, though one of the featured attendees, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland, has already informed organizers that she won’t be attending if there is a shutdown, according to a person familiar with the planning.

    Inside the Capitol, lawmakers and their staff are bracing for a lapse that could last into mid-October, with fears rising that government workers will miss a paycheck next week.

    GOP Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota described Friday’s vote as “crucial,” warning that “things go south real quick” if the government isn’t reopened before the weekend.

    Rounds is one of the few Republicans publicly anxious about the potential harms of an extended shutdown on the federal workforce, and has worked behind the scenes with some Democrats to find a way out of it. The end needs to come as quickly as possible, he warned, suggesting that Democrats could soon see the White House take an ax to programs that they heavily favor if the shutdown doesn’t end.

    “I think it’s gonna bite them harder than it does us,” Rounds told reporters Thursday. “There’s a whole lot of things out there that the Democrats care about that are not consistent with the president’s policies, and those are the first things at risk.”

    Senate Majority Leader John Thune remained firm Thursday when asked about how the shutdown would end. He said Democrats would have a fourth chance on Friday to vote to open the government: “If that fails, then they can have the weekend to think about it, we’ll come back, we’ll vote again on Monday.”

    “My Democrat colleagues are facing pressure from members of their far-left base, but they’re playing a losing game here,” he added.

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  • Former VP Kamala Harris offers few regrets about failed presidential campaign at first L.A. book event

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris offered a spirited defense of her short, unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid, lamented the loss of voters’ faith in institutions and urged Democrats to not become dispirited on Monday as she spoke at the first hometown celebration of her new book about her roller-coaster campaign.

    She appeared to take little responsibility for her loss to President Trump in 2024 while addressing a fawning crowd of 2,000 people at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

    “I wrote the book for many reasons, but primarily to remind us how unprecedented that election was,” Harris said about “107 Days,” her political memoir that was released last week. “Think about it. A sitting president of the United States is running for reelection and three and a half months before the election decides not to run, and then a sitting vice president takes up the mantle to run against a former president of the United States who has been running for 10 years, with 107 days to go.”

    She dismissed Trump’s claims that his 2024 victory was so overwhelming that it was a clear mandate by the voters

    “And by the way, can history reflect on the fact that it was the closest presidential election?” Harris said, standing from her seat on the stage, as the audience cheered. “It is important for us to remember so that we that know where we’ve been to decide and chart where we are.”

    Trump beat Harris by more than 2.3 million votes — about 1.5% of the popular vote — but the Republican swept the electoral college vote, winning 312-226. Other presidential contests have been tighter, notably the 2000 contest between Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore. Gore won the popular vote by nearly 544,000 votes but Bush won the electoral college vote 271-266 in a deeply contentious election that reached the U.S. Supreme Court.

    Harris, faulted for failing to connect with voters about their economic pain in battleground states in the Midwest and Southwest, criticized former President Biden about his administration’s priorities. She said she would have addressed kitchen table issues before legislation about infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing.

    “I would have done the family piece first, which is affordable childcare, paid leave, extension of the child tax credit,” she said, basic issues facing Americans who “need to just get by today.”

    Harris spoke about her book in conversation with Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan, the hosts of the “I’ve Had It” podcast and former cast members of the Bravo series “Sweet Home Oklahoma.”

    Attendees paid up to hundreds or thousands of dollars on the resale market for tickets to attend the event, part of a multi-city book tour that began last week in New York City. The East Coast event was disrupted by protesters about Israeli actions in Gaza. Harris is traveling across the country and overseas promoting her book.

    The former vice president’s book tour is expect to be a big money maker.

    Harris’ publisher recently added another “107 Days” event at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Oct. 28.

    The Bay Area native touched upon current news events during her appearance, which lasted shortly over an hour.

    About the impending federal government shutdown, Harris said Democrats must be clear that the fault lies squarely with Republicans because they control the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

    “They are in power,” she said, arguing that her party must stand firm against efforts to cut access to healthcare, notably the Affordable Care Act.

    She also ripped into Trump for his social media post of a fake AI-generated video of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The video purports to show Schumer saying that Latino and Black voters hate Democrats, so the party must provide undocumented residents free healthcare so they support the party until they learn English and “realize they hate us too.” Jeffries appears to wear a sombrero as mariachi music plays in the background.

    “It’s juvenile,” Harris said. Trump is “just a man who is unbalanced, he is incompetent and he is unhinged.”

    Harris did not touch on the issues she wrote in her book that caused consternation among Democrats, such as not selecting former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to be her running mate because she did not believe Americans were ready to support a presidential ticket with a biracial woman and a gay man. She also did not mention her recounting of reaching out to Gov. Gavin Newsom after Biden decided not to seek reelection, and him not responding to her beyond saying he was out hikinG.

    Harris lamented civic and corporate leaders caving to demands from the Trump administration.

    Among those Trump targeted were law firms that did work for his perceived enemies.

    “I predicted almost everything,” she said. “What I did not predict was the capitulation of universities, law firms, media corporations be they television or newspapers. I did not predict that.”

    She said that while she worked in public service throughout her career, her interactions with leaders in the private sector led her to believe that they would be “among the guardians of our democracy.”

    “I have been disappointed, deeply deeply disappointed by people who are powerful who are bending the knee at the foot of this tyrant,” Harris said.

    Harris did not mention that her husband, Doug Emhoff, is a partner at the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher that earlier this year that reached an agreement with the White House to provide at least $100 million in pro bono legal work during the Republican’s time in the White House and beyond.

    In April, the firm reached an agreement with the Trump administration, with the president saying their services would be dedicated to helping veterans, Gold Star families, law enforcement members and first responders, and that the law firm agreed to combat antisemitism and not engage in “DEI” efforts.

    Emhoff, who joined the law firm in January and also is now on the has faculty at USC , has condemned his law firm’s agreement with the administration.

    Emhoff, who was in attendance at the event and posing for pictures with Harris supporters, declined comment about the event.

    “I’m just here to support my wife,” he said.

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  • Farm-to-Fork event draws thousands to downtown Sacramento

    IT WAS A BUSY AND VERY PACKED WEEKEND IN DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO WITH THE FARM TO FORK. AT TERRA MADRE AMERICAS. THIS WAS THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF WEEKEND EVENTS TO TAKE OVER THE CAPITAL CITY. KCRA 3’S MARICELA DE LA CRUZ IS IN SACRAMENTO TONIGHT, SO MARICELA, HOW MANY PEOPLE ATTENDED THE FIRST YEAR OF THIS COMBINED EVENT? YES, IT WAS A VERY SUCCESSFUL EVENT. WE’RE TOLD THAT OVER 100,000 PEOPLE MADE IT OUT HERE TO DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO TO ENJOY THIS THREE DAY EVENT. YES, HE’S TIRED FIGHTING IN THIS TOWN. A WEEKEND FILLED WITH SPIRITS, WINE, FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND THE MAIN EVENT. THOUSANDS OF VISITORS. I WENT THROUGH ALL OF THE EXPERIENCES EARLY ON, SO THE FOOD TASTING, THE LITTLE TINY BIT OF COFFEE TASTING, THE WINE TASTING HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY GREAT. AN ESTIMATED 165,000 PEOPLE TURNED OUT FOR FARM TO FORK AT TERRA MADRE AMERICAS THIS WEEKEND. IT’S SO ACCESSIBLE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY TO ENTER. IT’S JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO SAMPLE. AND EVEN THEN, IF LIKE THERE’S NOT A COST TO ENTRY, YOU CAN SAMPLE WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER WITHOUT HAVING TO PAY A LOT. THE EVENT IS PART OF VISIT SACRAMENTO’S TEN YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH SLOW FOOD INTERNATIONAL, AND ORGANIZERS WERE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED BY THE TURNOUT. FARM TO FORK HAS ALWAYS BEEN POPULAR. WE KNEW THAT ABOUT 100,000 PEOPLE ATTEND THAT EVENT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME EVENT, SO TOUGH TO GAUGE WHO’S GOING TO SHOW UP, BUT WE’VE BEEN BLOWN AWAY AT THE RESPONSE. I MEAN, EVERYBODY THAT’S HERE SEEMS TO BE HAVING A GREAT TIME. THE VENDORS HAVE BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL. TERRA MADRE AMERICAS KICKS OFF A SERIES OF EVENTS RUNNING THROUGH OCTOBER WITH AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL STARTING THURSDAY AND IRONMAN CALIFORNIA THE WEEKEND AFTER THAT, ALL PROMISING A BOOST TO SACRAMENTO’S ECONOMY. CERTAINLY, A LOT OF PUBLICITY FOR THE REGION. YOU KNOW, WHEN YOU LOOK AT AFTERSHOCK, 65% OF THE ATTENDEES DON’T LIVE IN THIS REGION. SO YOU HAVE A LOT OF VISITORS COMING INTO TOWN. BUT FROM AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STANDPOINT, IT’S WELL OVER $50 MILLION. WHEN YOU FACTOR IN ALL THESE EVENTS THEY’RE SPENDING AT OUR HOTELS, THEY’RE SPENDING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES. THEY’RE UTILIZING RIDESHARES FOR VENDORS LIKE HARRIGAN, THE EVENT EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS. IT MAKES A REALLY BIG DEAL. LIKE I SAID, I’VE BEEN DOING FARM TO FORK THE PAST FEW YEARS, AND I REALLY DO RELY ON IT AS ONE OF MY BIGGEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR, NOT JUST FOR SALES, BUT FOR MARKETING AND FOR VISITORS. AND ALL THE EXPERIENCE WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. YEAH, I’M HAVING A REALLY GREAT TIME SO FAR. REALLY AWESOME OPTIONS FOR EATING THE BAR HAS BEEN REALLY FUN. THEY’VE GOT A CONCERT GOING THAT’S FUN, AND THEY’VE GOT THE EXHIBIT INSIDE OF THE SAFE CREDIT UNION. AND OUT HERE ALONG 14TH STREET, CREWS ARE ALREADY CLEARING OUT THE AREA OF THIS VERY SUCCESSFUL EVENT. AND WE KNOW THAT OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND WEEKS, WE’RE ALSO GOING TO START SEEING MORE OF THE CREWS BEING OUT IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF SACRAMENTO CITY AS WE GET READY FOR AFTERSHOCK. IN CALIFORNIA. IRONMAN. FOR NOW, WE’RE LIVE IN DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO. MARICELA DE

    Farm-to-Fork event draws thousands to downtown Sacramento

    Updated: 11:40 PM PDT Sep 28, 2025

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    The Farm-to-Fork at Terra Madre Americas event in downtown Sacramento attracted an estimated 165,000 people, featuring spirits, wine, food, live music, and thousands of visitors enjoying the festivities.Sheryl Renay Sharama, who attended the food festival, said, “I went through all of the experiences earlier on, so the food tasting, the little tiny bit of coffee tasting, the wine tasting has been absolutely great.”Constanza Neyra, another attendee, highlighted the accessibility of the event, noting, “It’s so accessible that you don’t have to pay to enter. It’s just what you want to sample, and even then, if, like, there’s not a cost to enter, you can sample what they have to offer without having to pay a lot.”The event is part of Visit Sacramento’s 10-year partnership with Slow Food International, and organizers were pleasantly surprised by the turnout. Mike Testa from Visit Sacramento said, “Farm-to-Fork has always been popular. We knew that about 100,000 people attended that event. This is a first-time event, so it’s tough to gauge who’s going to show up, but we’ve been blown away by the response. I mean, everybody that’s here seems to be having a great time. The vendors have been very successful.”Terra Madre Americas kicks off a series of events running through October, including the Aftershock Festival, which begins Thursday and Ironman California the following weekend, all promising a boost to Sacramento’s economy. Testa added, “Certainly, a lot of publicity for the region. When you look at Aftershock, 65% of the attendees don’t live in this region, so you have a lot of visitors coming into town. But, from an economic impact standpoint, it’s well over $50 million. When you factor in all these events, they’re spending at our hotels, they’re spending with local businesses, and are utilizing rideshares.”For vendors like Nurelle Harrigan, the event exceeded expectations. Harrigan said, “It makes a really big deal. I’ve been doing Farm-to-Fork the past few years, and I really do rely on it as one of my biggest events of the year, not just for sales but for marketing.”Visitors enjoyed an all-day experience with something for everyone. Khendel Turner shared, “I’m having a really great time so far. Really awesome options for eating. The bars have been really fun. They’ve got a concert going on that’s fun, and they’ve got exhibits going on inside the Safe Credit Union.”

    The Farm-to-Fork at Terra Madre Americas event in downtown Sacramento attracted an estimated 165,000 people, featuring spirits, wine, food, live music, and thousands of visitors enjoying the festivities.

    Sheryl Renay Sharama, who attended the food festival, said, “I went through all of the experiences earlier on, so the food tasting, the little tiny bit of coffee tasting, the wine tasting has been absolutely great.”

    Constanza Neyra, another attendee, highlighted the accessibility of the event, noting, “It’s so accessible that you don’t have to pay to enter. It’s just what you want to sample, and even then, if, like, there’s not a cost to enter, you can sample what they have to offer without having to pay a lot.”

    The event is part of Visit Sacramento’s 10-year partnership with Slow Food International, and organizers were pleasantly surprised by the turnout. Mike Testa from Visit Sacramento said, “Farm-to-Fork has always been popular. We knew that about 100,000 people attended that event. This is a first-time event, so it’s tough to gauge who’s going to show up, but we’ve been blown away by the response. I mean, everybody that’s here seems to be having a great time. The vendors have been very successful.”

    Terra Madre Americas kicks off a series of events running through October, including the Aftershock Festival, which begins Thursday and Ironman California the following weekend, all promising a boost to Sacramento’s economy. Testa added, “Certainly, a lot of publicity for the region. When you look at Aftershock, 65% of the attendees don’t live in this region, so you have a lot of visitors coming into town. But, from an economic impact standpoint, it’s well over $50 million. When you factor in all these events, they’re spending at our hotels, they’re spending with local businesses, and are utilizing rideshares.”

    For vendors like Nurelle Harrigan, the event exceeded expectations. Harrigan said, “It makes a really big deal. I’ve been doing Farm-to-Fork the past few years, and I really do rely on it as one of my biggest events of the year, not just for sales but for marketing.”

    Visitors enjoyed an all-day experience with something for everyone. Khendel Turner shared, “I’m having a really great time so far. Really awesome options for eating. The bars have been really fun. They’ve got a concert going on that’s fun, and they’ve got exhibits going on inside the Safe Credit Union.”

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  • ‘Gruesome and horrific’: Florida attorney general criticizes Worrell over prosecution decisions

    Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said nonprosecution policies in Orlando are putting families at risk. During a news conference Friday, Uthmeier said Orlando has a pattern of “soft-on-crime policies.”Uthmeier called out 9th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell for not pressing charges on “gruesome and horrific” child predator cases.In one case, a man on a park bench was accused of masturbating while facing multiple kids playing. Uthmeier said that, although there was video evidence and testimonies from people, Worrell decided that charges did not need to be brought. “She gave this man a free walk in the park, and now other kids are in jeopardy,” Uthmeier said. In another case, a suspect was accused of sharing videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children. However, Worrell dropped all charges, according to Uthmeier. “Soft-on-crime policies do not work,” Uthmeier said. Uthmeier said child predators should be prosecuted to the fullest.In August, Worrell reported a 21% decrease in the backlog of nonarrest cases, though more than 10,000 cases remain. She emphasized the need for increased funding to retain prosecutors and improve trial statistics.Worrell responded during her own news conference, addressing the attorney general’s claims. “It is an outright reckless disregard for the truth to suggest that I have non-prosecution policies on the books,” Worrell said. She defended her office’s handling of the cases mentioned by Uthmeier, sharing notes from the attorney on the Chapman case. “I’m not standing before you today telling you that what happened in that park was wrong. But I am standing before you today telling you that I trust the word of the attorney who was assigned to this case when he said, although those actions were wrong, he could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that they were illegal,” Worrell said.Worrell criticized the attorney general’s approach, stating that instead of collaborating with her office to address crime, Uthmeier’s conferences spread misinformation and prioritize politics over public safety.Related stories below:

    Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said nonprosecution policies in Orlando are putting families at risk.

    During a news conference Friday, Uthmeier said Orlando has a pattern of “soft on crime policies.”

    Uthmeier called out 9th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell for not pressing charges on “gruesome and horrific” child predator cases.

    In one case, a man on a park bench was accused of masturbating while facing multiple kids playing.

    Uthmeier said that, although there was video evidence and testimonies from people, Worrell decided that charges did not need to be brought.

    “She gave this man a free walk in the park, and now other kids are in jeopardy,” Uthmeier said.

    In another case, a suspect was accused of sharing videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children. However, Worrell dropped all charges, according to Uthmeier.

    “Soft-on-crime policies do not work,” Uthmeier said.

    Uthmeier said child predators should be prosecuted to the fullest.

    In August, Worrell reported a 21% decrease in the backlog of nonarrest cases, though more than 10,000 cases remain.

    She emphasized the need for increased funding to retain prosecutors and improve trial statistics.

    Worrell responded during her own news conference, addressing the attorney general’s claims.

    “It is an outright reckless disregard for the truth to suggest that I have non-prosecution policies on the books,” Worrell said.

    She defended her office’s handling of the cases mentioned by Uthmeier, sharing notes from the attorney on the Chapman case.

    “I’m not standing before you today telling you that what happened in that park was wrong. But I am standing before you today telling you that I trust the word of the attorney who was assigned to this case when he said although those actions were wrong, he could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that they were illegal,” Worrell said.

    Worrell criticized the attorney general’s approach, stating that instead of collaborating with her office to address crime, Uthmeier’s conferences spread misinformation and prioritize politics over public safety.

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  • Marchers, spectators celebrate 2025 African American Day Parade in Harlem

    NEW YORK (WABC) — The African American Day Parade (AADP) took to the streets in Harlem once again on Sunday in a celebration of Black culture, heritage and excellence.

    This year marked the 56th anniversary of the parade, which took place along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between 111th and 137th streets.

    WABC-TV Channel 7 was a proud sponsor of the parade, and streamed the event live. You can re-watch this year’s parade below:

    The theme of this year’s parade was “Education is Our #1 Priority,” and will honor those who help uplift and empower the community through learning.

    Among those being recognized included our very own Eyewitness News anchor Sandra Bookman, who will serve as one of the parade’s grand marshals.

    Read more about this year’s honorees here.

    Ahead of the event, Bookman spoke with Parade Chairman Yusuf Hasan and fellow Grand Marshal Dr. Bob Lee on an episode of Here and Now:

    Chairman Yusuf Hasan and Grand Marshal Dr. Bob Lee join Here and Now to discuss the upcoming 56th annual African American Day Parade.

    On the day before the parade, the AADP team hosted its third annual “Get Involved” Community Literacy, Health & Celebration of Culture event. Festivities will take place in the plaza of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building on West 125th Street.

    You can find more information about AADP’s story and this year’s festivities on the African American Day Parade website.

    Re-watch the 2024 African American Day Parade below:

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