Southwest, Delta reduce elite status requirements

Southwest, Delta reduce elite status requirements

FILE: A Southwest Airlines passenger plane prepares to take off from Denver International Airport. Robert Alexander/Getty Images In this week’s air travel news, both Delta and Southwest unveiled changes to their loyalty programs that make it easier to achieve top tier status; United says it will revamp its passenger boarding next week; United also gives … Read more

Police activity in downtown Sacramento, roads reopened

Police activity in downtown Sacramento, roads reopened

There was police activity in downtown Sacramento on Friday evening.Roads were temporarily blocked off on 8th Street between L and K streets, but they have since reopened.No other details were released.Stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk with the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by … Read more

Sacramento County neighborhood reports ongoing mail theft

Sacramento County neighborhood reports ongoing mail theft

Residents of a Sacramento County neighborhood said people have been stealing mail from their cluster mailbox for almost a year, and surveillance video shows the latest theft happened early Friday morning.Sanjay Saxena lives on Baytree Place, a cul-de-sac near Fair Oaks Boulevard and Eastern Avenue, and said he put up new home security cameras to … Read more

“Crushing” break-in leaves Sacramento import business on brink of closing

“Crushing” break-in leaves Sacramento import business on brink of closing

SACRAMENTO — A beloved Sacramento import business is on the brink of closing after a break-in and theft of $100,000 in merchandise. The bold break-in was caught on camera. The suspect entered the store and made a b-line for some of the Zanzibar Trading Company’s most precious pieces. Scott Farrell is co-owner of the company … Read more

Sacramento County sees sharp increase in ADU permits

Sacramento County sees sharp increase in ADU permits

With a housing shortage and expensive mortgages, Accessory Dwelling Units — or ADUs — are becoming more common throughout Northern California and could potentially become an affordable housing option.ADUs are essentially tiny homes on your property that can be used as in-law suites, backyard cottages or rental units. “Sacramento has 450,000 single home parcels and … Read more

‘Breaking Bread’ series to premiere this week

‘Breaking Bread’ series to premiere this week

A new series featuring Sacramento chefs and that goes behind the scenes of the city’s farm-to-fork culture will premiere at the Crest Theatre and on KCRA 3 this week.The three-episode series “Breaking Bread” is the result of a partnership between KCRA 3 and My58, Hearst Television’s national streaming app Very Local, Visit Sacramento, Moonracer Films, … Read more