Andrés Valle

Sacramento

Reporter at KCRA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

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Articles

Land Park business owner, single father faces long recovery after 30-foot fall

3 days ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

Robert Do, owner of Land Park’s Boba Pho U, is on a long journey to recovery after a devastating fall from his restaurant’s roof. The accident left him with severe injuries, including a shattered pelvis, broken arm, and fractured knee. Do, who operates the small boba restaurant, shares that the fall happened while performing maintenance on the air conditioner. "I tripped over the ledge at the top of the roof.
Documentary on California civil rights lawyer screened in Sacramento

4 days ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

A new documentary premiered in Sacramento, celebrating the profound career of Solano County native John Burris. Renowned for his relentless fight against police misconduct, Burris has dedicated over four decades to championing justice and civil rights. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber hosted the event Monday night. “He’s a living legend. And we should definitely celebrate him every day," Weber said. Film producer Doug Harris was also in attendance.
Hate crime in Davis sparks outrage as Israeli flag torn down

1 week ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

FIRST TIME THAT SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO HER. DAVIS DESERVES BETTER, AND DAVIS DESERVES TO BE A SPACE WITHOUT HATE TOWARDS ANY TYPE OF PEOPLE OR GROUP. THAT’S THE MESSAGE FROM DAVIS. HOMEOWNER, WHO IS PROUDLY FLYING AN ISRAELI FLAG AFTER DAVIS, POLICE SAY SOMEONE INTENTIONALLY TORE IT DOWN AND TOOK OFF WITH IT. THE INCIDENT CAUGHT ON CAMERA. THIS IS BEING INVESTIGATED AS A HATE CRIME. THE HOMEOWNER TELLING US HER HOME HAS BEEN TARGETED BEFORE.
UC Davis launches small-batch wine label for the first time

1 week ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

At UC Davis, the art of winemaking is not just a field of study—it’s an interactive, immersive experience. And for the first time ever, students from the viticulture and enology program can sell the wine they make. With vineyards just steps away from fermentation tanks, department head Ben Montpetit emphasized the unique learning environment. "First and foremost, this is our classroom.
Sacramento City Council approves revised budget amid $62 million deficit

1 week ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

GOVERNOR NEWSOM AND PRESIDENT TRUMP. HAPPENING RIGHT NOW, SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAKING A VOTE TONIGHT ON WHAT TO CUT AND HOW MUCH MORE TO CHARGE PEOPLE TO MAKE UP FOR A BIG BUDGET DEFICIT. THEY NEED TO CLOSE A $62 MILLION SHORTFALL. AND THEY JUST MADE THAT VOTE WITHIN THE LAST HOUR. KCRA 3’S ANDRES VALLE HAS BEEN MONITORING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ALL EVENING AND JOINS US LIVE TONIGHT. SO, ANDRES, WHAT’S THE UPDATE?
Century-old Tracy pump station faces critical failures, threatening water supply

2 weeks ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

A century-old pump station near Tracy, operated by the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District, is grappling with failing infrastructure and power challenges, jeopardizing water delivery to over 6,500 acres of farmland. “This is an urgent need, and we’ve been working on this as quickly as we can. Unfortunately, we’re not working quickly enough. We have emergencies on top of emergencies right now,” said BBID General Manager Ed Pattison.
Sacramento Police Department comes to grips with an alarming staffing shortage

2 weeks ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

The Sacramento Police Department is facing a severe staffing shortage, with projections indicating the number of active officers could drop below 600 by next year. Dustin Smith, president of the Sacramento Police Officers Association, calls the situation a "critical tipping point."“We have 639 officers right now. In a normal city with our population, you would think we'd be right around 1,050 police officers. Seeing that we're a capital city, we would probably be projected to be more like 1,200.
Triple-digit heat could impact big weekend events around Sacramento

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

Sacramento is bracing for triple-digit heat just as the weekend kicks off with multiple outdoor events, leaving organizers implementing key safety measures to ensure attendees stay safe. Concerts in the Park, a popular summer event held at César Chávez Plaza, is prepared by providing free water, setting up cooling stations, and maintaining on-site medical staff. Event manager Amelia Chew told KCRA 3 that they're prepared to keep attendees safe.
Sacramento Fire Department faces staffing shortage

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

The Sacramento Fire Department is grappling with staffing shortages that have left the department short as many as 23 firefighters daily. These shortages, fueled by retirements, vacations, sick leave, and injuries, are straining resources and leading to mandatory overtime for firefighters as well as operational “brownouts,” where engines are taken out of service due to insufficient staffing, according to the department. “We're very busy in the summer, so we're going to have overtime regardless.
Ancil Hoffman Park to close temporarily for safety upgrades

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Andrés Valle

PARKING LOTS AND THE STREETS INSIDE THE PARK. IT’S REALLY BAD WHEN YOU COME IN BY THE KIOSK OVER THERE, CRACKED AND BUMPY, JUST GENERALLY THE CONDITION OF THE THE ROADS NEED TO BE IMPROVED ON. I DON’T KNOW IF IT WAS A BUMPY RIDE IN FOR ME. THAT’S HOW THE ROADS AT ANCIL HOFFMAN PARK LOOK. AND KEN CASPERS WITH SACRAMENTO COUNTY SAY THEY’LL SOON BE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT. WE’RE RESURFACING THEM, RESTRIPING THEM, REPAVING THEM TO HELP US MEET FEDERAL AND STATE ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

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