Ariel Roblin

Sacramento

President and General Manager at KCRA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

President and General Manager at KQCA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

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Ariel Roblin: Why California's push to support sexual assault survivors is necessary

4 days ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

This is an editorial from KCRA 3 and 58. According to *** national sexual assault prevention agency, every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. Out of every 1000 sexual assaults, 975 perpetrators will walk free. And 8 out of 10 rapes are committed by someone the victim knows. These statistics reveal persistent barriers for victims seeking justice due to systemic gaps, fear of social stigmas, and re-traumatization.
Ariel Roblin: A lack of transparency over international student visa cancellations fuels anxiety

1 week ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

The debate over various immigration laws has a history of divisive discourse, but it also has a history of bipartisan support. Presidents from both parties have touted their record number of deportations. Let's take a moment to talk about what most people agree on. First and foremost, there is a lot of agreement over deporting foreign criminals. Most also agree that we want to be a country where people around the world come to work hard, learn and contribute to a strong democracy.
Ariel Roblin: We honor the service and sacrifice of Officer Rodarte

2 weeks ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

This is an editorial from KCRA 3 and my 58. *** celebration of life for Officer Rodarte will be held at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland. The event will be open to members of the community and law enforcement mourning the tragic loss of *** beloved officer who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Officer Rodarte was killed in *** shootout while serving *** warrant during an operation targeting transnational drug trafficking across 4 counties in Northern California.
Ariel Roblin: What we've learned from a groundbreaking study on California women-owned businesses

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

This is an editorial from KCRA 3 and 58. If we were to tell you there's *** group of people in California that own 39% of businesses added $580 billion of California revenue from 2019 to 2023 despite the headwinds of *** global pan. Could you guess who that group is? Would you guess California businesswomen?
Ariel Roblin: 5 years after COVID-19, are we out of our bubble?

1 month ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

Five years ago, COVID-19 changed the world we live in. In order to limit the transmission of the disease, people around the globe formed tight circles to regularly interact with. Naturally, these bubbles were largely made up of people who think similarly, with similar life experiences. Compounding this, remote work limited interactions of different perspectives. And maybe the most damaging, personal algorithms became stronger and more targeted to deliver news that confirms our own personal bias.
Ariel Roblin: New projects downtown are poised to reinvigorate Sacramento

1 month ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

This is an editorial from KCRA 3 and my 58. Last week, the Sacramento Downtown Partnership presented *** vibrant picture of the city's future, echoing *** sense of optimism and civic pride from the much anticipated new Kaiser Permanente Hospital at the rail yards, the arrival of the A's, and the possible expansion of Sacramento State to downtown, these projects are poised to reinvigorate and inspire Sacramento's ongoing evolution.
Ariel Roblin: The increasing necessity for local news

2 months ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

More and more, our society is losing its grip on the meaning and value of impartiality. In the span of an hour, I've had viewers refer to me as both a raging Republican and a lunatic liberal. As unpleasant as those calls and emails may be, that's a sign we're holding all sides accountable. The foundation for local news is trust. We strive to be the source you trust with impartial reporting.
Ariel Roblin: Checks and balances are a core constitutional principle

2 months ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

This is an editorial from KCRA 3 and 58. President Donald Trump has swiftly acted on his agenda with more than 60 executive orders since assuming office. Some of these actions have prompted lawsuits, including from California that claim presidential overreach. The administration's defense is that he's using his powers under Article 2 of the Constitution to faithfully execute the laws. The US government is divided into three branches, and these branch. are equal.
Ariel Roblin: Diversity in the workplace creates a better culture for all

2 months ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

This is an editorial from KCRA 3 and 58. These past few weeks, the discussion surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion programs has intensified and been challenged. It has left many questioning if their workplace still values inclusion or has plans to abandon DEI programs. Even here at our TV station, I've been asked. The answer is no. We have an incredibly talented group of people from all backgrounds working in the station from entry level to top leadership positions.
Ariel Roblin: Why we hope you'll watch our Holocaust documentary 'Always Remember Your Name'

2 months ago | kcra.com | Ariel Roblin

It was a time in history that shocked the world, and still decades later, it's painful to remember the reality of the Holocaust. This month marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. We're commemorating this with a very special documentary, five years in the making. "Always Remember Your Name" is the story of two sisters, who were some of the youngest survivors of the concentration camp. Today, the Bucci sisters are among just a handful still alive to share their story.