Jason Marks

Sacramento

Reporter at KCRA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

Reporter at KQCA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

Emmy/Murrow Award Winning Special Projects Reporter for KCRA 3. Life long Atlanta Braves lover!!!

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Dan Campbell has heard the Lions disrespect and delivered a perfect response

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Jason Marks

During a press conference during OTAs, Detroit Lions' HC Dan Campbell fielded this question from a reporter:I know you guys don't really care that much about what the national perspective is, but you had mentioned coordinator changes, someone else mentioned the pass rush, you mentioned the schedule. Those three things are why people are saying, 'Oh, the Lions are going to take a step back.' You've probably heard that stuff. Do you think the team will use that as fuel at all?
Detroit Lions confirm joint practice opponents for 2025 preseason

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jason Marks

The Detroit Lions will host two joint practices this year, both against preseason opponents. First up is a preseason Week 2 joint practice session against the Miami Dolphins, prior to their exhibition game on Aug 16th. These two teams haven't met on the field since 2022. In Dan Campbell's second year as HC, the Lions suffered a 31-27 home loss that dropped the Lions to 1-6. Detroit would finish that season strong, ending up at 9-8 and just missing out on the postseason.
Did the NFL really 'give' the Detroit Lions the toughest schedule?

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Jason Marks

The NFL schedule was earlier this month, amidst a fanfare of matchup leaks and team-made videos. Immediately, analysts began taking a look to see which team had the easiest or toughest schedule. The Detroit Lions, in particular, were noted for being among the very top teams in 2025 in terms of strength of schedule - at least, before the season begins. But have you ever wondered why certain teams have harder or softer schedules than others in any given season? Why aren't they more balanced?
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office using new device to detect synthetic drug Spice

1 month ago | kesq.com | Jason Marks

By Jason MarksClick here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California ( KCRA) - The work inside the Sacramento County jail never ends. Some of that work is constantly doing random pod shake downs. "Today we are going to be searching for all forms of contraband, but we are especially looking for weapons and narcotics," said Deputy Sopwith.
Sacramento deputies using new device to detect synthetic drugs

1 month ago | kcra.com | Jason Marks

The work inside the Sacramento County jail never ends. Some of that work is constantly doing random pod shake downs. "Today we are going to be searching for all forms of contraband, but we are especially looking for weapons and narcotics," said Deputy Sopwith. "All teams go to the assigned cell, handcuff the inmates at the door, and then will bring them to indoor rec where we will do a pat search of them."Random searches are nothing new for deputies. Neither is finding drugs hidden in cells.
CALIFORNIA: Small bugs in California rice fields are making a huge impact for salmon

2 months ago | savingseafood.org | Jason Marks

March 21, 2025 — Every morning is an early morning for scientists working the flood plains of the Sacramento Valley. “Putting a cold pair of wet waders first thing in the morning — always the most pleasant, but that’s what the hot cup of coffee is for,” said Jacob Montgomery. Montgomery and his crew from California Trout head out along Yolo County’s stretch of the Sacramento River. They stop along the levee to spot where four cages float in the water. “There is a little shelf here,” Montgomery said.
Small bugs in California rice fields are making a huge impact for salmon

2 months ago | kcra.com | Jason Marks

Every morning is an early morning for scientists working the flood plains of the Sacramento Valley. "Putting a cold pair of wet waders first thing in the morning — always the most pleasant, but that's what the hot cup of coffee is for," said Jacob Montgomery. Montgomery and his crew from California Trout head out along Yolo County's stretch of the Sacramento River. They stop along the levee to spot where four cages float in the water. "There is a little shelf here,” Montgomery said.
Crews use new tool to help fight nutria in California's Delta

2 months ago | krdo.com | Jason Marks

By Jason MarksClick here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — It may be a small island in the center of California’s Delta, but there is a massive ongoing effort at the center of the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife. “Sherman Island is one of our northernmost and newer sites where we detected nutria,” said environmental program manager Valerie Cook. About a year and a half ago, crews first found nutria on the 16,000-acre island.
Crews use new tool to help fight nutria in California's Delta

2 months ago | kcra.com | Jason Marks

It may be a small island in the center of California's Delta, but there is a massive ongoing effort at the center of the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife. "Sherman Island is one of our northernmost and newer sites where we detected nutria," said environmental program manager Valerie Cook. About a year and a half ago, crews first found nutria on the 16,000-acre island.
More than 3 years since Caldor Fire tore through Grizzly Flats, burned trees still pose threat

Feb 14, 2025 | kcra.com | Jason Marks

SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT AGAIN. EL DORADO COUNTY’S GRIZZLY FLATS IS TIED TOGETHER BY THE FABRIC OF COMMUNITY. NEIGHBORS KNOW EACH OTHER, AND THEY HELP EACH OTHER. BUT THOUGH THE SIGN INTO TOWN SAYS 1256, ALMOST FOUR YEARS AGO, THAT POPULATION WAS CUT IN HALF. PRETTY MUCH EVERYBODY AROUND US HAD BURNED. THE CALDOR FIRE DESTROYED NEARLY TWO THIRDS OF THE HOMES.