Leticia Ordaz

Sacramento

Anchor and Reporter at KCRA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

Anchor and Reporter at KQCA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

Sacramento anchor/reporter, wife, mom, award-winning children’s book author. @cielitolindobks https://t.co/vdYVbtWHC8 #mrmacaw #carouselking

Articles

Veteran reflects on sacrifices made during Memorial Day reading of names

1 week ago | kesq.com | Leticia Ordaz

By Leticia OrdazClick here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California ( KCRA) - At The California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento, 80-year-old Ted Adams on Sunday shared his emotional experiences and commitment to supporting fellow veterans during a reading of names. Adams found this Memorial Day particularly challenging, a day when those who made the ultimate sacrifice are honored. "It's very emotional because these are brothers and sisters. They didn't come home.
$15 million bridge project to close part of major Sacramento roadway for months

1 week ago | kcra.com | Leticia Ordaz

The Auburn Boulevard at the Arcade Creek bridge is officially closed for a three-month construction project in Sacramento. The city of Sacramento said it would be a big inconvenience for drivers but pointed out that the upgrades are long overdue. The original structure was built in 1927, and more than 30,000 drivers use the bridge daily. The project has closed Auburn Boulevard between Winding Way and the freeway ramps.
May is Drowning Prevention Month. What to know about pool safety

1 week ago | kcra.com | Leticia Ordaz

As more people head to area waterways and pools, experts want families to become more educated about water safety. May is Drowning Prevention Month. An average of 689 children under 15 dies by drowning each year in the U.S. Nearly half of all drowning deaths occur in June, July, and August. More than 12,588 Californians died from drowning between 1991 and 2020. Officials say that for every death, there are three non-fatal incidents. Those most at risk are under the age of 4.
Sacramento veteran reflects on sacrifices made during Memorial Day reading of names

1 week ago | kcra.com | Leticia Ordaz

At The California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento, 80-year-old Ted Adams on Sunday shared his emotional experiences and commitment to supporting fellow veterans during a reading of names. Adams found this Memorial Day particularly challenging, a day when those who made the ultimate sacrifice are honored. "It's very emotional because these are brothers and sisters. They didn't come home. We have a little over — I think it's now over 6,000," Adams said.
San Jose educators head to Capitol for 22nd Sacramento Bus Trip for Education

2 weeks ago | kcra.com | Leticia Ordaz

THANK YOU. 9.31 IS YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE ARRIVING AT THE STATE CAPITOL, ALL A PART OF THE 22ND ANNUAL BUS TRIP FOR EDUCATION EVENT. LAWMAKERS FROM CALIFORNIA SAY THEY HAVE TO MAKE SOME NOISE IN ORDER TO FIGHT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION. LET’S GET TO KCRA 3’S LETICIA ORDAZ LIVE OUT THERE TO SHOW US MORE ON THIS MOVEMENT. GOOD MORNING MIKE AND BRANDI. I’M HERE WITH SENATOR DAVE CORTESE, AND HE’S HERE TO TELL US A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT.
Rancho Cordova students compete in Ranchobot Challenge

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Leticia Ordaz

TEST, STUDENTS IN RANCHO CORDOVA ARE PREPARING FOR TODAY’S RANCHO BOT CHALLENGE. BUT ORGANIZERS SAY IT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A ROBOTICS COMPETITION. THE PROGRAM LOOKS TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF STEM. AND JOINING US LIVE THIS MORNING TO SHARE MORE ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES IS RANDI KAYE STEVENS. RANDI, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US THIS MORNING. THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME. WE’RE SO EXCITED ABOUT RANCHO BOT AND WANT TO SHARE IT WITH THE WORLD. ABSOLUTELY.
Research leaders from across the world gather at UC Davis to discuss future of universities

1 month ago | kcra.com | Leticia Ordaz

A big event is underway Wednesday at UC Davis. The university is hosting the U21 Annual Network Meeting and Presidential Symposium, a global network of 30 research-intensive universities from six continents.Leaders of many of the world's top research universities are at UC Davis to help create changes that will make college more accessible to more students internationally, how they will teach with AI now in the mix and how they will compete with online only universities.
Latina Action Day kicks off in Sacramento

1 month ago | kcra.com | Leticia Ordaz

WORLD WAR TWO. THE 31ST ANNUAL LATINA ACTION DAY IS JUST MOMENTS AWAY FROM KICKING OFF AT THE SAFE CREDIT UNION CONVENTION CENTER IN SACRAMENTO, AND THAT’S WHERE WE FIND KCRA 3’S LETICIA ORDAZ. WITH HOW THIS EVENT IS HELPING TO EMPOWER GIRLS AND WOMEN ACROSS THE GOLDEN STATE. MIKE AND BRANDI, GOOD MORNING. THIS IS A BIG DEAL. A LOT OF EXCITEMENT IS IN THE AIR HERE AT THE CONVENTION CENTER. WE HAVE MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE THIS MORNING, AND IT GETS UNDERWAY AT TEN.
Calling all future entrepreneurs: Galt Children's Makers Market gives youth hands-on experience

1 month ago | kcra.com | Leticia Ordaz

FUTURE. THAT’S WHAT ONE ORGANIZATION IN GALT IS DOING FOR HUNDREDS OF KIDS TODAY IN THE COMMUNITY. AND BECKY, AND SHE JOINS ME LIVE THIS MORNING WITH THE DETAILS. BECKY. GOOD MORNING. TELL US A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT YOUR FUN EVENT. GOOD MORNING. IT’S CALLED THE CHILDREN. THE GALT CHILDREN’S MAKERS MARKET. IT’S A GREAT EVENT WHERE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS COME OUT AND THEY’RE BUSINESS OWNERS. IT’S AN AWESOME EVENT. TELL ME A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THE EXAMPLES OF THE CHILDREN THAT WE WILL SEE TODAY.
Placer County trying to lead by example with fentanyl crimes crackdown

1 month ago | kcra.com | Leticia Ordaz

Tuesday is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, and the Placer County Sheriff's Office, district attorney and the health and human services department are teaming up to get the word out about the crisis locally, to crack down on fentanyl dealers and reduce overdoses. The One Pill Can Kill Placer campaign is raising awareness, but the DA's office said that's not all they are doing. In 2025, more cases are being prosecuted here at the Placer County courthouse.