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Foggy Soggy Days of Fall

2011-11-30T02:13:25Z

The beauty of fog is that it creates a haze of the things we normally see sharp, clear and with strong colors.

No blue sky or the sun's rays beaming upon us. Colors are muted.

Our world is more quiet thanks to water droplets in the air.

Building tops seem to disappear into the sky.

That describes today's blanket of fog over Sacramento:

The Grid in Technicolor

2011-11-19T01:21:38Z

Right now Sacramento is full of "Kodak moments." This afternoon I stalked Downtown and Midtown for those moments. There was something around every corner.

The Grid in Technicolor:

Painterly effect

2011-09-23T14:51:13Z

Early morning clouds provide a painterly backdrop for the Globe Mills complex in Alkali Flats.

Golden Evening

2011-09-15T03:01:27Z

The US flag flaps in the delta breeze as the sun goes down behind the CalSTRS building in West Sacramento.

Excitement builds as autumn approaches

2011-09-13T01:28:36Z

Summer is almost over, but fall in Sacramento offers new things to look forward to. This is the time of year when the leaves change color, the weather cools off and the smells of fall swirl in the air and capture the hearts of the people. The Sacramento Press asked: What are you most excited about for fall in Sacramento this year?

Brittany Ryan, a 23-year-old student at Sacramento State from Natomas, said, “I love when the leaves change color and am excited to drink pumpkin spice lattes from the local coffee shops.”

Christina Peterson, a 29-year-old stay-at-home mom from Sacramento, said, “We are excited to start the family tradition of going to Apple Hill and the pumpkin patch with our new little boy.”

Shannon Davis, a 23-year-old hair stylist and student from Sacramento, said, “I am excited to walk around Midtown all bundled up, with an umbrella.”

Whitney Day, a 25-year-old nurse from Sacramento, said, “I am excited for this fall in Sacramento because I love the big pumpkin patch maze in Dixon.”

Dwayne Keller, a 60-year-old retired artist from Sacramento, said, “I am excited to walk in the rain instead of the heat.”

Alex Arnold, a 23-year-old photographer and student from Sacramento, said, “I am excited to celebrate at the Turn Verein for Oktoberfest on Oct. 7 and 8. I am also excited for photo shoots with the fall leaves.”

What are you excited about for fall in Sacramento this year? Tell us in the comment section below.

Enjoy seasonal produce at two Farmers Markets

2011-09-06T22:02:18Z

Summer is just about history but two Farmers Markets aren't.

Two new locations that were added to this year's weekly circuit - East End Capitol Park at 15th & L streets and 6th & Capitol Mall - remain open on Thursdays 10am -1:30pm through September 29!

I just happened to take a photographic journey through them last Thursday:

Along Capitol Mall

East end Capitol Park

CHECK 'EM OUT THIS THURSDAY!!!

A Heck of a Sunset

2011-04-28T03:34:18Z

Clouds are not all bad. They make colorful sunsets, as in this view down H Street near Elvas Ave. around 8pm this evening.

Highlights

2011-04-15T03:52:31Z

Downtown's skyline is highlighted by soft light from the sun around 7pm this evening. View from southend of Jefferson Blvd in West Sac.

Photo | Kati Garner

Storm over Sacramento

2011-03-27T00:05:21Z

My plan of the day included another road trip while the rain and wind were pummeling the area.

At 12:16pm I found myself on a levee overlooking the Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area.

Interstate 80 is seen in the upper third of the photo above. Everything is submerged. This is the south side of the freeway. The north side is also filled with water.Looking east from the levee I saw more than these two power poles skirted by water.

To see how the are looked on Feb. 13, about six weeks ago, CLICK HERE>>>Next I hopped on Old River Rd from West Sac and travelled south on the west side of the Sacramento River. A trailer park along the way had water encroaching upon it. The photo above is the big water tower along I-5 just south of the Pocket area.

It's evident how high the river is compared to the level of dry land.

Turned around and then headed north out of West Sacramento. Followed N. Harbor Blvd to Old River Rd., still on the west side of the river. I wanted to see how the homes along Garden Hwy looked from this perspective.

To see how the area looked March 20, CLICK HERE>>>These two frame-built homes look like houseboats from this perspective.This shows the Sacramento River near the Tule Canal north of West Sacramento. Water is draining into the canal from the river.

For a NOW-CAST of the weather, CLICK HERE>>>

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner

Storm on the Grid

2011-03-25T01:05:32Z

Early this afternoon I hopped in the car and cruised around between East Sac and Downtown watching how folks were handling the newest round of the storm:Some handled it in style with a pretty umbrella.Others tried to outrun the raindrops.This gal handled it with practicality.Many had their arms full of stuff, no cover over their heads or just barely. I saw one man with a plastic shopping bag on his head.This outdoorsman was dressed for spring.Others just plowed through it (J & 41st St.)

And I wonder what willl tomorrow bring?

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner

Unstable air paints beautiful clouds against sky blue canvas

2011-03-22T06:29:52Z

Sacramento, CA | Unstable air in the area paints a myraid of cloud formations in Sacramento skies.

While we enjoyed a breif break from the rain in Sacramento Monday, incredible clouds could be viewed all over the Sacramento skies. The unstable air that produced these sites was also responsible for a low grade tornado that touched down in near by Colusa county and produced a downpour of pea sized hail in Penryn and Loomis areas as well as thunder storms.

Tuesday should yield some more awesome sights in the sky as the next wave of rain moves into the area for another wet week. The National Weather Service has issued this forcast for the remainder of the week:

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southeast wind between 8 and 13 mph.

Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 48. South southeast wind between 10 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday: Rain. High near 56. Southeast wind between 18 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind between 11 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday: Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Monday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Downed tree injures one and damages vehicles

2011-03-21T02:53:02Z

Sacramento, CA | Club goers leaving a local club escape fallen tree incident with minor injures and damaged vehicles.

Late Saturday night, as Azukar Lounge at 16th Street and J Street was winding down and club goers filled the parking lot heading to their cars, a large tree collapsed landing on one occupied, damaging others and pinned a female to the ground. Several bistanders worked together to get the tree off the girl as resue crews responded. The victim was transported to the hospital via paramedics with minor injures.

Occupants of the vehicle struck by the tree were unharmed and able to exit the vehicle without further incident.

For more weather impact photos and stories, CLICK HERE>>>

To stay on top of current weather conditions, CLICK HERE>>>

Rollin' along the Rivers

2011-03-21T02:05:06Z

Feel like I still live in Washington state with all this rain. So I did what comes naturally to me and took a trip along the rivers to see what havoc the wind and rain have created.

Headed east on Hwy 50 to end up at Folsom Dam. The rain was coming down hard as I drove by it. Water was pouring into the American River from Folsom Lake.

Then I shot over to Sunrise Blvd and took the American River Access to get next to the river. A few people were braving the rain. A woman below paused to look at the river as she crossed the foot bridge at 11:04am (below.)

Next I headed to River Bend Park, hoping to drive to the river but access was closed. It was pouring and I didn't feel like getting cold and wet.

Onward to the Howe Ave Access Park. A sign indicated it was closed due to flooding. Yep, it was flooded.

Trees normally dry were submerged.

Arrived at Discovery Park around 1pm. The road over the green bridge was blocked. The rain took a break and folks ventured out. People parked their cars at the entrance and walked across the bridge. It was immediately apparent why it was closed to vehicles.

The river and land had become one. Kinda zen-ish.Got on the Garden Highway around 1:45pm and it was pouring hard again. Saw several scenes similar to the one at the very top and the one below. Resident's backyards were replaced with the Sacramento River. Some vehicles were submerged.

Throughout my journey I spotted split trees and lots of debris in the road driven by wind and rain.

For photos of the Old Sac area affected by rain on Friday, CLICK HERE>>>

To stay on top of current weather conditions, CLICK HERE>>>

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner

Walk IN the River

2011-03-19T02:31:42Z

Bear with me here, but I love when the weather is all stormy and makes things happen to the surroundings. Like today when I saw how full the Sacramento River is!I took a stroll along the West Sacramento River Walk area near the Ziggurat Building (you know, that pyramid-shaped one across from Old Sac) this afternoon and wasn't able to follow the sidewalk on the lower level.

It was flooded and rising.

So I enjoyed the view.

And we can expect more wet stuff and high winds. Read about it HERE>>>>

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner

More than Beer Brewing

2011-02-26T00:44:24Z

Another round of storm clouds serve as a backdrop for Central United Methodist church on H St. in East Sac this afternoon. There have been reports of a funnel cloud spotted over Mather Field in Rancho Cordova this afternoon. The National Weather Service earlier issued a severe thunderstorm warning for North Central Sacramento County, including the cities of Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Fair Oaks and Carmichael.

According to KCRA, a hard freeze warning is in effect from 3 am to 9 am Sunday.

Sunset Vibrates over Sacramento

2011-02-06T07:03:50Z

A vibrant sunset behind evergreens gives hope for warmer weather and spring. This was the scene just north of Bradshaw Rd. off Hwy 50 this evening. SacPress Photo | Kati Garner

Cosumnes River Preserve in the Fog

2011-01-28T18:27:46Z

Yesterday morning, in the fog, I drove to Cosumnes River Preserve, about 30 miles south of where I live in Colonial Heights. I really had no idea what I would see.

As I neared the preserve along Bruceville Rd I saw bodies of water and brush. If I hadn't been paying attention, I would've missed a huge gathering of Sandhill Cranes in a foggy field.

I was practically the only person there.

Here are some photos of what I saw:

The link to the preserve is HERE

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner

Diffusion

2011-01-28T16:04:17Z

Trees and a bench are backlit by diffused light from street lamps in the fog at McKinley Park last night. Sac Press Photo | Kati Garner

Shadows

2011-01-12T23:42:23Z

Early afternoon light casts interesting shadows of a tree against an old barn along South River Rd. this afternoon along the Sacramento River. The sun has been a pleasant reprieve to the seemingly endless gray skies in January. SacPress Photo | Kati Garner

Fargo Fog

2011-01-06T18:14:00Z

Downtown's Wells Fargo Center along Capitol Mall was shrouded in fog early this morning. The tallest building in the city, it stands at 423 ft. The remainder of the first full week of 2011 should be not so much fog and partly cloudy, according to the forecast. SacPress Photo | Kati Garner

Sun Bath

2010-12-23T03:19:07Z

UCD Medical Center's Children Hospital along Stockton Blvd. is bathed in late afternoon sunlight against a backdrop of dark storm clouds to the east today. A funnel cloud was spotted south of Mather Field around 12:45pm. It didn't touch down or cause damage.

SacPress Photo | Kati Garner

Sutter Stormy Backdrop

2010-11-23T22:34:14Z

Stormy skies provide a dramatic backdrop to Sutters Fort and the Sutter Construction cranes in midtown around 1pm two days before Thanksgiving. Freezing temperatures are expected from tonight through Thanksgiving day. SacPress Photo | Kati Garner

Cool Summer, Warm Tomatoes, Local Color

2010-08-20T18:44:48Z

The word may have already gotten out, that Sacramento, California -- halfway between places some would rather be -- has been visited by perfect California Mediterranean weather. Minus a mid-summer furnace blast of heat (so far), we've had near continuous Delta Breezes and mild temperatures, clean air and as one local weathercaster puts it, "good sleepin' weather."

The cool weather means that backyard and balcony gardeners may have harvested merely a handful of homegrown tomatoes. Now, residents can pick up good, fresh, cheap tomatoes from local farmers almost any day of the week; as well as nectarines, peaches, flowers, avocados, carrots, potatoes, strawberries, lavender and lavender honey, cucumbers, peaches, blackberries, blueberries and more ...

Prices on tomatoes range from $2.00 to $2.50 per pound for Heirloom tomatoes, to $.50 per pound for "Overripe."

Some farmers' produce is Certified Organic. Others have farming methods that are not certified organic, yet minimize the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. If you don't see a sign and want to know about how your food is grown, just ask.

Part of the pleasure of the Farmer's Markets, any day of the week, is getting to know and support the members of the community, who support us with their hard work and healthful produce.

http://www.california-grown.com/Market-times.html

Break Time

2010-07-02T23:53:23Z

A man sits in the shade near the corner of 11th and N on the capitol grounds today around 1pm. According to KCRA we're heading into the 4th of July weekend and we're heading into a warming trend. Temps will reach the low 90s on Saturday with a breeze from the North. Low 90s is now average for this time of year. Sunday, the 4th, will be warmer with afternoon temps in the mid to upper 90s and lighter winds.

HAVE A SAFE JULY 4TH EVERYONE!

SacPress Photo | Kati Garner

Sky show

2010-04-21T03:15:34Z

Tower Theater's backdrop was storm clouds with blue sky around 5:30pm today. According to KCRA, showers will linger into Wednesday. The end of the week will bring warming. Two counties were under advisories, watches or severe weather warnings this evening.

SacPress Photo | Kati Garner

SpringBurst (or Bust)?

2010-03-29T17:35:48Z

According to KCRA, there are big changes ahead with cold Pacific storms moving in. Mostly cloudy skies today with mild temps and an increased chance for showers through the afternoon and into the evening.

Better chance for rain moves in Monday night and into Tuesday. South winds will be running 10-20mph. The coldest weather moves in Wednesday with more valley rain and the chance for thunderstorms.

If you are heading to the Sierra expect gusty winds with heavy snow on Tuesday.

Here are some signs that spring is here, shot over the past couple of weeks around Downtown and East Sac.

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner

Still soggy

2010-03-04T00:53:30Z

A forecast of 100% chance of precipitation proved correct about an hour after this was shot at 1:30 pm. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 10 pm pst this evening, Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph gusts up to 30 mph this evening. Impacts: Travelers through the Sierra will encounter slick roads, including Interstate 80 and Highway 50. Expect travel delays and chain restrictions.

SacPress Photo | Kati Garner

Finally --- a Sunset

2010-01-23T03:03:01Z

The sun finally won over the clouds for a bit, creating a nice visual from Old Sacramento this evening.

Looking east from Richards Blvd shows sunlight hitting downtown's skyscrapers.

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner

Storm socks Sacramento

2010-01-21T03:49:54Z

A winter storm carrying wind gusts up to 60 mph and heavy rain pounded the Sacramento region Wednesday, cutting power to more than 50,000 people, knocking down dozens of trees and causing minor street flooding.

Most of the outages were scattered in small pockets with small numbers of customers per outage. The highest number of outages was 370 at the storm's peak, which occurred between about 9 and 10 a.m., said Chris Capra, spokesperson for Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

The storm didn't cause nearly the amount of power outages as the biggest storm in October, when thousands of outages occurred, Capra said. The lack of leaves on trees at this time of year helped; there wasn't a substantial number of leaves to soak up rain into branches or to contribute to branches being blown about by the wind, he said.

"We haven't seen the kind of damage we saw in the October storm," Capra said.

The city of Sacramento's Urban Forestry department got 40 calls of trees down, eight for trees needing to be removed and 31 calls of branches down or damaged, according to city Department of Transportation spokesperson Linda Tucker.

Almost 20 traffic signals were affected, many turned or without power, and some street lights were knocked down by falling trees or damaged by wind. City street crews closed Raley Boulevard near Santa Ana Avenue due to flooding of Magpie Creek.

Many people experienced only momentary losses of power. SMUD troubleshooters and other crews were out working to restore power throughout the day, but not during the height of the storm.

"When it's real windy and wet, we can't put crews out there to work," Capra said. "First of all for their safety. And in a matter of time, the wind could blow real hard again and it becomes fruitless.

By 7:30 p.m., only 2,700 customers were without power.

"We're looking at restoration efforts continuing throughout the night," Capra said.

Sacramento residents can call 311 to report downed trees or branches or other unsafe conditions to the city.

Photos by Eric Whalen and Suzanne Hurt.

Socked in

2010-01-16T22:22:23Z

The Bank of the West building along Capitol Ave. seems to disappear into the fog around 9am this morning, as does the Wells Fargo Building (below). The forecast for the next ten days calls for rain and wind from the southeast.

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner

Fab fog in forty's

2009-12-28T18:36:55Z

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner

Bright cheesy moon

2009-12-04T05:58:06Z

Bright cheesy moon

A full moon shines brightly above the Cheesecake Factory at Arden Fair Mall tonight. Condensation in the air diffuses the light, creating

a halo around the moon. A change in the forecast shows rain is heading this way Sunday.

SacPress Photo | Kati Garner

A bit of fog

2009-11-21T21:46:09Z

This view from the Sacramento Marina says it all - the weekend before Thanksgiving started

off in foggy mode. Clearing began around 11am. Weatherbug forecasts mostly sunny skies

for Thanksgiving week with a slight chance of showers tomorrow.

SacPress photo | Kati Garner

After the rain, a spectacular rainbow

2009-10-14T01:15:30Z

PICTURES - Lightning Storm Shocks Area

2009-06-04T06:15:41Z

Sacramento residents' eyes were glued to the eastern sky on the evening of June 3 to witness lightning brightening the dark clouds.

All photos were taken by Ryan and Rusty Kleine

Rainy Road Havoc for EMS

2009-05-02T02:40:42Z

Sacramento, CA
Friday, May 1, 2009

Sacramento EMS crews were kept quite busy all day Friday. Mild temperatures and start of a new weekend had many people out on the road, but add in rain with heavy traffic throughout the region and you’ve created a recipe for havoc on the roads. We caught up with Sacramento Fire engines, truck crews, medic rigs, and Sac Police on a couple of incidents today out of the many we heard being dispatched over the squawk box. As the rain poured down, fire crews made sure the scenes were safe and assisted as paramedics tended to the victims; and officers took statements and reports on wet notepads.

The first incident we encountered with EMS crews was a head-on collision on Elder Creek Rd, just east of Power Inn before the railroad tracks. The second incident was a vehicle vs bicycle and a secondary collision when another vehicle ran into the first. We were unable to get information on injuries; however, airbags deployed on both of the vehicles in the first accident, and the juvenile bicyclist was being treated in the back of the ambulance upon our arrival at the second incident.

These weather conditions are expected to continue throughout the weekend. With the decent temperatures expect lots of people out and about and heavy traffic conditions. With the sporadic cloud burst and periods of heavy rain, expect traffic delays. Consider leaving early so you can take your time getting to your destination safely. When we are in a hurry and potentially distracted, it greatly increases our chances to be involved in an accident. Not only do we put ourselves, our families and those around us at risk, we also put our local firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement at risk as they put themselves in harms way on the wet roads to tend to our injuries and take reports. Yes, it is their job, but wouldn’t it be nice if they didn’t have to do their job. Be safe as you travel around town this weekend.

Drought, eh?

2009-03-03T00:25:50Z

So, yes, we're in a drought. We keep hearing about it. We're even in a state of emergency, officially.

But since when does a drought look like these pictures, taken this afternoon from the I Street Bridge during a break in the downpour?

If this is a drought, I say: Bring it!

Just a moment on the Grid

2009-02-12T01:38:15Z

Hail Sacramento

2009-02-11T23:29:14Z

It's hailing outside! Or at least it was around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.

According to the National Weather Service, the thunderstorms and hail could continue into this evening, however, I haven't heard any thunder, yet.

Does anyone remember the last time it hailed in Sacramento? Has it been very long?

It feels more like winter since this storm has come through. Is anyone particularly happy that we're getting this rain? How do you think this will affect the Amgen tour, if at all?

Heat Wave!

2009-01-14T01:44:25Z

Turn off those heaters and bust out the tank tops. Sacramento is experiencing well above average temperatures this week after a long stretch of cold and fog. Yesterday, Jan. 12, 2009, Sacramento recorded a high temperature of 73° F. That crushed the previous high for the same date of 67° F set way back in 1980 (weather.com).

This heat wave raises the question of that dreaded term, Global Warming (or Climate Change, or Green House Effect).

Other questions arise as well: Are we really going to lose San Francisco to the rising ocean levels? Will Sacramento melt in extreme heat this summer? I dare not mention the sad fate of the beloved polar bear. Everyone has their own opinion on the topic, and I am sure many of us have differing views.

Let me know how you all feel. I know I am enjoying this unusually warm winter week, but I ask myself, "Should I feel guilty?"

TAHOE! SNOW! It's ON!

2008-12-16T00:06:16Z

The first storm of the season started blowing in on Friday. It is amazing how quickly the landscape can change in such a short time when the weather starts to cooperate. The first blessed white layer covered everything in the first few hours, and for the next 3 days cloud after cloud dropped the precious, precious snow all over all of Tahoe. By Sunday night we had a bonafide foot on the ground, and the snow shows no signs of slowing down, with big dumps on Monday and more forcasted for the rest of the week.

Only Exhibition at Squaw is spinning right now. Not even Exhibition actually, but it's the newly constructed midstation. Fritz Renner, who just walked in claimed "pow day" and "knee-deep" off the side of the trail, but clarified that it was pretty scratchy everywhere else.

We are hoping that Squaw will have some worthwhile skiing for us by Wednsday. Until then this reporter bids you adieu.