KCRA 3 is top Northern California station with 22 Emmy Awards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
September 10, 2026 – KCRA 3 was honored with 22 Northern California Area Emmy® Awards, more than any other regional station. KCRA 3 News was honored for Overall Excellence in addition to Best Daytime Newscast, Best Evening Newscast, Best News Special, and Best Daily News Report to name a few.
“Winning the Emmy for Overall Excellence is an extraordinary honor and a powerful reflection of the talent, dedication and teamwork behind KCRA 3,” said KCRA 3/My58 President and General Manager Ariel Roblin. “Our entire team shows up every day with a deep commitment to serving Northern California, and this recognition belongs to everyone at KCRA and KQCA. We are incredibly proud of the work they do and grateful to our viewers for trusting us to tell the stories that matter most.”
“Our KCRA 3 team is deeply appreciative of these honors, which reflect our mission of public service,” said Derek Schnell, KCRA 3’s News Director, who was recently promoted to Vice President of News for Hearst Television. “This is an important time to bring viewers in-depth, high-quality storytelling that digs into important issues, highlights progress and celebrates uplifting moments. I can’t wait to see what this incredible team accomplishes next for our community.”
KCRA 3’s 55th Annual Northern California Area Emmy® Awards:
Overall Excellence/News Excellence
“Celebrating 70 Years of KCRA” KCRA 3
Ariel Roblin, General Manager
Derek Schnell, News Director
Newscast-Daytime-Larger Markets
“KCRA 3 News at Noon: Esparto Explosion” KCRA 3
Jennifer Parsons – Producer
Lisa Gonzales – Anchor
Lee Anne Denyer – Reporter
Michelle Bandur – Reporter
Calista Silva – Photographer
John Breedlove – Photographer
Mike Baldwin – Director
Daniel Oppenheim – Reporter
Newscast-Evening-Larger Markets
“KCRA 3 News at 10: Highway Helicopter Crash”
David Aguilar – Producer
DeNeeka Hill – Producer
Ellie Mirmazaheri – Writer
Sara Mansour – Writer
Andrea Flores – Anchor
Kurtis Ming – Anchor
Edgar Romero – Assignment Editor
Carolina Estrada – Reporter
Alan Blaich – Photojournalist
Andres Valle – Reporter
Tyler Day – Photojournalist
Martin Koski – Editor
John Breedlove – Photojournalist
Carter Lavering – Technical Director
News Special
“Flashpoint: The Search for Answers in Esparto”
KCRA 3
Tamara Richter – Producer
David Aguilar – Producer
Kurtis Ming – Anchor
Sarah McGrew – Reporter
Alan Blaich – Photographer
Andres Valle – Reporter
Michael Domalaog – Photographer
Lysée Mitri – Reporter
Evangelista Hinojos – Photojournalist
Emmanuel Chin – Editor
Christopher Thomas – Director
Daily News Report (single shift)
“It’s Going to be Missed”
Jason Marks – Producer
Dave Manoucheri – Reporter
Breaking/Spot News-Single Report
“This is just outrageously insane.”
Peyton Headlee – Reporter
Alan Blaich – Photographer
Crime/Justice – News (Single Shift)
“Turlock Pawn shop robbery”
Anahita Jafary – Reporter
Crime/Justice – News (no production time limit)
“Who’s got 7.62 for sale?”
Jason Marks – Reporter
Jack Noonan – Editor
Investigative – Multiple Reports
“Dignity Delayed”
Lysée Mitri – Reporter
Jack Noonan – Photographer
Tamara Richter – Producer
News Feature – Light Feature (Single Reports)
“It’s my version of retirement”
Jason Marks – Producer
Victor Nieto – Photojournalist
News Feature – Light Feature (Multiple Reports)
“Their disabilities don’t define them”
Jason Marks – Reporter
Victor Nieto – Photojournalist
News Feature – Serious Feature (Single Report)
“I am Sir Samurai; Three weeks ago I died”
Jason Marks – Reporter
Victor Nieto – Photojournalist
Business/Consumer – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)
“I see the machines in my sleep!”
Jason Marks – Producer
Victor Nieto – Editor
Documentary – Cultural or Historical
Fighting for Freedom; The U.S. v. Hamid Hayat
Jason Marks – Reporter
Tamara Richter – Producer
Victor Nieto – Photojournalist
Education/Schools – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)
“That’s my dream. Just to make people happy”
Victor Nieto – Photojournalist
Cecil Hannibal – Reporter
Jack Noonan – Photographer
Environment/Science – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)
”A new toxin is found after LA Fires”
Sarah McGrew – Multimedia Journalist
Human Interest – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)
“Jimmy! Welcome to the sky!”
Jason Marks – Reporter
Jack Noonan – Editor
Informational/Instructional – News or Content
“Eureka! Here it is!”
Jason Marks – Reporter
Societal Concerns – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)
“Defenseless: Elderly At Risk”
Lysée Mitri – Reporter
Jack Noonan – Photographer
Reporter – Daily News
“Weather, wildfire and roadway conditions”
Melanie Wingo – Reporter
Reporter – Specialty Assignment
“Boots on the Ground and in the Fields”
Andrea Flores – Reporter
Writer – News
“For Hunter and Asher”
Jason Marks – Writer
The Northern California Emmy region is comprised of television and cable stations from the following markets: San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, Fresno-Visalia, Honolulu, Reno, Monterey-Salinas, Chico-Redding and Eureka.
About KCRA 3
KCRA 3, a Hearst Television station, went on the air September 3, 1955. It was the first television station in the Sacramento Valley capable of color transmission, use of videotape and the first to broadcast in HD. The station’s involvement and dedication to responsible reporting is embodied in their slogan, “Where the News Comes First®.” KCRA 3 is the recipient of multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards. KCRA 3’s website address is www.kcra.com.
ABOUT HEARST TELEVISION
Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching 24 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather, and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.