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SACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014<\/p>\nKCRA 3 is top Northern California station with 22 Emmy Awards<\/p>\n
SACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014<\/p>\n
September 10, 2026 – KCRA 3 was honored with 22 Northern California Area Emmy\u00ae 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. <\/p>\n
\u201cWinning the Emmy for Overall Excellence is an extraordinary honor and a powerful reflection of the talent, dedication and teamwork behind KCRA 3,\u201d said KCRA 3\/My58 President and General Manager Ariel Roblin. \u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
“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.” <\/p>\n
KCRA 3\u2019s 55th Annual Northern California Area Emmy\u00ae Awards:<\/p>\n
Overall Excellence\/News Excellence <\/p>\n
\u201cCelebrating 70 Years of KCRA\u201d KCRA 3<\/p>\n
Ariel Roblin, General Manager<\/p>\n
Derek Schnell, News Director<\/p>\n
Newscast-Daytime-Larger Markets<\/p>\n
\u201cKCRA 3 News at Noon: Esparto Explosion\u201d KCRA 3<\/p>\n
Jennifer Parsons \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
Lisa Gonzales \u2013 Anchor<\/p>\n
Lee Anne Denyer \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Michelle Bandur \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Calista Silva \u2013 Photographer<\/p>\n
John Breedlove \u2013 Photographer<\/p>\n
Mike Baldwin \u2013 Director<\/p>\n
Daniel Oppenheim \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Newscast-Evening-Larger Markets<\/p>\n
\u201cKCRA 3 News at 10: Highway Helicopter Crash\u201d<\/p>\n
David Aguilar \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
DeNeeka Hill \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
Ellie Mirmazaheri \u2013 Writer<\/p>\n
Sara Mansour \u2013 Writer<\/p>\n
Andrea Flores \u2013 Anchor<\/p>\n
Kurtis Ming \u2013 Anchor<\/p>\n
Edgar Romero \u2013 Assignment Editor<\/p>\n
Carolina Estrada \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Alan Blaich \u2013 Photojournalist<\/p>\n
Andres Valle \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Tyler Day \u2013 Photojournalist<\/p>\n
Martin Koski \u2013 Editor<\/p>\n
John Breedlove \u2013 Photojournalist<\/p>\n
Carter Lavering \u2013 Technical Director<\/p>\n
News Special<\/p>\n
\u201cFlashpoint: The Search for Answers in Esparto\u201d<\/p>\n
KCRA 3<\/p>\n
Tamara Richter \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
David Aguilar \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
Kurtis Ming \u2013 Anchor<\/p>\n
Sarah McGrew \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Alan Blaich \u2013 Photographer<\/p>\n
Andres Valle \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Michael Domalaog \u2013 Photographer<\/p>\n
Lys\u00e9e Mitri \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Evangelista Hinojos \u2013 Photojournalist<\/p>\n
Emmanuel Chin \u2013 Editor<\/p>\n
Christopher Thomas \u2013 Director<\/p>\n
Daily News Report (single shift)<\/p>\n
“It’s Going to be Missed”<\/p>\n
Jason Marks \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
Dave Manoucheri \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Breaking\/Spot News-Single Report<\/p>\n
“This is just outrageously insane.”<\/p>\n
Peyton Headlee \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Alan Blaich \u2013 Photographer<\/p>\n
Crime\/Justice – News (Single Shift)<\/p>\n
\u201cTurlock Pawn shop robbery\u201d<\/p>\n
Anahita Jafary \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Crime\/Justice – News (no production time limit)<\/p>\n
“Who’s got 7.62 for sale?”<\/p>\n
Jason Marks \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Jack Noonan \u2013 Editor<\/p>\n
Investigative – Multiple Reports<\/p>\n
\u201cDignity Delayed\u201d<\/p>\n
Lys\u00e9e Mitri \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Jack Noonan \u2013 Photographer<\/p>\n
Tamara Richter \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
News Feature – Light Feature (Single Reports)<\/p>\n
“It’s my version of retirement”<\/p>\n
Jason Marks \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
Victor Nieto \u2013 Photojournalist<\/p>\n
News Feature – Light Feature (Multiple Reports)<\/p>\n
“Their disabilities don\u2019t define them”<\/p>\n
Jason Marks \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Victor Nieto \u2013 Photojournalist<\/p>\n
News Feature – Serious Feature (Single Report)<\/p>\n
“I am Sir Samurai; Three weeks ago I died”<\/p>\n
Jason Marks \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Victor Nieto \u2013 Photojournalist<\/p>\n
Business\/Consumer – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)<\/p>\n
“I see the machines in my sleep!”<\/p>\n
Jason Marks \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
Victor Nieto \u2013 Editor<\/p>\n
Documentary – Cultural or Historical<\/p>\n
Fighting for Freedom; The U.S. v. Hamid Hayat<\/p>\n
Jason Marks \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Tamara Richter \u2013 Producer<\/p>\n
Victor Nieto \u2013 Photojournalist<\/p>\n
Education\/Schools – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)<\/p>\n
“That’s my dream. Just to make people happy”<\/p>\n
Victor Nieto \u2013 Photojournalist<\/p>\n
Cecil Hannibal \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Jack Noonan \u2013 Photographer<\/p>\n
Environment\/Science – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)<\/p>\n
\u201dA new toxin is found after LA Fires\u201d<\/p>\n
Sarah McGrew \u2013 Multimedia Journalist<\/p>\n
Human Interest – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)<\/p>\n
“Jimmy! Welcome to the sky!”<\/p>\n
Jason Marks – Reporter<\/p>\n
Jack Noonan – Editor<\/p>\n
Informational\/Instructional – News or Content<\/p>\n
“Eureka! Here it is!”<\/p>\n
Jason Marks – Reporter<\/p>\n
Societal Concerns – News or Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)<\/p>\n
\u201cDefenseless: Elderly At Risk\u201d<\/p>\n
Lys\u00e9e Mitri \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Jack Noonan \u2013 Photographer<\/p>\n
Reporter – Daily News<\/p>\n
\u201cWeather, wildfire and roadway conditions\u201d<\/p>\n
Melanie Wingo \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Reporter – Specialty Assignment<\/p>\n
\u201cBoots on the Ground and in the Fields\u201d <\/p>\n
Andrea Flores \u2013 Reporter<\/p>\n
Writer – News<\/p>\n
\u201cFor Hunter and Asher\u201d<\/p>\n
Jason Marks \u2013 Writer<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
About KCRA 3<\/p>\n
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\u00ae.” KCRA 3 is the recipient of multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards. KCRA 3\u2019s website address is www.kcra.com.<\/p>\n
ABOUT HEARST TELEVISION<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"KCRA 3 is top Northern California station with 22 Emmy Awards SACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014 September 10, 2026 –…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":463749,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[182632,7,9,8,2030,182628,182625,473,5463,100,266,182634,182630,182633,182626,182629,182627,156988,182631,182635],"class_list":["post-463748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-california","tag-best-daily-news-report","tag-california","tag-california-headlines","tag-california-news","tag-emmys","tag-hearst-television","tag-jason-marks","tag-kcra","tag-minute","tag-news","tag-northern-california","tag-overall-excellence","tag-photographer-lysee-mitri","tag-producer-news-feature","tag-producer-victor-nieto","tag-reporter-alan-blaich","tag-reporter-jack-noonan","tag-short-form-content","tag-tamara-richter","tag-writer-andrea-flores"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/463748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=463748"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/463748\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/463749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=463748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=463748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=463748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}