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Hundreds of participants and spectators are expected to gather Saturday, Nov. 8, for the Second Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade down Capitol Mall. The event begins at 10 a.m. and will conclude with cultural performances on the west steps of the California State Capitol.

Floats, horses, vehicles, walkers, performers, color guards, flags and marching bands will fill the streets in celebration of Native culture and history.

The parade is sponsored by California tribes and the California Native American Legislative Caucus.

SATURDAY, NOV. 8 PARADE INFORMATION

WHAT: Second Annual California Native American Parade in Sacramento during National Native American Heritage Month. At conclusion of parade, Native performers will provide an hour of cultural performers.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Starts down Capitol Mall and ends at Capitol’s West Steps.

VISUALS: Floats, horses, vehicles, walkers, performers, color guards, flags and marching bands.

WHO: Assemblymember James C. Ramos, chair, California Legislative Native American Caucus and members including Assemblymembers Patrick Ahrens, Mike Gipson, and Avelino Valencia.

Emcees:Chairwoman Sara Dutschke, Ione Band of Miwok Indians, and Vice Chairwoman Raquel Williams, Wilton Rancheria.

Tribal parade participants include (partial list): Shingle Springs, Wilton Rancheria, Berry Creek Rancheria, California Valley Miwok Tribe, North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, Cherokees of the Greater Central Valley; El Dorado Band of Miwok; Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation; Cherokees of the West; El Dorado Band of Miwok and Cherokees of Northern Central Valley

Native American organizations and agencies include: Tejon Indian Tribe White Wolf Warriors Color Guard, Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs; Department of Health Care Services, Office of Tribal Affairs; CSU Office of Tribal Relations; C&C Smog (Native-owned Yaqui Wilton Community member); Center for Indigenous Law & Justice at UC Berkeley Law; American Indian Cultural Center of San Francisco; American Indian Cultural Center of San Francisco; Native Sisters Circle; Single Springs Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; University of Redlands, Native Student Program; Native Dads Network, Inc.; California Consortium for Urban Indian Health; California; Sacramento Area American Indian Education; Education Training Research, Native Health and Wellness; California Native Vote Project and Indigenous Hip Hop Business Association.

Other individuals and organizations: California Highway Patrol; Sacramento Lowrider Commission; California Department of Veterans Affairs; Varitech Systems and California Natural Resources Agency.

Nontribal Performers include: UC Davis Marching Band and Grant High School Pacerettes.

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As the government shutdown continues, federal officials announced plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 high-traffic airports across the country — including five in California.

This reduction could lead to longer delays and more flight cancellations for travelers flying to and from the Golden State, according to a Thursday, Nov. 6, news release from the Federal Aviation Administration.

“My department has many responsibilities, but our No. 1 job is safety,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in the release. “This isn’t about politics – it’s about assessing the data and alleviating building risk in the system as controllers continue to work without pay.”

Since the start of the federal shutdown, the agency said, air traffic controllers have been working without pay, and many airports across the country are short-staffed.

“This has resulted in increased reports of strain on the system from both pilots and air traffic controllers,” the FAA said in the release.

Airports nationwide saw a total of 2,740 flight delays over the weekend of Saturday, Nov. 1, the FAA reported.

If you’re planning a flight to or from California, here’s what to know before you fly:

When will California airports see fewer flights?

If the shutdown continues, operations at high-traffic airports across the nation will be reduced by 4% starting Friday, Nov. 7, according to the news release.

Flight reductions will increase to 6% by Tuesday, Nov. 11, and 8% by Thursday, Nov. 13, the FAA said, reaching 10% by Friday, Nov. 14.

“It’s safe to fly today, and it will continue to be safe to fly next week because of the proactive actions we are taking,” Duffy said.

The FAA is also implementing additional safety measures.

Some visual flight approaches will be restricted at busy facilities with low staffing, according to the agency.

Commercial space launches and landings will only be allowed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and parachute jumps and aerial photography near these facilities will be limited.

“These actions were directly informed by the FAA’s review of aviation safety data, including voluntary, confidential safety reports that pilots and air traffic controllers file,” the federal agency said. “The data indicates increased stress on the system, which increases risk.”

Which California airports are being affected by government shutdown?

The FAA said 40 high-traffic airports will be affected, including five in California.

The affected airports are:

How do changes affect Sacramento, Fresno travelers?

Sacramento International Airport said it is not experiencing any air traffic controller shortages.

While the Sacramento airport isn’t among the 40 airports targeted for the FAA’s flight reduction plans, more than 50 flights were delayed recently due to a system outage that assists aircraft during low-visibility landings, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.

The airport said passengers should check with their airlines before arriving.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is also not on the list of affected airports, The Fresno Bee reported.

Still, the Fresno airport warned that “these proposed reductions across the National Airspace System are expected to have a ripple effect on other airports,” the airport said in a media statement.

Temporary ground stops and traffic flow issues at major hubs, including Denver, Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth, have already caused occasional delays at Fresno.

With the FAA reductions, flight delays are expected to become more likely, the Fresno airport said.

What about San Luis Obispo airport?

Although San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is not among the affected airports, flight reductions could affect travelers there, The Tribune previously reported.

“We do anticipate potential ripple effects throughout the nationwide system, which could indirectly impact flight schedules here,” San Luis Obispo airport spokesperson Joe Goble told The Tribune.

Goble said the airport has not received any specific schedule updates but is monitoring the situation closely.

Travelers should check with their airlines for the latest flight information before heading to the airport, Goble said.

How can I check if my California flight has been delayed or cancelled?

According to AAA, the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection checkpoints remain operational amid the government shutdown.

However, travelers might experience longer wait times, the automobile association said in a Nov. 4 news release.

To “minimize potential disruptions when flying,” AAA said, travelers should take a few extra precautions.

“Pack patience, keeping in mind that TSA officers and other airport staff are doing their best to continue safe and efficient operations,” AAA said.

Travelers should arrive at the airport 30 to 60 minutes earlier than usual to allow for longer lines and slower processing at security checkpoints.

Check your flight status with the FAA before leaving home to see if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, the automobile association said, and stay updated through your airline’s app or alerts.

Are American, Delta and Southwest Airlines affected?

Some airlines have said the government shutdown will have little to no impact on most flights, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.

“The vast majority of our customers’ flights will not be disrupted,” Southwest Airlines said on its website, adding that it will contact any affected passengers directly.

Delta Airlines also expects the air traffic cutback to have minimal impact.

“We are providing additional flexibility to our customers traveling to, from or through the impacted markets during the impacted travel period to change, cancel or refund their flight,” Delta said on its website.

American Airlines said the same, noting that most passengers should not be affected and encouraging travelers to check flight status on aa.com or the mobile app for real-time updates.

“Disrupting customers’ plans is the last thing we want to do,” the airline said.

Will my money be refunded for a cancelled flight?

“We are seeing signs of stress in the system, so we are proactively reducing the number of flights to make sure the American people continue to fly safely,” Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford said in the Thursday release.

Airlines will be required to issue full refunds for canceled flights, but they are not responsible for covering secondary costs, according to the federal agency.

Carriers can use their own discretion to decide which flights to cancel in order to meet the reduction target, the FAA said.

Any adjustments to increase or decrease these flight reductions will be guided by safety data.

“The FAA will continue to closely monitor operations, and we will not hesitate to take further action to make sure air travel remains safe,” Bedford said.

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What you need to know: Following lawsuits filed by California and others, California families are beginning to see the immediate restoration of their SNAP food benefits as a result of a major legal win.

SACRAMENTO – Following two lawsuits filed by California and other states and a coalition of others, California families are beginning to see their full SNAP benefits restored on their EBT cards. Earlier today, a court ordered the Trump administration to immediately issue 100% of funding for 5.5 million California SNAP recipients. Following the regular process for providing CalFresh benefits, benefits are now beginning to be available on recipients’ cards so that families can again access the food they need.

“California will continue fighting to ensure that our families can access the food they need and deserve. The court rightly shut down the Trump administration’s attempt to use the well-being of American citizens as pawns in their sick political game. As President Trump continues to create harm through self-inflicted wounds on our country, we will keep protecting Americans who are caught in the crossfire. I am pleased at the court ruling and that those food benefits are now beginning to flow back to California families.”

Governor Gavin Newsom

California, with more than 22 other states, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on October 28 over its unlawful refusal to fund SNAP/CalFresh benefits due to the nearly month-long federal government shutdown, despite possessing funds to support this critical program for the month of November. This has caused 5.5 million Californians to temporarily lose critical access to $1.1 billion in food assistance for the month of November. On October 31, two federal courts found the federal government is statutorily mandated to use previously appropriated SNAP contingency funds available to them during the government shutdown, where use of reserves is necessary to continue supporting this critical program protecting over 42 million Americans – including 5.5 million Californians – from going hungry. The courts also found that the USDA has $23 billion in Section 32 funds that it could use for SNAP. Today, the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island ruled that the administration must immediately restore full benefits to families, including the 5.5 million California recipients.

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Goldfield Trading Post, a popular country-themed bar and music venue in Midtown Sacramento, is shutting its doors after more than a decade, reflecting the struggles faced by local venues.

"It's the end of an era, man," said customer Dustin Rowland. "There seems to be a lot of places around town there closing shop."

Goldfield Trading Post was more than just a venue; it was a community.

"Some of the workers were there for super long and some of us who went there as well. And so, you know, there was like a Goldfields family, we called it," Rowland said.

In recent months, the venue has been scaling down, only opening for scheduled events. A calendar on Goldfield's website shows the last show in Midtown is on Nov. 23.

A mile down the road on J Street, Harlow's, another music venue, has been in business for over 40 years and understands the challenges firsthand.

"We don't have regular bar service. We're not open every single night. If we don't have a show, we don't have our doors open. So it can be challenging," said Daniel Romandia, marketing director for Harlow's. "It can be a little rough. You know, sometimes some shows are better than others."

Romandia emphasized the importance of understanding the audience.

"I think the idea is know your city, but also know what you're booking and know how to reach the people that you want to bring in," he said.

Changing drinking habits are also impacting the industry.

"A big topic in the entire industry when it comes to live music is that drinking is just not as much of a thing as it used to be. And so bar sales are down a little bit. And how do you kind of, you know, make up for that and where's your compensation when it comes to lowering bar sales," Romandia said.

With Goldfield Trading Post soon to be an empty space, music lovers hope another venue will take its place.

"This street needs that for sure. J Street needs that," Rowland said.

Goldfield's neighboring business, Tack Room, is also closing. The owners of Goldfield Trading Post are now focusing on their Roseville location.

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A weather system brought a round of rain and a little wind to Northern California on Wednesday.

The unsettled weather eased overnight leading to patchy fog Thursday morning.

Rain

A line of steady, soaking rain quickly moved across the Valley before sunrise on Wednesday morning. Hit and miss showers continued through the afternoon.

The Sacramento Valley saw anywhere between .25 and 1 inch of rain. Totals have been far lower in the San Joaquin Valley.

As moisture hit the West Slope of the Sierra, rainfall rates intensified and produced higher precipitation totals for the Foothills and mountains. Auburn and Quincy received more than an inch with the system dropping off more than 2 inches in spots like Blue Canyon and Grass Valley.

Here are some rain totals:

Below are the rain season totals so far as of Nov. 6, 2025:

Wind

Peak winds in the Valley were weaker than expected; the Valley saw gusts between 25 and 35 mph.

Winds were much higher in the Sierra with gusts in exposed areas reaching close to 60 mph.

Peak wind gusts over the past 24 hours included:

Snow

Donner Summit had just enough slushy snow for chain controls Wednesday morning. On and off showers continued through the evening, mainly as rain.

Be sure to pack tire chains or cables when traveling in the mountains this time of year.

Rain Season So Far

Regardless of how much rain each local area received, region is doing exceptionally well when we look at the larger picture. The water year began on October 1st and Stockton has since had 1.92"; that is 218% of the normal to date.

Sacramento has received 2.35" which brings the area to 224% of the normal so far.

Modesto is doing well at 176% of their normal with the 1.20" received this season.

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