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“We have utilized Always Best Care for about 10 months . We wanted the best care possible for my dad. We met Lisa when she was sent to my parents home, and we knew instantly she was a perfect fit. She is outstanding and always takes excellent care of my dad. It is truly a blessing to have her. Thank you Lisa and Always Beat Care for being there when we needed it the most”

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“I have worked for Always Best Care since 2022. It is an amazing company with high quality services for seniors.”

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“What a great and mind easing experience. Carrie was very informative and was able to answer all my questions and give us direction on our Dad. I highly recommend Always Best and of course Carrie! Thank you!”

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“Always Best care has provided me with a kind, musical and caring person. She does an exceptional job! I am very thankful for her being a part of my daily care. Thank you Irene Dinkins and thank you Always Best Care”

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“A great company and dependable. All the workers are very pleasant and works well. Shelly is my regular person and is a great person to be around. She's very efficient and easy going which is good. I might mention I'm not the easiest person to get along with. Tell her to keep up the good work.”

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“I am a very happy client with Always best care for many years. Don't know what I would do without my caregiver, Kara, she has been with me for about 3years now and she is so wonderful in every way! Joann pope”

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“We have been using Always Best Care Senior Services for 4 years for my Mom's in home care. The staff are caring and helpful, and take great care in providing for her needs. Minda Geir has been instrumental in keeping the scheduling department working, despite the changes that are needed when doctors appointments and other changes are needed. It is not an easy job and we appreciate the efforts she takes to communicate with us. Minda has been a gem! I also want to recommend working with Kathee Grgich. She is in a different department at Always Best Care. She is helping us find a future assisted living facility for my Mom as she may want to move this year. Kathee has spent many hours looking for different places and even going with us on tours of these places. Her recommendations have been invaluable, saving us time and giving us incites we would never have known otherwise. This service is provided free of charge, and I cannot express how important Kathee's help has been. Always Best Care provides other valuable senior services, and I would highly recommend considering their services.”

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“I work here currently. I LOVE Katie the scheduler. She is always on top of her job and gets things handled.”

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“This post is from my brother Charles…I look forward to Alex Isley‘s weekly visits! We are relaxed around each other; he is very willing to help me with many things to make my life easier. He encourages me to go outside for fresh air and activities but reminds me to sit down and rest when I need to. It is a pleasure to have him in my home. Thank you Alex!”

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“I highly recommend always best care , I work with them for many years and I’m very pleased with their service , if you or your loved one needs help do not hesitate to reach out to Allways best care”

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“Rinah has been very carrying and supportive.”

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“My wife love the way she cleaned but one that sold her on using her was her name Isabel.”

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“Tori Burke has been great. She's doing a awesome job helping my mother with all her needs. Tori has a very special personality that makes my mom feel very comfortable. Thank you for sending Tori to us.”

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“Nina Thao was my Fathers caregiver and she always went above and beyond. We were so blessed to have such a hard working, empathetic, and dependable person who helped my Father live as comfortably as possible past 100 years old! I would Highly recommend Nina Thao from Always Best Care to help your family when in need. Sincerely, Cynthia Coopee”

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“I am writing to praise the caregiving and support that Shristi provides to my brother, Sgt Michael Iwanaga for the last year. Shristi is always friendly, has a great attitude, is extremely helpful and always willing to go the “extra mile”. My brother could not be happier with the care and companionship that Shristi has provided to him. He was initially reluctant to have a care giver but since having Shristi’s care and support he does not know how he would be able to do without her. He would be extremely bereft should Shristi no longer be able to provide him with the care. I would also like to commend your administrative staff for their responsiveness, support and positive attitude. We could not be happier with the care that your organization has been able to provide to my brother. In fact, I have referred your organization to my cousin, Lucille Irby for assistance due to the excellent care and responsiveness of your organization. Please feel free to use my name as a reference. With appreciation, Tami Pereira”

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“We have been with Always Best Care for 2 years. My dad is 91 and has enjoyed all of the caregivers. Victoria is his favorite. They get along beautifully. They work with the veterans and are somewhat flexible with scheduling. I would recommend Always Best Care for your caregiving needs.”

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“Sandra Benton is terrific, kind, professional and takes such good care of us!”

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“Kirsten Hellar has been my care-giver for over 2 years She has always helped me in the shower and drying me off and helping me to get dressed. I feel very comfortable with her taking care of me on mon wed & Friday.”

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“Jaquay has been a wonderful helper.”

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“I think that Jhanai B. Is great, she is a very pleasant person to be with, she does everything I ask and makes me smile and also helps me up and down, such an amazing company.”

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“Jennifer! Hope you are doing great! John and I are so thankful for all the help from the wonderful team at Always Best Care! We are fortunate to know such talented and compassionate people! Please share our appreciation with everyone!”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Mather, CA work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Mather, CA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Mather, CA gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

Empowers Seniors

Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Mather,CA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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California Capital Airshow returns to Sacramento with ‘thrilling’ displays and new features

The 17th annual California Capital Airshow is returning to Sacramento County at Mather Airport this weekend.Known for its “thrilling aircraft,” the two-day event will take flight Sept. 23 and Sept. 24, according to a news release. The displays include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet demonstration team, civilian aerobatic performances and exhibits.This year, the festival is debuting “The Hangar.” If you get an upgraded...

The 17th annual California Capital Airshow is returning to Sacramento County at Mather Airport this weekend.

Known for its “thrilling aircraft,” the two-day event will take flight Sept. 23 and Sept. 24, according to a news release. The displays include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet demonstration team, civilian aerobatic performances and exhibits.

This year, the festival is debuting “The Hangar.” If you get an upgraded ticket for $135, you can experience a tasting from four local breweries, as well as a hard kombucha, mead and a distillery pour.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24.

Performances with the aircraft run from noon to 4 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and you can only get them online. Admission is good for one day.

Discounted tickets — with up to 15% off — are also available until Friday if you sign up to be an Air Show Insider.

General admission for those 16 years old and up is $50, but with the Insider discount, it starts at $42.50. Kids 15 years old and under enter free.

There are VIP tickets called the “Capital Club.” They’re $300, but with the discount, $250 for people 16 years old and up, and $125 for kids 2 to 15 years old. This admission includes prime, open-air seating, a catered buffet lunch and bar.

Other packages include:

Flight Line Club Chalet: $300 for people 16 and up — $175 with the discount; $150 for kids 2 to 15 years old — $85 with the discount. It comes with free parking, prime viewing, tent area, buffet lunch and unlimited beverages.

Hanger Chalet: $150 for those 16 and up — $135 with the discount; $75 for kids 2 to 15 years old. Amenities include alcoholic tastings at the Hangar, free parking and seating.

Mather Club Chalet: $100 for those 16 and up — $90 with discount; $75 for kids 2 to 15 years old — $65 with discount. This includes free parking and seating.

For the first time this year, there will be a free kick-off event on Sept. 22.

From 6 to 8 p.m., at Village Green Park in Rancho Cordova, you can meet airshow performers and the Thunderbirds. There will be live music, food trucks, activities and a chance to win free airshow tickets.

California Capital Airshow at Mather breaks records

From the A-10 to the C-17 and, of course, the F-16, aerobatics teams entertain a California Capital Airshow record crowd of 105,000J.D. HawkesWorld War II, Cold War and modern military aircraft buzzed Sacramento County rooftops once again last weekend, as the sold-out 17th annual California Capital Airshow broke attendance records at Rancho Cordova's Mather Airport.Promoters announced Monday the former Air Force base host...

From the A-10 to the C-17 and, of course, the F-16, aerobatics teams entertain a California Capital Airshow record crowd of 105,000

J.D. Hawkes

World War II, Cold War and modern military aircraft buzzed Sacramento County rooftops once again last weekend, as the sold-out 17th annual California Capital Airshow broke attendance records at Rancho Cordova's Mather Airport.

Promoters announced Monday the former Air Force base hosted a record 105,000, an army of onlookers Saturday and Sunday, highlighted by a return of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds squadron. The massive festival of aviation included civilian and military aircraft of every imaginable kind and era, including General Douglas MacArthur’s Constellation, “Bataan.”

Performers included the Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt Team, the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, an awe-inspiring lineup of world-class civilian aerobatics and an extraordinary selection of rare World War II aircraft.

The airshow kicked off the weekend by hosting a new, free event Friday at Village Green Park in Rancho Cordova. Attendees met airshow performers, including the USAF Thunderbirds, and enjoyed live music, food trucks and activities provided by local STEM and sports organizations.

“The feeling of bringing the airshow back to full capacity for the first time since 2019 is indescribable,” said Darcy Brewer, CCA executive director. “It was a perfect weekend, made even more memorable by seeing the joy and excitement the event brought to the Sacramento region’s families and aviation enthusiasts.”

The spectacular afternoon T-Bird tricks were the usual mix of six F-16s performing formation flying and solo routines. For example, the four-ship diamond formation – with wings 18 inches from one another at 500 mph – showcases the precision and training of U.S. Air Force pilots.

But the star of the show remains the Thunderbirds’ aircraft of choice for decades, the venerable F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Air Force still loves the dynamic Cold War fighter that – like the B-52 bomber and U2 spy plane – just won’t go away. Not yet.

Falcon vs. Bear

Long after production was approved clear back in 1976, more than 5,000 updated versions of the Falcon are currently still in operation around the world in 25 countries.

As of 2015, the F-16 was the world’s most numerous fixed-wing plane in military service, with the U.S. still operating the most with more than 900 today, according to Statista.Described as a “stripped-down hot rod,” the F-16 is much smaller and lighter than its predecessors like the F-4 Phantom but uses advanced aerodynamics and avionics.

USAF no longer buys the General Dynamics F-16 in favor of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, but Falcons continue to be built for export customers such as the Netherlands and Denmark.

Already a “rock star” in Western Europe, the F-16 is in world news lately as NATO is sending Dutch and Danish Falcons and training pilots to help Ukraine in its war with Russia. In short, the stubborn F-16 is going to war yet again – a half-century later, against a familiar foe it was designed to face five decades ago. The U.S. announced last month that Ukrainian pilots will be training with the F-16 in Arizona.

“The F-16s will be superior to Ukraine’s older jets. With their more powerful radars and better resistance to jamming, the F-16s will be able to detect Russian aircraft at longer distances and allow Ukrainian pilots to stay further outside the range of front-line Russian air defenses,” said “think tank” Atlantic Council last month.

The F-16s will help since the jets will replace losses Ukraine has suffered over the course of the war, Atlantic experts agree. The Ukrainian Air Force entered the war with 70 fighter aircraft split between older-generation Mig-39 and Su-27 jets.

While Ukraine has received two dozen additional Mig-39s from Poland and Slovakia, it has lost at least 32 fighters, according to reports. These losses are partially due to the fact Russia has so far enjoyed a decisive advantage in radar and air-to-air missiles during the 18-month war.

Additionally, F-16s will provide Ukraine with a platform capable of easily handling a wide variety of sophisticated weapons should the U.S. and other countries choose to provide them in the future, the council said.

U.S. Navy veteran pilot Carl Kamiski, volunteering last weekend at the airshow with the Rancho Cordova VFW, sees the F-16 performing well in Ukraine and beyond.

“It’s not a problem. As long as maintenance is kept, they just keep going,” Kamiski said as children peaked at a nearby static F-16 cockpit exhibit Sunday.

“The F-16 is a very interesting aircraft. ... It is very versatile and can be used in many different ways,” said retired Air Force Col. Cedrick Leighton. “It has all those capabilities in one package.”

“We anticipate hundreds of F-16s in active service for decades to come,” U.S. Air Force Col. Tim Bailey said last year.

California Capitol Airshow returns this weekend in Sacramento County

MATHER - The California Capital Air Show returns to Mather this weekend. The event showcases the region's rich aviation heritage, drawing members of the military from air and ground operations.Among the jets at the show, the Thunderbirds will be taking flight."Imagine going 550 miles an hour, going 18 inches apart with four aircraft right next to you. That's precision at its finest," said Air Force Maj. Bobby Gulla.Major Bobby Gulla is part of the team. He mentioned, "We get to travel about 300 days a year...

MATHER - The California Capital Air Show returns to Mather this weekend. The event showcases the region's rich aviation heritage, drawing members of the military from air and ground operations.

Among the jets at the show, the Thunderbirds will be taking flight.

"Imagine going 550 miles an hour, going 18 inches apart with four aircraft right next to you. That's precision at its finest," said Air Force Maj. Bobby Gulla.

Major Bobby Gulla is part of the team. He mentioned, "We get to travel about 300 days a year and interact with people from 50 states and have great interactions with people from all 50 states and inspire them to serve their communities."

From the pilots to the people who follow them, this Marine Corp veteran from Dublin loves snapping pictures of it all, celebrating aviation history. He mentioned, "I have a collection of about 8,000 aviation patches. I match the history to the patch to the plane and the different planes that come in. Maybe the same model, but it's something to do."

A-10 Warthogs painstakingly restored are a reminder of military operations past and present.

The Capital Air Show is a compilation of a lot of effort, says Capt. Nathan Amaral. He stated, "From the planning team to Travis AFB and each individual aircraft commander, there's everyone from maintenance to pilots to cargo port loaders. Everyone is involved."

It's a chance to see cargo planes that keep our military operations running, from the largest planes to smaller fighter jets. A crew member mentioned, "We're inside the belly of this cargo plane, and you can see how spacious it is. It's used to transport things like tanks and helicopters, big things that need to get somewhere fast."

Organizers hope it gives wings to a new generation of aviation enthusiasts.

Rachel Wulff

Reporter Rachel Wulff reports weekdays for CBS13.

Hurricane hunters fly missions to California to study atmospheric river amid powerful storm

LOS ANGELES - An atmospheric river, which has unleashed heavy rain, life-threatening flooding and howling winds across California, is keeping hurricane hunter aircraft busy on the West Coast."The Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron has forward deployed for Atmospheric Rivers missions operations and are stationed at Mather Air Field," a spo...

LOS ANGELES - An atmospheric river, which has unleashed heavy rain, life-threatening flooding and howling winds across California, is keeping hurricane hunter aircraft busy on the West Coast.

"The Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron has forward deployed for Atmospheric Rivers missions operations and are stationed at Mather Air Field," a spokesperson with the 403rd wing of the U.S. Air Force confirmed to FOX Television Stations Thursday. Mather Air Field is located in Sacramento County, California.

An expanded Atmospheric River Reconnaissance program began in November as a result of an unexpected "bomb cyclone" in October 2021 that hit North America’s West Coast, followed by another atmospheric river less than a month later that caused severe flooding in Washington.

"Our NOAA Gulfstream IV is scheduled to start flying missions on Friday from Honolulu, Hawaii to study these atmospheric rivers events," Jonathan Shannon, a spokesperson at NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center in Florida, also told FOX.

According to a spokesperson with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, these flights carefully plot areas of the storm to deploy dropsondes, which collect key data on temperature, pressure, water vapor and winds. These data then feed into global forecast models to improve the precipitation and landfall forecasts of these storms.

Additionally, research teams from the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes are launching weather balloons (radiosondes) from locations in Bodega Bay and Marysville, California every three hours during the storm.

"Improving forecasts of atmospheric rivers is crucial to water resilience in California as the state vacillates between drought and flood," the spokesperson noted.

A program observing atmospheric rivers kicked off in 2016, and in subsequent years more resources have been devoted to the efforts, including two WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the 2022-23 winter season.

These aircraft are widely known to fly through hurricanes, but when the U.S. is out of the heart of the tropical cyclone season, the planes are playing an increasingly vital role to keep forecasters abreast of subtle changes in the atmosphere over the eastern Pacific.

Bomb cyclone, ‘pineapple express’ impact California

More than 180,000 homes and businesses were without power in California early Thursday, according to poweroutage.us.

Meteorologists warned the Golden State was facing a life-threatening double whammy of a bomb cyclone and a "pineapple express." A bomb cyclone is a rapidly strengthening storm system, where its pressure decreases at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.

This animation shows the rapid strengthening of a low-pressure system as it approaches the West Coast. This system has become what is known as a bomb cyclone. / FOX Weather

Powerful winds gusting to 85 mph or more forced the cancellation of more than 70 flights at San Francisco International Airport and downed trees and power lines. Firefighters rescued a family after a tree fell onto their car. The fire department reported "large pieces of glass" fell off the Fox Plaza tower near the Civic Center, although no injuries were reported. It was "highly possible" the damage was wind-related, the department tweeted.

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to protect Californians by supporting emergency relief efforts and essentially keeping an "all hands on deck," mentality.

What is an atmospheric river?

Atmospheric rivers are streams of water vapor that carry 25 times the water equivalent of the Mississippi River.

Flowing at an altitude of about 10,000 feet, atmospheric rivers average between 100 and 500 miles wide and 2,000 miles long. Where they hit the West Coast determines where heavy rain, snow, and flooding occurs.

Atmospheric rivers are also critical to water supply, and improved forecasts of where atmospheric rivers will make landfall are vital for more effective management of reservoirs.

An atmospheric river is sometimes called a "pineapple express" because the system originates and its moisture builds up near the Hawaiian Islands.

This story was reported from Los Angeles. KTVU and FOX Weather contributed.

Air Force Thunderbirds return to Mather for Capital Airshow

The elite Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 squadron returns next week to dazzle spectators at nearby Mather Airport on Sept. 23-24.The 17th annual California Capital Airshow – presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova – will happen next weekend at Mather Airport, the former air force base off Highway 50 at Mather Field Road.The two-day event will feature performances from “some of the world’s most thrilling aircraft,” such as the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderb...

The elite Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 squadron returns next week to dazzle spectators at nearby Mather Airport on Sept. 23-24.

The 17th annual California Capital Airshow – presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova – will happen next weekend at Mather Airport, the former air force base off Highway 50 at Mather Field Road.

The two-day event will feature performances from “some of the world’s most thrilling aircraft,” such as the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet demonstration team.

This “massive aviation festival” will include flying performances from 12-4 p.m. each day. Besides the aerobatics in the sky, there will also be numerous booths and interactive exhibits along the flight line.

The show will include performances by the U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, plus a lineup of world-class civilian aerobatic performers.

General admission tickets are $50 online for ages 16 and up, with discounts available on the airshow website. One general admission ticket includes up to six youth passes, and children 15 and under will not be admitted without a ticket holder, staff said.

Promoters stress that one ticket is good for one day, Saturday or Sunday, of the two-day show, and no tickets will be available for purchase at the gate or onsite during the weekend of the event. Discount tickets are selling rapidly, promoters announced.

Discount tickets are $47.50, with “Insider” tickets going for $42.50, according to the airshow website. Free parking is thrown in with ticket purchases.

In partnership with the Rancho Cordova Barrel District, the Capital Airshow will debut “The Hangar Chalet,” a ticketed beer garden area within the airshow where attendees get a commemorative tasting glass for seven 4-ounce pours. The hangar chalet “biergarten” will offer seating, food trucks and a chance to buy additional Barrel District beer and wine beverages throughout the event.

Another new airshow feature this year is a free community event to kick off the weekend from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening, Sept. 22, at nearby Village Green Park in “New” Rancho Cordova. Village Green Park is located off south Zinfandel Drive at 3141 Bridgeway Drive, near International Drive.

Friday night attendees will have the opportunity to meet airshow performers and enjoy live music, food trucks, activities provided by local organizations and chances to win airshow tickets and merchandise. The California Capital Airshow will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23-24.

Discounted tickets and a sign-up option to receive festival updates as an "Airshow Insider" can be found at www.californiacapitalairshow.com.

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