It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Old Sacramento Waterfront in Sacramento, CA gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Sacramento, CA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“It all starts with Kristie, the scheduler! We are hard to please, but she has persevered and helped us find the right match. She is a thoughtful, kind and smart member of your team! Beth Cutler has become our most trusted helper. She is open to new routines and remembers all our little quirks. She has become a wonderful cook! She checks in if we ask for a new recipe, but she needs no tutoring the next time. She is prompt, resourceful and caring. She is a good problem solver and has initiated some great routines. She does laundry and tends to my needs. Nancy Farías has become our weekend caregiver. She sees what needs to be done and uses her time here like a whirlwind. She vacuums, mops the kitchen, does laundry and fixes our lunch and dinner - she is a confident cook and a caring helper. She too remembers how we like things to be done. She wants feedback and cheerfully adjusts things.”
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“Our family has used your service for our daughter Tamara Bohringer, who has stage 4 cancer, for the last 13 months. Juana Felix every Monday for 3 hours. Also, Ashley Wright every Thursday for 8 hours. They both helped taking care of her needs and their companionship has been priceless. Thank you for your services. Also add Janie Torkelson who has helped our regular care givers.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is 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 gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Belle Cooledge Park in Sacramento, CA with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Firehouse Restaurant or visit Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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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 - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
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, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Sacramento, 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.
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.
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 a nursing home. 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.
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 and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often 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 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.
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:
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 Sacramento, 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.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care 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:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
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.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Sacramento, CA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
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.
Space weather forecasters said there is the possibility that more auroras could reach parts of Northern California on Wednesday, a day after northern lights dazzled skywatchers in the region.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center's aurora forecasting tool on Wednesday predicted a severe geomagnetic storm that is rated G4 or greater.WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G4 or Greater PredictedHighest Storm Level Predicted by Day:Nov 13: G4 (Severe) Nov 14: G1 (Minor) N...
Space weather forecasters said there is the possibility that more auroras could reach parts of Northern California on Wednesday, a day after northern lights dazzled skywatchers in the region.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center's aurora forecasting tool on Wednesday predicted a severe geomagnetic storm that is rated G4 or greater.
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G4 or Greater PredictedHighest Storm Level Predicted by Day:Nov 13: G4 (Severe) Nov 14: G1 (Minor) Nov 15: None (Below G1)Issue Time: 2025 Nov 12 1805 UTChttps://t.co/ZbtuNtJdza
— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) November 12, 2025
The geomagnetic activity is also forecast to be at a KP 8 level out of a range of 0-9.
According to NOAA, KP levels in the range of 8 or 9, means "the aurora will move even further towards the equator and it will become very bright and very active. These are the events that create the best aurora and the extended auroral oval will be observable by the most people. At these levels, aurora may be seen directly overhead from the northern states of the USA."
Meteorologist Heather Waldman said the chances of seeing the aurora in Northern California are lower than they were on Tuesday with cloud cover increasing.
The best place for catching an aurora is away from city lights. A smartphone camera can, in some cases, catch a glimpse of an aurora that is not visible to the human eye.
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This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Federal officials arrested Dana Williamson, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, Wednesday in a public corruption probe that includes multiple charges of bank and wire fraud, according to a federal indictment obtained by The Sacramento Bee.Williamson, who left the Governor’s Office at the end of 2024, is named along with Greg Campbell, Sean McCluskie and two others on a conspiracy to commit fraud related to funds in a dormant political campaign account ...
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Federal officials arrested Dana Williamson, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, Wednesday in a public corruption probe that includes multiple charges of bank and wire fraud, according to a federal indictment obtained by The Sacramento Bee.
Williamson, who left the Governor’s Office at the end of 2024, is named along with Greg Campbell, Sean McCluskie and two others on a conspiracy to commit fraud related to funds in a dormant political campaign account for former U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra. There are 23 counts in total; the 18 bank and wire fraud charges each carry a maximum of 20 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines.
Williamson made her initial appearance while in custody Wednesday afternoon in Sacramento federal court. She pleaded not guilty to all counts, was released on $500,000 bond and refused to answer questions after leaving the Robert T. Matsui U.S. Courthouse downtown.
Williamson, 53, was the third chief of staff to Newsom. Before joining his staff, she operated her own consulting firm, Grace Public Affairs, and was a senior aide to numerous California elected officials, including Govs. Jerry Brown and Gray Davis.
Federal officials allege that once Williamson joined the Newsom administration, she transferred control of the scheme to an unnamed co-conspirator, but remained involved the whole time.
A Newsom spokesperson distanced the governor from Williamson in a statement.
“Ms. Williamson no longer serves in this administration,” the statement said. “While we are still learning details of the allegations, the Governor expects all public servants to uphold the highest standards of integrity. At a time when the President is openly calling for his Attorney General to investigate his political enemies, it is especially important to honor the American principle of being innocent until proven guilty in a court of law by a jury of one’s peers.”
A spokesperson said the office put her on leave “as soon as” Williamson informed them that she was under federal investigation, and that she left the administration in November 2024, not the following month, as the office previously stated.
McCluskie is a longtime former chief of staff to Becerra, the former Biden official and California Attorney General now running for governor.
Campbell ran a lobbying and consulting firm called Campbell Strategy & Advocacy.
According to a statement from the US Attorney’s Office, between February 2022 and September 2024, Williamson and her fellow conspirators plotted to divert around $225,000 in funds from Becerra’s dormant state political campaign for McCluskie’s personal use. The court filings also allege that Williamson conspired to create fake contracts to justify federal COVID loans made to her company.
In a statement, Becerra said that he is cooperating with the Justice Department in their investigation.
“The news today of formal accusations of impropriety by a long-serving trusted advisor are a gut punch,” he said. “As California’s former Attorney General, I fully comprehend the importance of allowing this investigation and legal process to run its course through our justice system.”
The charges also accuse Williamson of filing false tax returns, claiming more than $1 million in business deductions for personal expenses, including trips to luxury resorts in Mexico, designer handbags, jewelry, home furniture, and travel on private jets.
The indictment also alleges that Williamson provided government information to a company involved in litigation with the state, and lied about it to the FBI. It details profane text messages allegedly sent by Williamson and a co-conspirator deriding someone who had submitted a public records request for information about the litigation.
“F--- her,” one of the text messages says. “Double f--- her.”
Williamson’s aggressive leadership style and political influence made her a central figure in the Capitol while she worked for Newsom, drawing praise from allies and criticism from opponents. Before deactivating her X (formerly Twitter) account, Williamson frequently criticized political opponents, often targeting lawmakers who disagreed with the administration’s priorities.
She stepped down from Newsom’s office at the end of 2024, months after clashing with supporters of Proposition 36, which Newsom opposed, in emails leaked to the media. She was replaced by Nathan Barankin, a former adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris and now Newsom’s top aide.
“It’s always hard to leave this work, but in two short years, we’ve made a lasting impact,” Williamson said in a farewell statement. “I’ve had the honor of serving under three governors and when asked what I will miss the most, my answer is always the same — the privilege of working with some of the smartest and most committed people I’ve ever known.”
The indictment accuses Williamson and two co-conspirators of funneling dormant campaign funds through accounts they controlled for the benefit of McCluskie. The money was then disguised to pay McCluskie’s spouse for a “no show” job, the indictment alleges.
It says that McCluskie had worked for an unnamed person referred to as “Public Official 1,” who had a dormant campaign account. Williamson, the indictment said, billed the account for $7,500 per month for consulting services, and McCluskie would approve the payments. That public official appears to be Becerra, who was serving as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services while the conspiracy is alleged to have taken place.
McCluskie and Williamson had an “ongoing relationship of trust” with the public official, who would not have otherwise approved the payments, the indictment said. McCluskie could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.
The alleged scheme netted about $225,000, the indictment said. In addition, Williamson was accused of falsely claiming personal expenditures as business expenses on her taxes, including $15,353 for a Chanel handbag and ring, a $10,000 payment to a relative, $19,000 for a heating and air conditioning system for her home and $21,175 to charter a private jet.
The tax claims totaled nearly $1 million, the indictment said.
Wearing glasses, a gray robe or sweatsuit and her hair pulled back, Williamson sat silently beside her attorney, Matthew Rowan, at her hearing Wednesday speaking only to answer questions from Magistrate Judge Carolyn Delaney.
She agreed to put her house up to secure the bond, to turn over her passport and to check in regularly with authorities. Neither Williamson nor Rowan spoke to reporters outside the courtroom.
In a plea agreement filed with the court on Nov. 5, McCluskie agreed with the facts of the case as described by the FBI, including the creation of a “no show” job for his wife.
The scheme, he said, was hatched after McCluskie accepted a chief of staff position in Washington, D.C., that paid less than he had previously been making. He faces a possible sentence of 5 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a maximum fine of $250,000.
Campbell faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine for each of the two charges to which he pleaded guilty. He also confirmed his involvement in the scheme and agreed that it was to benefit McCluskie.
In an email, Campbell’s lawyer said he “takes full accountability for his actions and is cooperating fully with the legal process.”
Stargazers across California recently caught glimpses of the northern lights — and the colorful natural phenomenon could be visible again soon.The aurora borealis might be visible from states across the West on Wednesday, Nov. 12, and Thursday, Nov. 13, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center.The center issued a series of geomagnetic storm watches in response to coronal mass ejections “that have erupted from the sun over the past several days,” i...
Stargazers across California recently caught glimpses of the northern lights — and the colorful natural phenomenon could be visible again soon.
The aurora borealis might be visible from states across the West on Wednesday, Nov. 12, and Thursday, Nov. 13, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
The center issued a series of geomagnetic storm watches in response to coronal mass ejections “that have erupted from the sun over the past several days,” it said Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Eruptions “of solar material and magnetic fields” can set off geomagnetic storms when they arrive earthside, the center said, noting that the storm level on Wednesday could be “severe.”
“Auroras are colorful, dynamic and often visually delicate displays of an intricate dance of particles and magnetism between the Sun and Earth called space weather,” NASA said on its website.
They’re caused by “electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth’s atmosphere,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.
“Our sun is constantly spewing out high-energy particles out into space,” Kyle Watters, a physics and astronomy lecturer at Sacramento State, previously told The Sacramento Bee. “Those particles honestly would be fairly hazardous to us as human beings, but luckily for us, Earth has a magnetic field.”
This field traps those charged particles, he said, and funnels them either towards the North or South Pole.
The result is a “really pretty light show,” Watters said.
Typically, aurora borealis forms about 50 to 300 miles above the Earth’s surface, NOAA said on its website.
According to NASA, auroras get their radiant colors from “atoms and molecules being energized by colliding with energetic particles in the upper atmosphere.”
The northern lights can appear in a variety of colors, NASA said, ranging from “eerie green” and blue to purple, pink, red or even white.
“The color of an aurora depends on the type of gas that is hit and where that gas is located in the atmosphere,” the space agency said.
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Northern lights in Southern California. I’m in the town called Desert Center 92239. Google it. I’m 80 miles from the border and 80 miles from Arizona. This is probably a once in a lifetime event. I took these on an iPhone 12 at a 10 second timer. pic.twitter.com/f1CFMvVkv6
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Northern lights from California Central Valley, near Sequoia Kings Canyon national Park @NWSHanford pic.twitter.com/bD6AryCx4t
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I took a photo of the northern lights in California tonight pic.twitter.com/D9bLozFbRe
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Residents across California reported seeing the northern lights on Tuesday night, with rare sightings as far south as Los Angeles and San Diego County.
On X, posters shared stunning pictures of the aurora borealis in the sky above the Bay Area, San Jose and Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks in the Central Valley, with one poster calling it an “unreal sight.”
“Okay the northern lights above California are insane rn,” X user Breanne Thomas wrote in a Tuesday post, sharing a photo of pink and purple lights dancing off a plane wing. “It’s hard to capture through the window but wow.”
“This is a once in a lifetime event,” X user Wayne Lambert wrote in a Tuesday X post, sharing photos of the aurora borealis in the sky over Desert Center in Riverside County.
In the Sacramento area, Reddit users reported seeing the aurora from Carmichael and East Sacramento.
Not everyone was able to spot the northern lights without using a camera.
In a Tuesday post, X user Brick_Suit wrote that the aurora was “very faint to the naked eye but (the) phone picks it up easily.”
The northern lights also made appearances in the Golden State in March 2023 and May 2024.
X user Frank Meyers said the recent display looked “much more intense than May of last year, clearly visible to the unaided eye at its peak!”
In a Tuesday post, he called the aurora “just incredible, one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen!”
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has an aurora dashboard predicting the visibility of northern lights across the United States.
According to the forecast, northern states bordering Canada — including Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and Washington state — have the best chances of catching a glimpse of the northern lights.
However, it could be possible to glimpse the aurora from farther away.
“The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as 1000 km (about 627 miles) away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right,” the center said.
According to NOAA, follow these tips to increase your odds of seeing the northern lights:
According to social media users, it may be difficult to spot the northern lights without using a camera.
In a Tuesday post, X user Brick_Suit wrote that the aurora was “very faint to the naked eye but (the) phone picks it up easily.”
Hello Aurora, a mobile app for aurora borealis enthusiasts, shared a comprehensive guide to taking pictures of the northern lights with your smartphone.
Here are a few tips:
Northern California could see the northern lights this weekend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
On Thursday, NOAA’s Space Center Prediction Center issued an alert for a severe geomagnetic storm that’s expected to arrive late Friday or early Saturday.
That means the colorful dancing lights known as the northern lights — or aurora borealis — could be seen in the night sky above parts of the United States on Friday through Sunday.
“The aurora may become visible over much of the northern half of the country, and maybe as far south as Alabama to Northern California,” NOAA said.
NOAA issued a G4-level watch in advance of the solar storm, predicting a big disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field.
“Watches at this level are very rare,” said NOAA, which last issued one in 2005.
A G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Watch has been issued for May 11... pic.twitter.com/CeEHWEUFiQ
— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) May 9, 2024
NOAA warned that the geomagnetic storm may affect technology.
People can expect “possible increased and more frequent voltage control problems,” the agency said, as well as an “increased possibility of anomalies or effects to satellite operations. More frequent and longer periods of GPS degradation (are) possible.”
Auroras are caused by the activity of the sun.
“Our sun is constantly spewing out high energy particles out into space,” said Kyle Watters, a professor of physics and astronomy at Sacramento State. “Those particles honestly would be fairly hazardous to us as human beings, but luckily for us, Earth has a magnetic field.”
This field traps those charged particles, he said, and funnels them either towards the north or south pole.
According to NOAA, the sun’s particles collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the Earth’s atmosphere.
“What ends up happening is those trapped charged particles put on a really pretty light show,” Watters said.
Typically, aurora borealis form about 80 to 500 km above the Earth’s surface, NOAA said on its website — that’s about 50 to 311 miles.
NOAA has an aurora dashboard that predicts the visibility of northern lights.
On Friday and Saturday, the northern lights are most likely to be seen in the states bordering Canada, including Montana, North Dakota and Washington state, according the dashboard.
Auroras are rare in California, but there have been recent sightings.
The northern lights made an appearance in the Golden State in March 2023, and more sightings were expected that November.
In December, NOAA scientists predicted peak solar activity in January and October, which could result in more dramatic light displays in the skies above California.
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An atmospheric river event will bring widespread rain and mountain snow to much of Northern California, prompting CBS Sacramento to issue a First Alert Action Day for Thursday.While rain arrives late Wednesday night, the most intense part of the storm is expected early Thursday morning between 3 a.m. and 10 a.m., when heavy rain and strong wind gusts move through the Valley.Here's what you should know.Rain is expected to reach the Sacramento Valley late in the evening, with radar showing the leading edge around 8 p.m. an...
An atmospheric river event will bring widespread rain and mountain snow to much of Northern California, prompting CBS Sacramento to issue a First Alert Action Day for Thursday.
While rain arrives late Wednesday night, the most intense part of the storm is expected early Thursday morning between 3 a.m. and 10 a.m., when heavy rain and strong wind gusts move through the Valley.
Here's what you should know.
Rain is expected to reach the Sacramento Valley late in the evening, with radar showing the leading edge around 8 p.m. and steadier rain by 10 or 11 p.m.
By Thursday morning, expect widespread heavy rain and gusty winds up to 50 miles per hour. This could cause flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage or leaf-clogged storm drains, and isolated power outages.
A Wind Advisory goes into effect Wednesday at 10 p.m. before easing later in the day on Thursday.
Sacramento is expected to receive 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall from this system.
Rain in the valley should begin tapering off into scattered showers by Thursday afternoon. This is when the focus of this storm shifts to snowfall in the Sierra by the evening.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for elevations above 5,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada from 1 a.m. Thursday through 4 a.m. Friday.
However, updated projections show snow totals trending lower due to higher snow levels. Donner Pass may now see 0 to 3 inches of snow, down from earlier estimates of 2 to 5 inches.
Residents across Northern California and the Greater Sacramento region caught a rare glimpse of the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, on Tuesday night.CBS News Sacramento received photos of the northern lights from viewers in Sacramento and Roseville, and as far north as Grass Valley. Other sightings were reported on social media out of other nearby cities, including Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield and Vallejo.The light show in the sky comes as a severe geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, one powerful enough to m...
Residents across Northern California and the Greater Sacramento region caught a rare glimpse of the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, on Tuesday night.
CBS News Sacramento received photos of the northern lights from viewers in Sacramento and Roseville, and as far north as Grass Valley. Other sightings were reported on social media out of other nearby cities, including Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield and Vallejo.
The light show in the sky comes as a severe geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, one powerful enough to make the Northern Lights visible far south of their usual range.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a G4, or severe, geomagnetic storm watch, warning that strong solar activity could both disrupt Earth's satellite communications and GPS systems on Wednesday and produce vivid auroras across much of the northern half of the United States.
The storm is fueled by a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which are massive bursts of plasma from the sun, the latest of which NOAA called "the most energetic and fastest" eruption in recent days.
The Space Weather Prediction Center said the storm could begin impacting Earth around midday Wednesday, though the timing remains uncertain. A second, strong G3-level storm could follow on Thursday. G5 is considered the highest geomagnetic storm level.
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center and the University of Alaska, the best chance to see the Northern Lights is between 7 and 10 p.m. PT Tuesday.
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