Sara McCoy

Sara McCoy is a multimedia journalist and weekend meteorologist who joined the Northstate News team from Colorado. She holds a degree in Journalism and Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her work focused on environmental changes related to fly fishing. After graduating, she conducted independent research at the National Weather Aviation Center in Longmont, Colorado, where she studied mesoscale convective systems to improve airplane landings in challenging mountain regions. In 2022, McCoy worked as a reporter for News Channel Nebraska, covering northern Colorado, the Nebraskan Panhandle, and eastern Wyoming. She then returned to Denver to work as a NASM-certified personal trainer and a substitute teacher. Originally from Minnesota, McCoy is now excited to bring her expertise in meteorology to Redding, California.

Biography:  https://krcrtv.com/station/people/sara-mccoy

70%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

50%

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  • High temperatures will last until Thursday with low 90s for the Sierra and upper 80s for camping areas
  • The temperature in Sacramento is currently 71 degrees

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

California's Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Palm Springs Hits 124 Degrees, Wildfires Rage On

California's Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Palm Springs Hits 124 Degrees, Wildfires Rage On

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 A historic heat wave shatters records in California, with Palm Springs reaching an all-time high of 124 degrees and Fresno forecast to hit 116 degrees. Relief is coming for coastal areas, but extreme heat continues to pose a risk, along with wildfires burning in multiple counties.