A.M. Sacramento: Here’s what you need to know for Sunday
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know today:
Spring into March: March dawns with a sunny day in Sacramento, with the high temperature expected to rise to near 66 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for calm wind becoming northwest about 5 mph in the afternoon.
Mother charged: Samantha Green, 23, has been charged with murder in the death of her infant son, Justice Rees, who was founded dead along a remote slough in Yolo County after an extensive search.
▪ Bee video: Green arrested in connection with baby Justice’s death
Jordana speaks: Speaking at an event for young community leaders, Jordana Steinberg, the 20-year-old daughter of former Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, spoke of her struggle with mental illness in hope of inspiring change.
▪ Related Sacramento Bee stories:
Jordana’s story draws families’ attention to new childhood mood disorder
Jordana Steinberg: ‘A story of overcoming’
Joyce Terhaar: Are personal details relevant? Yes, for Jordana Steinberg’s story
Mexican roots: Learn about the records and methods used in researching Mexican ancestors from Maria Loera and members of the Neueva Galicia Genealogical Society. The event is scheduled from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today at the Sacramento Public Library, 828 I St.
Cosmos prevail: The New York Cosmos topped the Sacramento Republic FC 3-1 in a friendly Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 20,231 at Hughes Stadium.
▪ Bee gallery: Sacramento Republic FC hosts Cosmos
Local sports: NBA – Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings, 3 p.m. (CSNCA, KHTK 1140, KAHI 950)
Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics, 3 p.m. (KNBR 680)
College baseball – Sacramento State at Texas Tech, 9:30 a.m.
UC Davis at Portland, 1 p.m.
College softball – Sacramento State vs. CSU-Bakersfield in Northridge (tournament), 9:30 a.m.; vs. Loyola Marymount, noon.
UC Davis vs. UC San Diego in San Diego (tournament), 11:30 a.m.
Men’s college basketball – Oregon State at Cal, Noon (PAC 12 Network)
Oregon at Stanford, 4 p.m. (FS1)
This story was originally published February 28, 2015 at 10:00 PM with the headline "A.M. Sacramento: Here’s what you need to know for Sunday."