KCRA 3 is rounding up all the information you need to know to get a head start on your day 

Here you'll find what you missed overnight, what's happening throughout the day, the forecast and how your commute is shaping up. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN NORCAL

Most students in Elk Grove Unified's newest school begin their year this week | Miwok Village Elementary School is the first school designed and built under the Elk Grove Unified School District's new educational specifications. The school's year-round students start this week. 

'It hits me like a ton of bricks': Mother of deadly hit-and-run victim pushes for justice | Modesto police have arrested a driver who they say is responsible for killing a man in a hit-and-run crash stemming from a street race last week. 

The 2022 California State Fair will feature its first-ever cannabis exhibit | When you think about the California State Fair, what comes to mind? Many would say the fried food, rides, games, and livestock competitions.

Cal Fire helicopter model could be Lego's newest toy | A Lego designer's idea to honor California firefighters is getting closer to seeing his vision become the newest toy.

WHAT'S HAPPENING ELSEWHERE

Biden says US won't wait 'forever' for Iran on nuclear deal | President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United States is "not going to wait forever" for Iran to rejoin a dormant nuclear deal, a day after saying he'd be willing to use force against Tehran as a last resort, if necessary.

WNBA's Brittney Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea to drug possession charges | American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges.

Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges in UK court | Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago.

WHAT'S COMING UP TODAY

• The groundbreaking ceremony of the state’s largest all-inclusive playground is happening today at 9 a.m. in Modesto
• The first ‘Hip Hop and Civil Rights' digital event is set to take place today at 9 a.m., and will honor the surviving families who lost their children to gun violence.
• Modesto's Vintage Faire Mall is hosting a regional job fair today from 10 a.m.m to 5 p.m.

TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK

Meteorologist Melanie Hunter says Thursday morning will be comfortable, but temperatures later on will be a little warmer than on Wednesday. By noon, temperatures will be in the upper 80s, with highs maxing out in the upper 90s. Thursday will also have fairly light wind throughout the day before a southwest breeze kicks in later on in the evening.