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"We all feel the hurt": Colfax High School students mourn missing teen found dead
Shock and heartbreak hit a Placer County community after the body of missing 16-year-old Dante de la Torre was found in a wooded area.
UC Davis students concerned over withheld grades in strike
As the UC strike continues into its fourth week, students are concerned about the impact of delayed grades.
Teacup poodle taken off Roseville porch returned to owner
A teacup poodle that was stolen off a Roseville porch Sunday night has been returned to its owner.
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Aggies' Cody Hawkins named head football coach at Idaho State
Cody Hawkins, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the UC Davis Aggies, has been named the head coach of the Idaho State football program.
Argentina edge Netherlands in penalty shootout to advance to World Cup semis
The match finished 2-2 after extra time, with Lionel Messi scoring one goal and setting up another. The Netherlands equalized in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time.
ICE terminates contract with Yuba County Jail, last county contract in California
Officials say the last U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement contract with a California county's jail has been terminated.
Pricey pants from 1857 go for $114k, raise Levi's questions
Pulled from a sunken trunk at an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of North Carolina, work pants that auction officials describe as the oldest known pair of jeans in the world have sold for $114,000.
Elton John says he's leaving Twitter over misinformation – and Elon Musk responded
"It saddens me to see how misinformation is now being used to divide our world," the award-winning artist posted.
Restaurant denies Christian group service for staff "safety"
Family Foundation called the move "alarming and disgraceful," while restaurant said it was about preserving its staff's "dignity."
Fight to curb food waste increasingly turns to science
Restaurants, grocers, farmers and food companies are increasingly turning to chemistry and physics to tackle the problem of food waste.
First Alert Weather: Northern California braces for significant weekend storm
After quick hitter rolled in on Thursday, a much more impactful storm is expected over the weekend.
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Friday is final day on the job for Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones
Sheriff-elect Jim Cooper will officially take over Saturday.
Heavy police presence descends on Citrus Heights neighborhood
Authorities were searching for a suspect known to have a felony warrant out for his arrest.
It's been quite a year for Sacramento sports
A Big Sky champion, a beam team and a Cinderella walk into a bar.
Officer in deadly I-5 collision sued for previous crash
CBS13 is choosing to not name the officer because he has not been charged with any crime.
Sacramento mid-day weather forecast: Dec. 9, 2022
Here's how the next seven days of weather are going to look.
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A year only lasts 17.5 hours on the "hell planet"
This super-Earth, so named because it's a rocky planet eight times as massive and twice as wide as Earth, is so scorching hot that it has a molten lava ocean for a surface. The exoplanet's interior might also be full of diamonds.
How to watch tonight's rare and "magical" celestial events
"Dec. 7 brings one of those magical moments when the sky changes dramatically before your very eyes," NASA said.
Spacewalkers continue solar power upgrade on space station
Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio float outside the space station to install the third of six new roll-out solar blankets.
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Call Kurtis: A father's final wish was derailed by lost luggage
A Modesto teacher said she couldn't spread her dad's ashes in Europe after the airline lost her luggage — so she decided it was time to call Kurtis.
Viewers Call Kurtis to get help with towing refund
A Sacramento couple said their car was wrongfully towed while visiting family, and when they couldn't get a refund, they called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Viewers call Kurtis after losing solar for hottest months of the year: "I just want it fixed"
Viewers in El Dorado County say their solar company ignored them, right before their warranty was up. They decided to Call Kurtis to investigate.
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Aggies' Cody Hawkins named head football coach at Idaho State
Cody Hawkins, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the UC Davis Aggies, has been named the head coach of the Idaho State football program.
Argentina edge Netherlands in penalty shootout to advance to World Cup semis
The match finished 2-2 after extra time, with Lionel Messi scoring one goal and setting up another. The Netherlands equalized in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time.
Mayfield rallies Rams past Raiders in final minute, 17-16
Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Rams' brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night.
WNBA players celebrate Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison
"No more days. She's coming home," the Mercury, Griner's WNBA team, said.
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Alexandra Pelosi on her father Paul Pelosi's recovery from brutal attack
Preview: In an interview airing on "CBS Sunday Morning" December 11, the documentarian talks about the brutal attack on the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and says she hasn't slept since.
Sinema leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent
"I've registered as an Arizona independent. I know some people might be a little bit surprised by this, but actually, I think it makes a lot of sense," Sinema said in a Thursday interview with CNN's Jake Tapper in her Senate office.
Brittney Griner lands in Texas, takes first steps in U.S.
The WNBA star recently freed in a prisoner swap with Russia took her first steps on U.S. soil Friday.
Top Sanders adviser thinks he'll give 2024 "a hard look" if Biden doesn't run
Faiz Shakir said of Sanders in an interview with CBS News that if it were an open field, "I'm confident he would take another look at it and say, 'Do I want to do this or not?'"
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Argentina edge Netherlands in penalty shootout to advance to World Cup semis
The match finished 2-2 after extra time, with Lionel Messi scoring one goal and setting up another. The Netherlands equalized in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time.
Elton John says he's leaving Twitter over misinformation – and Elon Musk responded
"It saddens me to see how misinformation is now being used to divide our world," the award-winning artist posted.
Restaurant denies Christian group service for staff "safety"
Family Foundation called the move "alarming and disgraceful," while restaurant said it was about preserving its staff's "dignity."
Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of raping a 17-year-old on tour bus
Shannon "Shay" Ruth, who is on the autism spectrum and has a mild case of cerebral palsy, alleges she was in an autograph line when Carter invited her onto his tour bus, according to her attorneys.
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Elton John says he's leaving Twitter over misinformation – and Elon Musk responded
"It saddens me to see how misinformation is now being used to divide our world," the award-winning artist posted.
How much are Harry and Meghan worth now that they're Netflix stars?
The couple took a financial hit upon leaving royal family, but their net worth has rebounded with several media mega-deals.
Billionaire invites a K-Pop star, 7 others on a free trip to the moon
"I look forward to my personal growth and returning to the earth as an artist with an inspiration," said South Korean rapper T.O.P.
Kanye West's honorary degree rescinded by Chicago art school
The school's president said the decision was made due to West's continued "anti-Black, antisemitic and incendiary statements."
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
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Masks recommended again in NYC, LA and other cities as COVID cases climb
Around 14% of Americans now live in counties at "high" COVID-19 Community Levels, up from 5% last week.
What to know about stiff-person syndrome, disorder impacting Céline Dion's ability to sing
The rare neurological disorder comes with such violent muscle spasms that "they can dislocate joints and even break bones." Here's what to know.
Updated COVID vaccines cleared for younger kids, but some will have to wait
The FDA says it is waiting for data to be submitted next year to clear shots for some of the youngest Pfizer vaccine recipients.
How you sleep can cause neck and back pain
Neck pain may have many causes: Stress, poor posture, texting, injuries from sports, car or other accidents and chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, to name a few. But there's another culprit you may not be considering — how you sleep.
UC Davis breakthrough dog cancer trial provides promising link for humans
Could man's best friend ultimately help find a cure for cancer? Researchers at UC Davis think so. Doctors for humans linked hands with doctors for animals, hoping their groundbreaking study on new cancer treatment in dogs will one day save the lives of people.
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Localis becomes second Sacramento restaurant to earn Michelin Star
A midtown Sacramento restaurant has won one of the highest distinctions in the culinary scene: a Michelin Star.
Roseville Electric customers may soon see a new 8% surcharge on bills
Roseville Electric said it's tried to keep rising costs from filtering down to customers, but the price hike it's being forced to pay for energy is just too much. That's why some will soon be seeing a double-digit rate increase on their electric bills.
8 million Laundress cleaning products recalled over bacteria exposure risk
The Laundress brand of detergent and household cleaning products has recalled about eight million products because of the possible presence of bacteria that could pose a health risk to consumers.
Calling All Dreamers businesses in prime Sacramento location this holiday season
You never know what's going to pop-up downtown during the holidays, and now, some entrepreneur dreamers are getting what they most desire: a prime spot along Sacramento's K Street.
"Nothing they can do about it": Homeless, shoplifters blamed for Big Lots closing in Citrus Heights
Big Lots is raising big concerns in Citrus Heights as word got out that the store is closing up shop.
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Shoppers are dipping into savings and going into debt. That could cause a holiday hangover
Despite high inflation and recession fears, the holiday shopping season appears to be off to a strong start.
California's commercial Dungeness crab season delayed again
The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed further to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.
Move over kiddo. Teens and grownups want their own teddy bears
Build-A-Bear Workshop is seeing a strong post-pandemic resurgence in demand for its create-your-own soft plush toys, and the company attributes that to shoppers 13 and older.
Localis becomes second Sacramento restaurant to earn Michelin Star
A midtown Sacramento restaurant has won one of the highest distinctions in the culinary scene: a Michelin Star.
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform
Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. said Tuesday it will be "forced to consider" removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material.
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Elk Grove Dog "Zeus" that bit three people, including a police officer, euthanized
The dog named "Zeus" which was declared dangerous by the city of Elk Grove, has been put down, despite desperate pleas from its owner.
Neighbors in Orangevale still on edge after alleged cat killer arrested, released
The suspect was arrested and released from the Sacramento County jail on Oct. 25.
Orangevale neighbors believe cat killer caught on camera connected to multiple brutal killings
Neighbors in Orangevale believe a cat killer is terrorizing furry friends in their community. They fear what -- or who -- might be the killer's next target.
San Francisco zoo announces arrival of new pygmy hippo
The San Francisco Zoo & Gardens on Friday announced the arrival of a pygmy hippopotamus, the first of its endangered species at the zoo since 2004.
National Park's Fat Bear Week has a 2022 winner
This is not 747's first big win. He also took the title in 2020.
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Higher water level at Lake Shasta is actually another sign of worsening drought
Lake Shasta is at 31% of its total capacity as we enter the fourth year of the drought. But the lake is actually higher now than it was this time last year as the drought has severely cut back on water allowances from the lake.
Drought: 8-year-old 'Lawnbuster' is changing the world one yard at a time
Volunteers in the South Bay have made water conservation a way of life. Among them, an 8-year-old 'lawnbuster' who's giving back to his community, one drought-resistant yard, at a time.
Tapping tomatoes: Central Valley processors making drinking water from tomatoes
Usually, they're turned into products like tomato paste for use in ketchup and sauces. But this year, the processor is tapping into something else hidden inside: fresh drinking water.
California braces for another dry winter as Western drought drags on
The past three years have been California's driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.
Drought in Western US heats up as a Senate campaign issue
In a midterm campaign season dominated by inflation, abortion and crime, there's another issue that is becoming more urgent in Western states: drought.
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Woodland gas station drops prices to $3.19 a gallon
'Tis the season for giving, and more and more drivers are getting good deals on gas, including in Woodland where one gas station posted the lowest prices in the state this week.
A California girl was granted a license to own a unicorn — if she can find one
A California girl named Madeline, with a vivid imagination and remarkable awareness of how bureaucracy can dash dreams, got her wish when she asked her local animal control authorities for a license to own a unicorn — if she's able to find one.
Holiday SLAMtacular event aimed at bringing Christmas joy to fostered, underpriviliged Sacramento youth
A local woman is giving the gift of Christmas to foster youth in the Sacramento area. She knows firsthand what it's like to grow up in the foster care system, and now, she's helping families in need experience the magic of the holidays with this weekend's Holiday SLAMtacular.
"It's about bringing that joy": Folsom light show lifts spirits for a good cause
One busy elf delivers low snow and a dazzling display on Thurman Way that's sure to leave you on sensory overload. This Folsom light show is not only powered with loads of holiday fun but a philanthropic mission, too.
"The most exciting call I've ever taken": Sacramento-area dispatcher helps deliver Thanksgiving baby
"No call is routine." That's the case with police and firefighters, but it also applies to dispatchers. For one Sacramento-area dispatcher, a Thanksgiving shift turned into a special delivery that no one saw coming.