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Could research being done at UC Davis save the future of chocolate?
Chocolate might be facing a not-so-sweet future as some scientists say that it could go extinct by 2050, but the solution might be right here in Northern California.
"It's frightening": Disabled Sacramento woman, 91, in battle with city over $3K water bill
A 91-year-old disabled Sacramento woman is in a battle with city hall over a big bill.
VIDEO: 2 suspects sought after starting fire at Sacramento business
Arson investigators are looking to identify two suspects accused of throwing flammable fluid inside a Sacramento business that has not yet opened.
Sacramento organization will rally to raise awareness about ongoing war in Ukraine
Their message was made more pressing following the destruction of a dam in the southern region of that war-torn country. The organization usually meets once a month, but because of the dam, they wanted to get their message out faster.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
This is America's most common text-messaging scam, FTC says
Consumers lost $330 million to fraudulent texts last year, with individual victims reporting a median loss of $1,000.
Plane crash near Rio Vista Municipal Airport kills 2
A plane has crashed near the Rio Vista airport killing two people, the FAA confirms.
With 3-run 9th, Giants beat Rockies for 11th straight time
Brandon Crawford had a pinch-hit RBI double to spark a three-run ninth and the Giants beat the Rockies for the 11th straight time, 6-4, on Thursday.
District: Group of students behind fake profile, threats made against Sutter Middle School
An investigation has found that a small group of students has been behind the threats made against Sutter Middle School recently.
Flash Flood Warning issued over Caldor Fire burn scar area in parts of Alpine and El Dorado counties
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of several counties south of South Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
Search on for Yuba City woman, 74, considered at-risk
Authorities are asking for help in finding a Yuba City woman considered at-risk.
Could research being done at UC Davis save the future of chocolate?
Chocolate might be facing a not-so-sweet future as some scientists say that it could go extinct by 2050, but the solution might be right here in Northern California.
Daunting test schedule threatens 2025 Artemis moon landing
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
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Drone13: Laguna West community of Elk Grove
Laguna West is a community located on the west side of Elk Grove. It was annexed by Elk Grove in 2003.
Flash Flood Warning issued in part of Sierra
The Caldor Burn scar area remains a concern as heavy rain falls on Thursday.
2 killed in small plane crash in Solano County
The crash happened near the Rio Vista Municipal Airport on Thursday.
Thursday afternoon weather forecast - June 8, 2023
Cody Starks shows us what kind of weather to expect this weekend.
Modesto police investigating shooting that killed 1 man
One person is dead and police are searching for clues after a shooting in west Modesto on Wednesday morning.
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Daunting test schedule threatens 2025 Artemis moon landing
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
For first time ever, a near livestream of Mars
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
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With 3-run 9th, Giants beat Rockies for 11th straight time
Brandon Crawford had a pinch-hit RBI double to spark a three-run ninth and the Giants beat the Rockies for the 11th straight time, 6-4, on Thursday.
Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature convened Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
Soccer great Lionel Messi says he's coming to Miami
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Miami.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Trump braces for possible federal charges
Former President Donald Trump and his aides are bracing for a potential indictment in the classified documents investigation as prosecutors handling the probe have been spotted at a Miami courthouse where a grand jury has been hearing from witnesses.
Governor Newsom proposing a 28th Amendment to the Constitution to end the gun violence crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to end the country's gun violence crisis.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Biden administration announces new LGBTQ protections
The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event.
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Call Kurtis: How do I activate a gas tax refund card I never received?
Viewers have been getting letters saying that they have to activate their gas tax rebate cards, which they say they never got. It was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Why was an 8-year Navy veteran buried without military honors?
When Gary Pearson signed his enlistment papers in 1955, he wrote a blank check for his life to the U.S. Navy. But to get taps played at his funeral, and an American flag presented to his family, the honor guard needed proof of his service. It's something his family didn't have.
Call Kurtis: Help! I've been billed for the wrong end!
A Sacramento viewer said she went in for an endoscopy and was charged for a colonoscopy. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
This is America's most common text-messaging scam, FTC says
Consumers lost $330 million to fraudulent texts last year, with individual victims reporting a median loss of $1,000.
"Explicit" music at work could constitute sexual harassment: court
Lawsuit filed by warehouse employees objecting to sexually explicit music can proceed, an appeals court ruled this week.
IRS: $1.5 billion in tax refunds remain unclaimed. Here's what to know.
About 1.5 million Americans have until July 17 to get the unclaimed refunds, the tax agency says.
Crocodile made herself pregnant - a first for her species
DNA analysis determined that the crocodile's nonviable fetus was 99.9% genetically identical to its mother.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Shannen Doherty says her breast cancer has spread to her brain
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor announced in 2020 that her breast cancer had returned as stage 4.
Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
Hollywood actors vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
The actors' union, which has roughly 160,000 members, voted overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with studios turn sour.
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Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some may be using it at dangerously high levels, a study has found.
How long you breastfeed may impact your child's test scores later, study shows
Whether children were breastfed as infants and for how long may have an impact on their test scores when they are adolescents, according to new research.
Health firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
"Monumental impact:" Chemo drug shortage pauses Sacramento patient's treatments as cancer grows
A local cancer patient is now patiently waiting as a nationwide shortage in chemotherapy drugs has halted his treatments.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
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California lawmaker wants last year's baby formula shortage investigated for potential wrongdoing
Representative Josh Harder specifically wants to know if manufacturers — including Abbott Laboratories, which was at the center of the shortage — engaged in predatory practices to increase profits.
Call Kurtis: How do I activate a gas tax refund card I never received?
Viewers have been getting letters saying that they have to activate their gas tax rebate cards, which they say they never got. It was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 "Vision Pro" goggles. Will they be what VR has been looking for?
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
Owners of 143,000 Lincoln SUVs warned to park outside due to fire risk
Ford, the parent company of Lincoln, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are warning owners of nearly 143,000 Lincoln MKC compact SUVs to park them outside and away from buildings and other vehicles because they could potentially catch fire, even when not running.
Condiment prices up for Memorial Day 2023
Food staple prices have calmed down, but condiments are way up.
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California lawmaker wants last year's baby formula shortage investigated for potential wrongdoing
Representative Josh Harder specifically wants to know if manufacturers — including Abbott Laboratories, which was at the center of the shortage — engaged in predatory practices to increase profits.
Black workers at California Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 "Vision Pro" goggles. Will they be what VR has been looking for?
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums
A proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums.
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How to know when you're hurting your dog's feelings
The last thing you want to do is hurt your dog's feelings, but do you really know the moments when that is happening?
Older dogs who sleep badly may have dementia, study says
When sleeping brain waves were compared with a dog's cognitive testing, researchers found that dogs with greater dementia spent less time in deep and REM sleep, just as people do.
More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it
Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
Dog walks could lead humans to the emergency room
Dogs often need a good walk to keep calm and get some exercise, but some of those dog walks are leading to emergency room visits for humans.
Bella, dog rescued by CBS13 photographer near freeway, adopted by new family
A rottweiler that was rescued near the freeway by CBS13/Good Day Sacramento photographer Dave Grashoff has now been adopted.
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Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
California to meet 100% of water requests thanks to storms
Regulators say California will provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years thanks to winter storms that filled reservoirs and runoff from a record snowpack.
Epic California snowpack among biggest on record, officials say
This year's epic snowpack in California's Sierra Nevada could top records, state officials said Monday, and significant flooding is expected when it melts and flows down from the mountains.
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Natomas girl battling leukemia gets dream bedroom makeover
A little girl battling leukemia received the bedroom makeover of her dreams thanks to the Folsom-based nonprofit Sweet Dreams Foundation.
"Micro-premies" born 40 years ago reunite with medical team that delivered them in Sacramento
It was a birthday party to celebrate survival 40 years in the making.
Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, celebrates 31st birthday
Bobi, a Portuguese pooch who was declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records in February, just celebrated his 31st birthday.
"I can feel the beauty:" Young Afghan refugee uses new talent to prove there's beauty in the struggle
With no official training, the 16-year-old has embodied a centuries-old art form. He's developed a unique style of synthesizing Arabic, English, and Latin scripts—each with personal meaning.
'Little hero:' Boy stops Michigan school bus with ill driver
A seventh-grader in suburban Detroit is being hailed as a hero.