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Push underway to preserve history of Freeport in Sacramento County
A tiny delta town is taking new steps to protect its history as suburban sprawl inches closer to its border each year.
DNA links Oregon arrestee to 1987 killing of 6-year-old Solano County boy
A 6-year-old boy was kidnapped from Solano County and killed more than 30 years ago. Now, the man accused of the shocking crime is expected back in California soon after his arrest last week in Oregon.
Bear safely captured east of Modesto. Here's why officials think it traveled there
There was an unusual sight in Stanislaus County on Monday as a bear was spotted in the town of Hickman. The furry creature caused a lockdown at a local school. Here's why Fish and Wildlife think it ended up there.
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Nevada City considers adding six surveillance cameras to city streets
Nevada City is considering adding new surveillance cameras on its streets to help with safety and security. The company providing the cameras is already under scrutiny by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Push underway to preserve history of Freeport in Sacramento County
A tiny delta town is taking new steps to protect its history as suburban sprawl inches closer to its border each year.
"It was a mess": Blazin' Saddles attendees sound off on Sacramento event's disorganization
Dozens of attendees of Saturday's Blazin' Saddles festival at Cal Expo are sounding off on disorganization and paying for tickets that included amenities that weren't actually offered the day of.
Most Americans say they don't have enough for retirement, poll says
According to a new survey from YouGov for Bankrate, 56% of Americans feel they are falling behind on saving up for their post-work lives.
DNA links Oregon arrestee to 1987 killing of 6-year-old Solano County boy
A 6-year-old boy was kidnapped from Solano County and killed more than 30 years ago. Now, the man accused of the shocking crime is expected back in California soon after his arrest last week in Oregon.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
Sacramento City Unified food truck expands to serve more students
Students in Sacramento now have another option when it comes to breakfast — a food truck program serving thousands is now expanding.
Bear safely captured east of Modesto. Here's why officials think it traveled there
There was an unusual sight in Stanislaus County on Monday as a bear was spotted in the town of Hickman. The furry creature caused a lockdown at a local school. Here's why Fish and Wildlife think it ended up there.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
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Concerns rise over Nevada City's consideration of new surveillance cameras
Nevada City is considering adding new surveillance cameras on its streets to help with safety and security. The company providing the cameras is already under scrutiny by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Freeport takes steps to preserve history of Sacramento County town
A tiny delta town is taking new steps to protect its history as suburban sprawl inches closer to its border each year.
Blazin' Saddles festival in Sacramento leaves attendees with frustrations
Dozens of attendees of Saturday's Blazin' Saddles festival at Cal Expo are sounding off on disorganization and paying for tickets that included amenities that weren't actually offered the day of.
Blazin' Saddles festival in Sacramento leaves attendees with frustrations
Dozens of attendees of Saturday's Blazin' Saddles festival at Cal Expo are sounding off on disorganization and paying for tickets that included amenities that weren't actually offered the day of.
Woman "not surprised" uncle was arrested in 1987 Solano County cold case
A cold case was cracked open thanks to DNA technology. Fred Cain was arrested at his home in Oregon last week on accusations of murdering 6-year-old Jeremy Stoner nearly three decades ago in Solano County.
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How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA says asteroid samples will land on Earth Sunday after fiery descent
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
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Taylor Swift roots for Travis Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs game
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce later walked out of Arrowhead Stadium together, further fueling to the speculation that they are dating.
Megan Rapinoe gets triumphant send-off as United States beats South Africa 2-0
Megan Rapinoe got a triumphant send-off, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday.
Ex-NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles killed in motorcycle crash at age 29
Nicolas Kerdiles drove his motorcycle through a stop sign and hit the driver's side of an SUV, Nashville police said.
10th inning RBI single lifts Dodgers over Giants
Chris Taylor's line-drive single lifted the Dodgers past the Giants 3-2 on Sunday night.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
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California school Superintendent Tony Thurmond launches 2026 run for governor
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that he has entered the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor in 2026.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
California GOP primary rule change may give Donald Trump an unlikely boost
In what would be an ironic twist, the state where the former president is widely loathed outside his conservative base could help him tighten his grip on the Republican White House nomination.
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani, attorney Robert Costello for "hacking" laptop
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
Fairfield could be hit hard by looming government shutdown with Travis AFB in city limits
The city of Fairfield could take a direct economic hit from a federal government shutdown, with Travis Air Force Base inside its city limits.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Woodland viewer sent to collections for online order she never got
Barbara Morton says her payment never went through for something she tried to buy online.
Call Kurtis: Blind and deaf Modesto senior loses life savings to check-washing scheme
A blind and deaf 87-year-old Modesto senior lost her life savings and blames her bank for it.
Call Kurtis Investigates: Placer County couple with baby scammed escaping Maui
A Lincoln couple vacationing in Maui with their baby says they were scammed trying to escape the island. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
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Most Americans say they don't have enough for retirement, poll says
According to a new survey from YouGov for Bankrate, 56% of Americans feel they are falling behind on saving up for their post-work lives.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
3 California Target stores to close over theft that threatens workers and shoppers, company says
Target said it's closing nine stores in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in the San Francisco Bay Area, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst teases season 45
"Survivor 45" will feature 90-minute-long episodes — a change host Jeff Probst had long pushed for behind the scenes.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
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Almost 7% of adults and 1% of kids have struggled with long Covid, survey finds
The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that up to 23 million people in the US have ever had long Covid.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Heart health hack: Lodi man credits smart watch for saving his life, preventing heart attack
A simple hack is believed to have prevented a heart attack for one Lodi man — and the odds are high that most people already have the technology to do the same in their homes or even in their hands.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
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One Northern California city is now home to Tesla's 50,000th supercharger
Roseville is now home to a big green energy milestone. Tesla has placed its 50,000th supercharger in the city and it's hard to miss.
Heart health hack: Lodi man credits smart watch for saving his life, preventing heart attack
A simple hack is believed to have prevented a heart attack for one Lodi man — and the odds are high that most people already have the technology to do the same in their homes or even in their hands.
Recent lawsuits target companies that misrepresent how food is advertised and what it actually looks like
When it comes to food advertising, what you see is rarely what you get. A flurry of recent lawsuits wants to change that.
Getting Answers: Is West Sacramento's Target banning teens?
A West Sacramento Target is the subject of controversy after talk of a policy banning teenagers was floated to the public.
Call Kurtis: How to save 50% or more on back-to-school shopping
You can get one-inch binders for a dollar. Twelve colored pencils, 24 crayons, or composition notebooks for 50 cents each. The Krazy Coupon Lady can keep you from overpaying on more than 80 back-to-school items.
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One Northern California city is now home to Tesla's 50,000th supercharger
Roseville is now home to a big green energy milestone. Tesla has placed its 50,000th supercharger in the city and it's hard to miss.
3 California Target stores to close over theft that threatens workers and shoppers, company says
Target said it's closing nine stores in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York and three in the San Francisco Bay Area, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.
Heart health hack: Lodi man credits smart watch for saving his life, preventing heart attack
A simple hack is believed to have prevented a heart attack for one Lodi man — and the odds are high that most people already have the technology to do the same in their homes or even in their hands.
Recent lawsuits target companies that misrepresent how food is advertised and what it actually looks like
When it comes to food advertising, what you see is rarely what you get. A flurry of recent lawsuits wants to change that.
"A nightmare": Yosemite tourism industry braces for government shutdown
With less than a week to reach a bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown, worry over a stalemate in Washington has already reached California.
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Bears raid Krispy Kreme doughnut van making deliveries on Alaska military base
Two bears have raided a Krispy Kreme doughnut van that was stopped outside a convenience store on an Alaska military base.
Thousands of birds dying at Tulare Lake due to disease
A deadly disease is killing thousands of birds at Tulare Lake.
Alaska couple reunited with missing cat 26 days after their home collapsed into river
An Alaskan couple needed good news after their house collapsed into a river swollen by floodwater. Twenty-six days after their kitten went missing, they found a picture of him posted on a community Facebook page.
Nebraska man pulled over for having a bull in his car
A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over in northeast Nebraska's biggest city, but don't worry, he didn't steer.
Controversial Tahoe bear formerly known as "Hank the Tank" finds new home in Colorado
One of the bears known around Lake Tahoe as Hank the Tank is now settling into its new home: the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.
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Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
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.
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Sacramento father of 6 surprised with free car after biking miles to work for months
A single father of six children, ages 3 to 19, got the gift of a lifetime Thursday.
Roseville street named after fallen Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee
A Roseville street is being named after U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee. It's a show of solidarity for the young woman who was killed serving this country.
Folsom woman behind Maui book drive gets worldwide response
In one week, she's received donations from as far away as Australia and she says she's just getting started.
The Gerwig Effect: Sacramento native's success paving the road for next generation of filmmakers
"Barbie" is breaking box office records left and right, catapulting director Greta Gerwig to the spot of highest-grossing female director in domestic box office sales.
Folsom business donates proceeds to Maui fires relief efforts
Local businesses in our region are stepping up and donating proceeds from their sales to the Hawaii wildfire relief efforts.