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Local law enforcement agencies, public figures respond to violent video of Tyre Nichols' arrest
Law enforcement agencies and officials from around the Greater Sacramento Region have reacted to the newly released video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols in Memphis earlier this month.
Rare green comet: when, where and how to see it
A rare green comet is zooming our way for the first time in 50,000 years. As it makes its appearance in the sky, Dr. Kyle Watters, the Planetarium Director at Sac State, shares how you can view the comet if you live in Sacramento.
Sacramento skateboarding community remembers Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols is sending shockwaves through Sacramento, where he lived before moving to Memphis two years ago.
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Call Kurtis: Weddings, refunds, and fire country
The Mosquito Wildfire forced an engaged couple to do the unthinkable: pull off a wedding somewhere else, with one day's notice.
Tyre Nichols remembered at vigils and protests across Northern California
Just across Stockton's city hall, a small crowd gathered Sunday to protest the police killing of the 29-year-old father.
Two children hurt in an alleged D.U.I. crash in Sacramento
Police arrested the driver at the scene, and the crash is under investigation.
Sacramento economy boost acts as silver lining after Niners loss to the Eagles
A loss for the Niners has a bright side: it is still a win for local businesses, the hubs of fan support and watch parties all season long.
Firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
49ers blasted by Eagles in grisly NFC Championship that felled 2 QBs
The Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco's quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship.
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
The organizer and host for this year's breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
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Call Kurtis: Weddings, refunds, and fire country
The Mosquito Wildfire forced an engaged couple to do the unthinkable: pull off a wedding somewhere else, with one day's notice.
Tyre Nichols remembered at vigils and protests across Northern California
Following the release of the video showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers, outrage and heartbreak could be seen throughout Northern California, where the 29-year-old grew up.
Niners fans piled into Clubhouse 56 to support their favorite team during the NFC Championship
49er fans were out in full force for the NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday afternoon; sadly, it didn't go as they had hoped.
Two children hurt in an alleged DUI crash in Sacramento
Two children were hurt in an alleged DUI crash in Sacramento.
Calls for police reform continue after video of Tyre Nichols being beaten was released
Organizers and protesters continue to demand police reform days after the video showing Tyre Nichols being beaten was released.
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Rare green comet: when, where and how to see it
A rare green comet is zooming our way for the first time in 50,000 years. As it makes its appearance in the sky, Dr. Kyle Watters, the Planetarium Director at Sac State, shares how you can view the comet if you live in Sacramento.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Webb telescope peers into the frozen heart of a space cloud
The James Webb Space Telescope peered inside a wispy molecular cloud located 630 light-years away and spied ices made of different elements.
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Call Kurtis: Weddings, refunds, and fire country
The Mosquito Wildfire forced an engaged couple to do the unthinkable: pull off a wedding somewhere else, with one day's notice.
Call Kurtis: The warranty on my portable generator is about to expire
The clock was ticking down with only six months left on the warranty when a viewer started having problems.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
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49ers blasted by Eagles in grisly NFC Championship that felled 2 QBs
The Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco's quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship.
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
Pascal Siakam scores 26, Raptors top Pacific-leading Kings
Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacific Division-leading Sacramento Kings 113-95 on Wednesday night.
Local 49ers fans prepare to travel for NFC Championship
It's a cross-country trek but that isn't stopping local Niner diehards from taking a weekend in Philadelphia.
49ers expect Charles Omenihu to play Sunday; Will let legal process unfold in wake of arrest
San Francisco 49ers expect defensive end Charles Omenihu to play Sunday in the NFC Championship while the legal process unfolds regarding the veteran's arrest on a domestic violence charge.
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Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Inside McCarthy's House: Famous friends and hard realities
In an almost forgotten slice of marbled real estate at the Capitol, the Kevin McCarthy era is taking shape in Congress.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Absolutely no intention of seeing the deadly assault on my husband's life'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told reporters emphatically Friday that she will not view a police bodycam video of the violent assault of her husband during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco home.
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Firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
The organizer and host for this year's breakfast, scheduled for Thursday, will be the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, headed by former Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Rediscovered van Dyck painting, bought for $600, sells for $3 million
Once abandoned in a farm shed, a rediscovered Anthony van Dyck painting has sold for over $3 million at auction.
"The Nazi Conspiracy": The WWII plot to kill FDR, Churchill and Stalin
In their latest bestseller, Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch write of an assassination plot aimed at Allied leaders attending a 1943 summit in Tehran – a conspiracy that, if successful, could have changed the outcome of the war.
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Universal Hip Hop Museum in getting $5 million funding boost
Hip hop legends KRS-One, Roxanne Shante, Grandmaster Flash and Eric B. attended the announcement.
Tom Verlaine, co-founder of influential band Television, dead at age 73
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands, has died. He was 73.
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach will not return to "GMA," network says
ABC News has not announced who will replace them.
Taylor Swift casts trans model as love interest in music video
Ashley thanked Swift for casting him in the video and for giving others representation.
Jay Leno injured in motorcycle crash 2 months after suffering burns
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
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Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Surgeon General says 13 is 'too early' to join social media
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms, because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still "developing their identity."
Weight loss surgery extends lives, study finds
Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death, especially from such obesity-related conditions as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to a new 40-year study of nearly 22,000 people who had bariatric surgery in Utah.
Tyre Nichols video raises concerns about impact on viewers' mental health
The graphic content in the Tyre Nichols video released Friday night is raising concerns about how it might impact your mental health. At news conferences Friday, both in Sacramento and in Memphis, speakers urged not everyone should be watching it.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
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South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
A San Joaquin County viewer was surprised to get a 1099-MISC for his Middle Class Tax Refund of $700. When Brian Johnson of Morada entered the info into the tax program he was using to file his taxes, it showed he owed the IRS more money. California says it would not tax the money.
You won't win: California Lottery warns players against buying tickets online
The California Lottery is warning players against buying tickets on the internet.
High cost of eggs force consumers to look to local sources
The price of eggs is higher than they have ever been before. The higher cost is causing more people to buy their eggs from local sources.
Live Nation exec faces lawmakers about Taylor Swift concert tickets fiasco
Lawmakers grilled a top executive from Ticketmaster's parent company after the service's inability to process orders for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour left millions of fans unable to buy tickets or without their ticket even after purchase.
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Rediscovered van Dyck painting, bought for $600, sells for $3 million
Once abandoned in a farm shed, a rediscovered Anthony van Dyck painting has sold for over $3 million at auction.
Some auto insurers are refusing to cover certain Hyundai and Kia models
Progressive and State Farm, two of America's largest auto insurers, are refusing to write policies in certain cities for some older Hyundai and Kia models that have been deemed too easy to steal, according to the companies.
Bed Bath & Beyond says it can no longer pay its debts
The end could be near for struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, as it warned in a regulatory filing Thursday that it received a notice of default from its lender, JPMorgan Chase.
South Sacramento business owners clash over proposed marijuana dispensary
A clash over cannabis is heating up as two small business owners battle it out in a south Sacramento neighborhood over a proposed new marijuana dispensary.
California strawberry industry could see $200 million in losses due to storm damage
The California strawberry industry may see millions of dollars in losses from storm damage.
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Stowaway gecko survives 3,000-mile voyage from Egypt to Manchester in a box of strawberries
A globe-trotting gecko has accidentally made the trip from Egypt to England after hitching a ride in a container of strawberries.
Puppy, kitten yoga classes held on top of downtown Sacramento gym
If you're looking for some exercise with no distractions, you might have to be a little more flexible than usual for this yoga class. It's puppy yoga, and we can't forget the rabbits, too.
A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo announced on Monday the birth of a female giraffe.
Portland firefighters rescue dog stuck in sewer pipe
Firefighters came to the rescue when a little pup got stuck in a sewer pipe in North Portland on Sunday.
"It's been miserable": Yolo County horse therapy ranch has major setbacks following string of storms
A local non-profit organization that helps horses and people with emotional and physical disabilities is struggling to recover from major storm damage. Much of the Yolo County facility remains underwater and therapy classes are being canceled.
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Parade of California storms put dent in drought
Atmospheric rivers pounding California since late last year have coated mountains with a full winter's worth of snow and begun raising reservoir levels — but experts say it will take much more precipitation to reverse the effects of years of drought.
California snowpack off to great start: "We are by no means out of the woods"
The snowpack in California's mountains is off to one of its best starts in 40 years, officials announced Tuesday.
Getting Answers: Why are dams releasing water in a drought?
With heavy rain inundating the capital region, why are dams releasing water they need? CBS13 is getting answers.
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.
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"Love at first sight': Foster pets find forever homes during happy holiday season
You may remember when people lined up outside the Front Street Animal Shelter right before Christmas last year to offer up their homes over the holidays so pets didn't spend them alone in a kennel. It's well into 2023 and time to bring them back, but CBS13 learned many just can't seem to let go.
A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo announced on Monday the birth of a female giraffe.
Sacramento woman with 9 college degrees talks turning 102, secret to living long
Shirley Allen was surrounded by family and met with applause as she blew out the large candles on her 102nd birthday Tuesday, Jan 17. For more than a century, Allen has marked another year gone by, but she's never taken one for granted.
'I had to do it to save everyone': Man breaks into school and shelters more than 20 people from blizzard
As a deadly and historic blizzard barreled through Erie County, New York, last weekend, some residents found themselves in a dire scenario -- stranded in howling snow with nowhere to go, their cars dwindling in gas supply with police unable to come to the rescue.
Acts of kindness travel far at Sacramento International Airport
Stuck and stressed travelers are getting some welcome relief. Random acts of kindness are flying high at the Sacramento International Airport even if flights aren't.