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New Sacramento bridge built so badly that it needs to be torn down, city says
Sacramento public works officials say it was so badly built that it needs to be torn down.
Stockton parents face child abuse charges in 2-year-old child's death, police say
The parents of a 2-year-old who died in a hospital after being found with "clear signs of neglect" have been arrested for alleged child abuse, authorities said Tuesday.
Woman found dead at Sacramento hospital last summer died of heart disease, coroner says
More than a year after a woman was found dead in the garage of a Sacramento hospital, a coroner has determined that she died due to heart disease.
Construction blasts in Folsom neighborhood send debris flying into homes, cars
New development in Folsom has caused some significant damage after construction blasts Monday afternoon sent debris flying into nearby homes and cars.
Sac State students chime in on Harris-Trump debate during campus watch party
Sacramento State held a watch party for the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on March Lane in Stockton
A search is underway for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run that happened in Stockton, police said Tuesday night.
Professional men's and women's soccer may soon come to Modesto
Professional soccer may soon be coming to Modesto as the city council voted Tuesday night to approve entering negotiations with the United Soccer League to discuss an expansion.
Brand new bridge along Sacramento trail is already broken. It was never used.
Now, just months after the trail opened, its multi-million dollar bridge is still blocked off, broken beyond repair.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
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California sees significant election official turnover amid threats, misinformation: "I started having panic attacks"
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Bills to shed light on newborn DNA storage in California quietly killed or gutted
Lawmakers quietly amended a bill prompted by a decade-long CBS investigation into California's Newborn Genetic Biobank. They removed the part that requires the state to reveal who is using our DNA for research and why.
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Boyles Fire burns dozens of buildings in Clearlake; thousands evacuated
Firefighters were making some progress Monday morning as they battled the Boyles Fire in Lake County that burned upwards of 30 structures in the town of Clearlake.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill aimed at helping undocumented immigrants buy homes in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have made some immigrants in the country illegally eligible for home loans backed by the state.
Mark Ghaly, California's health and human services secretary, to depart from role
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, who has led the agency since March 2019 and through the COVID-19 pandemic, is departing from his role at the end of the month.
California sees significant election official turnover amid threats, misinformation: "I started having panic attacks"
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California seeks developers to create AI solutions for state's homeless, housing issues
California is looking for developers to create generative artificial intelligence solutions to help with the state's housing and homeless issues, as well as help analyze the state's budget.
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Construction mishap sends debris flying into Folsom homes
The blasting company responsible told CBS Sacramento that they are working to figure out what went wrong.
Multi-million-dollar Sacramento bridge may be torn down due to unsafe condition, city says
A new multi-million dollar bridge was supposed to make it safer for people to walk or bike between Land Park and the Sacramento River, but now it's the bridge itself that is creating a potentially dangerous situation.
Latest on Stockton parents' arrest in death of toddler
The parents of a 2-year-old who died in a hospital after being found with "clear signs of neglect" have been arrested for alleged child abuse, authorities said Tuesday.
Looking at the political divide along a major Sacramento-area corridor
Madisen Keavy reports.
Presidential debate watch party held for students at Sacramento State
Steve Large reports.
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Sac State students chime in on Harris-Trump debate during campus watch party
Sacramento State held a watch party for the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Fact checking debate claims from Trump and Harris' 2024 presidential faceoff
CBS News is fact checking Trump and Harris in their first 2024 presidential debate, where they challenged each other on their plans for the economy and America's future.
Here are the rules for tonight's debate between Trump and Harris
The rules have been released for the first — and possibly only — debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Tuesday.
Trump and Harris' views on abortion and IVF access, explained
Trump and Harris have talked about their stances on abortion and what the future might hold for abortion access if elected in the 2024 presidential election.
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Professional men's and women's soccer may soon come to Modesto
Professional soccer may soon be coming to Modesto as the city council voted Tuesday night to approve entering negotiations with the United Soccer League to discuss an expansion.
Mauricio Pochettino hired as U.S. men's national soccer team coach
Mauricio Pochettino becomes the U.S. team's 10th coach in 14 years.
Shanahan: McCaffrey could have played in 49ers' opener if it was the playoffs
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have played in the 49ers' opener if it had been a playoff game but the team held him out to make sure his Achilles tendinitis didn't become a more serious issue.
The 49ers spoil Aaron Rodgers' return with a 32-19 win over the Jets
Aaron Rodgers' long-awaited return to the field was spoiled by San Francisco as the 49ers got 147 yards rushing and a touchdown from fill-in back Jordan Mason in a 32-19 victory over the New York Jets.
49ers salute SFPD officer, surgeon who helped Ricky Pearsall after shooting
The San Francisco 49ers took time before Monday night's game to salute two of the people who helped rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall when he was shot in Union Square.
Christian McCaffrey out for 49ers season opener against Jets
San Francisco 49ers announced Monday afternoon that running back Christian McCaffrey would be inactive due to a sore calf, just hours before the team took the field at Levi's Stadium for their home opener against the New York Jets.
Three keys to victory as the 49ers take on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets
When the San Francisco 49ers take the field at Levi's Stadium against the New York Jets Monday night, they'll be looking for their first win since the team took the NFC crown back on January 28.
J.K. Dobbins rushes for 135 yards as the Chargers beat the Raiders 22-10 in Jim Harbaugh's debut
J.K. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown, and the Los Angeles Chargers had a successful debut under Jim Harbaugh as they rallied in the second half for a 22-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Giants hit Musgrove hard, swat 4 total homers in win against Padres
The Giants held on to beat the Padres 7-6 on Sunday to take two of three games.
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Space News
2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after rare crash-landing
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
Rare SpaceX Falcon 9 landing mishap mars successful Starlink launch
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
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Big discounts for college students you may not even realize you can receive | Call Kurtis
College classes are now back in session, and CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have been on the lookout for discounts for college students that they may not even realize they can receive.
Do businesses have to let you use their bathroom? | Call Kurtis
When you've got to go, you've got to go. But it's sometimes tough to find a restroom available to the public. Kurtis Ming is getting answers on your rights to access.
Sacramento man writes check for $400, bank reads it as $4,000. What it took to get his money back. | Call Kurtis
A Sacramento man said his bank added a zero to a check he wrote. When it put his account in the red, it was time to call Kurtis.
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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Fact checking debate claims from Trump and Harris' 2024 presidential faceoff
CBS News is fact checking Trump and Harris in their first 2024 presidential debate, where they challenged each other on their plans for the economy and America's future.
Mauricio Pochettino hired as U.S. men's national soccer team coach
Mauricio Pochettino becomes the U.S. team's 10th coach in 14 years.
Shanahan: McCaffrey could have played in 49ers' opener if it was the playoffs
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have played in the 49ers' opener if it had been a playoff game but the team held him out to make sure his Achilles tendinitis didn't become a more serious issue.
Bank of America raises U.S. minimum wage to $24 an hour
Bank of America is hiking its base pay starting next month and plans to further lift the company's minimum wage in 2025.
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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Princess Kate says chemotherapy over, but "path to healing" continues
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
New feature film puts focus on child trafficking crisis in California
A new feature film depicts the harrowing story of a child kidnapped and sold to a sweatshop in California.
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Newsom issues emergency regulations on intoxicating hemp products
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday introduced new emergency regulations that will restrict the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being sold outside of dispensaries with no age restrictions due to loopholes in California law.
Boar's Head faces multiple lawsuits after deadly listeria outbreak
A nationwide listeria outbreak blamed for nine deaths is turning into a potential legal nightmare for food maker Boar's Head.
UC Davis Health opens first trauma recovery center in Sacramento region
UC Davis Health is on a mission to help victims of violent crime in new ways.
Stockton veteran recalls fateful day in Iraq, speaks on importance of mental health
Nearly two decades later, there is a hurt that still haunts one Stockton veteran who is a Purple Heart recipient. He says mental health needs to be prioritized for everyone.
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Consumer News
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Big discounts for college students you may not even realize you can receive | Call Kurtis
College classes are now back in session, and CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have been on the lookout for discounts for college students that they may not even realize they can receive.
Citrus Heights sees bargain bonanza with wave of new thrift stores
Places like Big Lots and 99 Cent Only stores have been closing across the region, but there's one type of retailer that's making a resurgence.
Do businesses have to let you use their bathroom? | Call Kurtis
When you've got to go, you've got to go. But it's sometimes tough to find a restroom available to the public. Kurtis Ming is getting answers on your rights to access.
Topgolf's proposed new location in Sacramento's south Natomas has been revealed
South Natomas community members got their first look at plans to build a new Topgolf attraction in the neighborhood.
Stockton gas station lowers prices, calls on state to pressure bigger companies to do the same
A Stockton gas station owner took it upon himself to keep prices low. At Ernie's General Store, the cash price for a gallon of gas is $3.99.
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Elk Grove cracks down on unlicensed street food vendors
Elk Grove is taking a bite out of businesses selling food on the streets without the proper permits. This comes as the number of complaints about illegal food vendors is growing.
Labor Day festivities bring in foot traffic for Sacramento businesses
As the Labor Day Festivities continue, Sacramento business owners said this holiday weekend can be some of their busiest days of the year.
Customers wait hours for one last slice of Zelda's Pizza in midtown Sacramento
A beloved midtown Sacramento staple, Zelda's Gourmet Pizza, officially closed its doors for the last time Saturday night. The owner cited financial complications are the reason behind the closure.
Mountain Mike's latest midtown Sacramento business hit by thieves
Mountain Mike's in midtown Sacramento is the latest business to be burglarized in the area.
Citrus Heights sees bargain bonanza with wave of new thrift stores
Places like Big Lots and 99 Cent Only stores have been closing across the region, but there's one type of retailer that's making a resurgence.
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Sacramento pet owners seek answers after multiple dogs get sick after walks in park
Over a dozen dog owners are claiming their pets got sick after taking a walk in Frank Seymour Park in Sacramento at the beginning of August.
New emergency veterinary clinic in Elk Grove offers pet owners a unique experience
Many people got new pets during the pandemic and that's created a big demand for veterinary services. Now there's a new facility opening today in Elk Grove that could help.
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
Here is a look at the creative ways Sacramento County's animal shelter is trying to reduce stress for animals caused by fireworks.
UC Davis updates guidelines on when to spay, neuter dogs. Here's what researchers found.
When it comes to our dogs, we've always heard how important spay and neutering is. But when you do it could affect your dog's health.
California's first-ever, free Adopt-a-Pet Day is here
Saturday is a chance to pick up a new pet free of charge as animal shelters across California are participating in a new effort to help alleviate overcrowding.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
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.
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Stockton's Team Elevate program earns national ranking as athletes get college recognition
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
Customers celebrate grand reopening of Sacramento's decades old Sammy's Restaurant
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Sacramento State program eases the stress for students who spent time in foster care
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Dozens of college-bound seniors at Sacramento Charter High celebrated
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
Bank employee hasn't missed a day of work in 47 years. Now he's getting ready to retire.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.